The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was the most deadly in its history. Join Stuart Diver as we tell the remarkable story of John 'Steamer' Stanley and his fight against the storm of the decade. 

The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios.

Special thank you to David O’Sullivan, curator historic vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum who gave us access to his interview with Australian Navy crewman Shane Pashley.

Thanks to Channel 7, Channel 9, the ABC, NFSA and the CYCA for the audio used in this episode. Featured audio includes Seven Nightly News with Paul Gregg and Paul Marshall, Channel Nine News with Ian Ross, Daniel Blyde & Simon Bouda, Channel Nine’s A Current Affair with Helen Dalley & Glenn Connolly, ABC’s Four Corners with Debbie Whitmont, produced by Lisa McGregor and EP John Bud, and CYCATV’s 1998 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race film part 1 and 2.

This show would not be possible without the kindness and generosity of survivors and rescuers. We thank them and pay tribute to all those lost at sea.

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