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Board of Inquiry
- When
- 1857
- Where
- Investigation context
A board of inquiry identified weakened ties as the probable cause of the sinking.
The board recognized weakened ship ties as the most probable cause. Lefort had been used to transport heavy loads on gun decks in 1856.
Sources
- Russian ship of the line Lefort Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-04
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