Category: Ship Disasters
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The Sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff
The sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff, the German warship used in World War Two (WWII), is the largest disaster in recorded maritime history in terms of loss of human life. Around 9,400 people died when the Wilhelm Gustloff sank, several times more than the number of people who died in the somewhat similar attack against RMS Lusitania. In the case of Lusitania, however, the Germans were the aggressors instead of the victims of the attack. Below you will find some basic information about the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, as well as some facts about the Wilhelm Gustloff ship itself. Read more […] -
The Attack Against RMS Lusitania
The attack against RMS Lusitania by a German U-boat is one of the major events of World War One (WWI). The sinking of RMS Lusitania – simply called the “Lusitania disaster” by some – is as tragic as it was consequential, as it is one of the major factors that led the United States to enter WWI. The attack against Lusitania also served as a rallying cry of sorts, giving military recruiters a clear instance of German aggression to point to in their efforts to enlist more men in the war effort. Below is a basic overview of the attack against Lusitania, as well as some facts about the Lusitania disaster. Read more […]