Sinking of SS Vestris

Date: November 12, 1928 • Location: Nantucket County, United States

The British ocean liner SS Vestris sank in the western Atlantic Ocean, killing 111 people.

An ocean liner is a type of passenger ship that was primarily used for transportation across seas or oceans. Ocean liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes. The Queen Mary 2 is the only active ocean liner in 2026, serving with Cunard Line.