A Rockwell RC112 Commander (VH-MHW) ditched in the Bass Strait in the late seventies. The pilot was Glen Conrad, who was rescued, none the worse for wear, by a fishing boat. He went on to fly in South America in some 'interesting' operations and ended up in the Sudan flying for the U.N. He has written a book called, 'Walk a mile in my shoes'.
He also completed a few ferries from the US and is now retired. I keep in touch with him and recommend his book.