The Foundation

Overview

HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd (Sydney Search) as Trustee for the Finding Sydney Foundation (FSF), is a not for profit organisation, formed in .

The objectives of the Finding Sydney Foundation are to find the wreck of HMAS Sydney (II) and to finally commemorate its missing crew, allowing closure to the families of those lost. These activities represent ‘unfinished business’ and are of special significance to Australia.

Painting by Alan Puckett, depicting a maritime scene related to HMAS Sydney.
Painting by Alan Puckett (born , North Carolina; resident Sydney, Australia)

The search commenced , covering an area of approximately 1,800 sq nautical miles in deep water offshore from Carnarvon and Western Australia’s Coral Coast. The HMAS Sydney (II) was found by the Finding Sydney Foundation on .

Sydney Search intends to commemorate the missing crew, allowing closure to the families of those lost.

Charitable Trust Deed

A Charitable Trust Deed, established in , covers the activities and management of the Finding Sydney Foundation.

View the Charitable Trust Deed (in PDF format).

Funding Agreement

A Funding Agreement between the Foundation and the Australian Government for the expenditure of the $4.2 million (ex-GST) governs the conduct of the Foundation and the expenditure of the funds.

View the Commonwealth Funding Agreement (in PDF format).

Commonwealth Funding Agreement Disclaimer: “The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein”.

DIRECTORS & MANAGEMENT

For information on the Management Team of the Finding Sydney Foundation click here.