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The SS Athenia was a British transatlantic passenger liner operated by the Donaldson Line. On September 3, 1939, the same day Britain declared war on Germany, the ship was torpedoed by the German submarine U-30 while carrying passengers from Glasgow to Montreal. The attack resulted in the deaths of 117 people, including 28 Americans, making the SS Athenia the first British vessel sunk by enemy action during World War II.
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SS Athenia ranks #87 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind USS Cyclops, ahead of SS Torrey Canyon.
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SS Athenia scores 8.03/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Historically important first British WWII liner loss, but lower casualties and weaker public memory limit score.
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