Historical Events tagged with "admiral nakhimov"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Admiral Nakhimov Sinks After Collision
August 31st, 1986 38 years ago
The Soviet passenger liner Admiral Nakhimov collided with the bulk carrier Pyotr Vasev in the Black Sea, resulting in the sinking of the liner and the loss of 423 lives. The incident occurred under poor visibility conditions, exacerbated by navigational errors. Rescue operations were hindered by the chaos and rough sea conditions following the collision. Survivors and victims were drawn from multiple walks of life, making the tragedy widespread in impact.
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