Historical Events tagged with "britannic"
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HMHS Britannic Sinks After Mine Explosion
HMHS Britannic was sunk by a mine laid by German submarine SM U-73 in the Aegean Sea. The ship was a British ocean liner and hospital ship, sister to the RMS Titanic, and encountered the mine as it was navigating the waters during World War I. Despite the ship's size and the luxury it offered, the explosion caused significant damage, leading to a rapid sinking. Remarkably, of the 1,065 people on board, the majority were rescued thanks to effective evacuation procedures. The dramatic event highlighted the dangers faced by maritime vessels in the war.
Continue ReadingLaunch of HMHS Britannic in Belfast Shipyard
The HMHS Britannic, sister ship to the ill-fated RMS Titanic, was launched at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. This ship was designed primarily for passenger service but also equipped for wartime medical purposes. The launch followed rigorous construction and design, featuring safety improvements based on Titanic’s tragedy. With a length of 882 feet, it was one of the largest ships in the world at that time.
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