Storstad
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The Storstad was a 6,000 ton Norwegian coal freighter. On May 29, 1914 the Storstad collided with the Empress of Ireland on Saint Lawrence River, causing the Empress to sink in 14 minutes and killing 1,012 of her passengers and crew. There were only about 473 survivors. On duty at the time was Chief Officer Alfred Toftenes. The Storstad tore a 14 foot hole in the Empress of Ireland.