This Ship Lost More Lives Than The Titanic | Unknown Greek Tragedy of Over 4000 Deaths!

Amidst Greece's struggle during WWII, the Oria was repurposed to transport Italian POWs, setting the stage for tragedy.

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On February 11, 1944, the Oria embarked with 4,046 souls, only to meet its fate in a stormy disaster.

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Overcrowded and battling a storm, the Oria succumbed to a tragic error, sinking with only 28 survivors.

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Decades later, explorers like Aristotelis Zervoudis uncover the Oria's secrets, piecing together its final moments

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By shining a light on the Oria, we honor the lost and the forgotten victims.

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