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SS Vestris was a British cargo-passenger liner operated by the Lamport and Holt Line that sank in the Atlantic Ocean on November 12, 1928, while on a voyage from New York to South America. The vessel developed a severe list in heavy seas and ultimately foundered, resulting in approximately 112 deaths among the more than 300 people aboard. The sinking attracted public and regulatory scrutiny over the adequacy of the ship's lifeboat capacity and the timeliness of its distress signals.
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When did SS Vestris sink?
SS Vestris sank on November 12, 1928. It was on a voyage from New York to South America when it foundered in the Atlantic.
What kind of ship was SS Vestris?
SS Vestris was a British cargo-passenger liner operated by the Lamport and Holt Line. It carried both passengers and freight.
Why did SS Vestris sink?
The vessel developed a severe list in heavy seas and ultimately foundered. The disaster raised serious questions about the ship's condition, loading, and the handling of the emergency.
Where was SS Vestris traveling when it sank?
SS Vestris was traveling from New York toward South America. It sank in the Atlantic Ocean during that voyage on November 12, 1928.
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