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Rodney disaster
Ferry disaster in Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The ferry Rodney capsized and sank on Sydney Harbour 13 February 1938 with the loss of 19 lives. The ferry was carrying well-wishers and girlfriends of sailors on the heavy cruiser USS Louisville as it left the Harbour.
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