In 2023, searchers found Australia's worst maritime disaster four kilometres down, the Montevideo Maru, sunk in 1942 with over 1,000 prisoners of war aboard, lost for 81 years
The Montevideo Maru wreckage was discovered in the South China Sea. This ship sank in 1942, claiming 1,080 lives, mostly Australian prisoners. The discovery provides closure for families after an 81-year mystery. Advanced technology located the ship upright and in good condition. This find highlights deep-sea exploration's role in historical preservation.
The Montevideo Maru wreckage was discovered in the South China Sea. This ship sank in 1942, claiming 1,080 lives, mostly Australian prisoners. The discovery provides closure for families after an 81-year mystery. Advanced technology located the ship upright and in good condition. This find highlights deep-sea exploration's role in historical preservation.
