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The MS Jan Heweliusz was a Polish passenger and vehicle ferry that operated in the Baltic Sea. On January 14, 1993, the vessel capsized and sank in severe weather conditions while traveling from Świnoujście, Poland, to Ystad, Sweden. The tragic maritime disaster resulted in the deaths of 55 of the 64 people aboard, making it one of the deadliest ferry accidents in modern European history.
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What happened to the MS Jan Heweliusz?
The Polish passenger and vehicle ferry capsized and sank in severe weather on January 14, 1993. It was traveling across the Baltic Sea when the disaster occurred.
What route was the MS Jan Heweliusz sailing?
The ferry was traveling from Świnoujście in Poland to Ystad in Sweden. That route crosses the Baltic Sea and connected Polish and Swedish ferry traffic.
What type of ship was the MS Jan Heweliusz?
It was a ferry designed to carry both passengers and vehicles. That combination distinguishes it from a cargo-only ship or a conventional passenger liner.
Why is the MS Jan Heweliusz disaster remembered in maritime history?
The sinking was a major Baltic ferry disaster involving a passenger and vehicle vessel. Its date, January 14, 1993, and the severe-weather conditions make it a significant case in the study of maritime safety.
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