Marchioness – On 20 August the pleasure boat sank after being pushed under by the dredger Bowbelle late at night near Cannon Street Railway Bridge on the Thames River. Of the 131 on board, 51 were killed by the accident.

Disasters with great loss of life can occur in times of armed conflict. Shown below are some of the known events with major losses. Sinking of the Roman fleet in the First Punic War – In the First Punic War, between the Roman Republic and Carthage, a Roman fleet that had just rescued a Roman army from Africa was caught in a Mediterranean storm.

2020年4月2日 · Over 1,500 people died when the Titanic sank. Here are 6 other boat disasters that claimed even more lives. While the Titanic is the most famous maritime disaster, it's not the deadliest. The...

Accidents, human error, harsh weather, and actions during wartime are among the things that could send a ship to the bottom. While some nautical disasters such as the sinking of the Titanic have captured the popular imagination, others—some of which involved a significantly greater loss of life—have remained relatively unknown.

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.

2023年5月8日 · From shipwrecks to collisions, fires, and explosions, these tragedies can have far-reaching effects on society, including leading to improved maritime safety regulations and procedures. But which...

2024年6月6日 · In this article, we will discuss the 10 Biggest Disasters at Sea. 1. The Wilhelm Gustloff. Approximately 9400 people perished when the German Ship MV Wilhelm Gustloff was attacked by a Soviet Submarine on January 30, 1945, in the Baltic Sea.

2020年1月2日 · Branson, Missouri Duck Boat Accident – In July 2018, seventeen people (nine from the same family) were killed on Table Rock Lake in the Missouri Ozarks. A storm came up, causing wind and waves to capsize a small "Duck Boat" and trapping many of the passengers inside as it sank to the bottom of the lake.

2023年5月6日 · The sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, remains one of the most significant maritime disasters in history. The British passenger liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat, causing it to sink in just 18 minutes. This resulted in …

2023年9月4日 · This list focuses on maritime ship disasters which were caused by extreme weather events and/or caused by war or human error, leading to loss of life.