#32: The Mystifying Tale of Australia’s Phantom Vessel

In 2007, Australia was captivated by the vanishing of Kaz II, an unforgotten tale. Termed ‘the ghost yacht,’ its disappearance after Derek Batten and the Tunstead brothers embarked from Airlie Beach toward Queensland provokes ongoing intrigue and speculation.

Merely days after setting sail for Queensland, the Kaz II was found deserted near the Great Barrier Reef, discovered by a helicopter. Despite signs of normalcy, like a set table and an operating laptop, the crew vanished without a trace, leaving a mystery unsolved.