Ahoy me hearties and welcome aboard the hospital ship, the Centaur. Wave your flag with pride as we set sail on an adventure of a lifetime.
On 12 May 1943 the Centaur sailed unescorted from Sydney at 0945 hours carrying crew and normal staff, as well as stores and equipment of the 2/12th Field Ambulance but no patients. It was sunk without warning by a torpedo from a Japanese submarine on 14 May 1943 at approximately 0400 hours, its position being approximately 27°17' S, 153°58' E about 50 miles east north-east of Brisbane.
The Centaur memorial sculpture is located at the listed coordinates. The wind blows from the north; where the boat rests is up to your navigational and maritime expertise.
Please ensure you rehide the cache in the exact location so it remains concealed from all approaches. The cache is compliant with the City of Stirling guidelines.
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