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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 th... more

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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?... more

A seawater flood deep under the Indian Ocean has crippled the Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux. It cannot rise to the surface because it has taken on too much water. The 60 men and women on board are fighting to save the submarine and ... more

The Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux is flooding deep under the Indian Ocean after a seawater hose burst. Its 60 crew are fighting to save their crippled submarine, with Petty Officer Geordie Bunting trapped under the water in the floo... more

It is the navy's worst nightmare. 60 Australian men and women are trapped in a submarine deep under the Indian Ocean after an explosion and seawater flood, threaten to sink the vessel and send its crew to the bottom. This is the incredible true story... more

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Recent Guests

Geordie Bunting
Petty Officer, submariner aboard HMAS Dechaineux
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: 2: Shut all hull valves
Greg Sullivan
Able Seaman, involved in rescue and flooded engine room
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: 2: Shut all hull valves
Michael Morris
Petty Officer, involved in hoisting and rescue efforts
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: 2: Shut all hull valves
Peter Scott
Commodore, Royal Australian Navy; former commander of HMAS Dechaineux
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: 1: Explosion
Mike Deeks
Former Navy submariner and journalist who accompanied the crew
The Australian
Episode: 1: Explosion
John Ryan
Chief Tiff, head of the engineering team on Dechaineux
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: 1: Explosion
Geordie Bunty
Petty Officer Geordie Bunty, known as Rocker; maintenance and monitoring role
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: 1: Explosion
Melanie Ellerton
Sonar operator on Dechaineux
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: 1: Explosion

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Cameron Stewart
Host of The Flood, The Australian

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#109
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#21
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#5
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A gripping, documentary-style exploration of a sudden submarine flood at depth, mixing first-hand accounts from sailors, engineers, and leadership officials to reveal how discipline, teamwork, and rapid decision-making kept a submarine and its crew alive. Episodes emphasize damage control, salvation moments (like shutting ballast and other critical procedures), the human impact of extreme pressure, and the broader implications for naval operations, leadership culture, and national security. The series stands out for its intimate storytelling, archival context, and willingness to examine the emotional aftermath years later, including media framing and policy lessons that resonate with defense, engineering, and leadership audiences.

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1. Geordie Bunting
2. Greg Sullivan
3. Michael Morris
4. Peter Scott
5. Mike Deeks
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7. Geordie Bunty
8. Melanie Ellerton

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