SS Peleus was a British cargo ship that was built in 1943 during World War II. The ship was operated by the Blue Funnel Line and primarily used for transporting cargo in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. In 1944, SS Peleus was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine while sailing from Alexandria to Malta. The attack resulted in the death of 272 passengers and crew members, with only 23 survivors. The sinking of the SS Peleus remains one of the deadliest maritime disasters in the Mediterranean during World War II. The wreck of the ship was discovered in 2015 by a team of divers, providing closure to the families of those who perished. The SS Peleus serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by merchant ships during wartime and the sacrifices made by those who served in the merchant navy. The ship's tragic fate is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the individuals who risked their lives to keep vital supply lines open during a time of global conflict.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.