Historical Events tagged with "storm 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.
Accidents & Tragedies
Kuru Steamer Disaster on Lake Näsijärvi
September 7th, 1929 95 years ago
The steamer Kuru capsized during a storm on Lake Näsijärvi, resulting in the loss of 136 lives. The vessel, filled with passengers, encountered treacherous weather conditions and capsized near Tampere, Finland. Despite rescue efforts, many were trapped inside the sinking ship, marking one of Finland's worst maritime disasters.
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