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MV Struma was a vessel carrying 769 Jewish refugees from Axis-allied Romania who were attempting to reach Mandatory Palestine during the Holocaust. After being detained at Istanbul, the ship was towed into the Black Sea, where the Soviet submarine Shch-213 torpedoed it on 24 February 1942. The sinking killed all but one person aboard and became one of the deadliest maritime disasters involving civilian refugees during the Second World War.
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MV Struma ranks #62 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind Whydah Gally, ahead of SS Toya Maru.
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How good is MV Struma?
MV Struma scores 8.24/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Holocaust refugee context and near-total loss give strong moral weight, though public awareness is moderate.
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See our alternatives page for MV Struma for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: RMS Titanic, SS Lusitania, MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
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Is MV Struma worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.24/10, MV Struma is highly rated in Shipwreck. See all Shipwreck ranked.
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