Valentines Day eve tragedy
Sydney is a harbour city and images of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House are easily recognisable throughout the world. Many ferries transport thousands of people around the harbour to various inner city suburban terminals and as far west as Parramatta. Taking a ferry ride is one of life's little pleasures for locals and visitors alike but there have been a number of tragic disasters on the harbour. On the 13th February 2023 it will be 85 years since the sinking of the "Rodney" with the loss of 19 lives. The youngest victim calls Rookwood "home" THE SINKING OF THE RODNEY FERRY Sydney at the time had a large ferry fleet and there were always new operators looking to find a niche in the market providing more than a simple "port to destination" service. On that fateful day the harbour was awash with ferries and small craft wanting to get as close as possible to the US cruiser "Louisville" as it departed our shores for its ...