AHS Centaur

19432,059 mHospital ship

LocationOff Queensland

Year1943

Depth2,059 m

Size3,000 GRT

TypeHospital ship

About AHS Centaur

A clearly marked hospital ship torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. 268 of 332 aboard died, including most of the medical staff. The loss became a symbol of Australian grief. Found in 2009 off Moreton Island.

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