Famous Cruise Ship Sinkings

The worst of cruise ship disasters are incidents such as Costa Concordia the Titanic or the SS.

Famous cruise ship sinkings. Herein are mentioned worlds top ten ships sunk by accident with icebergs in terms of lives lost. It sank during the attack on Pearl Harbour. But although most White Star Line ships enjoyed successful careers a number of ships other than Titanic serving the White Star Line sank both as a result of accident and as a result of enemy action during war time.

With a possible death toll of 4375 people the collision resulted in the deadliest ferry disaster in history during peace time. Violet enjoyed working on a cruise ship even though the salary was minimal. The original cruise ship disaster the unsinkable ship struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage in 1912 and sank into the icy water killing more than 1500 of.

Islander 1901 Death toll 40. Eastland where there are fatalities. Christina Mathi Ganz Costa Concordia Sinking Carnivals Costa Concordia January 13 2012 Time of Death 945-400.

Built in 1888 it was the most luxurious steamer for the Inside Passage to Alaska. January 13 2012. This Philippine-registered passenger ferry sank after colliding with the MT Vector on December 20 1987.

Lawrence River a total loss. It came into service in 1916 and was struck in 1942. The Oceanos was a Greek cruise liner sailing the South African coast from Cape Town to Durban passing Coffee Bay off the Wild Coast an area known for treacherous currents and ship wrecks.

Silversea Cruises ship Silver Spirit. The 50-ton 50-foot 152 m wooden fishing vessel sank near Cape Muzon Territory of Alaska. It is one of the sunken ships.