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SS Torrey Canyon was a Liberian registered oil tanker that struck Pollard's Rock in the Seven Stones reef between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in March 1967. Its grounding released a vast quantity of crude oil, contaminating coastlines in Britain and France and killing marine life and seabirds. The response included detergents and aerial bombing of the wreck, and the disaster prompted major scrutiny of tanker safety, pollution response, and international liability rules.
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SS Torrey Canyon ranks #87 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind USS Cyclops, ahead of SS Athenia.
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How good is SS Torrey Canyon?
SS Torrey Canyon scores 8.03/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Landmark oil-spill disaster and flawed response history, though later spills overshadow scale.
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See our alternatives page for SS Torrey Canyon for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: RMS Titanic, SS Lusitania, MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
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Is SS Torrey Canyon worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.03/10, SS Torrey Canyon is highly rated in Shipwreck. See all Shipwreck ranked.
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