On This Day August 20 1989 - 51 People Were Killed When 2 Vessels Collided on the River Thames in London

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Pete

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On This Day August 20 1989 - 51 People Were Killed When 2 Vessels Collided on the River Thames in London.

On this day August 20 1989, tragedy struck in London when two vessels collided on the River Thames. The collision, involving the Marchioness pleasure boat and the dredger Bowbelle, claimed the lives of 51 people.

The Marchioness was carrying young partygoers when it was struck and quickly sank, making it one of the deadliest river disasters in modern British history. The event sparked national outrage and led to sweeping changes in maritime safety regulations, including stricter rules for...
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