The MV Bermuda was an ocean liner operated by Furness, Withy's Furness Bermuda Line, serving the route between New York and Bermuda from 1928 until 1931. Constructed by Workman, Clark and Company in Belfast, she was completed remarkably quickly—just 16 months after her keel was laid—launched in July 1927 and finished by December of that year. The vessel measured approximately 525.9 feet (160.3 meters) in length, with a beam of 74.1 feet (22.6 meters) and a depth of 39.6 feet (12.1 meters). Powered by four four-cylinder Doxford two-stroke diesel engines, she generated a combined 2,772 NHP, enabling her to reach a cruising speed of 17 knots (31 km/h). This allowed her to make the New York–Bermuda crossing in about 40 hours. Bermuda was designed to carry 691 passengers—616 in first class and 75 in second class—and featured extensive public amenities, including a cinema, stage, dance floors, swimming pool, and gymnasium. She was registered in Hamilton, with UK official number 65610 and call signs VPNC (by 1930, VPNC). Her service was initially intended to be seasonal, but her popularity led to year-round operation on the Bermuda route. However, her career was marred by misfortune. On 15 June 1931, she arrived in Hamilton, and over the following night and early morning, she suffered three fires—including an initial incident in an empty cabin and subsequent fires in the bow and stern. Despite efforts to control the flames, much of Bermuda's passenger accommodation was gutted, though her hull and engines remained intact. After repairs in Belfast, she was nearly restored by November 1931, but a second fire caused extensive damage, sinking her at the quay. She was salvaged, but her damaged hull was sold for scrap. In 1933, while being towed to be scrapped, Bermuda broke adrift and ran ashore on the Badcall Islands in Scotland. Although re-floated, she was ultimately stranded and became a wreck, with much of her structure remaining visible at the site. Her tragic history has earned her the reputation as one of the unluckiest liners ever built or afloat.

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