The Story of a "SCHILLER" Victim

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the shipwreck of the German ocean liner SS Schiller on the night of May 7, 1875. The ship hit the Retarrier Ledges in the Isles of Scilly, leading to a catastrophic loss of life, with 335 people perishing. The disaster occurred during a voyage from New York to Hamburg, and the ship was one of the largest of its time. ​

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The Philadelphia Inquirer​

Wed, Aug 25, 1875 ·Page 2

 

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