Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe
Summary
A century-old steam tugboat called the Slovenian, also nicknamed "Sava's Titanic," has appeared in the Sava River in Serbia due to a severe drought affecting Europe. This drought has uncovered many historical relics from rivers like the Danube and Rhine while also causing problems such as water shortages and disruptions to transport and power.Key Facts
- The steam tugboat was built in 1913 in Budapest, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- Originally named Vag, it was renamed Slovenian after World War I when it became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenians.
- The boat worked on rivers, moving heavy cargo, and survived both World Wars.
- In 1945, it sank after hitting a German mine while carrying wounded fighters during World War II.
- The shipwreck has recently re-emerged due to low water levels caused by a long drought and heatwave in Europe.
- Other relics, including Nazi German warships and ancient bones, have also appeared as rivers like the Danube and Rhine run dry.
- The drought is impacting crops and causing shortages affecting water supply, trade, and power plants in several European countries.
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