| Accession Number | REL26111 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Model |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 1 - Mediterranean: Sink Syd |
| Maker |
Masters, Wayne |
| Date made | 1981 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Ship Model of HMAS Sydney (II)
Description
Full hull model of the HMAS Sydney (II). Scale 1: 96. The model is finished in overall light grey.
History / Summary
HMAS Sydney was a modified Leander class light cruiser, sunk with the loss of all hands in November 1941 in action against the German surface raider Kormoran. The ship was known to have been painted in disruptive camouflage pattern at the time of her loss. This model depicts the appearance of the ship prior to 1941.