Sinking of the SS Caribou

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:earthquake
gptkbp:aftermath investigation into the attack
gptkbp:analyzes failure to follow convoy system
gptkbp:casualties 137
approximately 40
shared in public forums
documented in various historical records
conducted for historical documentation
formed to honor victims
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:SS_Caribou
gptkbp:context gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired books and documentaries
gptkbp:cultural_references mentioned in literature and art
gptkbp:date November 2, 1942
gptkbp:depth approximately 200 feet
gptkbp:documentary produced about the event
aired on television
gptkbp:educational_programs developed around the event
gptkbp:fishing_regulations influenced post-war shipping regulations
gptkbp:government_type increased military presence in coastal areas
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by historians of maritime warfare
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
gptkbp:historical_event held by Canadian archives
gptkbp:historical_significance part of Canadian naval history
remains a topic of interest for researchers.
first Canadian passenger ship sunk by enemy action in WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sinking of the SS Caribou
gptkbp:impact increased naval security measures
gptkbp:is_a_route_for North Sydney to Port aux Basques
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in erected in memory of victims
recognized by local governments
held annually in Canada
November 2 observed as a day of remembrance
gptkbp:legislation led to discussions on maritime safety
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gulf_of_St._Lawrence
near the entrance of the Cabot Strait
gptkbp:lost_and_found conducted by nearby vessels
gptkbp:military_strategy led to reevaluation of convoy tactics
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Native_American_tribe
compared to other WWII sinkings
increased U-boat activity in Canadian waters
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
gptkbp:public_perception outrage and calls for better protection
gptkbp:related_event sinking of the SS Caribou's sister ship
gptkbp:seating_capacity military personnel and civilians
gptkbp:shipping_options led to changes in ferry operations
gptkbp:significance highlighted vulnerability of civilian shipping
gptkbp:weather_conditions stormy seas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_St._Lawrence_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5