# Event Details - **Event Name**: Speakers Talk: HMAS Sydney V HSK Kormoran Battle - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: A story of 2 warships and a fierce and unprecedented battleAbout this EventHear the story of two ships that met 100 nautical miles off the West Australian coast in November 1941. One, HMAS Sydney (II) - the pride of the Australian Navy with an impeccable battle record. The other, HSK Kormoran, a German merchant raider with camouflaged guns that had recently sunk 11 allied merchant ships. They come within 1,000 yards of each other: point blank range for navy ships that typically engage each other at 8 to 10 miles.Catastrophic Loss of the SydneyBoth ships were lost, Sydney sinking with all hands: no survivors from the 645 crew. Only 300 survivors from Kormoran live to tell the tale. As the wreck locations were unknown, conspiracy theories and secrecy compounded this devastating loss to the RAN, 35% of all RAN crew losses in action in World War II.A Mystery Solved 67 Years LaterFor the families of Sydney's crew, the nightmare was ongoing.The dedication of many, and particularly the Finding Sydney Foundation over many years, lead to yet another search for the wrecks in 2008. After nearly 67 years, the mystery of what happened on that fateful night was revealed when both wrecks were found.Presented by Kez Hasanic from the Museum's Speakers Group.Tickets: $10 / FREE for Museum Members . Enter your promo code for free registrationNot a Member ? Sign up here https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c9f48640-aa05-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w979-h740-dc184878-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/speakers-talk-hmas-sydney-v-hsk-kormoran-battle/100001995065101424 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum - **lat**: -33.869509 - **long**: 151.19863699999996 - **full address**: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Speakers Talk: HMAS Sydney V HSK Kormoran Battle - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2970632f29513dbce44e760ca9dc0c1cc9c8e638e0c715f6e1c508d269666ad9-rimg-w1027-h502-dcc2c3c5-gmir.jpg?v=1785391651 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Speakers Talk: HMAS Sydney V HSK Kormoran Battle being held? - **A:** Speakers Talk: HMAS Sydney V HSK Kormoran Battle takes place on Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm at The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Speakers Talk: HMAS Sydney V HSK Kormoran Battle? - **A:** Speakers Talk: HMAS Sydney V HSK Kormoran Battle is organized by Australian National Maritime Museum - Events. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Australian National Maritime Museum - Events's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Australian National Maritime Museum - Events a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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