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Shipwrecked Newcastle - A Stories of Our Town Film (2024) — Shipwrecked Newcastle – A Stories of Our Town Film (2024)

Due to the overwhelming response to the early screening of the new Stories of Our Town film Shipwrecked Newcastle at Rogue Scholar Brewery this Wednesday 30th October, we are putting on a second session. Book here for free to secure a seat. It’s our 20th film and we couldn’t be more proud. Come along and meet the cast and crew. – Stories of Our Town Chit Chat and Tony

What's On? Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) Film Release @ Rogue Scholar — What’s On? Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) Film Release @ Rogue Scholar

Shipwrecked Newcastle Release

Presented by Lost Newcastle and produced by Stories of Our Town, they are proud to announce their 20th and longest film release – Shipwrecked Newcastle.

The Newcastle premiere will be held Wednesday 30th October at the Rogue Scholar Brewery. Click here to book your place.

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Crowd watching Premiere Screening of Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024)

Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) – Stories of Our Town Film Release

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Newcastle Harbour was once the world’s 5th biggest harbour. It was also one of the most dangerous.

And once you factor in the regular visits by the Australian east coast lows (ECLs) you come to understand why there are hundreds of shipwrecks in and around the Port of Newcastle.

Historic Images, Artworks, Film and Underwater Drones

The film features hundreds of historic photographs and newly digitised artworks by the late historian Terry Callen, and the most amazing underwater drone footage of the shipwrecks off the coast of Newcastle.

Terry Callen Painting in Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) — Painting by the late Terry Callen in Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024)

Chris and Cathy, son and daughter of the late Terry Callen, shipwreck historian, author and artist, with Mark Rigby, of the Stockton Historical Society.

Most of these wrecks have fascinating stories and that’s why this story is now being told in film for the first time.

Underwater Footage of Shipwreck off Newcastle

Dozens of historians, professional divers, journalists, and one Maritime Archaeologist have gathered to be part of this film.

Tony Strazzari (Diver) with Dr James Hunter (Marine Archaeologist - Australian Maritime Museum) — Tony Strazzari (Diver) with Dr James Hunter (Marine Archaeologist – Australian Maritime Museum)

This film also takes us underwater to see the wrecks up close thanks to assistance of many local professional and amateur divers. This is a must see! Free entry.