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What was the Rodney ferry disaster?

April 26, 2017disaster ferry rodney

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What was the Rodney ferry disaster?

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On 13 February 1938 a crowd of spectators onboard the ferry Rodney were fare welling the USS Louisville in Sydney Harbour. As passengers ran to one side of the ferry it capsized and 19 people drowned. Of those rescued 64 needed treatment for shock and immersion. (Source: Australian Encyclopedia).

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On 13 February 1938 a crowd of spectators onboard the ferry Rodney were fare welling the USS Louisville in Sydney Harbour. As passengers ran to one side of the ferry it capsized and 19 people drowned. Of those rescued 64 needed treatment for shock and immersion.