Ellen Savage and the Heroes of AHS Centaur

The sinking of the hospital ship Centaur during World War II was a tragic loss for Australia, resulting in 268 deaths during a mission to assist wounded soldiers. Despite the ship's brightly lit appearance, it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine off Brisbane, leading to a swift and devastating sinking. Survivor Ellen Savage, a nurse from New South Wales, demonstrated remarkable bravery, fighting for hours after the attack, and was honored with the George Medal. The subsequent discovery of the wreckage decades later brought renewed remembrance to this poignant story of heroism.