Episode 2 of 4

Passenger Panic and Fatalities

When: 7 May 1875
Where: Isles of Scilly
Part of: German liner SS Schiller wrecks off the Isles of Scilly with heavy loss of life

Pandemonium broke out on deck as passengers fought to get into the lifeboats, resulting in 335 fatalities.

The ship listed dangerously as the lights died and pandemonium broke out on deck as passengers fought to get into the lifeboats. The wreck resulted in 335 fatalities, including most of the crew and passengers.

Sources

SS Schiller Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-02

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