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Sinking in 1875

When
1875
Where
Cape Flattery, Washington
Part of
SS Pacific lost after leaving Liverpool

SS Pacific sank in 1875 following a collision southwest of Cape Flattery, Washington, with all hands presumed lost.

The ship was most notable for its sinking in 1875 as a result of a collision southwest of Cape Flattery, Washington. An estimated 275 passengers and crew were aboard when she sank. This event is the only sourced loss of the vessel.

Sources

  1. SS Pacific (1850) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-05

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