LIFEBOATS--The April 6th Adelaide Now reports that five of the Sydney's lifeboats have been found in the debris field about 500 meters from the wreck. One was on top of another one.
This supports the idea that few were launched.
The Sydney's bow is separated from the main wreck and is upturned. It is possible that rough seas during the battle might have led to it breaking away.
SYDNEY EXHIBITIONS-- will open in the Western Australia Museum in Geraldton by Anzac Day. It will be a multi-media display including footage.
The exhibit in the Fremantle Maritime Museum will be updated later this year.
SHOES FOUND-- April 10th Sydney Morning Herald reports that a remarkably preserved pair of shoes have been found on the ocean floor bringing forth the human side of the tragedy.
GERMAN BOMBARDMENT-- The same article also stated that salvos from the Kormoran came every 4-6 seconds. A and B turrets were knocked out within a few minutes. The Kormoran's big guns concentrated on the Sydney's big guns while the smaller guns targetted the decks and torpedo tubes.
The Story Continues. --Cooter
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