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The Romanian David Stoliar was the sole survivor of which tragic shipwreck?

Question #152378. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Feb 24 2026.
Originally posted Feb 24 2026 3:18 PM.

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David Stoliar survived the torpedoing of the Struma in 1942. Out at sea, the ship's engine had died with no way to repair it. A distress signal was sent out, and although the vessel was towed, a Soviet torpedo destroyed the ship. David survived by clinging to debris, but everyone else died.

link https://www.yadvashem.org/exhibitions/struma/david-stoliar.html

Feb 24 2026, 3:27 PM
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