Turc (1873)

Turkish iron screw steamer of 1,736 GRT, which was built in Sunderland and launched in April 1873 as the Severn. Later renamed Mustapha Bey before finally becoming registered as the Turc. In May 1895 the Turc ran aground and broke in two on the Abu Madafi Reef approximately 40 miles north of Jeddah at position 22°03' N, 38°45' E and became a constructive total loss.

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