[naturalman1975]

This cluster of four 5.9-inch shell hits within a line 20-feet high clearly demonstrates the deadly precision of the German gunnery.

One of Sydney's port propellers and shafts

A capstan in the centre of Sydney's stern sits elevated above the collapsed main deck with the two bollards in the foreground folded inward because of the same collapse.

The front of the gun housing of "X" turret, credited by the Germans with inflicting the mortal blow on Kormoran.

"A" turret, with its gun housing destroyed and with the foredeck rent back over its twin gun barrels

A deep sea anemone adorns Sydney's main deck.

Sydney's badly damaged compass platform, bridge and remnants of the base of the Director Control Tower.

Areas of Sydney's teak decking remain remarkably intact.

"B" turret showing evidence of a direct hit between gun barrels and damage to turret roof.

Midships kedge anchor.

Port side cradle for aft 27 foot whale boat (missing).

Some of the many portholes visible on Sydney's port side.

Upturned searchlight platform torn away from forward funnel.

Wreckage strewn on top of "Y" turret.

[Old Sarge]

Dang, she got beat to death, and gave back what she got.

Silent Salute, HMAS Sydney!

[naturalman1975]

O Eternal Lord God
who alone spread'st out the heavens
and rulest the raging of the sea
who has compassed the waters with bounds
until day and night come to an end
be pleased to receive into Thy almighty and most gracious protection
the persons of us Thy servants
and the Fleet in which we serve.

Preserve us from the dangers of the sea
and from the violence of the enemy
that we may be a safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord
King George
and his Dominions
and a security for such as pass upon the seas upon their lawful occasions
that the inhabitants of our Empire may in peace and quietness
serve Thee our God
and that we may return in safety
to enjoy the blessings of the land
with the fruits of our labours
and with a thankful remembrance of Thy mercies
to praise and glorify Thy Holy Name
Amen.

[BenLurkin]

[BenLurkin]

[StormEye]

I wonder if that teak wood decking can be reclaimed.

[yarddog]

Seeing that hole right between the guns, those Germans must have been great shots or really lucky.

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[Last Dakotan]

Interesting theory posted on the site that the survivors were machined gunned by a Japanese submarine - no lifeboats were found on the sunken ship. Not that the Japanese would have any trouble doing that of course.

[TXnMA]

Amazing photos and spectacular preservation -- but...

I'm afraid I don't agree with the analysis that says that "B" turret took "a direct hit between gun barrels"

I assume they are referring to the circular artifact below the open hatches and slightly to the right of centerline ...

"B" turret showing evidence of a direct hit between gun barrels and damage to turret roof.

I see a similar circular stucture (only encrusted over) on "X" turret...

The front of the gun housing of "X" turret, credited by the Germans with inflicting the mortal blow on Kormoran.

[GATOR NAVY]

This second set of photos is amazingly clear. No evidence of the blurring that effects some of the first set.

[GATOR NAVY]

More photos released here including the upside down bow and the point of impact of the torpedo that blew it off. And a truly amazing photo of some of Sydney's lifeboats.