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What was the reason behind Prinzessin Victoria Luise's short career?

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The SS Prinzessin Victoria Luise had an unfortunately brief career primarily due to a navigational mistake. Launched in 1901, she was the world's first cruise ship built solely for luxurious travel. However, in November 1906, the ship met a tragic end when her captain mistook one lighthouse for another and set the wrong course. This error led to the ship striking a submerged reef near Jamaica. The event was compounded by the captain's subsequent suicide after the incident. The ship was declared a total loss and was never salvaged.

For further details, you can refer to this Wikipedia article or the Smithsonian Magazine.

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