RMS Empress of Ireland
LocationSt. Lawrence River
Year1914
Depth40 m
Size14,191 GRT
TypePassenger liner
About RMS Empress of Ireland
Sank after a collision in fog, killing 1,012 of 1,477 aboard. More passengers died than on Titanic. The wreck is in dangerously cold water with strong currents. A Canadian national historic site.
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