New Show: The Flood - EP2: Shut all hull valves
6/25/202622 min
From The Australian, this is The Flood. The true story of 60 Australian men and women trapped in a submarine deep under the Indian Ocean when an explosion threatens to sink the vessel and send its crew to the bottom.
In Episode 2: Shut all hull valves, Commander Scott initiates emergency procedures, Petty Officer Bunting battles for his life in a submerged motor room.
Exclusive interviews with the captain, crew and top brass reveal the terror and emotion that still haunts this group of proud warriors, who risked their own lives every day in the defence of Australia. The Flood is a truly inspirational story of human courage, resilience, teamwork and ingenuity.
The Flood is a four-part audio and video series by Cameron Stewart, Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. Listen to all of The Flood by searching ‘The Flood’ wherever you listen, or watch The Flood and find graphics, stories and pictures at thefloodpodcast.com.
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:01
The Flood is brought to you by the Australian War Memorial. Some stories define a nation, others reveal what it means to be human. Through Their Eyes is a new podcast from the Australian War Memorial that uncovers powerful human stories, revealing war through unexpected perspectives and immersive storytelling. Through Their Eyes will be live soon wherever you get your podcasts.
Geordie Bunting· Guest0:25
Breathe. My heart is beating through my neck. I know, we all know, that if we go down in this depth of water, we will be crushed by the pressure before we hit the bottom.
Cameron Stewart· Host0:41
Commodore Peter Scott was responsible for HMAS Dechaineux and the lives who depended on her. He still carries that burden, and he wrote about the experience in his book, Running Deep. I asked him to read a passage from the book.
Geordie Bunting· Guest0:57
We're beneath deep diving depth and we're sinking. There's a moment in time where I know all of me and I'm here. The captain is here, holding on to his fear to remain calm and offer courage to his crew. Commander Scott is here, observing every single order and every single action, a mind racing to understand the present and shape the future.