Historical Events tagged with "nautical safety"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
SS Columbia Collision with San Pedro
The passenger steamer SS Columbia collided with the steam schooner San Pedro near Shelter Cove, California, resulting in the sinking of the Columbia and the loss of 88 lives. The incident occurred as the vessels navigated foggy waters, and the crash was attributed to a misjudgment of the distance between them. Passengers and crew aboard the Columbia faced perilous conditions as the ship rapidly took on water and sank.
Continue ReadingHMS Orpheus sinks off Auckland Coast
The HMS Orpheus, a Royal Navy ship, sank off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, resulting in the loss of 189 lives. The vessel encountered a violent squall and capsized while attempting to enter the Manukau Harbour. It was one of the largest maritime disasters in New Zealand's waters, sparking inquiries into the events that led to its sinking and highlighting navigational challenges in the region.
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