The USS Holland (SS-1) became the first modern submarine commissioned for the United States Navy.
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Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
An arson attack on the passenger ferry 'Scandinavian Star' kills 159.
The Titanic departed Southampton for its first and only journey.
Greek-owned cruise ship 'Oceanos' sank off the coast of South Africa due to uncontrollable flooding.
The Santa Maria sunk.
