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SS Rohna was a British India Steam Navigation Company passenger and cargo ship used as a troop transport during the Second World War. On 26 November 1943, a German aircraft struck it off the Algerian coast with a Henschel Hs 293 radio-guided glide bomb. The sinking killed more than 1,100 people, including over 1,000 United States service members, making it the deadliest loss of American troops at sea caused by enemy action.
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What happened to the SS Rohna?
The SS Rohna was a British troop transport ship that was sunk by a German aircraft off the Algerian coast on 26 November 1943. The ship was struck by a Henschel Hs 293 radio-guided glide bomb.
How many people died on the SS Rohna?
The sinking of the SS Rohna killed more than 1,000 United States military personnel, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters involving American troops in World War II. The exact number of casualties was classified for many years.
Why was the sinking of the SS Rohna kept secret?
The Allied command kept the details of the sinking classified to prevent the Germans from knowing the effectiveness of their new radio-guided glide bombs. The families of the victims were only told their loved ones were missing in action.
What company owned the SS Rohna?
The SS Rohna was originally a passenger and cargo ship owned by the British India Steam Navigation Company. During World War II, it was requisitioned by the British government to serve as a troopship.
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