RMS Empress of Britain
LocationOff Ireland
Year1940
Depth150 m
Size42,348 GRT
TypeOcean liner
About RMS Empress of Britain
The largest Allied passenger ship lost in WWII. Bombed by a German aircraft, then torpedoed by U-32 while under tow. 45 of over 600 aboard died. She was the flagship of the Canadian Pacific fleet.
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