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The Sailors Who Got There First
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Dark HistoryMay 03, 2026

The Sailors Who Got There First

The Sailors Who Got There First Messina, Sicily. December 28, 1908. A 7.1 earthquake leveled the city in 30 seconds. A 40-foot tsunami followed minutes later. Up to 200,000 people died. Russian warships were anchored in the harbor. Their sailors waded into the rubble immediately. They rescued thousands alongside Italian troops.

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