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Enssantor
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Hopefully this discovery will lead to finding the resting place of the brave crew of HMAS Sydney. May they all rest in peace.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23654623/

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Search for Aussie ship lost in WWII uncovers the vessel that sunk it

By ROD McGUIRK
Associated Press Writer

updated 1:11 a.m. ET, Sun., March. 16, 2008

CANBERRA, Australia - A search for an Australian navy battle cruiser lost in 1941 has led to the wreck of the German raider that sank it, the prime minister said Sunday...


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Enssantor
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PM Rudd of Australia confirms the discovery of both HMAS Sydney and her mortal adversary, the German merchant raider DKM KORMORAN.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/03/17/2191159.htm
 
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SeaToby
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It appears the German POWs told the truth all along. Makes you wonder why many Aussies believed in so many false stories?
 
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