The SS Albania was a passenger liner launched in 1920 for the Anchor Line. The ship operated on routes between the United Kingdom and India, carrying both passengers and cargo. During World War II, the SS Albania was requisitioned by the British government for military use. In 1941, while en route from Liverpool to Bombay, the ship was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Africa. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 100 crew members and passengers. The sinking of the SS Albania is considered one of the deadliest maritime disasters of World War II. Despite efforts to rescue survivors, only a few managed to make it to safety. The ship's tragic fate serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by civilian vessels during wartime, highlighting the risks involved in maritime travel in conflict zones.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.