S-13 in Baltic Sea sinks Wilhelm Gustloff, German ocean liner which was evacuating military personnel and civilians from Eastern Prussia. According to most estimates, more than 9000 people perished, making this event the worst maritime disaster in history.#historyonleo #onthisday On January 30th 1945, near the end of WW2, Soviet submarine
An excellent historical fact that you share with us. The truth is that it was a terrible tragedy. In a war there is no compassion for anything or anyone. It is horrible.