Some had seen the ship making its way ... spans rather than the central navigation channel. The Hobart Mercury from January 6, 1975 reporting the Tasman Bridge collapse on the evening of January ...

The Nuyina is unable to refuel in Hobart, its home port, due to its size, which prevents it from passing under the Tasman ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. On January 5, 1975, the bulk ore carrier SS Lake Illawarra struck pylon 19 of the bridge, causing a ...

A section of the Tasman Bridge fell onto the ship's deck and killed seven crew members, and five motorists also died. The tragedy still has some Tasmanians anxious when crossing the bridge today.

The ship herself could not be moved without the risk of causing further damage to the bridge. "Every time I drive across the Tasman bridge, I think, 'Lake Illawarra's down there'," Dr Lewis said.

Tasman Bridge spanning the Derwent River in Hobart showing the 80 metre break caused by the collapse of the bridge when it was hit by a ship. Picture: The Mercury To be attended by Governor ...