Montevideo Maru

The sinking of the Montevideo Maru with the loss of 1,053 Australian prisoners of war and civilians on 1 July 1942 is Australia’s worst maritime tragedy. Sadly, it is also one of the lesser known.

This Wednesday 15 Australian families along with government officials will unveil a memorial in the Philippines to mark the 67th anniversary.

http://www.theage.com.au/national/wartime-sea-tragedy-to-be-marked-20090628-d1a3.html

here are some previous AAP stories
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/montevideo-maru-families-want-war-grave-20090424-ahna.html

http://www.businessday.com.au/breaking-news-national/beazley-urges-hunt-for-lost-war-ship-20090502-aqor.html

Mark Day in the Australian newspaper:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25659669-31477,00.html

Here is the John Huxley in Fairfax press:
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/seeking-comfort-and-closure-67-years-on-20090617-chy3.html

For more information check Keith Jackson's PNG Attitude Blog..