RMS Queen Mary Rams HMS Curacoa, 300+ Killed, October 2, 1942
World War II: Ocean Liner RMS Queen Mary accidentally rams and sinks HMS Curacoa, killing over 300 crewmen aboard Curacoa.
Date: October 2, 1942
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