FATHOM 8 COVER BY WALTER STARCK
Cover picture supplied by Dr Walter A. Starck II
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AUSTRALIAN UNDERWATER FILM FESTIVAL
The first underwater film festival held in Australia was sold-out. It coincided with a hot summer day in a 624 seat university theater without air conditioning. Highlight was a live narration of “Quest for Black Marlin” by big game fishing expert Captain Peter Bristow of Cairns.
WHAT’S NEW (1972)
The late T.D. (Bob) Preece of the Sea Hornet company also made stainless steel boat oars in 1972
FATHOM GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER (The Late) IRVIN ROCKMAN
Underwater photographer, Irvin Rockman served two terms as Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Victoria. Televison show host Don Lane (left) welcomes Irvin during his election campaign.
(updated 5 September 2010)
GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER – the late IRVIN ROCKMAN
Digital pictures from Irvin Rockman's 2006 trip aboard "Golden Dawn" in New Guinea
Digitals with Nikon D200 - February 2009
(updated 5 September 2010)