Flashback in maritime history: Sinking of M/V Wilhelm Gustloff (estimated 9,300 people lost) largest loss of life – 30 Jan 1945

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The M/V Wilhelm Gustloff was launched in 1937 as a German passenger vessel. Initially used for cruises in the Baltic, it was briefly converted to a hospital ship at the start of World War

worst naval disasters ever recorded, but unfortunately, it was considered a “war loss”, it was forgotten.

 

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