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Occurring in 1959, what was the last fatal shipwreck caused by a collision with an iceberg?

Question #150554. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Feb 18 2024.
Originally posted Jan 30 2024 2:51 PM.

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Philip_Eno
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It was MS Hans Hedtoft that was struck by an iceberg in 1959, on it's maiden voyage.
MS Hans Hedtoft was a Danish cargo passenger liner that struck an iceberg and sank on 30 January 1959 on her maiden voyage off the coast of Western Greenland. The only piece of the wreckage ever found was a lifebelt.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Hans_Hedtoft

Jan 30 2024, 5:01 PM
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It was the Hans Hedtoft indeed but not on her maiden voyage. She was already on her way back to Copenhagen.


Feb 18 2024, 9:27 AM
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