Finding AHS CentaurDavid L. Mearns – Blue Water Recoveries Ltd.

HMAS Sydney – 645 crew lost

Chronology of the Creation of Detmers’ Accoun

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KORMORANSearch Box

SYDNEYSearch Box

• 070° true 24 miles from Pt. Lookout• Steering due North (000°) at 12 knots• Based on a 4-pt. bearing of Pt. Lookout

abeam (270°) at 0330K, distance 23 miles Reported within 1 hour of rescue

• Confirmed in later interviews & docs• Credible primary source / eyewitness

Gordon Rippon’s Position

Plotting the Loss Clues

Bluelink Back-Track Estimates

Search Area Bathymetry

Torpedo Damage – Port Side

Red Cross – Port Bow

Outside Captain’s Day Room

Captain’s Wash Basin & Bath

Captain’s Bath

Single Shoe

Bow Listing to Port ~ 45°

“47” on Starboard Bow

Awning Crutch & Missing Bell

Centaur’s 18’ Bell on Deck

Close-up of Centaur’s 18’ Bell

Imploded & Collapsed Foremast

Mainmast Snapped off at Base

Life Ring

Hospital Beds in #2 Cargo Space

Hospital Beds in #4 Cargo Space

Centaur Assoc. Memorial Plaque

Hospital Bed in Debris Field

Single Boot in Debris Field

Felt Slouch Hat

Thank You For Listening