Navigational Marvel
In a remarkable navigational feat, the Waramu crossed the equator and the international date line simultaneously, placing its bow in the southern hemisphere and its aft in the northern hemisphere. This spontaneous event on December 30, 1889, resulted in the ship being in different days, months, and even centuries at the same time. Despite skepticism regarding the accuracy of their navigation tools, the crew's experience suggests that such a phenomenon was indeed possible. The story of this unique occurrence faded into obscurity for decades, only to be revived years later, sparking debates about its authenticity.In this clip
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The SS Warrimoo
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