Australia's Worst Naval Disaster — And No One Was Charged

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On February 10, 1964, the Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Voyager collided with its own carrier, killing 82 men, because the captain was severely unwell despite the Naval Board knowing his condition and still sending him on duty; no one was ever charged for this tragedy, illustrating how institutional failures in command decisions can lead to catastrophic consequences.