The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic
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The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic
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For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. Special guest: Maritime historian Kirby Ross. The SS Atlantic disaster occurred on...
show moreSpecial guest: Maritime historian Kirby Ross.
The SS Atlantic disaster occurred on April 1, 1873, when the British steamship SS Atlantic, carrying over 900 passengers and crew, struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. The ship was en route from Liverpool, England, to New York City but faced severe weather conditions and navigational errors that led to its tragic demise. The impact caused the vessel to quickly sink, resulting in the loss of around 550 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters of its time. Despite rescue efforts by local residents, the combination of rough seas, inadequate life-saving equipment, and the remote location of the wreck contributed to the high death toll, leaving a haunting legacy in maritime history.
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