SS Norge Runs Aground, 635+ Die in North Atlantic, June 28, 1904
The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking.
Date: June 28, 1904
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