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The wreck of HMHS Rohilla HMHS Rohilla, also referred to as SS Rohilla, ran aground in October 1914 near Whitby during terrible weather conditions. The hospital ship, carrying 229 people, was on its way to Dunkirk to pick up injured soldiers when tragedy struck. Six lifeboats attempted to rescue people from the wreck over a stormy three-day period but 83 people sadly lost their lives. However, thanks to the brave efforts of the lifeboat crews, coastguards and local men and women 146 people were saved. The link below gives a more comprehensive record of the disaster and rescue attempts: www.nyma.org.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/History%20Tree/23%201914%20The%20Wreck%20of%20the%20Rohilla.pdf