What is the significance of the HMAS Sydney II memorial?
The HMAS Sydney II Memorial commemorates the 645 Australian sailors who lost their lives defending our coastline in World War II. The HMAS Sydney II and the Kormoran engaged in a battle off the Midwest Coast of Western Australia, ending with both ships sinking near Shark Bay. The beautiful dome consists of 645 silver seagulls, each bird representing a sailor who lost his or her life.