The Belgrano Diary Episode 5: The Hounds
Apr 25, 2024
Lieutenant Narendra Sethia, a young officer whose diary challenged Margaret Thatcher's account of the Belgrano sinking, shares gripping details of his journey. He reveals the mystery of the missing HMS Conqueror logbooks, hinting at possible government cover-ups. Amidst a media frenzy, he faces accusations of theft, leading to intense scrutiny from journalists and security forces. The narrative dives into personal integrity, the complexities of military secrets, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding truth in the face of political upheaval.
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Mystery of Missing Logbook
- The official control room logbook of HMS Conqueror mysteriously went missing, causing political controversy and suspicion of cover-up.
- Such detailed records being misplaced or stolen raised serious questions about government transparency and possible evidence destruction.
Richard Morley’s Dual Role
- Richard Morley, a former naval officer and acquaintance of Sethia, became involved claiming he knew who had the logbooks.
- Morley played a complex role, warning of threats and cooperating secretly with Naval Security while also alerting journalists and MPs.
Hunt for Sethia in Caribbean
- Journalists rushed to find Sethia, initially misled to Caribbean islands like Martinique and St Lucia.
- Stuart Preble got close, finally contacting Sethia with a letter from Tam Diel, marking their first meeting.