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SS Arandora Star was a British passenger liner operated by the Blue Star Line and later used as a troop and internee transport during the Second World War. On 2 July 1940, the German submarine U-47 torpedoed the ship northwest of Ireland while it was carrying Italian and German internees and prisoners of war to Canada. More than 800 people died, including a large number of Italian civilian internees.
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SS Arandora Star ranks #75 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind RMS Rhone, ahead of TSS Morro Castle.
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How good is SS Arandora Star?
SS Arandora Star scores 8.13/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Civilian internee tragedy and wartime controversy give strong moral and historical weight.
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See our alternatives page for SS Arandora Star for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: RMS Titanic, SS Lusitania, MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
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Is SS Arandora Star worth it in 2026?
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