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HMHS Galeka was a British steamship operated as a hospital ship during the First World War. On 28 October 1916, while entering the English Channel port of Le Havre, she struck a mine laid by a German submarine and sank, causing deaths among the personnel aboard. The wreck is part of the maritime history of wartime medical transport, when civilian liners and passenger vessels were converted to carry wounded service members.
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When did HMHS Galeka sink?
HMHS Galeka sank on 28 October 1916 while entering the English Channel port of Le Havre. It struck a mine laid by a German submarine during the First World War.
What did HMHS Galeka do during the First World War?
The ship operated as a British hospital ship, carrying wounded personnel and medical staff. Its loss shows that hospital ships still faced serious mine and naval hazards despite their protected role.
Where was HMHS Galeka heading when it was lost?
Galeka was entering Le Havre, a major port on the French side of the English Channel. The mine strike occurred during that approach.
Is HMHS Galeka a diving wreck?
The wreck is part of the English Channel’s wartime maritime history and is discussed as a shipwreck site. Any dive requires checking current local rules, visibility, depth, and wreck-diving conditions rather than relying only on historical descriptions.
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