The Greatest Mysteries of the Pacific Ocean
Synopsis
Close to 700 ships have been wrecked or disappeared within Australia's Great Barrier Reef, including the infamous Yongala, which vanished in 1911.
Synopsis
Dr McAllister dives to the wreck of the Yongala, a passenger liner that sank in March 1911, taking 122 people with it. The ship disappeared after leaving Mackay, bound for Townsville. For nearly 50 years, its remains lay undisturbed until discovered in 1958. The Great Barrier Reef surrounds the site, known for its beauty and danger. The documentary also covers nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll and their effects on military vessels, alongside maritime mysteries of the Pacific.
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Why Watch
- See how the Yongala became known as Australia's Titanic.
- Find out what happened to 122 people on the Yongala.
- Meet experts uncovering the mysteries of the Great Barrier Reef.
Did You Know
- Close to 700 ships have been wrecked or disappeared in the Great Barrier Reef.
- The Yongala was a 100-meter-long passenger liner that vanished in 1911.
- 122 people were on board the Yongala when it disappeared overnight.
- The wreck of the Yongala was discovered in 1958, nearly 50 years later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Great Barrier Reef known for?
The Great Barrier Reef is known as the world's largest living structure and attracts two million tourists every year.
How many ships have been wrecked in the Great Barrier Reef?
Close to 700 ships have been wrecked or have disappeared within Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
What happened to the Yongala ship?
The Yongala, a passenger liner, vanished in March 1911 with 122 people on board during a journey from Mackay to Townsville.
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