One Australian Research Vessel is Racking Up a String of Wreck Finds

RV Investigator has a range of tools that allow for successful seafloor discoveries. CSIRO/Owen Foley

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-meter ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled cargo between cities up and down the coast. Two days later, the vessel disappeared in the night beneath ten-metre waves, lashed by a violent storm. Tragically, only five of the 26 crew would be rescued during one of the largest searches for survivors in post-war Australian maritime history. As for the MV Noongah, its resting place would remain a mystery. Until now. Go to this link to read the full article published by The Maritime Executive https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/one-australian-research-vessel-is-racking-up-a-string-of-wreck-finds