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. This prefix was historically used to identify civilian vessels powered by steam engines that used propellers (screws) for propulsion. - Emma Cruises Vessel Type : Usually a merchant or cargo vessel.

The SS Lulworth Hill is best known for its tragic sinking and the remarkable survival story of its crew. ss lilu

The most significant—and tragic—chapter in the SS Lilu ’s story occurred in the spring of 1945. By April of that year, the Soviet Red Army was closing in on East Prussia and the Baltic States. Operation Hannibal, the German naval evacuation to rescue soldiers and civilians from the advancing Soviets, was underway. While the Wilhelm Gustloff (which sank with over 9,000 lives) is famous, hundreds of smaller vessels like the SS Lilu participated in this desperate exodus. The SS Lulworth Hill is best known for