AFTER 66 YEARS, AUSTRALIAÙS GREATEST MARITIME MYSTERY IS FINALLY SOLVED. IN MEMORY OF THE 645 CREW WHO LOST THEIR LIVES. The wreckage of HMAS Sydney, sunk off the West Australian coast in 1941, has at last been found. The SydneyÙs entire crew of 645 went down with the ship in the Indian Ocean and its location has been a mystery for 66 years. The Hunt for HMAS Sydney tells the incredible story of a ship lost in the middle of nowhere and that of the dedicated search team who always had a strong belief they would find it. This special DVD release will include the history of the Sydney and German raider Kormoran, along with interviews with bereaved family members, naval personnel, historians, and those who have made the search happen with their determination to bring closure. It will also include an animated segment showing the battle between the rival ships based on evidence gleaned from German survivors.
Year of Production | 2008 |
DVD Release | May 15, 2008 |
Genre | Historical Documentary |
Barcode | 9333767002293 |
Running Time | 60 mins + extras |
Rating | PG |
Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
Special Features | Extended interviews and footage |
Subtitles | None |
Language | English |
System | PAL |
No. of Discs | 1 |
DVD Region | 4 |