sentences:  The destroyer went to the scene, but it was originally thought impossible that anyone could survive such a terrific explosion and mass of flames, but on approaching, men were seen in the water.The destroyer entered the inferno, and after manoeuvring around the debris field the destroyer picked up forty-four survivors, and one body was buried that evening with military honours.Some time later it was discovered that "Ledbury" had on board survivors from both "Waimarama" and "Melbourne Star".