Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay, S Africa 26 February 1852. The order 'Women and children first' given by the commanding officer Colonel Seton was obeyed and troops stood on deck waiting their fate. Of 638 on board 184 saved by boats. Wood engraving 1887

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Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay, S Africa 26 February 1852. The order 'Women and children first' given by the commanding officer Colonel Seton was obeyed and troops stood on deck waiting their fate. Of 638 on board 184 saved by boats. Wood engraving 1887

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