RMS Nova Scotia (1926)
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RMS Nova Scotia (1926)

sunken ship from the UK


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Vessel Type
steamship
Current Location
-28° 18' 0", 33° 0' 0"

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The RMS Nova Scotia was a steamship built in 1926 that served primarily on the Liverpool to Boston route. The ship was constructed by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Ireland, for the Furness Withy & Co's Quebec Steamship Company. The vessel had a luxurious interior with accommodations for 500 passengers, including a swimming pool and gymnasium. During World War II, the RMS Nova Scotia was requisitioned by the British government for use as a troopship. On November 28, 1942, while carrying American troops, the ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Atlantic Ocean. The attack resulted in the deaths of 858 people, with only 192 survivors. The sinking of the RMS Nova Scotia remains one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The loss of the ship and the lives aboard have been commemorated through various memorials and monuments. The wreck of the RMS Nova Scotia was discovered in 2003 off the coast of Ireland. The tragic fate of the RMS Nova Scotia serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by ships and their passengers during wartime, highlighting the sacrifices made by those at sea.

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

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Nova Scotia, HMT (passenger; 6796 tons; launched in 1926; photographed in 1941 (1942 torpedoed)) Subscribe to view