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Danton was a French battleship, she was launched 4th July 1909. She was torpedoed on the 19th of March 1917 by German "U-64" in the Central Mediterranean, southwest of San Pietro island. Danton was sailing from Toulon, southern France to the French base at Corfu off western Greece to join the blockade of the Strait of Otranto following a refit. 1,102 men were on board, far more than he normal crew. Danton took 45 minutes to founder and in that time 296 men were saved, but 806 were lost - the worst disaster of the war at sea for the French Navy List of those who served with the during The Great War. If you have a story or any photographs which you would like to share please get in touch. Send an E-mail to Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM - All Rights Reserved