The SS Karnak was a British passenger and cargo ship that was built in 1898 for the Bibby Line. It had a steel hull, two masts, and a single funnel. The ship was primarily used for transportation between Liverpool, Mediterranean ports, and India. During World War I, the SS Karnak was requisitioned by the British Admiralty and used as a troopship. In 1917, while en route from Alexandria to Marseille, the ship was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Cyprus. As a result, 34 crew members and 26 passengers lost their lives in the attack. The sinking of the SS Karnak is considered one of the notable maritime incidents of World War I.

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