Created by Tom Horn on 6 Jun 2011, Last Update on 6 Jun 2011

Canberra sunk - 9 Aug 1942

HMAS Canberra is sunk during the Battle of Savo Island. A surprise attack by five IJN heavy cruisers who had travelled down 'the slot' from bases at New Britain and New Ireland.

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Tags : Australia,Japan,Solomon Islands,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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