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At the entrance to the harbor at Cherbourg, France on Nov. 21, 1906 the liners Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Orinoco collided in the dark. Orinoco was owned by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and was built in According to all reports passengers on both ships panicked which caused unnecessary problems as there was Reports of the day gave several casualty figures, the highest being 13, however it seems the real number was 8, |
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In memory of those who lost their lives in SS orinoco and SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse "As long as we embrace them in our memory, their spirit will always be with us" |
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Orinoco |
Denny, R. |
Seaman |
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Hern, F. A. |
Fireman |
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Pickett, William J. |
Trimmer |
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Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse |
Groiscant, Samuel |
Passenger |
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Koucelik, Anna |
Passenger |
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Muhlbeier, George |
Passenger |
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Steurer |
Passenger |
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Zimbelmann, Michael |
Passenger |
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* 11 yeard old girl, possibly named Marie, died of injuries in hospital. |
2006 Daily Event |
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