It was designed to be an unsinkable ship. But just like the Titanic, disaster struck the Dunbar just as it neared home, and it was the passengers who paid the price.

Author Larry Writer joins the show to outline one of Australia's worst maritime tragedies, and the remarkable story of its sole survivor.

More information about Larry's book: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-shipwreck/larry-writer/9781760879105/

Clarification: early versions of this episode state the death toll as 122, the correct figure is 121

It was designed to be an unsinkable ship. But just like the Titanic, disaster struck the Dunbar just as it neared home, and it was the passengers who paid the price.
Author Larry Writer joins the show to outline one of Australia's worst maritime tragedies, and the remarkable story of its sole survivor.
More information about Larry's book: <a href="https://www.qbd.com.au/the-shipwreck/larry-writer/9781760879105/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.qbd.com.au/the-shipwreck/larry-writer/9781760879105/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662004880067000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VI-bxw4UJh99cXa2KmyDq">https://www.qbd.com.au/the-shipwreck/larry-writer/9781760879105/</a> Clarification: early versions of this episode state the death toll as 122, the correct figure is 121

Host Jen Kelly talks with experts and historians to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. 

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

A podcast miniseries about Melbourne's forgotten characters. Presented by the Herald Sun

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