The SS Cufic was a British cargo ship built in 1888 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast. Initially constructed for the White Star Line, it was later transferred to the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, also known as the White Star Line. The ship had a length of 475 feet and a beam of 52 feet, with a gross register tonnage of 7,837. It was propelled by a steam engine that enabled it to reach a speed of 14 knots. The SS Cufic had a significant career, serving various routes across the globe, including voyages between the United Kingdom and Australia. Notably, during World War I, the ship was requisitioned by the British Admiralty for war service. On May 17, 1916, while en route from New York to Liverpool, the SS Cufic was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland. Fortunately, all crew members were rescued. The sinking of the SS Cufic was a tragic event in the ship's history, marking the end of its service. Despite its untimely demise, the ship remains a notable example of late 19th-century British maritime engineering and the challenges faced by merchant vessels during times of conflict.

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