Historical Events tagged with "marchioness"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Marchioness Pleasure Boat Tragedy on Thames

August 20th, 1989 35 years ago

Following a collision on the River Thames, the pleasure boat Marchioness sank, resulting in the loss of fifty-one lives. The collision involved the Marchioness and a larger dredger vessel, catching many passengers off guard. This incident highlighted issues surrounding safety regulations for passenger vessels operating in busy waterways.

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