The Australian papers are full of articles on the locating of the wreck of the HMAS Sydney.
Some of the things they are talking about:
March 18th Adelaide Advertiser-- The front third of the ship is sheared off and the vessel likely sank in seconds. Perhaps diving like a submarine or capsizing. The ship was found about exactly where the German survivors said it would be.
March 18th Perth Now-- Amazing Grace and Waltzing Matilda was played at the statue of a woman staring out to sea to symbolize the heartbreak of all the women who lost loved ones on the Sydney. Took place at the HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton.
Herald Sun-- The Australian government has issued a provisional ban on any diving on the HMAS Sydney which is regarded as the most important maritime discovery in Australian history.
Limited research and filming will continue as they are still looking for clues as to the Sydney's final hours.
Both wrecks (the Kormoran as well) will be classified as war graves and the government is also considering a Commonwealth Heritage listing for the wreck.
According to German survivors at the time, the Sydney sailed too close and the Kormoran's first shots caused catastrophic damage to the ship's bridge, radio, and gun control.
ABC-- cameras record the discovery. Footage will be seen April 1st on ABC1 as part of a documentary The Hunt for HMAS Sydney.
The search has incolved multi-millions of dollars.
Again, One Great Find. --Da Cooter
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