Maritime disaster claimed 130 lives: SS Morro Castle remembered 90 years later
To commemorate the tragedy, the Asbury Park Historical Society is hosting a program tonight at the city library.
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Sep 5, 2024, 12:08 PM
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10ds agoToday marks the 90th anniversary of the SS Morro Castle disaster, which claimed over 130 lives off the coast of New Jersey.
To commemorate the tragedy, the Asbury Park Historical Society is hosting a program tonight at the city library.
A monument outside the Asbury Park Convention Hall serves as a reminder of the devastating event, where the burning ship finally ran aground just offshore.
Kay Harris, president of the Asbury Park Historical Society, noted the disaster's lasting impact on maritime safety regulations.
"The disaster impacted a lot of the maritime safety regulations that affect the industry even today," Harris said.
An exhibit at the Asbury Park Public Library features relatives and descendants of passengers, along with photos and artifacts from the ship.
The SS Morro Castle caught fire and sank on September 8, 1934, resulting in significant changes to maritime safety protocols.
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