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Finding AHS CentaurDavid L. Mearns – Blue Water Recoveries Ltd.
HMAS Sydney – 645 crew lost
Chronology of the Creation of Detmers’ Accoun
1,000m
500m2,000m
3,000m
4,000m
5,000m
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