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SS Leopoldville was a Belgian passenger liner converted for use as an Allied troopship during the Second World War. On 24 December 1944, the German submarine U-486 torpedoed her in the English Channel near Cherbourg while she was transporting United States Army troops to Europe. The ship sank after evacuation and rescue efforts were hindered by communication and coordination problems, killing approximately 800 people, most of them American soldiers.
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SS Leopoldville ranks #111 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind SS John Harvey, ahead of MV Bukoba.
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How good is SS Leopoldville?
SS Leopoldville scores 7.82/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Christmas Eve troopship loss and high casualties are memorable, though specialist recognition dominates.
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