In May 1943, one of Australia’s darkest wartime tragedies unfolded just off the Queensland coast. The Australian Hospital Ship (AHS)  Centaur — clearly marked with red crosses and carrying medical staff — was torpedoed without warning by a Japanese submarine.

The sinking shocked the nation, was condemned as an atrocity, and remains one of the most controversial attacks on Australian forces during World War II.

We remember their story today, as Big Cat Reality's James McVeigh joins Burty to tells us more about it.

In May 1943, one of Australia&rsquo;s darkest wartime tragedies unfolded just off the Queensland coast.&nbsp;The Australian Hospital Ship (AHS)&nbsp; Centaur &mdash; clearly marked with red crosses and carrying medical staff &mdash; was torpedoed without warning by a Japanese submarine.
The sinking shocked the nation, was condemned as an atrocity, and remains one of the most controversial attacks on Australian forces during World War II.
We remember their story today, as Big Cat Reality's&nbsp;James McVeigh joins Burty to tells us more about it.

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.