Pirate ship Whydah Gally sunk by Atlantic storm -- Giant whale rams, sinks whaleship Essex -- "Unsinkable" Titanic goes down after hitting iceberg -- Union soldiers perish in Sultana shipwreck -- Dona Paz ferry disaster an Asian Titanic -- Hurricane sinks "Ship of Gold" -- Ships carrying war cargo collide in Canadian harbor -- German submarine sinks passenger ship Lusitania -- Soviet submarine torpedoes ship of refugees -- New York picnic outing turns deadly in steamboat fire -- Exxon Valdex disaster covers Alaskan coast in oil -- Refugees and migrants make dangerous crossings -- Staying safe if there is a shipwreck.
Summary:
Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.
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