HL Kuru
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Höyrylaiva Kuru was a steam ship which sank in September 7, 1929 in lake Näsijärvi, near Tampere, Finland.
The sinking is so far the most severe maritime disaster in Finnish lakes and rivers. It lead to the loss of 136 lives, according to the passenger counts and the officers; most sources frequently list the death toll as 138. There were 150 passengers and 12 crew members.
The ship capsized due to heavy wind - 8 beauforts (17-20 m/s), and there were some claims of up to 11.5 beauforts. The capsizing was mostly due to the too high point of balance; in 1927, third deck level had been added without expert help or inspecting the balance of the ship. The big waves brought water on the deck, and the water couldn't flow away.
The wreck was raised in the same year and repaired; the ship had suffered only minor damage. Some cabin structures were removed to improve the balance. She served in use until 1939.
