The Sinking of the Vessel Iron Chieftain during World War II

Main

AuthorJohn MorcombeDateApril 2017DescriptionIn 1942 three Japanese midget submarines penetrated Sydney harbour, sinking a converted ferry, killing 21 seamen and shocking Sydneysiders out of any complacency about their security.
The attack on the harbour and the loss of life is commemorated every year at a service at North Head but what is almost forgotten is the loss of 12 lives three nights after the attack on the harbour and another 37 the following night – all victims of the submarines that were part of the attack group that launched the midget submarines that penetrated Sydney’s defences.SubjectsWorld War IISubmarinesKeywordsJapanese midget submarinesCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

Menu

The Sinking of the Vessel Iron Chieftain during World War II