The wreckage of Jack Rush was found in 1941 off Fremantle 's western coast . Delay in announcing the boat 's loss in the years fueled various theories over March 2008 . The ship 's entire crew of 645 died when it was sunk by the German commerce raider Kormoran . Inquiry lawyer : Some proponents of theories will be allowed to present their case .
The wreckage of Jack Rush was found in 1941 off Fremantle 's western coast . Delay in announcing the boat 's loss in the years fueled various theories over March 2008 . Inquiry lawyer : Some proponents of theories will be allowed to present their case .