Historical Events tagged with "thomas w. lawson"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Thomas W. Lawson Grounds in Isles of Scilly
December 14th, 1907 117 years ago
The Thomas W. Lawson, the largest sailing ship without a heat engine, ran aground on Hellweather's Reef near the Isles of Scilly during a fierce gale. The vessel lost control amidst the treacherous waters, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot and 15 seamen. This catastrophic event highlighted the vulnerabilities of large sailing ships in extreme weather conditions.
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