A documentary film by Dr Kathryn Spurling and David Jenkins.

On the morning of 5 May 1998, HMAS Westralia proceeded to sea. As the engines were brought to full power hoses burst. Flames erupted and thick, black smoke filled the engine room. The crew fought bravely to save their ship but were unable to save Midshipman Megan Pelly, Petty Officer Shaun Smith, Leading Seaman Bradley Meek and Able Seaman Phillip Carroll.

The human cost was lost in the battle and blame game between different government departments and private companies. The families wanted the truth and genuine compassion but their hard-fought battle for justice revealed a labyrinth of innuendo concerning fraud, nepotism, dishonesty, incompetence.

GHETTO MEDIA PRODUCTIONS present FIRE AT SEA Written and produced by DR KATHRYN SPURLING
Director & Cinematographer DAVID JENKINS 3D Designer JOSH WATTS
Narration MICHAEL JAFFREY ICT Support JAMES YANG-TOBLER
With Music by SCOTT BUCKLEY Released under CC-BY 4.0