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1907 - July 21 – The SS Columbia sinks after colliding with the lumber schooner San Pedro off Shelter Cove, California, U.S.A., resulting in 88 deaths.

On July 21, 1907, a tragic maritime disaster occurred off the coast of Shelter Cove, California, when the SS Columbia, a passenger steamship, collided with the lumber schooner San Pedro. The collision resulted in the sinking of the SS Columbia and the loss of 88 lives. The SS Columbia was a well-known vessel that operated along the west coast of the United States, primarily transporting passengers and cargo between San Francisco and Portland. The exact cause of the collision remains unclear, but it was likely due to a combination of factors such as poor visibility, navigational errors, or miscommunication between the two vessels.

July 21, 1907

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