Beneath the waves off the Alaskan coast lies a story that has long been forgotten by most of the world. It’s the story of the S.S. Princess Sophia, which ran aground and sank after some 40 hours of being stranded — taking with her all 350-plus passengers and crew.
Chapters:
Introduction: 0:00
History: 3:19
Day of departure: 5:10
Disaster: 8:03
Aftermath: 14:31
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