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SS Pacific was an American passenger steamship lost off the coast of Washington in November 1875 after colliding with the sailing ship Orpheus. The vessel had departed Victoria, British Columbia, for San Francisco carrying passengers and cargo, and only two people are known to have survived. The sinking killed more than 250 people by commonly cited estimates and became one of the deadliest maritime disasters in the history of the Pacific Northwest.
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SS Pacific (1875) ranks #138 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind SS Egypt, ahead of SS Pacific (1856).
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How good is SS Pacific (1875)?
SS Pacific (1875) scores 7.50/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Deadly Pacific Northwest loss and recent wreck interest, though not widely known.
What are the best alternatives to SS Pacific (1875)?
See our alternatives page for SS Pacific (1875) for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: RMS Titanic, SS Lusitania, MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
How does SS Pacific (1875) compare to RMS Titanic?
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Is SS Pacific (1875) worth it in 2026?
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