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List of ships sunk by icebergs

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A non-exhaustive listing of ships which have sunk as a result of striking ice masses of larger than "growler" or pack size (such collisions with minor ice are comparatively common, usually resulting in less damage). Note that many vessels have been lost without a trace in seas containing icebergs; these are not listed due to other possible explanations and lack of survivor testimony.[1]

Date Ship name Deaths
2007 Explorer 0
1991 Finnpolaris 0
1977 William Carson 0
1959 Hans Hedtoft 95 (all)
1923 Le Raymound 2+
1912 Titanic 1517
1901 Islander 40
1897 Vaillant [2][3] 78
1894 Rose 12
1893 Horn Head 25 (all)[4]
1887 Susan 6
1882 Western Belle 13
1880 Edith Troop 25
1875 Vicksburg 42
1861 Canadian 35
1857 John Gilpin 0
1856 John Rutledge 118
1856 Pacific 186 (all)
1849 Hannah 49
1849 Maria 109
1847 Eulalia 24
1841 William Brown 47
1828 Superb 6+

See also

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  • Futility - 1898 novella about a fictional ship sunk by an iceberg, noted to have similarities to the Titanic.

References

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  1. ^ Brian T. Hill (May 22, 2009). "Ship Iceberg Collisions database". IceData.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "13/04/1897 : Vaillant". 9 February 2012. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. ^ "Le Naufrage du VAILLANT". Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. ^ "STEAMER AND CREW LOST. - The Horn Head Sinks in Midocean with Twenty-five Persons on Board. - View Article - NYTimes.com". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-11-29.