Historical eventJuly 171918

RMS Carpathia

RMS Carpathia, which had rescued survivors of the 1912 Titanic sinking, was sunk by a German U-boat with the loss of five crew.

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When
Wednesday, July 17 1918108 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1910s
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Dates: From 1918.

What happened

RMS Carpathia, which had rescued survivors of the 1912 Titanic sinking, was sunk by a German U-boat with the loss of five crew.

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July 17 1918 — 108 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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