WITH a couple of tinnies and a second-hand fish finder, they solved a mystery that had confounded maritime experts for more than 64 years.
And for the knockabout group of weekend divers from the northern beaches who stumbled across a midget Japanese submarine six years ago, the accolades keep coming.
First came the lucrative TV deal brokered by celebrity agent Max Markson, which they divvied up to help pay mortgages and travel overseas.
Advertisement: Story continues below
Symbolic unveiling ... the divers who found the wreck. Photo: Ben Rushton
It was followed by a string of prestigious awards, and a newfound respect from the Sydney diving community.
And yesterday, the group was among those honoured at a ceremony at Mona Vale to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the World War II Japanese submarine attack on Sydney Harbour which left the city gripped by fear.
Read Full Article »
