Almost as soon as the General Chanzy had left Marseille she had been battered by a terrible storm, later described as one of the worst to hit the Mediterranean in forty years. Her captain, Captain Cayol, considered one of the most careful and steady captains that could be had, struggled to reassure his passengers as they headed to their berths for the night. They would awaken to disaster.
Ship Name: General Chanzy
Year Built: 1891
Nationality: French
Ship Type: Single Screw Steam Ship
Tonnage: 2257
Year Sank: 1910
Reason For Sinking: Hit Rock in Storm
Location Sank: Off the coast of Minorca
Lives Lost: An estimated 156
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