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SS Leinster

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RMS Leinster was a mail and passenger steamship operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company on the route between Kingstown, now Dun Laoghaire, and Holyhead. On 10 October 1918, the German submarine UB-123 torpedoed and sank her in the Irish Sea shortly after departure. More than 500 passengers and crew died, making the disaster the deadliest maritime loss in Irish waters.

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Where is the shipwreck of the RMS Leinster located?

The RMS Leinster rests at the bottom of the Irish Sea, approximately 16 miles southeast of Dublin. She was sunk shortly after departing from the port of Kingstown, which is known today as Dún Laoghaire.

What caused the sinking of the SS Leinster in 1918?

On October 10, 1918, the mail and passenger steamship was attacked by the German submarine UB-123. The U-boat fired three torpedoes, with the final strike hitting the ship's magazine, causing a massive explosion that sank the vessel rapidly.

How many people died when the RMS Leinster sank?

The sinking resulted in the loss of over 500 lives, making it the largest single loss of life in the Irish Sea. The victims included passengers, military personnel, and postal workers sorting the mail in the ship's hold.

What company operated the RMS Leinster?

The ship was operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company on the established mail route between Ireland and England. The vessel was a vital link for transporting passengers and Royal Mail between Kingstown and Holyhead in Wales.

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