RMS Laconia Torpedoed in World War II September 12, 1942
World War II: RMS Laconia, carrying civilians, Allied soldiers and Italian POWs is torpedoed off the coast of West Africa and sinks with a heavy loss of life.
Date: September 12, 1942
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