The film draws inspiration from the real-life sinking of the HMAS Armidale on December 1, 1942, during the evacuation of troops from Timor. The incident is particularly remembered for the heroism of Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean, who, despite being wounded, strapped himself to an anti-aircraft gun and continued firing at Japanese planes, reportedly downing at least one before the ship sank. In the dark below, a great white shark hunts in the wreckage and is drawn to the smell of fresh blood in the water.
Author: MarkJulian
Published at: 2025-08-23 19:23:25
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