Historical Events tagged with "shipping disaster"
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.
RMS Leinster Torpedoed by UB-123
The RMS Leinster, a British mail ship, was torpedoed by the German U-boat UB-123 in the Irish Sea. The attack resulted in the sinking of the ship and the loss of 564 lives, marking the largest loss of life on the Irish Sea. The ship was en route from Dublin to Liverpool, carrying both passengers and mail, when it was struck. The incident occurred during World War I, amid ongoing naval conflicts in the region.
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The SS Gothenburg was a steamship that struck the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia. This tragic maritime disaster occurred while the ship was en route to Sydney from Brisbane. Onboard were approximately 100 passengers, including many civil servants and dignitaries, who tragically lost their lives as the ship sank after hitting the reef. The incident raised significant concerns about maritime safety in the treacherous waters of the reef.
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