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Descent from Disaster
Season 1 • Episode 4 • Shipwreck of the S.S. Wairarapa - 1894
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Descent from Disaster Season 1, Episode 4: Shipwreck of the S.S. Wairarapa - 1894
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. Watch Descent from Disaster Season 1, Episode 4 Shipwreck of the S.S. Wairarapa - 1894 in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Descent from Disaster Season 1, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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