Historical Events tagged with "pomona"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Pomona Shipwreck Off the Coast of Ireland
April 28th, 1859 165 years ago
The sailing clipper ship Pomona wrecked off the coast of Ireland, resulting in the loss of 424 of the 448 passengers and crew aboard. Striking rocks near the village of Ballinskelligs, the ship quickly capsized, leaving only a small number of survivors. Lacking sufficient lifeboats and proper rescue measures, this disastrous maritime event highlighted the perilous nature of transatlantic voyages during the era.
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