HMAS Sydney, named after the Australian city of Sydney, was one of three modified Leander-class light cruisers operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Ordered for the Royal Navy as HMS Phaeton, the cruiser was purchased by the Australian government and renamed prior to her 1934 launch.© Wikipedia
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The HMAS Sydney II memorial is located on Mt Scott in the centre of Geraldton. This is a spectacular memorial to the 645 men lost when the ship sank after battle with a German Raider off the cost of Western Australia during the second world war. This amazing dome sculpture is made up of 645 seagulls - one for each man lost in the battle.
This location provides 360 degree views of Geraldton and guided tours operate daily at about 10:30 am. This is definitely one of the top ten attractions in town and should not be missed.