War Memorial
Carnarvon • Attractions
Overview
The wall of rememberance erected at the war memorial was unveiled on November 23rd 1991 to commemerate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Sydney II by the German Raider, the Kormoran, off the shores of Carnarvon in 1941, in memory of the greatest single Australian maritime loss of lives during the Second World War.
HMAS Sydney II Memorial Drive was constructed at the south entrance to Carnarvon in 2001. This avenue of 645 plaques and palms along the road identifies the individual loss of life from htis tragic battle. A Cairn has been erected on Quobba Station where the first Kormoran survivors were found.
What we love
- Poignant tribute to brave heroes.
- Meaningful plaques share stories.
- Beautiful palm-lined memorial drive.
Good to know
- Honors HMAS Sydney II losses.
- Features 645 commemorative plaques.
- Cairn marks first Kormoran survivors.
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