HMS Birkenhead

185227 mTroopship

LocationOff South Africa

Year1852

Depth27 m

Size1,900 GRT

TypeTroopship

About HMS Birkenhead

Struck a hidden rock at night carrying troops and families. Soldiers were ordered to stand fast so women and children could board the boats first. Around 450 died, but every woman and child survived. The Birkenhead Drill entered the language.

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