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SS Mohegan was a British passenger steamer operated by the Atlantic Transport Line on routes between London and New York. On October 14, 1898, the vessel struck the Manacles, a treacherous reef off the coast of Cornwall near Falmouth, and sank with the loss of approximately 106 lives. The wreck remains one of the most significant maritime disasters in Cornish waters and lies at a depth accessible to recreational divers, making it a well-known dive site.
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What was the SS Mohegan?
SS Mohegan was a British passenger steamer operated by the Atlantic Transport Line. It served routes between London and New York before its fatal voyage in 1898.
When did SS Mohegan sink?
The ship struck the Manacles reef off Cornwall on October 14, 1898. The wreck caused the deaths of approximately 106 people out of 157 aboard.
Where is the SS Mohegan wreck?
The wreck lies at the Manacles, a dangerous reef system off the Cornish coast near Falmouth. The area is now known as a significant British diving location because of its many shipwrecks.
Why was the Manacles dangerous for SS Mohegan?
The Manacles are a group of submerged rocks and reefs close to the Cornish shoreline, creating a serious navigation hazard for large steamers. SS Mohegan hit the reef during its 1898 passage and sank rapidly.
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