SS Megantic
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SS Megantic was a British transatlantic ocean liner that was built in Ireland and launched in 1908. She was one of a pair of sister ships that were ordered in 1907 by Dominion Line but completed for W
Megantic
From 1905 Allan Line's Victorian and Virginian provided strong competition between Liverpool and Quebec
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DCI Walter Dew (centre, in bowler hat) leading murder suspect HH Crippen ashore in 1910
White Star Line
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The White Star Line was a British shipping line. Founded out of the remains of a defunct packet company, it gradually grew to become one of the most prominent shipping companies in the world, providin
SS Megantic
…liner that was built in Ireland and launched in 1908. She was one of a pair of sister ships that were ordered in 1907 by Dominion Line but completed for White Star Line. Before the First World War her regular route was between Liverpool and Quebec City. She and her sister Laurentic were the largest ships on the route…
The sinking of the Tayleur was the first experienced by the company
Thomas Ismay
Oceanic of 1870 (3,707 GRT)
Adriatic of 1871 (3,888 GRT)