Descent from Disaster — Season 1, Episode 4: Shipwreck of the S.S. Wairarapa - 1894
Documentary • 45 min • 2 seasons, 12 episodes
Episode synopsis
135 people lost their lives when the S.S. Wairarapa steamed straight into rocks on Great Barrier Island. Andrew Fagan uncovers the stories of heroism and downright cowardice on that tragic night.
About Descent from Disaster
Retrace some of NZ's darkest days to reveal the stories, secrets and lessons learnt from our most famous disasters.