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Australia Locates MV Noongah Shipwreck After 55 Years

The freighter sank in 1969, killing 21 crew members and prompting one of the largest maritime searches in the nation's history.

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Overview

  • The MV Noongah was found largely intact and upright 170 meters below the surface off New South Wales.
  • Advanced seafloor mapping and video footage confirmed the ship's identity.
  • The wreck's discovery may help answer lingering questions about the sinking.
  • The Sydney Project plans further dives to gather more information.
  • Families of the lost crew members hope the discovery brings closure.