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# HMAS Sydney II Memorial

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- [The installation of the Australian White Ensign at the HMAS Sydney II Memorial Geraldton](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-installation-of-the-australian-white-ensign-at-the-hmas-sydney-memorial-geraldton/) - Today, after a brief two- man ceremony, Lieutenant Commander Spike Jones raised the White Ensign at the HMAS Sydney II Memorial in Geraldton where it becomes only the 2nd White Ensign Flag to fly permanently on land, in Australia. A singular honour indeed. It was a great honour for Geraldton, and the HMAS Sydney (II)

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- [HMAS Sydney Memorial](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/) - HMAS Sydney ii Memorial Welcome About This National Memorial commemorates the loss of The HMAS Sydney II and the ships company of 645 men on 19th November 1941 Inside this website you will discover vital information about the Memorial, how it started, who designed and built it, image galleries of the individual components that make
- [The Waiting Woman Concept](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-waiting-woman-symbolism/) - The Waiting Woman Concept The waiting WomanAs one moves through the spaces of the Memorial, absorbing the feeling of quietude and contemplation induced by the serenity of the surroundings, one’s eye is drawn towards the horizon, along the pathway towards the sea. At the edge of the cliff stands a figure of a woman. At
- [Awards](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/awards/) - TRIP ADVISOR AWARDS Travellers Choice Winner 2022 Find Out More Travellers Choice Winner 2021 Find Out More Travellers Choice Winner 2020 Find Out More Travellers Choice Winner 2018 Find Out More Travellers Choice Winner 2015 Find Out More Travellers Choice Winner 2014 Find Out More
- [TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2022](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards-2022/) - TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2022
- [HMAS Sydney 80th Geraldton](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-80th-geraldton/)
- [HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021 - The Program](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-memorial-weekend-2021-the-program/) - The Program For the HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021 19th November: Live Stream Geraldton WAScreening at Shark Bay Heritage Resort and Shark Bay Hotel, following an address from Hon Melissa Price MP, Member for Durack and Minister for Defence Industry; Science and Technology.Watch Replay Here 20th November – Memorial ConcertA fitting picnic style Memorial Concert
- [HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021 - Getting to Denham](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-memorial-weekend-2021-getting-to-denham/) - Getting to Denham For the HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021 Start HereContact The Shark Bay Discovery Centre, where the friendly staff will assist you in planning your trip to DenhamShark Bay Discover Centre Photo credit: Nick Thake DriveDenham is 823km North of Perth, with a number of beautiful stops along the way, when you can
- [HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021 - Being Involved](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-memorial-weekend-2021-being-involved/) - Being Involved For the HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021 Would you like to be involved in the Memorial Weekend? There are a number of ways to be involved? Always wanted to work in events ?There are a number of opportunities that are available from setting up the concert site to being a meeter and greeterPlease
- [HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-memorial-weekend-2021/) - HMAS Sydney Memorial Weekend 2021 Denham Shark Bay WA To date the greatest Australian Naval tragedy took place on 19 November 1941, when HMAS Sydney II lost its battle with the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran. 81 men from the Kormoran were killed and 318 survived, all of the 645 men on the Sydney II, were
- [TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2021](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards-2021/) - TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2021 Find out more
- [TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2020](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards-2020/) - TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2020 Find Out More
- [HMAS Sydney II Memorial Boundaries](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-memorial-boundaries/) - Standing atop Mount Scott with panoramic 360° views over the city, hinterland, port and ocean, including to the northwest where HMAS Sydney II now lies, the Memorial structures are surrounded by Grounds of established and well-maintained lawns and gardens with quiet access by bushland walking paths from nearby streets. The Memorial is a world
- [Expression of Interest Form](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/expression-of-interest-form/) - EOI SubmissionPlease read the EOI Guidelines, which accompany this formWe are a Non for profit organisation, that is working hard to ensure that if our guests are able to travel to Geraldton and participate in the event, that we make it a memorable and also an affordable experience for you. Expression of Interest Section 1:
- [Rotary Club of Geraldton Congratulations Letter](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/rotary-club-of-geraldton-congratulations/) - May 4th 1999 Letter congratulating Smith Sculptors for their design presentation from Chairman HMAS Sydney Memorial Steering Committee Back To Historical Timeline
- [Artists Concepts](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concepts/) - Artists Design Concepts To design a Memorial of National Significance, which commemorates the loss of HMAS Sydney II, the greatest single tragedy in Australian Naval History, and dedicated to the lost Crew and their familiesCRITERIA:To create a special space of contemplation and reflection within a memorial setting.To develop the area to its full potential with
- [The Design Historic Timeline](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-design-historic-timeline/) - The Design Historic Timeline The development for the design for the HMAS Sydney Memorial is discussed in detail with the information provided from the archives of Smith Sculptors in the form of documents and diary entries.To view these documents, please follow the ‘view here ‘ links below2001. Date Title Web page January 31st 1999: First Meeting
- [First Design Presentation of HMAS Sydney Memorial Design to Rotary Club of Geraldton   April 15th 1999](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/first-design-presentation-of-hmas-sydney-memorial-design-to-rotary-club-of-geraldton-april-15th-1999/) - April 15th 1999 Diary Entry” A fantastic reception for our presentation meeting in Patterson’s. Had so much to show it was a bit overwhelming – but successful as we tried to bring in many symbolic aspects into a co-ordinate whole – any part or element of which could be a Memorial in its own right.
- [Initial Design suggestion from Rotary Club of Geraldton. - March 20th 1999](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/initial-design-suggestion-from-rotary-club-of-geraldton-march-20th-1999/) - March 20th 1999 We received a letter from Richard Larriera, former President of Rotary Club of Geraldton, following on from his briefing to us at the Rotary meeting of March the 10th 1999 whereby he explained his concept for The Memorial would be based on the photograph he supplied of a group of gunners on
- [Formal Letter to Rotary Geraldton - March 16th 1999](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/formal-letter-to-rotary-geraldton-march-16th-1999/) - March 16th 1999 Letter to Rotary Club Of Geraldton expressing our appreciation for the opportunity to make presentation of Past work to Rotary Geraldton. Back To Historical Timeline
- [Letter to Patersons re Site Visit - March 14th 1999:](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/letter-to-patersons-re-site-visit-march-14th-1999/) - March 14th 1999 We were so inspired by our visit to Geraldton, we wrote the following: Back To Historical Timeline
- [Start Designing The HMAS SYdney Memorial: - March 11th 1999:](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/start-designing-the-hmas-sydney-memorial-march-11th-1999/) - March 11th 1999 On our way back to Perth, while driving we jotted down some inspirational ideas form our Site visit.Symbolic Design Elements:- from our notesSouthern Cross7 no. Pillars representing the States of Australia Water symbolism – Floor Insignia – Navy – AnchorNames of 645 men Directional Compass GullsBlack Swans (WA) ( On wall- Title
- [Presentation to Rotary Club of Geraldton - March 10th 1999](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/1st-presentation-to-rotary-club-of-geraldton-march-10th-1999/) - March 10th 1999 Smith Sculptors Presentation to Rotary Club of Geraldton with credentials and past work.We attended The Rotary Club of Geraldton Dinner-meeting at the Geraldton Entertainment Centre and gave a video presentation to the assembled members about who we are and what previous projects of a similar nature – memorials we had produced. There
- [First Site Visit - March 10th 1999](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/first-site-visit-march-10th-1999/) - March 10th 1999 We visited The existing HMAS Sydney Dedicated Site at Mount Scott, on 19th November 1998.Site photo & Artists Notes Back To Historical Timeline
- [First Meeting January 31st 1999](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/first-meeting-january-31st-1999/) - January 31st 1999: The Rotary Club of Geraldton had decided to launch the idea of doing a Memorial to the 645 men lost on the HMAS Sydney. Because of our past Memorial work, particularly The Memorial to the Australian Army in Anzac Canberra, they approached us to develop an initial concept.On the 31st of January1999,
- [Symbolism](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/symbolism/) - Memorial Symbolism The Memorial to HMAS Sydney II is situated at Mount Scott, Geraldton, Western Australia. In it’s entirety it encompasses the designated site, which comprises the top of Mount Scott. The design incorporates the landscape plan already in place with some modifications. This allowed for extensive low planting of native shrubs, access pathways and
- [Memorial Dedication](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/memorial-dedication/) - HMAS Sydney II Memorial Dedication The Memorial in Geraldton was dedicated on 18 November 2001, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the sinking where It overlooks the Indian Ocean where HMAS Sydney II was lost.Premier, Geoff Gallop’s Statement: The sinking of the HMAS Sydney was a mystery that had haunted Australians for 60 years,
- [Location](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/location/) - Address:HMAS Sydney II MemorialGummer Ave, Geraldton WA 6530Open: open to the public Mon to Sun- no closing times or entry feesDaily Tours: The Geraldton Voluntary Tour Guides Association offers a daily tour of the memorial at 10.30am, taking in the five elements steeped in symbolism. This is well worth taking as it explains the whole
- [The Crew - Honour Roll](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-crew-honour-roll/) - Honour Roll OFFICERS AND MEN LOST IN HMAS SYDNEY (II) NameRank/Class/BranchStateCountryABERNETHY, Roderic BellPetty Officer TelegraphistNSWAUSTRALIAABSOLOM, John FrancisActing Leading StokerTASAUSTRALIAADDISON, Roy HiltonActing Leading SeamanNSWAUSTRALIAAGAR, Lavington HenryChief MechanicianVICAUSTRALIAALLISON, John Albert CurtisAble SeamanNSWAUSTRALIAANDERSON, Cecil JohnAble SeamanSAAUSTRALIAANDERSON, Ronald HarryAble SeamanWAAUSTRALIAANDERSON, William ThomsonLieutenant EngineerNSWAUSTRALIAANDREWS, Arthur JohnAble SeamanWAAUSTRALIAARCHBELL, Allen WalterActing Leading SeamanVICAUSTRALIAARMSTRONG, Harold JamesOrdinary SeamanVICAUSTRALIAAUMANN, CyrilActing Leading StokerVICAUSTRALIAAVERY, George WilliamAble SeamanNSWAUSTRALIAAYLOTT, William LewisActing Petty OfficerNSWAUSTRALIAAYTON, Leslie GeorgeOrdnance Artificer 4th ClassVICAUSTRALIABACON, Jack CawstonLieutenant-Commander (O)OTHERUNITED KINGDOMBAIN, William JohnAble SeamanTASAUSTRALIABAKER, Victor LeslieOrdinary
- [Construction - The Pool of Remembrance](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/construction-the-pool-of-remembrance/) - The Pool of Remembrance Construction Construction: on-site Mount Scott Geraldton: Installation of granite Map- location of HMAS Sydney II- installation of fountain feature, installation of Silver Gull-Charles Smith, Sculptor, Graham Alexander, Project Manager, City of Geraldton, Bruce Perry -stone work, with Members, Rotary Club of Geraldton. 2011
- [Construction - The Dome of Souls](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/construction-the-dome-of-souls/) - The Dome Of Souls Construction The Construction of the Domain of Souls was done at: A & A Steel- Bassendean, Perth with Charles Smith, Sculptor-supervising in 2001 and then Reassembly on-site by A & A Steel plus Members of Rotary Club of Geraldton at Mount Scott Geraldton 2001. VIDEOWatch Video Below of the Cutting
- [Construction - The Stele](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/construction-the-stele/) - The Stele Construction Installation: members Rotary Club of Geraldton- Mount Scott, Geraldton- 2002.. VIDEOWatch Video Below of the Installation of the Stele VIDEOWatch Video Below of the Installation of the Stele
- [Construction - The Waiting Woman](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/construction-the-waiting-woman/) - The Waiting Woman Construction 1. Sculpture fabrication- Aislinn Studios Gidgegannup WA- Smith sculptors: Joan Walsh-Smith & Charles Smith. Assistants: Joanne Smith & David O’Brien.20012. Installation: Joan & Charles Smith sculptors, with Members, Rotary Club of Geraldton -Mount Scott Geraldton. 2001 VIDEOWatch Video Below of the Installation of the Waiting Woman
- [Construction - The Wall of Remembrance](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/construction-the-wall-of-remembrance/) - The Wall Of remembrance Construction 1. Fabrication:Granite :cutting and engraving Midland Monumental, Guildford, Perth. Charles & Joan Smith supervising.20012. Concrete exterior supporting wall panels:• carving of original wave form relief.• moulding- rubber mould. Charles Smith & Joanne Smith- Aislinn Studios – Smith Sculptors Gidgegannup WA: 20013. Installation on-site Mount Scott Geraldton: Charles Smith, John Colley
- [HMAS Sydney II Memorial Limited Edition Silver Gull Sculpture](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-memorial-limited-edition-silver-gull-sculpture/) - THE SILVER GULL SCULPTURESYMBOLISMThe design of the HMAS Sydney II Memorial Commemorative Silver Gull Sculpture is based upon the design concept for the Dome of the Sanctuary. This is the centerpiece and inspirational heart of the entire complex. It is the starting point for the Memorial concept and the source and well-spring of the most
- [EOI Guidelines](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/eoi-guidelines/) - IntroWe are a Non for profit organisation, that is working hard to ensure that if our guests are able to travel to Geraldton and participate in the event, that we make it a memorable event and also affordable experience for youWe are meeting with a number of organisations to see if we can get the
- [testform](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/testform/) - EOI SubmissionPlease read the EOI Guidelines, which accompany this formWe are meeting with a number of organisations to see if we can get the best deal for you. The information that you provide below, will help us in securing the best deal possible. Please note, this is not a confirmation of any booking and no
- [HMAS Sydney II Memorial Completed](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-memorial-finished/) - Memorial Completed To view completed Images of The Memorial click on a Memorial Element below The Dome Of Souls Completed The Waiting Woman Completed The Wall of Remembrance Completed The Stele Completed The Pool of Remembrance Completed
- [Memorial Construction](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/memorial-construction/) - MEMORIAL CONSTRUCTION To view images of the Memorial Elements construction click on the images below Memorial-Construction1 Waiting-Woman-Construction Dome-of-Souls-Construction Pool-of-Rem-Construction Stele-Construction The-Wall-of-Remembrance-Construction
- [Construction - The Site](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/construction-the-site/) - Below is a collection of images of the empty site at Mt Scott Geraldton, and work commencing with material deliveries 2001.
- [Pool of Rem Dedication](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/pool-of-rem-dedication/) - The Pool of Remembrance Dedication - 2011 - 70th Anniversary Photos supplied by J.Paine
- [HMAS Sydney II - Historic Archive](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-archive/)
- [Completed - The Stele](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/completed-the-stele/) - Image Gallery ( click to view slide show )
- [The Stele Symbolism](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-stele-symbolism/) - The Stele Symbolism The SteleThe Stele, which is based on the concept of ancient Standing Stones found throughout the World, were used as markers of graves or commemorative sites, since time immemorial. This is expressed in the form of the prow of HMAS Sydney II. It also incorporates all the symbolism of the pillar concept
- [The Pool of Remembrance Symbolism](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-pool-of-remembrance-symbolism/) - The Pool of Remembrance Concept The Pool of RemembranceOn 16th of March 2008 the wreck of HMAS Sydney II was found in position 26 14 45 S – 111 12 55 E. IntentionThe intention is to complete the original HMAS Sydney II Memorial project by incorporating concepts that were not possible for the 60th Anniversary
- [The Wall Of Remembrance Symbolism](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-wall-of-remembrance-symbolism/) - The Wall of Remembrance Symbolism The Wall of RemembranceA semi-circular wall in West Australian Black Granite, embedded with flecks of natural gold, encompasses the South West sides of the Memorial. This represents the ‘encircling arms of the Nation’, welcoming home its Lost Loved Ones. The wall is divided in the centre to allow access to
- [Dome of Souls Symbolism](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/dome-of-souls-symbolism/) - The Dome Of Souls Symbolism Dome of Souls:This is the centrepiece and inspirational heart of the entire complex. It is the starting point for the Memorial concept and has been the source and wellspring of the most fundamental basis to the whole idea. It’s validity as a concept is based on the fact that it
- [HMAS Sydney II Memorial Conservation Framework](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-memorial-conservation-framework/) - FrameworkThe city of Geraldton council adopted a conservation framework for the HMAS Sydney II Memorial on August 27th, 2013 Conservation Framework The framework is intended to help council make decisions on the management and long-term planning for the memorial, and safeguard its position as a high-profile community and national asset. View Full PDF Report Here
- [75th Anniversary](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/75th-anniversary/) - Commemorative Service 19th November 2016Don Rolston : Warden’s AccountKey Note Speaker – Mrs Bridget Colless, daughter of Captain Joseph Burnett RAN, whose presentation won the hearts and minds of all present by explaining the significance of the Memorial to its creative design and how each element represents a special significance of the memorial to those
- [TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2014](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards-2014/) - TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2014 Awarded by: TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2014Category: ‘ Top 10 Museums in Australia‘Ranking: No 7/10andAwarded by: TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2014Category: ‘ Top 10 Museums in South Pacific‘Ranking: No 9/10
- [Memorial  - National Status](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/memorial-national-status/) - HMAS Sydney II Memorial Declared a National Memorial The Australian Government today announced that the HMAS Sydney II Memorial in Geraldton, Western Australia, has been recognised as a national memorial.The HMAS Sydney II Memorial commemorates a tragic event in Australia’s military history — the loss of HMAS Sydney II and her entire crew of 645
- [Completed - The Wall of Remembrance](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/completed-the-wall-of-remembrance/) - Image Gallery (Click to view slide show)
- [Completed - The Pool of Remembrance](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/completed-the-pool-of-remembrance/) - Image Gallery ( Click thumbnail to view )
- [Completed - The Waiting Woman](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/completed-the-waiting-woman/) - Image Gallery ( click thumbnail to view slide show )
- [Completed - The Dome of Souls](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/completed-the-dome-of-souls/) - Image Gallery (Click to view slide show)
- [Useful Links](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/useful-links-2/) - Please find below some useful links about visiting the Memorial and Geraldton How to get to GeraldtonTravel information – view here Visitor Comments:Testimonials: View comments on Testimonials Page HereTrip Advisor: View comments on TripAdvisor HereThe Geraldton Voluntary Tour Guides AssociationFacebook page View hereTours Daily: At the memorial 10:30amGeraldton Visitor Centre Address: 246 Marine Terrace, Geraldton WA 6530Phone:(08) 9921
- [TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2018](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards-2018/) - TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2018 Awarded by: TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2018Category: ‘ Top 10 Landmarks in Australia‘Ranking: No 8/10 View more View more
- [TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2015](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards-2015/) - TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2015 Awarded by: TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2015Category: ‘ Top 10 Landmarks in Australia‘Ranking: No 8/10andAwarded by: TripAdvisor – Traveler’s Choice Awards 2015Category: ‘ Top 25 Landmarks in South Pacific‘Ranking: No 11/25
- [Testimonial Submission](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/testimonial-submission/) - Thank you visiting the HMAS Sydney Memorial today, please submit your Testimonial below [show-testimonials-form subtitle=’on’ image=’on’ review_title=’on’ rating=’on’ email=’on’ verification=’captcha’ style=’tt_simple’ ]
- [About this website](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/about-this-website/) - This website has been established by Smith Sculptors, designers of the HMAS Sydney II Memorial. The website is intended to convey the story from the artists perspective on how the Memorial was designed and built, using information from their own studio archives. The story is told from its inception to final dedication and includes the ‘ Pool
- [Visitor Testimonials](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/visitor-testimonials/) - [show-testimonials taxonomy='hmas-sydney-memorial-visitor-testimonial' orderby='date' order='DESC' layout='grid' options='theme:speech,info-position:info-below,text-alignment:left,columns:2,review_title:on,rating:on,date:on,quote-content:short,charlimitextra: (...),display-image:on,image-size:ttshowcase_small,image-shape:circle,image-effect:none,image-link:on']
- [WA's most popular museum attraction](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/was-most-popular-museum-attraction/) - Geraldton’s memorial to HMAS Sydney has been named WA’s most popular museum attraction. – from the The West Australian Sept 24th 2014
- [How to Drive to the HMAS Sydney Memorial - Live Interactive Map](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/how-to-drive-to-the-hmas-sydney-memorial-live-interactive-map/) - If you are DRIVING to the Memorial, on this page, we have provided a interactive map below on how to get there.
- [Geraldton Voluntary Tour Guides - About](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/geraldton-voluntary-tour-guides-about/) - The GVTGA has been operating since 2005 and started with a small band of volunteers, who began guided tours of the HMAS Sydney II Memorial twice per week. The organisation has now grown to 25 voluntary tour guides who operate daily tours of the Memorial commencing at 10.30am from the Memorial site.We also operate twice
- [About The Artists](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/about-the-artists/) - We are a Team of Sculptors and Designers specializing in large scale public art projects based in Perth, Western Australia from where we work internationally. We met in art school, at age 17, and have been working together ever since, principally creating large-scale public sculptures around the World. Having spent most of our lives living
- [Artists Concept - The Eternal Flame](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concepts-the-eternal-flame/) - Wave water symbol feature concept – centerpiece of Dome of Souls The Eternal Flame – Concept Drawing
- [Artists Concept – The Pool of Remembrance](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concept-the-pool-of-remembrance/) - Artist Drawing – The Pool of Remembrance – Steps layout Artist Drawing – The Pool of Remembrance – site layout Artist Drawing – The Pool of Remembrance – Detail Gulls Top Step Artist Drawing – The Pool of Remembrance – the Stainless Steel Silver Gul
- [Artists Concept – The Stele](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concept-the-stele/) - The ‘ inspiration ‘ for The Stele – HMAS Sydney II Being launched 22nd September 1934 The ‘ inspiration ‘ for The Stele – HMAS Sydney II Being launched 22nd September 1934
- [Artists Concept - The Wall of Remembrance](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concept-the-wall-of-remembrance/)
- [Artists Concept – The Waiting Woman](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concept-the-waiting-woman/) - The Artist – Joan Walsh-Smith posing onsite for the final positioning of the Waiting Woman sculpture.
- [Artists Concept - The Dome of Souls](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concepts-the-dome-of-souls-2/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/contact-us/) - Visitors to the Memorial If you would like to find out more information about visiting the Memorial, please contact the ' Geraldton Voluntary Tour Guides ' who operate daily tours of the Memorial commencing at 10.30am from the Memorial site. Address: Gummer Ave, Geraldton Western Australia 6530 Open: Monday to Sunday - (open to the
- [Sanctuary of The Deep - Mt Scott Interpretive Centre](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/sanctuary-of-the-deep/) - Proposed ‘Sanctuary of The Deep’ – Interpretive Centre: A total submersive experience: Final stage of development at the HMAS Sydney Memorial Geraldton The addition of a circular’ inner sanctuary’ of exactly the same diameter as the Dome of Souls and the Pool of Remembrance, was inspired by the eerie images of the wreck of the
- [Support](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/support/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you would like to support the Memorial, we have made available for sale to the public a limited Edition, 645 Silver Gull sculptures made from Soild Silver.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]These Sydney Memorial Silver Gull unique Sculptures in a Limited Edition of 645 can be ordered below for $2,995.00 to the value of $4,000 ( The cost includes
- [The Eternal Flame](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-eternal-flame/) - Image Gallery (Click to view slide show) Symbolism The domed roof in the Dome of Souls forms an inverted bowl shape, which could hold an Eternal Flame. This would provide lighting effects, which would be particularly evocative at night. It would also form the centrepiece for ceremonies and keep alive, symbolically, the spirits of the
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- [View Experiences](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-memorial-experiences-feedback-area/) - Memorial Visitors Shared Experieces May 5th, 2014 From: Jay It was an absolute honour to see and spend time at the HMAS Sydney Memorial today. As a proud Australian, to see what these men, young and old, did for our country is heart warming to say the least. My the 645 men rest in peace.
- [Share your Experiences](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/share-your-experiences/) - If you would like to share your visit at The HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton and how it has affected you and/or your family and friend, with your immpressions appearing live on this website, please fill in the 'Feedback Form' below, with your comments and add up to 3 photos. These comments will then be
- [HMAS Sydney II - Found](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-found/) - The wreck of the HMAS Sydney (II) was found by the Finding Sydney Foundation on 16th March 2008 approximately 207km (128 miles) from the west coast (Steep Point) of Western Australia at a depth of approximately 2,468 metres. Ship Location -26.243611,111.2175 Image Source Google Earth The wreck of the Sydney will be protected
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- [Sanctuary of The Deep – Mt Scott Interpretive Centre: Comments Form](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/1287-2/) - If you would like to leave a comment in support of the Proposed Sanctuary of The Deep – Mt Scott Interpretive Centre to be posted on our website, please fill in the form below. ( please note: we must moderate all comments to prevent spam, please wait 24 hours for publication )
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- [The Wreck of HMAS Sydney II](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/the-wreck-of-hmas-sydney-ii/) - Please find below a sample gallery of images of the HMAS Sydney II taken by 'The Finding The Sydney Foundation' with our proposed Sanctuary of The Deep inner Glass Circular Area that will feature these images. Click thumbnail to start slide show
- [HMAS Sydney II Memorial](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-memorial/) - [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] To view completed images galleries please choose an element of the Memorial below [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The Dome of Souls [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The Wall of Remembrance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The Pool of Remembrance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The Podium [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The Waiting Woman [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The Stele [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The Eternal Flame [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] To view completed images galleries please
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- [Rotary Club of Geraldton Endorsement ](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/rotary-club-of-geraldton-endorsement/)
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- [HMAS Sydney Memorial II - Artists Descriptive Concept ](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-memorial-artists-descriptive-concept/) - This Memorial of National Significance, which commemorates the loss of HMAS Sydney II, the greatest single tragedy in Australian Naval History, and dedicated to the lost Crew and their families.
- [Useful Links](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/useful-links/) - HMAS Sydney II declared a National Memorial HMAS Sydney declared a national memorial - PerthNow May 21, 2009 HMAS Sydney Memorial - History of - from the artsits Final piece of the puzzle- Pool of Remembrance HMAS Sydney Memorial - Google images The Virtual Memorial to the Royal Australian Navy battle cruiser HMAS Sydney YouTube -
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- [HMAS Sydney II - Lost](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-lost/) - Sydney sailed from Fremantle on Armistice Day, 11 November, 1941 to escort the troopship Zealandia to Sunda Strait where she was to be relieved by the British cruiser HMS Durban for the last leg of the voyage to Singapore. The voyage was without incident and at noon on the 17 November, Zealandia was turned over
- [HMAS Sydney II - About](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-about/) - HMS Sydney was built at Newcastle-on-Tyne, the keel being laid down In 1933 as HMS Phaeton. She was one of three light cruisers of the British Modified Leander class, but was subsequently purchased by the Commonwealth of Australia and renamed HMAS Sydney II. She was launched on 22 September 1934 and taken over from the
- [Wall of Remembrance](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/artists-concepts-the-dome-of-souls/)
- [HMAS Sydney II Memorial - Symbolism ](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/hmas-sydney-ii-memorial-symbolism/) - Dome of Souls This is the centerpiece and inspirational heart of the entire complex. It consists of seven pillars, testifying to the National significance and intention of this Memorial, while expressing the traditional symbol of the pillar as world axis, ' joining heaven and earth. The pillar denotes wisdom, power, goodness, strength, the tree of

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- [historic timeline](https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au/?elementor_library=historic-timeline) - March 10th 1999 We visited The existing HMAS Sydney Dedicated Site at Mount Scott, on 19th November 1998.Site photo & Artists Notes Back To Historical Timeline
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