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War Memorial Bow HMAS Sydney

The bow of HMAS Sydney is set into the sea wall at Milsons Point in North Sydney.


Bow of original H.M.A.S. "Sydney"
Presented by the
Royal Australian Historical Society
to the Municipality of North Sydney
to commemorate the sinking
on 9th November, 1914
of the German raider "Emden"
by H.M.A.S. "Sydney"


This famous relic, which was erected here
by the North Sydney Municipal Council
was unveiled by the Hon. N.J.Q. Makin, M.P.
Minister for the Navy, on 9th November, 1941

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Source

  • Text: Simon Armstrong
  • Photos: Simon Armstrong