The Australian merchant ship IRON CROWN, was attacked and sunk by the Japanese submarine I-27, (possibly I-24) near Gabo Island. Loaded with manganese ore, the ship sank within a minute, and 37 of her crew of 42 died as a result. A patrolling RAAF Hudson bomber witnessed the sinking, and attacked the submarine without success.
Australian Naval History on 4 June 1942
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