Genetic detectives look to solve HMAS Sydney mystery

The sinking of HMAS Sydney in November 1941 remains one of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s greatest naval disasters. All hands on deck were lost and just one unidentified body was recovered from the wreckage.

As the 75th anniversary of this historic wreckage approaches,Ìýthe Navy is renewing calls forÌýfamily to provide DNA to name the unknown sailor.

The Environment Institute's Jeremy Austin is using genetic sleuth techniquesÌýto identify the mystery sailor.

Learn more about this maritime mystery and Austin's work, by , which aired on the 11th of June, 2016.

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