Shelling of Newcastle

Shelling of Newcastle
Part of the Pacific War, World War II
Date8 June 1942
Location
Newcastle, New South Wales
Result indecisive
Belligerents
 Empire of Japan  Australia
Commanders and leaders
Matsumura Kanji
Strength
One submarine Coastal artillery
Casualties and losses
None One house damaged, no casualties

The Shelling of Newcastle was conducted by the Japanese submarine I-21 in the early hours of 8 June 1942. The bombardment followed the attack on Sydney Harbour on 31 May, and was conducted shortly after I-24 shelled the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. During the attack I-21 fired 34 shells at Newcastle, including eight illumination rounds, but caused little damage. The Australian gunners at Fort Scratchley fired four shells at the submarine, but scored no hits.

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