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The last of the S/S Missouri's boats to leave the sinking S/S Danmark
Picture of the month -August, 2004
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 The last of the "Missouri's boats to leave the "Danmark" This month's picture shows the rescue of some of the passengers on the S/S Danmark. It was printed in "The Graphic" an illustrated weekly newspaper on May 11 1889.
On April 6th 1889 the Danmark was abandoned in the Atlantic. The Danmark had 800 passengers and a crew of 100, they were all saved by a small freighter, the S/S "Missouri" of the Atlantic Transport Line. The "Missouri" was not accommodated for more than 20 people. The 900 passengers was brought to the Azores and put ashore.
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Other Related
Articles :
- The Sinking of the S/S Danmark ()
A newspaper account concerning the sinking of the S/S DANMARK. It has been transcribed and submitted by Kristin Brue.
• S/S Danmark
Read more about the S/S Danmark
• Thingvalla Line
Read more about the Thingvalla Line, the owners of the S/S Danmark
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