Tasman Bridge Disaster: Hobart's Tragedy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Tasman Bridge Disaster: Hobart's Tragedy

The collapse of a section of the Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, on Sunday, 5 January 1975, resulted in significant loss of life and disruption to the city. A bulk ore... Read more »
1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Tragedy: Lessons & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Tragedy: Lessons & Legacy

The 1998 Boxing Day storm, a devastating meteorological event, tragically impacted the annual ocean yacht race from Sydney, Australia, to Hobart, Tasmania. This catastrophic weather system, featuring hurricane-force winds and massive waves,... Read more »
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1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Tragedy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Tragedy

The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was tragically marred by a severe storm in the Bass Strait. This catastrophic weather event, with hurricane-force winds and mountainous seas, led to the sinking... Read more »
1998 Sydney Hobart Disaster: Tragedy at Sea | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1998 Sydney Hobart Disaster: Tragedy at Sea

The 1998 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, impacted by a severe storm in the Bass Strait, resulted in the loss of six lives, five yachts, and the rescue of 55 sailors. This... Read more »