Grace Darling plays a heroic role in saving others with her rowing boat. The 7th September 1838 is an unremarkable day in many ways and history records would not mention it except for the heroic efforts of Grace Darling.
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Britain's Worst Ever Maritime Disaster, The Princess Alice
The Princess Alice Disaster in 1878 remains the largest British maritime disaster ever.
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