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Love story behind horror ordeal

Summary by Herald Sun
In 1973, 18-year-old seaman Mick Doleman reported for a routine short trip aboard the freighter MV Blythe Star. Less than 24 hours after leaving Hobart for King Island the ship sank without a trace and with no distress signal. Now Mick, the last surviving crewman, is sharing his extraordinary tale in a new book.

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Love story behind horror ordeal

In 1973, 18-year-old seaman Mick Doleman reported for a routine short trip aboard the freighter MV Blythe Star. Less than 24 hours after leaving Hobart for King Island the ship sank without a trace and with no distress signal. Now Mick, the last surviving crewman, is sharing his extraordinary tale in a new book.

·Melbourne, Australia
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Herald Sun broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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