Australian War Memorial - This year marks the 80th anniversary of the battle of Cape Spada, the event which made HMAS Sydney (II) and her crew renowned throughout the Mediterranean and the
![Heart of Oak ⚓️ on Twitter: "HMAS Sydney and HMS Hyperion pursue the Italian high-speed light cruisers 'Giovanni dalle Bande Nere' and 'Bartolomeo Colleoni' during the Battle of Cape Spada, 19 July Heart of Oak ⚓️ on Twitter: "HMAS Sydney and HMS Hyperion pursue the Italian high-speed light cruisers 'Giovanni dalle Bande Nere' and 'Bartolomeo Colleoni' during the Battle of Cape Spada, 19 July](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EX56lbfXgAYjnSh.jpg)
Heart of Oak ⚓️ on Twitter: "HMAS Sydney and HMS Hyperion pursue the Italian high-speed light cruisers 'Giovanni dalle Bande Nere' and 'Bartolomeo Colleoni' during the Battle of Cape Spada, 19 July
![Smoke pouring from the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni, after being hit by HMAS Sydney (D48) at the Battle of Cape Spada, 19 July 1940 [1200×883] : r/HistoryPorn Smoke pouring from the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni, after being hit by HMAS Sydney (D48) at the Battle of Cape Spada, 19 July 1940 [1200×883] : r/HistoryPorn](https://i.redd.it/1yg3mww7s5dz.jpg)