26 February - HMHS Britannic launched in 1914
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  HMHS Britannic, a sister ship to the RMS Titanic and HMHS (His Majesty's Hospital Ship) Britannic, was launched on February 26, 1914. Britannic was the third and final Olympic-class ocean liner built by the White Star Line, a British shipping company. Like its sister ships, Britannic was initially designed to be a luxury ocean liner, but due to the outbreak of World War I, its construction was repurposed to serve as a hospital ship before it could enter commercial service. Britannic's career as a hospital ship was short-lived, as it sank in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916, after h ..read more
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SS Pasteur French ocean liner
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  The SS Pasteur was a famous French ocean liner that served during the mid-20th century. It was named after the renowned French scientist Louis Pasteur. The ship was launched in 1938 and initially operated by the Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique. It was designed for both transatlantic and cruise service. During World War II, the Pasteur was requisitioned by the British government and used as a troopship. After the war, it was returned to France and underwent significant renovations. In 1952, the Pasteur re-entered commercial service with the French Line (Compagnie Générale Trans ..read more
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The research vessel "Quest, commissioned
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  The research vessel "Quest," associated with Sir Ernest Shackleton's expeditions, was commissioned on 16 December 1912. It was used for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1921-1922, which was Shackleton's final Antarctic expedition. The Quest was smaller than his previous ship, the Endurance, and was primarily used for scientific research in the Southern Ocean. Shackleton died of a heart attack on board the Quest on January 5, 1922, during the expedition ..read more
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15 February - The battleship USS Maine explodes and sinks in Havana harbor in Cuba
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  The USS Maine, a United States Navy battleship, exploded and sank in Havana Harbor, Cuba, on February 15, 1898. This event played a pivotal role in escalating tensions between the United States and Spain, ultimately leading to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War later that year. The exact cause of the explosion that sank the USS Maine has been a subject of historical debate. At the time, the incident was widely reported in the media, and sensationalized accounts contributed to the war fervor. The U.S. government, under President William McKinley, later concluded that the ship wa ..read more
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10 February - HMS Dreadnaught was launched in 1906
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  HMS Dreadnought, a revolutionary battleship that played a significant role in naval history, was launched on February 10, 1906. The launch of HMS Dreadnought marked a milestone in naval technology and strategy. It introduced a new class of battleship characterized by an "all-big-gun" armament, featuring a main battery of large-caliber naval guns, and it utilized steam turbine propulsion. HMS Dreadnought's design rendered existing battleships obsolete, triggering a naval arms race among major powers to develop similar vessels. The term "dreadnought" subsequently became synonymous with ..read more
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09 February - USS Constellation captured the French frigate Insurgente
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  On February 09, 1799, during the Quasi-War between the United States and France, the USS Constellation, commanded by Captain Thomas Truxtun, captured the French frigate Insurgente in a notable single-ship action. This engagement took place in the Caribbean Sea. The incident was part of the broader naval conflict known as the Quasi-War, which occurred between the United States and France from 1798 to 1800. During this undeclared war, naval skirmishes and battles took place primarily in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. The USS Constellation's victory over the Insurgente was one of the si ..read more
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05 February - SS Tuscania is torpedoed off the coast of Ireland
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  The SS Tuscania was a British ocean liner that was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine during World War I. The incident occurred on February 5, 1918, off the coast of Ireland. Key points about the sinking of the SS Tuscania: Role in World War I: The SS Tuscania was part of the troopship convoy carrying American soldiers to the Western Front during World War I. The ship was en route from New York to Liverpool. German U-boat Attack: On the night of February 5, 1918, the German submarine UB-77, commanded by Kapitänleutnant Wilhelm Meyer, targeted the convoy in the North Channel ..read more
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03 February - The SS Dorchester is sunk by a German U-boat.
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  The SS Dorchester, a U.S. Army transport ship, was sunk by a German U-boat during World War II. The incident occurred on 03 February 1943, in the North Atlantic. The SS Dorchester was part of a convoy of ships carrying American troops to Europe. In the early morning hours, the ship was struck by a torpedo from German submarine U-223. The attack was sudden and devastating, causing the ship to sink rapidly. One of the most poignant aspects of the sinking was the selfless and heroic actions of the Four Chaplains – George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling, and John P. Wash ..read more
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31 January - The Great Eastern was launched in 1858
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  The Great Eastern, a large steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and John Scott Russell, was  launched at Millwall on January 31, 1858. The ship was notable for its massive size and innovative design, featuring five funnels. The Great Eastern was intended for both transatlantic passenger service and as a cable-laying ship. Despite its technological advancements, the Great Eastern faced challenges, including financial difficulties and engineering issues. The ship's original purpose as a passenger liner was not as successful as hoped, but it later found use in laying the f ..read more
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30 January - The MV Wilhelm Gustloff disaster 1945
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  The Wilhelm Gustloff disaster refers to the sinking of the German passenger ship MV Wilhelm Gustloff during World War II. The tragedy occurred on January 30, 1945, in the Baltic Sea. The ship was named after Wilhelm Gustloff, a Nazi leader of the Swiss branch of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). On that fateful day, the Wilhelm Gustloff was evacuating German civilians, military personnel, and refugees from East Prussia as the Soviet Red Army advanced towards the region. The ship, which was designed to accommodate around 1,900 passengers, was heavily overloaded wit ..read more
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