The SS Devonian was a British ocean liner built in 1900 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast. Initially operated by the Dominion Line, the ship was later transferred to White Star Line in 1907. During World War I, the SS Devonian was used as a troopship by the British Navy. In 1917, the ship was torpedoed by a German submarine while carrying Canadian troops, resulting in the loss of 11 lives. The damaged vessel was towed to safety but later sank in the English Channel. The wreck of the SS Devonian was discovered in 2001 by a team of divers. The ship's tragic history and significance as a troopship during wartime make it a notable part of maritime history.

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