The Search for the Titanic of the South. The mystery of the disappearance of SS Waratah in 1909 has spawned many conspiracy theories. A popular theory suggests the searches themselves were at fault, but here the humorous and fascinating diaries of Walter Smith, a key figure on board both search missions, proves their thoroughness and describes the wide ground they covered, the dangers they faced and bizarre things they stumbled across, and the day-to-day experiences of the crew.