When the sunken wreck of a ship torpedoed by the Japanese in WWII was found in Bass Strait, not only did it give Bill Stewart comfort in knowing his dad's final resting place — it would lead to an emotional reunion with his long-lost sister.
found by Hobart-based CSIRO research vessel Investigator in April 2019"More than 50 descendants of Iron Crown's crew gathered for the memorial event at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne on Merchant Navy Day," said Emily Jateff, from the Australian National Maritime Museum.
When all the evidence pointed to Adelaide, they contacted local newspapers and put in a notice for anyone who knew the whereabouts of Beryl Johnson, formerly Beryl Stewart, to come forward. "I couldn't get into Bill's arms quick enough, we just hugged one another, and we couldn't let each other go," Ms Johnson said.
"This isn't what usually happens when you find a shipwreck, but I'm very glad it did," Ms Jateff said.
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