Flashback in Maritime history: SS Volturno sinking, claiming 136 lives 09 Oct. 1913

The SS Volturno was an ocean liner that burned and sank in the North Atlantic on October 9, 1913, resulting in the loss of 136 lives. The ship was under charter to the Uranium Line at the time of the fire. Despite SOS signals, 136 passengers and crew perished due to heavy seas and gale winds.