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SS Morro Castle

passenger liner of the Ward Line

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Manufacturer
William Cramp & Sons
Vessel Type
steamboat

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The SS Morro Castle was a passenger steamship constructed in 1899 for the Ward Line Company, with her launch occurring on April 14, 1900. She measured approximately 121.92 meters (400 feet) in length and 15.24 meters (50 feet) in beam, featuring a classic design with two masts, two funnels, and two propellers. Her hull was painted black, topped by a white superstructure, giving her a distinctive appearance. Powered by triple expansion steam engines, the vessel could reach a top speed of around 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph). The ship was equipped to carry a total of 242 passengers, with accommodations divided into 136 in first class, 62 in second class, and 44 in third class. After her completion, William Cramp & Sons delivered her to the Ward Line in October 1900. Her maiden voyage commenced on November 10, 1900, from New York City to Havana, under the command of Captain Cleveland Downs, with Robert R. Willmott later serving as her long-time captain. The SS Morro Castle’s service included notable events such as her involvement in a collision on May 16, 1904, when she rammed the schooner Pleiades off the coast of New Jersey. The collision resulted in the sinking of the schooner, but the Morro Castle rescued Captain Henry Ness and 17 other crew members. She was also active during the Mexican Revolution and served during World War I, notably being acquired by the US Navy for military purposes. By 1924, the Morro Castle was retired and laid up in Brooklyn. Two years later, in 1926, she was sold for scrap and dismantled in Italy. Her operational history and involvement in maritime incidents mark her as a notable vessel of early 20th-century passenger shipping, reflecting the era’s technological design and maritime operations.

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Morro Castle (sailed from Lampico, on 1919/08/06, to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1919/08/16) Subscribe to view
Morro Castle (sailed from Nassau, Bahamas, on 1911-07-06, to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1911-07-09) Subscribe to view
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Morro Castle (sailed from Progresso, Mexico, on 1914-08-31, to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1914-09-06) Subscribe to view
Morro Castle (sailed from Tampico, Mexico, on 1921/04/01, to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1921/04/10) Subscribe to view
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Morro Castle (sailed from Veracruz, Mexico, on 1910-04-01, to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1910-04-09) Subscribe to view
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