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The Pamir launched in 1905, and could reach a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. By 1957, she was outmoded by modern bulk carriers and could not operate at a profit. Her shipping consortium's inability to finance much-needed repairs or to recruit sufficient sail-trained officers caused severe difficulties for the firm. On 21 September 1957, she was caught in Hurricane Carrie and sank off the Azores, with only six survivors rescued after an extensive search. Ship Tattoos, Cape Horn, Sail Ships, Age Of Sail, Old Sailing Ships, Education Information, Somewhere In Time, Cool Boats, Tall Ship

The Pamir launched in 1905, and could reach a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. By 1957, she was outmoded by modern bulk carriers and could not operate at a profit. Her shipping consortium's inability to finance much-needed repairs or to recruit sufficient sail-trained officers caused severe difficulties for the firm. On 21 September 1957, she was caught in Hurricane Carrie and sank off the Azores, with only six survivors rescued after an extensive search.

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