The April 5th Perth Now described some of the evidence coming forth from photos taken at the wreck.
There is a cluster of four shell holes on the Sydney, all within a 20 foot radius, fired separately, but by the same Kormoran gun that shows the rapidity and deadly accuracy of the German fire.
The Sydney's bridge and gun control was knocked out almost immediately.The forward hatches of the "X" turret were open so gunners could direct their fire at the Kormoran.
The April 5th Southern Highland News reports that the bow is gone before "A" turret in keeping with reports of a torpedo hit.
The April 4th Gulf Times reported that the Sydney pulled alongside the Kormoran and was blasted at point-blank range. It was all over for the Sydney in a matter of minutes.
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