Historical Events tagged with "ship sinking"
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USS Tang Sinks After Own Torpedo Incident
The USS Tang (SS-306), a U.S. submarine, sank in the Formosa Strait after being struck by one of its own torpedoes. During a mission against Japanese shipping, the Tang fired a magnetic torpedo which missed its target and turned back to hit the submarine instead. Of the crew, 78 sailors perished, marking one of the significant losses for the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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The Italian luxury liner SS Principessa Mafalda sank off the coast of Brazil, resulting in the loss of 314 lives. The ship was on its maiden voyage from Genoa to South America when mechanical failure led to water flooding the vessel. Efforts to save passengers were hampered by rough seas and the ship's quick sinking. Rescue operations were launched, but many were lost.
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