THE SHIPWRECK FISHERMAN
The Sygna, My Story
About The Book
“Some nights were full of stars, some so bright on a full moonyou didn’t need a torch. Other nights were so dark it was like being in a cave.”
A collection of short stories about a group of good mates unique experiences fishing and exploring the Sygna.
~ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay overnight on a shipwreck? ~
The Author
Chris Simmons is an Australian-born adventure fisherman who has fished and surfed some amazing places, including West Timor, Papua New Guinea, South Sumatra, the Maldives, the Cook Islands and all over Australia, but his fondest memories are from his adventures on the shipwreck Sygna.
Chris tells a true story of fishing and staying overnight on a wrecked carrier ship, the MV Sygna, which ran around in 1974 off Stockton Beach near Newcastle, Australia. Along with his mates, some surfboards, fishing gear and a camera, Chris enjoyed the kind of fishing adventure most people can only dream of. Chris Simmons’ one-of-a-kind experience reaches through the pages to anyone who loves water sports, fishing, history, or the ocean.
The Sygna, My Story
Where To Buy
The Sygna, My Story is available to purchase in store at Macleans Booksellers - Hamilton, NSW.
Hard Copy available for purchase online. Click below to see payment options.
Book Reviews!
This book was such a great read!, as a local of Newcastle, I have always known about the Sygna ship wreck but never heard of the fishing adventures had on it!.
In this modern world of safety and regulations I love how this story takes me back and reminds me of a simpler time when freedom and adventure was there for the undertaking.
~ Chris Lewis
Thank you very much for your wonderful book.
An amazing story of your time fishing on the Sygna. It is a part of our history and a most enjoyable book to read .
Many thanks for your сору оf your amazing story. I will enjoy it every time I read it!
~ Michael Alexander
A wonderfully poetic telling of an extraordinary story.
Great risk yields great reward as Chris Simmons takes on a boy's own adventure and survives to tell the tale.
It's worth the price for the photos alone and a must for all fisherman and history buffs.
~ Glenn Dormand
Media Coverage
Chris has had the privilege of sharing his compelling stories through a wide range of media outlets. From television interviews and radio shows to podcasts and online publications, his narratives have reached diverse audiences, inspiring and engaging people from all walks of life. His work has been featured in prominent newspapers, magazines, and digital media, showcasing his unique perspective and storytelling ability.
The Big Fish shipwrecked fisherman of the Sygna
ABC Radio
Our first cast comes from Chris Simmons, an adventure fisherman who paddled an old surfboard across Great White Shark infested waters to live, sleep and fish on the wreck of the Sygna off Stockton Beach.
Now that the wrecks super structure has been washed away he can share the stories of his fishing adventure.
50 years on:
Novocastrians remember the Sygna
NBN NEWS
It’s a moment etched in the minds of people right across the Hunter but the Sygna is now all but a distant memory at Stockton Beach.
50 years since the bulk carrier ran aground, locals today reflected on the historic relic admired by Novocastrians for decades.
The Best Beach Fishing Spot In Australia? History of the Sygna.
The Reel Action Fishing Podcast (with Guesty and the Ferret)
This week on the Reel Action Fishing Podcast, Guesty and the Ferret speak to Author Chris Simons who wrote a book detailing the history of one of the best beach fishing spots in Australia - the Sygna Wreck at Stockton Beach.
