The capsizing was mostly due to an overly-high centre of gravity. In 1927 a third deck level had been added without expert help or inspecting the balance of the ship. (7 September 1929)
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Wednesday 18th of August 1227 (-) — 1st Khagan of the Mongol Empire Genghis Khan dies of injuries suffered when falling off his horse. The exact cause of Khan's death remains a mystery and is variously attributed to being killed in action against the Western Xia, illness, falling from his horse or wounds sustained in hunting or battle.