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MV Noongah Shipwreck Discovered After 55 Years

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By Web Desk Published July 26, 2024 3 Min Read
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MV Noongah Shipwreck found 55 years after ship was lost at sea. Photo Credits: Csiro Au
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After 55 years, the MV Noongah shipwreck has been discovered, solving one of Australia’s greatest maritime mysteries.

The freighter, which sank in 1969 off the coast of New South Wales during rough seas, resulted in the loss of 21 of its 26 crew members. This incident triggered one of Australia’s largest maritime search operations, with the remains of 20 crew members never recovered. Recently, Australian scientists confirmed the ship’s location, finding it largely intact and upright on the ocean floor, approximately 550 feet deep.

Australia’s science agency, CSIRO, discovered high-resolution seafloor mapping and video footage. In June, a research vessel conducted preliminary investigations of the wreck, and a subsequent dive confirmed its identity.

Australian scientists have located the MV Noongah, a shipwreck lost over half a century ago and one of the nation's worst maritime disasters, officials announced Thursday. https://t.co/xo3XN3HxVh

— CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 (@CBSSunday) July 25, 2024

The Sydney Project, an organization dedicated to locating and documenting shipwrecks, is now preparing for a dive to gather further visual evidence from the site. This initiative aims to uncover details about the circumstances leading to the ship’s sinking.

Matt Kimber of CSIRO expressed hope that the discovery will provide closure to the community, who will still remember the tragedy. “This tragedy is still very much in the memory of many in the community,” Kimber stated. “We hope that knowing the resting place of the vessel brings some closure for all,” he added.

For decades, the search for the MV Noongah faced numerous challenges. The crew fought to keep the vessel afloat on the day it sank before abandoning it shortly before it went under. Despite extensive search and rescue efforts that saved five crew members, the fate of the ship and remaining crew had remained a mystery.

Australia's biggest maritime mystery solved as MV Noongah's shipwreck found after 55 years#MVNoongah #MVNoongahWreck

Read: https://t.co/kSkoX9y8jShttps://t.co/kSkoX9y8jS

— WION (@WIONews) July 25, 2024

Locals had previously spotted the wreck near South West Rocks, about 460 kilometres north of Sydney, but the lack of necessary technology and diving expertise hindered further exploration.

Samir Alhafith, who was part of the mission that located the wreck, believes that the discovery could answer long-held questions about the sinking. “Not only is the discovery of these significant wrecks important for the surviving sailors and families of those that perished during the tragedy, but it also allows us to investigate the mystery behind the sinking,” Alhafith remarked.

This breakthrough is a significant step towards unravelling the details of this historic maritime tragedy, offering a chance for resolution and understanding for the families and survivors affected by the loss of MV Noongah.

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