Скачать или смотреть The Sinking of the William Dawes - Short Documentary

83 years ago, the S.S. William Dawes was attacked and sunk off the coast of Tathra, NSW. This is the story of Lorna Stafford, as told by her daughter Lynne, who spotted the burning ship and reported it to VAOC Moruya. Special thanks to Tathra Wharf Museum and the Merimbula Old School Museum.

Editor's Remark: At 1:07, Ron Stafford is Lorna's brother not grandfather. He was also an observer during the war.

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Music: 'Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer' by Anne Shelton.