SS Athenia was a steam turbine transatlantic passenger liner built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1923 for the Anchor-Donaldson Line, which later became the Donaldson Atlantic Line.

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This is the story of Michael McShane and how he survived the sinking of the SS Athenia, the first ship torpedoed by a U-boat in World War II.

Oct 5, 2017 · During World War II, thousands of ships sank, and most of them have been rusting anonymously beneath the ocean waters, including the Athenia.

Aug 4, 2020 · In the afternoon of the 3rd, south of Rockall, and about 200 miles out into the ocean, the Athenia was sighted by a U-boat cruising on the surface. The captain of the U 30 decided to attack …

Sep 3, 2024 · It was not until the Nuremberg Trial of Grand Admiral Erich Raeder in 1946 that the true fate of the Athenia was revealed. The Athenia (named after Athena, the patron goddess of heroic …

The name "Athenia" is derived from the Greek goddess Athena, who is associated with wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare. As a name, Athenia carries the connotation of intelligence, strength, …

The SS Athenia was the first British ship to be sunk by Nazi Germany in World War II. Athenia was built by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Ltd., and was launched at Govan, Scotland …

With the threat of war looming over Europe, SS Athenia sailed from Liverpool for Canada Sept. 2, 1939, with 1,100 passengers, 200 more than normal. Three-quarters of them were women and children.

Sep 4, 2023 · The Steam Ship Athenia was a transatlantic passenger liner that worked between the UK and eastern Canada from 1923 to 1939. It was the first UK ship sunk by Germany in WW II.