The SS Corona was a steamship built in 1897 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Ireland. Originally named the SS Cestrian, it was later purchased by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and renamed Corona. The ship primarily operated on the Pacific coast, carrying passengers and cargo between San Francisco and ports in Central and South America. During World War I, the Corona was requisitioned by the United States Navy and served as a troop transport vessel. In 1918, while en route from New York to France, the ship struck a mine laid by a German U-boat and sank off the coast of France. The sinking resulted in the loss of 39 crew members and passengers. The wreck of the SS Corona was discovered in 2004 by a team of divers. The ship's sinking remains a significant event in maritime history, highlighting the dangers faced by ships during wartime. The story of the SS Corona serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by sailors and passengers during times of conflict at sea.

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