The Finding Sydney Foundation (FSF) has completed arrangements with the German Naval Association (Deutscher Marinebund or DMB) to assist it in its intent to pay its respects to the men killed in the battle between HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran which were... [read more]
The Finding Sydney Foundation, the Australian Football League and the Royal Australian Navy in conjunction with the Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagles Football Clubs are pleased to announce that the inaugural Annual HMAS Sydney II Commemorative Football... [read more]
On 19th November 2008, the Finding Sydney Foundation (FSF) and the Naval Association of Australia (NAA) jointly announced the launching of an internet based perpetual tribute to the 645 men lost with HMAS Sydney II on 19th November 1941. Today, 23rd December... [read more]
The Chairman of the Finding Sydney Foundation (FSF), Ted Graham AM, said today that the Foundation is proud and pleased to congratulate the Australian and Queensland Governments, Search Director David Mearns and all those involved in today's discovery... [read more]
The Finding Sydney Foundation and the Australian War Memorial today announced that all video and photographs from the sea bed, showing the wrecks of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran will be donated to the Australian War Memorial. Mr Ted Graham AM, Chairman... [read more]
A DVD slideshow of photographs of the wrecks of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran is being made available by the Finding Sydney Foundation to the families of the men lost in November 1941 and shipmates who served in the ship prior to her tragic wartime... [read more]
We have been asked several questions by various people what our intentions are in relation to the still photographs and videos that were taken during the inspection of HMAS Sydney (II) and HSK Kormoran. We have summarised the questions and comments below... [read more]
On this Wednesday 19th of November 2008, the Finding Sydney Foundation and the Naval Association of Australia will launch an internet based Virtual Memorial at www.sydneymemorial.com, to commemorate the 645 men lost with HMAS Sydney II on 19th November... [read more]
A Commemorative Sunset Service will be held at the HMAS Sydney II Memorial - Geraldton, Western Australia, commemorating the HMAS Sydney II and her 645 crew on the 67th anniversary of the ship's loss. Service starts on Wednesday November 19 2008 at 6... [read more]
Port Pays Homage to HMAS Sydney on Remembrance Day. World War II veteran Ean McDonald from Gooseberry Hill, who served on the HMAS Sydney II, will be among hundreds of people attending a moving Remembrance Day Service at Fremantle's St Patrick's Basilica... [read more]
The Finding Sydney Foundation is pleased to advise that the report on the Search for HMAS Sydney II can be downloaded from its official website findingsydney.com. The report contains a précis of the Foundation, search records including research and supporting... [read more]
CPA 134/08 Wednesday, 14 May 2008 COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE LOSS OF HMAS Sydney II – INITIAL HEARING What: Initial hearing of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the loss of HMAS Sydney II. Who: The President of the Commission, The Hon. Terence... [read more]
The Australian Broadcasting Network (ABC) will be broadcasting the HMAS Sydney II Commemorative Service for the crew of the HMAS Sydney II, on Thursday 24th of April 2008. The service will be on air nationally between 10.59 a.m. and Midday. During which... [read more]
Determination of Location of HSK Kormoran (and HMAS Sydney II). HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd, as Trustee for The Finding Sydney Foundation utilised the search box determined by the Search Director David Mearns and his research, when searching for the HMAS Sydney II... [read more]
THE FINDING SYDNEY FOUNDATION SEARCH TEAM RETURNS HOME - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. The Finding Sydney Foundation will hold a media conference in Fremantle following the successful filming of the wrecks of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran. Where: NWS Shipping... [read more]
First Photographs Of the Wreck Of the HMAS Sydney. Media Release from The Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel. The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon today congratulated the Finding Sydney Foundation... [read more]
Ted Graham, Chairman of the Finding Sydney Foundation, on behalf of his fellow Directors, Don Pridmore, Glenys McDonald, Keith Rowe and Bob Trotter and on behalf of the whole onshore and offshore team said he was elated to hear of the success in obtaining... [read more]
What's Coming Up from the Finding Sydney Foundation. Vessel demobilisation of the Williamson Sonar Spread in progress. Mobilisation of an ROV team and specialist deepwater camera and lighting equipment commenced. SV Geosounder expected to depart Geraldton... [read more]
The Finding Sydney Foundation will hold a media conference after the return of SV Geosounder to the Port of Geraldton, following the successful discovery of the wrecks of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran. Where: City of Geraldton-Greenough Chambers, cnr... [read more]
Media Release from THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, 18th March 2008. Work has begun on commemoration ceremonies for HMAS Sydney II, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, announced... [read more]
Highlighted excerpt from House of Representatives, Votes and Proceedings regarding HMAS Sydney. Hansard 18th March 2008 Link:: http://www.findingsydney.com/docs/HansardReps180308.pdf (PDF Format) [read more]
The wreck of missing Royal Australian Navy cruiser HMAS Sydney (II) has been found. HMAS Sydney (II) was tragically lost in November 1941 off Western Australia with its entire crew, following a fierce engagement with the German raider HSK Kormoran. The... [read more]
ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE FINDING OF THE HMAS Sydney AND GERMAN VESSEL, HSK Kormoran. INTERVIEWEES: KEVIN RUDD, PRIME MINISTER; TED GRAHAM, FINDING SYDNEY FOUNDATION; VICE ADMIRAL RUSS SHALDERS, CHIEF OF NAVY. Location: Canberra. Date: 17th March 2008. Time: 9.20AM... [read more]
There are high hopes that an enduring maritime mystery will soon be laid to rest, following the discovery of the HSK Kormoran off the West Australian coast. Today the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, along with the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel... [read more]
The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia and The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition and Consumer Affairs, confirmed The Finding Sydney Foundation has been approved as a Deductable Gift Recipients... [read more]
The Finding Sydney Foundation chartered vessel, DOF SV Geosounder, today left from Geraldton Harbour with the hopes of the nation sailing with her. On board is a team of international experts who offer Australia's best chance of finding the resting place... [read more]
The Finding Sydney Foundation (The Foundation) announced today it had awarded the Deep Tow Side Scan Sonar Search and Vessel and Survey Positioning Contracts for the upcoming search for HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran. Both ships were lost following a... [read more]
An announcement will take place today at the Western Australian Maritime Museum about how, when and where the first federally funded search for HMAS Sydney II will occur. Today is the 66th anniversary of the loss of HMAS Sydney II which was sunk during... [read more]
HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd. is appealing today to anyone who may have important original documents relating to the missing vessel HMAS Sydney II. HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd. is a not for profit company conducting the in-water search for the wreck, sunk... [read more]
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Billson confirmed today that the Howard Government has approved a further $2.9 million grant to assist HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd to locate missing Royal Australian Navy cruiser HMAS Sydney II. The... [read more]
HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd (HMA3S), the company formed to search for Australian warship HMAS Sydney, lost off the WA coast in 1941, reports that Geo Subsea have investigated the "southern" site known as KDLS3 strongly believed by researchers Warren Whittaker... [read more]
Premier Morris Iemma today announced that NSW will contribute $250,000 to support a new search for the wreckage of the HMAS Sydney off the coast of Western Australia. HMAS Sydney was sunk during battle on 19 November 1941, and no trace of the vessel or... [read more]
The Finding SYDNEY Foundation and its Trustee, HMAS SYDNEY Search Pty Ltd were delighted at the Prime Minister's announcement today that the Federal Government would provide a grant of $1.3m to it for a search for HMAS SYDNEY II. In expressing his gratitude... [read more]
