The SS Dundee was a steamship constructed in 1883 by the Dundee Shipbuilders Company. Originally named the SS Craigallion, it was later acquired by the Dundee, Perth and London Shipping Company and renamed Dundee. The ship primarily operated in the North Sea and Baltic Sea regions, transporting goods and passengers. In 1916, during World War I, the SS Dundee was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Norway. The attack resulted in the deaths of 23 crew members and passengers. The sinking of the SS Dundee is considered one of the casualties of the extensive U-boat warfare during World War I. The wreck of the ship was discovered in 2003 by a team of Norwegian divers, providing a tangible link to this tragic event in maritime history. The SS Dundee's story serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by ships and their crews during times of conflict at sea.

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