The Ocean Ranger was a semi-submersible oil rig that sank off the coast of Newfoundland during a severe storm on February 15, 1982, resulting in the tragic loss of all 84 crew members.
Category: United States Shipwrecks
SS Marine Electric: The Wreck That Changed the Coast Guard
The SS Marine Electric sank off the coast of Virginia on February 12, 1983, during a severe storm, resulting in the loss of 31 crew members. The tragedy led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations, including stricter inspections and the mandatory use of survival suits on ships.
USS Thresher
The USS Thresher (SSN-593) was a nuclear-powered attack submarine that tragically sank during deep-diving tests on April 10, 1963, resulting in the loss of all 129 crew members and civilian technicians aboard.
Flames of Sorrow: The General Slocum Tragedy
The paddle-steamer General Slocum caught fire and sank in the East River on June 15, 1904, killing over 1,000 people.
The Baltimore Bridge Disaster
On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland collapsed after being struck by the container ship MV Dali.
The Steamship Pulaski: Lost in the Dark
The steamship Pulaski, launched in 1838, was a renowned vessel of its time, known for its luxurious accommodations and innovative engineering. Tragically, it met its demise in 1838 when a boiler explosion caused the ship to sink off the coast of North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of 128 of the 192 on board.
El Faro: The Clock is Ticking
The sinking of the SS El Faro in 2015 was a devastating maritime disaster that occurred during Hurricane Joaquin. The American cargo ship, owned by TOTE Maritime, was en route from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it encountered the powerful hurricane, leading to a distress call reporting a hull breach and severe listing. All 33 crew members tragically lost their lives, prompting investigations that revealed a combination of factors, including decisions made by the captain and maintenance issues, contributing to the disaster.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, on November 10, 1975. The ship was caught in a sudden, vicious November gale with 30 foot waves and 90 mile an hour winds.
The RMS Republic
The luxury ocean liner RMS Republic of the White Star Line sank in 1909 after being struck by the SS Florida.
Return to the Andrea Doria
The crew of the D/V Tenacious returns to the wreck of the Andrea Doria with three Italian divers.