In 2023, searchers found Australia’s worst maritime disaster four kilometres down: the Montevideo Maru, sunk in 1942 with more than 1,000 prisoners and civilians aboard, after 81 years lost
The lost Montevideo Maru, which sank in 1942 with 1,080 souls, mostly Australian POWs, has finally been found in the South China Sea. This incredible discovery, after an 81-year search, offers much-needed closure for grieving families. The ship was found remarkably intact, showcasing the power of modern deep-sea exploration.
The lost Montevideo Maru, which sank in 1942 with 1,080 souls, mostly Australian POWs, has finally been found in the South China Sea. This incredible discovery, after an 81-year search, offers much-needed closure for grieving families. The ship was found remarkably intact, showcasing the power of modern deep-sea exploration.
