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

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