| Accession Number | F03026 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 18 min |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/sound |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1964 |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: External copyright |
Voyager survivor remembers
Description
A kinescope recording on 16mm film of an interview with Leading Seaman R E 'Pedro' Rich conducted by Patrick Tennison on radio 3AW Norman Banks program. Leading Seaman Rich recalls his escape from the cafeteria on two deck of HMAS Voyager and his feelings about the disaster. Also present in the studio was Leading Seaman Rich's wife Wendy. The program also brings up the controversy of HMAS Voyager's survivors travelling on 2nd Class railway seats.