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Wreck of the Morro Castle: 1934
Submitted by Vexman on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 12:25pm.
The passenger liner Morro Castle caught fire September 8, 1934 and was abandoned at sea. Of 549 passengers and crew aboard, 135 were lost. Shortly afterward she drifted ashore at Asbury Park, New Jersey and burned for two days. My Aunt Vi probably took this photo. The wreck was a major attraction while it was there. View full size.
Background story
Submitted by kdtop on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 12:32am.
Here is an interesting link that gives background information, including a brief video of the burning ship.
Memorial at Asbury Park
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 10:00pm.
They finally constructed a memorial to the Morro Castle on the shore not too far from where she floundered.
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