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List of shipwrecks: 3 June 1940 Ship State Description Edvard Nissen United Kingdom: World War II: Operation Dynamo: The cargo ship was sunk as a blockship at Dunkerque, Nord, France. [1] Holland Denmark: World War II: Operation Dynamo: The cargo ship was sunk in a collision off Dunkerque, where she was scheduled to be sunk as a blockship.
List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1940 Ship State Description Captain Sturt Australia: The paddle steamer sank off Kangaroo Island, South Australia. [1] Cläre Hugo Stinnes I Norway: World War II: The captured German cargo ship was sunk at Ulvik. She was refloated later in 1940 and re-entered German service. [2] Dalhousie United Kingdom
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Frederick Burke, who the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said was a "seasoned veteran of the lakes" nicknamed Tatey Bug, inexplicably went down with his 244-foot vessel, seemingly waving ...
A World War II-era steamship that sank along with its captain in a strong storm in 1940 has been found at the bottom of Lake Superior after a 10-year search.
Maritime Graves. Where there are sea crossings, there are wrecks. Over 3 million ships' remains from centuries of trade, war, and exploration are scattered throughout the world's oceans.
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RMS Lancastria was a British ocean liner requisitioned by the Government of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. She was sunk on 17 June 1940 during Operation Aerial. Having received an emergency order to evacuate British nationals and troops from France, the ship was loaded well in excess of its capacity of 1,300 passengers. [1]