On January 28th, 1980 the United States Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn collided with the freighter SS Capricorn. 23 of its 50 crew died in the accident.
The Achille Lauro
In December of 1994, The Achille Lauro caught fire off the coast of Somalia. The beautiful passenger liner burned out of control while passengers and crew evacuated on lifeboats.
Christmas Eve Wreck of the Annie C. Maguire
On a cold Christmas Eve in 1886, the British three-masted barque Annie C. Maguire wrecked on the rocks in Portland Harbour, Maine. How the ship wrecked is a mystery and the subsequent behavior of the ship’s crew remains a fascinating and legendary tale.
Rescue of the Ephraim Williams
On December 22nd, 1884, one of the most miraculous rescues in history saved the crew of the Emphraim Williams off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. In treacherous seas, during a violent storm, the members of the Unites States Life Saving Service performed a brave and daring rescue of the battered, sinking ship.
The Mystery of The Sindia
The 1901 wreck of the Sindia in Ocean City, NJ left much speculation as to the cause and purpose of the shipwreck, and still remains a mystery.
The SS Eastland
On July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland rolled on its side in the Chicago River, just 19 feet from the dock, killing 844 people.
The Mont Blanc: Tragedy at Halifax
On December 6, 1917, the French cargo ship SS Mont Blanc suddenly exploded in Halifax Harbour, producing catastrophic destruction to the city and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Empress of Ireland: Canada’s Titanic
In the early morning hours of May 29, 1914, the luxury passenger ship Empress of Ireland collided with the Norwegian collier Storstad. Over 1000 on board the Empress perished.