Where did the ship strikes the mine?
West of Orkney, Scotland
East of London, England
South of Dublin, Ireland
North of Cardiff, Wales
Answer
West of Orkney, Scotland is where the ship struck the mine. This incident occurred due to the presence of large numbers of German mines laid for British ships during World War I and caused significant damage to the vessel, necessitating its eventual sinking.
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