The SS Sardinia was a passenger steamship built in 1888 for the Wilson Line. It operated primarily on the Hull to Gothenburg route, offering a luxurious experience for its passengers. The ship had a length of 340 feet and a speed of 16 knots, making it one of the fastest vessels of its time. In 1902, the SS Sardinia was sold to the Mediterranean Steamship Company and renamed SS Sardinian. The ship continued to serve various routes until it was requisitioned by the British Admiralty during World War I for use as a troopship. Unfortunately, the SS Sardinian was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat in 1917 while en route from Malta to Marseilles. The sinking resulted in the loss of 18 crew members' lives. The SS Sardinia's sinking represents a significant event in maritime history and highlights the dangers faced by ships during wartime.

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