The Empress of Ireland sank in 1914, resulting in the death of 1,014 individuals, including 836 passengers. Known for its reliability, the Empress carried mainly ordinary Canadians, while the Titanic attracted notable social figures. This difference has contributed to the Empress tragedy being less well-known despite its higher casualty rate. On May 28, 1914, the Empress embarked on its final voyage from Quebec City to Liverpool, only to collide with the Storstad during fog on May 29, leading to the disaster.
The Empress of Ireland, which sank in 1914, claimed 1,014 lives, including 836 passengers, and surpasses the Titanic's casualty rate, yet remains largely forgotten.
Unlike the Titanic, which featured wealthy passengers, the Empress was filled with ordinary Canadians, mainly third-class passengers, many of whom were immigrants and labourers.
For many Canadians, the Empress was synonymous with safety and comfort, contributing to the collective amnesia surrounding this tragedy, overshadowed by the Titanic's fame.
The Empress sailed from Quebec to Liverpool on May 28, 1914, and met a tragic end on May 29 when it collided with the Storstad.
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