The shipwreck survivors' 1000km trek

In 1796, Scottish cargo master William Clark led his twice-shipwrecked crew on an epic 1000km walk to save 7000 gallons of rum, discovering Bass Strait and finding Australia’s first coal along the way. Find out more in Adam Courtenay's book: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733341861/three-sheets-to-the-wind/

<p>In 1796, Scottish cargo master William Clark led his twice-shipwrecked crew on an epic 1000km walk to save 7000 gallons of rum, discovering Bass Strait and finding Australia’s first coal along the way. Find out more in Adam Courtenay's book: <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733341861/three-sheets-to-the-wind/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733341861/three-sheets-to-the-wind/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1656035694179000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_aO55uv12r8uvDcD1WIdP">https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733341861/three-sheets-to-the-wind/</a></p>

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. 

<p>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. </p>

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

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