It took a tsunami thousands of kilometres away to unearth an underwater graveyard but that's exactly what's happened on the NSW coast.
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A long-forgotten shipwreck site has been uncovered after rough seas washed over the NSW Mid-North Coast.
Churning oceans hit the South West Rocks following the tsunami and earthquake in the South Pacific island of Tonga.
The tumultous seas unlocked the underwater gravesite of the ferries Sydney Queen, Lurgurena and Koondooloo, which have remained hidden for half a century.
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In January 1972, the towing tug Polaris lost hold of the three decommissioned ferries en route to the Philippines.
Strong winds swept the ferries ashore at South West Rocks, north of Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid-North Coast, where the wrecks have remained ever since.
To punctuate the 50th anniversary of the ferries' wreckage, however, residents of the Mid North Coast have been able to see the vessels' final resting place once again.
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Emma Horn
Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Paddington Bear School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade, often watching birds. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au
