Historical Events tagged with "ss vestris"
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Accidents & Tragedies
SS Vestris Sinks Near Hampton Roads
November 12th, 1928 96 years ago
The SS Vestris sank approximately 200 miles off Hampton Roads, Virginia, resulting in at least 110 fatalities, primarily among women and children. The vessel, initially traveling from Havana to New York City, faced severe weather conditions and encountered structural failures that forced passengers to abandon ship. Many succumbed to the ocean’s treacherous waters.
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