![Photo released on April 23, 2019 by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) shows anchor chains on the wreck of the SS Iron Crown, a WWII ship sunk 77 years ago. (Photo/Agencies)
The wreck of an Australian freighter has been discovered 77 years after it was sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II.
The ship was heavily loaded with manganese ore when she struck by a torpedo off the Australian coast on June 4, 1942, sinking just 60 seconds later. The attack claimed the lives of 38 members of the ship\'s 43-strong crew.](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/04/24/136ee866cc9141cf90eb1b398e487f77.jpg)
Photo released on April 23, 2019 by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) shows anchor chains on the wreck of the SS Iron Crown, a WWII ship sunk 77 years ago. (Photo/Agencies)
The wreck of an Australian freighter has been discovered 77 years after it was sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II.
The ship was heavily loaded with manganese ore when she struck by a torpedo off the Australian coast on June 4, 1942, sinking just 60 seconds later. The attack claimed the lives of 38 members of the ship's 43-strong crew.
![Photo released on April 23, 2019 shows anchor chains on the wreck of the SS Iron Crown, a WWII ship sunk 77 years ago. (Photo/Agencies)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/04/24/4ebed46d89c94a11a3a6c677cc10e790.jpg)
Photo released on April 23, 2019 shows anchor chains on the wreck of the SS Iron Crown, a WWII ship sunk 77 years ago. (Photo/Agencies)
![Photo released on April 23, 2019 shows anchor chains on the wreck of the SS Iron Crown, a WWII ship sunk 77 years ago. (Photo/Agencies)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/04/24/e99a7a14972e48e0851e4e7938c9df86.jpg)
Photo released on April 23, 2019 shows anchor chains on the wreck of the SS Iron Crown, a WWII ship sunk 77 years ago. (Photo/Agencies)