Hi Noel. All true and to the best of my recollections. More of a documentary about my first short trip to the Chathams. Never felt so alive. There was always drama during my 6 years there. Forgotten 95% of the stories but still remember a few incidents.

The only mention I can find of the convoy disaster.
http://www.seafoodnewzealand.org.nz/fileadmin/documents/seafood-magazine/SNZ-october-2012.pdf
Page 31 - 32 an article about the navigator on the convoy.

And thanks for the links to Brandy. Had heard it before but never listened to the lyrics. They are very fine.
Much enjoyed. Cheers.