The Flood

The Australian

In this four-part video and audio series, The Australian's Chief International Correspondent Cameron Stewart, executive producer Claire Harvey and editor Jasper Leak tell the incredible true story of how 60 Australian submariners saved their own lives – and their boat – when HMAS Dechaineux suddenly flooded at deep diving depth. 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. Subscribers hear new episodes of The F...

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The Flood

Episodes (5)

Jun 22nd 4: The Fallout
Jun 15th 3: We are sinking
Jun 8th 2: Shut all hull valves

The Flood

Jun 22, 2026
29 minutes
26 MB

The Royal Australian Submarine HMAS Dechaineux has just limped back to port after a catastrophic flood came within seconds of sinking her and her 60 crew members. Suddenly, the navy has a crisis on its hands. How will it deal with this near-disaster? What will it mean for the new Collins Class fleet? How will the navy explain it publicly? And what about the crew who have been traumatised by this near-death experience? In Episode 4 we investigate the human, strategic and public relations fallout from The Flood. Subscribers hear new episodes of The Flood first. Listen at thefloodpodcast...

The Flood

4: The Fallout

The Australian

00:00 -28:45