In Sygna's Shadow - by Ben Clifford

In May 1974, a massive storm struck the Hunter causing the ship “Sygna” to run aground.

Many people remember the dramatic visuals of the stranded ship, but few know the full story of the extensive and dangerous cleanup efforts that followed.

Clem Doyle, a former member of the Newcastle Civil Defence, reveals how a small group of volunteers worked hard to recover the region from the disaster.

Producer and narrator: 

Ben Clifford

Interviewee: 

Clem Doyle

Music and sound effects

130BPM Fsh min, loop by 121Ayem. Royalty-free licence via Looperman

mmmmm beer, loop by VladEisch. Royalty-free licence via Looperman

bird chirps.2, sound by keweldog. Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license

“Epic storm. Thunder, rain,wind,waves. (no loops)”, sound by Placidplace. Pixabay Content License Royalty Free.  

Archival audio from NBN Television courtesy of NBN News.

 

Ben Clifford is a recent journalism graduate from the University of Newcastle with a strong passion for multi-platform storytelling. He has experience producing digital, audio, written and broadcast content, crafting stories that engage, inform and spark meaningful conversations.

You can contact Ben via email at bencliffordATgmailDOTcom or connect with him via Linkedin. 

Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729