2023-04-23 06:30:00
The sinking of the Montevideo mixed freighter Maru, a World War II vessel, is to date one of the greatest maritime tragedies in Australian history. A tragedy that claimed the lives of more than a thousand people of 14 different nationalities, but mostly Australians. Until recently, the location of the wreck remained mysterious since its sinking on July 1, 1942.
More than 80 years later, the wreckage was finally found on April 18, 2023 at a depth of more than 4,000 meters in the South China Sea, 110 km off the Philippine island of Luzon. Twelve days of research using, in particular, an underwater drone equipped with sonar were necessary and it took five years to plan this mission.
The Silentworld Foundationthe underwater archeology society that broke the news, said the wreckage will not be disturbed and no objects or human remains will be removed, out of respect for the families of the victims.
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