Part of the detail of this battle was that the Sydney was hit by one torpedo from the Kormoran in the bow, and that may have done her in. She was reported to be ablaze as well, which should be evidenced in some of her teak decking.

As an armchair naval historian I am always interested in the details.

But we should not forget that there were real crew members with families aboard this ship.

Richard-

I think you are out of your depth on this thread and Teribus was correct in his assessment of your post. Some of us here actually remember World War 2 as an experience rather than a footnote. Of course, I was only 3 when the war ended and all I remember was the celebration and all the ice cream! Well, I also remember black-out shades and ration coins.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble