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The Birkenhead sank on 25th February 1851 and about 64 kilometers away from Cape Town in South Africa.
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When and where did birkenhead drill sink?
on 25th of february near cape town in south africa
Who was the writer of The Birkenhead Drill?
Douglas W. Phillips is the author of The Birkenhead Drill, the account of the HMS Birkenhead that sank after striking a ledge in 1852 on its way to South Africa. She took 20 minutes to sink, and the heroic decision of the hundreds of men aboard to save the women and children became the reason for this practice today on floundering vessels.
What is the population of Birkenhead?
Birkenhead's population is 83,729.
Was Birkenhead once the capital of Wales?
No, Birkenhead has never been the capital of Wales. In fact, Birkenhead is not even in Wales.
When was Birkenhead School created?
Birkenhead School was created in 1860.
When did Birkenhead Railway end?
Birkenhead Railway ended in 1860.
When was Birkenhead Railway created?
Birkenhead Railway was created in 1859.
When did John Birkenhead die?
John Birkenhead died in 1679.
When was John Birkenhead born?
John Birkenhead was born in 1616.
When was Birkenhead United created?
Birkenhead United was created in 1963.
When was Birkenhead Park created?
Birkenhead Park was created in 1847.
What was birkenhead famous for making?
Birkenhead was an important seaport and was renowned for its shipbuilding industry, sadly all but gone now. There was also a ship called HMS Birkenhead after which the 'Birkenhead drill' is named.
