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28/07/2005: "CORALITA The Legend was Lost in 30 seconds"

The explosion occured in the engine room at night. The water-tight engine room doors were shut, which intensified the blast from a gas explosion. No one was aboard. Coralita had just been re-fitted for new dive charters in New Guinea and was due to depart within days.

The wheelhouse, dining room and galley area was destroyed. A large hole below the water line on both sides of the vessel sent the best dive boat in the world to the bottom of Cairns harbour in 30 seconds. A legend was lost.

The (2nd) owners were cleared of any neglect or willful acts in two subsequent court proceedings. A mystery of the sea with many rumours covering every possible scenario.

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