SS Prinses Astrid

SS Prinses Astrid was a Belgian cross-Channel ferry struck a mine 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the coast of Dunquerque, France and sank with the loss of five of her 65 crew. All 60 survivors and 218 passengers on board were rescued by SS Cap Hatid (23x France) and various tugs from Dunquerque.

SS Prinses Astrid

SS Prinses Astrid was a Belgian cross-Channel ferry struck a mine 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the coast of Dunquerque, France and sank with the loss of five of her 65 crew. All 60 survivors and 218 passengers on board were rescued by SS Cap Hatid (23x France) and various tugs from Dunquerque.