Action of 4 May 1917
The action of 4 May 1917 was a naval and air engagement of the First World War in the North Sea. The action took place between the German Zeppelin LZ 92 (tactical name: L.43), several German submarines and a naval force led by the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney. The action was inconclusive with no casualties on either side, concluding when the Zeppelin had dropped all of its bombs and the cruisers had expended all of their anti-aircraft ammunition.
| Action of 4 May 1917 | |||||||
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| Part of World War I | |||||||
A painting of the engagement between Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and German Zeppelin LZ43 in the North Sea on 4 May 1917. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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United Kingdom Australia | Germany | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| John Dumaresq | Hermann Kraushaar | ||||||
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2 light cruisers 4 destroyers |
1 Zeppelin 2 submarines | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| None | None | ||||||
The battle location in the North Sea | |||||||
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