176 persons lost. Italian liner collided with Swedish liner Stockholm off Nantucket Island, Mass., and sank next day. At least 52 died or were unaccounted for. Caused by time bomb. Mississippi River ferry rammed by Norwegian tanker Frosta nr.
Water rushing through open bow is believed to be probable cause.
Over 460 people believed drowned. Over 1,000 passengers believed drowned. About 300 survived the sinking. Only about 140 of the estimated 1,040 passengers aboard survived. The ship had not been licensed for passenger use.