Man missing since Tasman Bridge disaster in 1975, Dr Thomas Elvet Jones, declared dead
9 years, 10 months ago

Man missing since Tasman Bridge disaster in 1975, Dr Thomas Elvet Jones, declared dead

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A man who has not been seen or heard from since immediately before the bulk carrier Lake Illawarra hit the Tasman Bridge in 1975, Dr Thomas Elvet Jones, has been declared dead by a coroner. Coroner Simon Cooper said he was satisfied that Dr Jones was the driver of one of the four vehicles that drove into the gap left by the collision and into the River Derwent. "The evidence supports the conclusion that, sadly, Dr Jones must have been on the Tasman Bridge when the Lake Illawarra struck it and must have driven off the gap caused by the roadway falling to the river below," he said. "I am also satisfied Dr Jones is dead because he has not been seen or heard of since immediately before the Lake Illawarra hit the Tasman Bridge."

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Haunting images of MV Lake Illawarra's wreck 40 years after disaster that killed 12 people
10 years, 5 months ago

Haunting images of MV Lake Illawarra's wreck 40 years after disaster that killed 12 people

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Scientists have mapped the wreck of a ship that sank in Hobart's River Derwent after it ran into and demolished part of the Tasman Bridge in 1975. The 135-metre-long bulk carrier MV Lake Illawarra ran into several pylons of the bridge causing a large section to collapse onto the ship. Twelve people were killed in the accident, including seven crew …

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