Cunningham personally congratulated Collins and Sydney's crew after the action. Collins received the Companion of the Bath. In his dispatch, Cunningham credited Collins's quick assessment and handling of the ship, and reported that no Italian surface forces were known to have returned near the Aegean since the battle. Australian newspapers connected the victory with the earlier Sydney's destruction of Emden. Cunningham is also a possible source of the cruiser's "Stormy Petrel" nickname, although that origin is presented as a rumour.
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Cunningham's assessment of Sydney's Cape Spada victory
Cunningham praised Collins's handling of Sydney, while Australian newspapers connected Cape Spada with the earlier Sydney's victory over Emden.