The British merchant ship departed from Shanghai, China, and its destination was London, England. It carried about 300 tons of goods, including tea, silk and porcelain. However, during the voyage, Shandong Bruce encountered a serious storm. The storm escalated rapidly, the waves surged, the ship lost control and was finally sunk by the huge waves of the storm.
All the people and goods on board suffered losses. According to survivors, when the ship began to sink, the crew and passengers tried their best to find the lifeboat, but there was little time to put the lifeboat into the water because of the rapid sinking speed of the hull. Only a few lucky people can escape. After the incident, the British government sent a search and rescue ship for search and rescue, but only some survivors were rescued.
This shipwreck shocked the shipping industry at that time, because about 170 people were killed, including crew and passengers. There are some speculations about the cause of the incident, including problems in ship design and unstable cargo loading. But the specific reason is still inconclusive.
The origin of Bruvis
The origin of the shipwreck of Shandong Bruce can be traced back to 188 1 June 26th, 2008. A British merchant ship named Shandong Bruce set sail from Shanghai, China to London, England. The ship, led by John Merlington, carried about 300 tons of goods, including tea, silk and porcelain. However, during the voyage, the Shandong Bruce encountered a severe storm, and the ship lost control and eventually sank.
This accident shocked the shipping industry at that time, and caused people's deep reflection and discussion on ship safety and navigation technology. Although the specific cause of the accident is still inconclusive, improper ship maintenance and human error are considered to be one of the important factors leading to the accident.
The Bruce shipwreck in Shandong Province is a very serious shipwreck, and its origin can be traced back to the voyage from Shanghai to London on June 26th, 188 1. This accident reminds us to strengthen ship maintenance and safety management, improve the professional quality and sense of responsibility of personnel, and ensure navigation safety.