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An unexplained explosion caused the loss of over 400 lives, including several women and children when the At the time of the explosion her commanding officer, Capt. Eric Black RN and his wife were hosting a party on To this day no full explanation of what caused the explosion has been made, the first thought was German sabotage or even a mine, but the damage to the hull clearly showed the magazine had exploded, what is not known is why. The ship remained where she sank until the 1970's when the wreck was blown up to keep it |
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HMS Natal seen in 1907.
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