Episode 3 of 3

Board of Trade Inquiry

When
28 December 1873
Where
Board of Trade
Part of
SS Ville du Havre sinks in mid-Atlantic collision

The Board of Trade inquiry concluded on 28 December 1873, finding the officers of Loch Earn not responsible for the disaster.

The Board of Trade commenced an inquiry into the disaster. The inquiry ended on 28 December 1873. The court unanimously decided that the officers of Loch Earn were not responsible for the unfortunate events that led to the sinking of SS Ville du Havre.

Sources

  1. Loch Earn (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-25

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