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Episode 2 of 4

Loss of Life

When
1854-09-27
Where
Off the coast of Newfoundland
Part of
SS Arctic disaster

Approximately 320 people died, including all women and children aboard SS Arctic.

All women and children on board perished, along with the family of the Collins Line owner. The disaster resulted in approximately 320 deaths. Survivors included some crew members who escaped via lifeboats or rafts.

Sources

  1. Sinking of the SS Arctic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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