Planet Perth

Planet Perth: The curse of the SS Alkimos

Planet Perth

Show Notes

Em Lucia has a story of a former US Liberty ship which sunk off the coast of Western Australia.

The SS Alkimos is now a recreational and educational diving location, but beware of the curse…it’s said anyone who touches or dives near the wreck risks bad luck!

Gather ’round the campfire for the new season of Planet Perth where some of your favourite RTRFM presenters share Perth urban myths and legends in a series of wacky radio plays.

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