Maritime Disasters

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Society: History: By Topic: Maritime (303)

The General Slocum Steamboat Disaster - A site where researchers can post and request information on the 1904 fire that sank the General Slocum in New York Harbor. Includes historical photos and message board.

Lancastria Association of Scotland - An organization which aims to raise awareness of the sacrifice made on June 17, 1940 when an estimated 4000 people lost their lives when the troopship was sunk by German bombers. General information, victim's list, gallery, and news.

Ormen Friske's Catastrophe Clarified after 54 Years - Information on the Swedish Viking ship replica Ormen Friske which on June 22, 1950 was caught in a storm on the North Sea and broke apart. All 15 crew members lost their lives.

PBS Online - Lost Liners - Titanic, Lusitania, Empress of Ireland, Britannic, Andrea Doria.

Royal Australian Navy: Westralia Board of Inquiry - Full documentation from the Board of Inquiry related to the fire and subsequent loss of life that occurred onboard HMAS WESTRALIA on 5 May 1998.

Steve 's Marine Disaster Page - Features an image gallery of major maritime disasters pictures, showing the grim side of merchant shipping.

Volturno Ship Disaster - Contemporary articles about a fire in 1913 on a ship from Rotterdam.

WaveDancerMemorial - Articles on the sinking of the liveaboard boat owned and operated by Peter Hughes Diving off the coast of Belize during Hurricane Iris.

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