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A maritime disaster is an accident involving vessels at sea which causes significant damage, injury or loss of life. This list covers notable maritime disasters of the 21st century. This list covers notable maritime disasters of the 21st century.
HMS Sussex – the third-rate ship was lost in a fierce storm on 1 March off Gibraltar. There were two survivors from a crew of 500. 498 1120 England: White Ship – Ship carrying William Adelin, heir to the English Throne and the Duchy of Normandy, and more than 300 others. Drunk crew ran it aground in the English Channel.
A maritime disaster is an event which usually involves a ship or ships and can involve military action. Because of the nature of maritime travel, there is often a substantial loss of life. Because of the nature of maritime travel, there is often a substantial loss of life.
The ship had been travelling in company with the Sea Horse and Lord Melville which were also both wrecked with heavy loss of life. 190 1847 United States: Phoenix On 21 November, the screw steamer burned on Lake Michigan with the loss of at least 190 but perhaps as many as 250 lives. 190–250 1842 United Kingdom
HMT Lancastria – The worst single disaster in British maritime history sunk by German aircraft in June, with at least 6,000 deaths, but most likely up to 7,000, making it one of the worst maritime disasters in history. 2,477 survived with 1,738 known dead; 6,000 people are known to have boarded, but many boarded later, and a total of up to ...
The Scilly naval disaster of 1707 – On 22 October, a Royal Navy fleet en route from Gibraltar to Portsmouth sailed through dangerous reefs west of the Isles of Scilly. Four ships (HMS Association, HMS Eagle, HMS Romney and HMS Firebrand) sank. The exact number of crew lost is unknown. Statements vary between 1,400 [1] and over 2,000. [2]
Caught fire in the South China Sea, with all 25 crew members abandoning ship and rescued by a bulk carrier. [21] [22] 9 September 2019: MV Golden Ray: Capsized in St. Simons Sound, no casualties. Vessel caught fire during salvage operations. [23] [24] 4 June 2020 MV Höegh Xiamen: Caught fire while docked at Blount Island, 8 JFRD firefighters ...
The cargo ship dragged anchor in a storm striking a breakwater and sinking at Ereğli, Turkey in the Black Sea. One crewman was reported killed. [177] Pallada Cameroon: The river-sea cargo ship dragged anchor in a storm, went aground, and broke in two at Ereğli, Turkey in the Black Sea. The crew were rescued. [178] Susan Rose United States