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This Happened – April 14: Titanic Hits Iceberg

Updated April 14, 2024 at 5 p.m. The Titanic hit the iceberg at approximately 11:40 p.m. on this day in 1912. How did the Titanic hit the iceberg? The Titanic hit the iceberg due to a combination of factors, including poor visibility, the lack of adequate warning systems, and the speed at which the ship was traveling. The crew also failed to take evasive action until it was too late. What damage did the iceberg cause to the Titanic? The iceberg caused significant damage to the Titanic, opening up a series of holes in the ship’s hull that allowed water […]

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A Survivor’s Story: From East Africa To Lampedusa To Sweden

GÄVLE — Under the dark of a freezing arctic night, Jimi arrived at his destination. They welcomed him with a plate of Swedish meatballs, before showing him to a soft, white bed in a room that sleeps eight. “Welcome to Sweden,” says a man of African origins, shaking his hand. Jimi, 25, who is from […]

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New Video Of Frantic Evacuation Of Sinking Italian Cruise Concordia

Just before the first anniversary of the deadly sinking of the Italian cruise ship, La Repubblica daily’s website posts a never-before-seen video of the final desperate moments.

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