The 1901 wreck of the Sindia in Ocean City, NJ left much speculation as to the cause and purpose of the shipwreck, and still remains a mystery.
Category: United States Shipwrecks
The SS Eastland
On July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland rolled on its side in the Chicago River, just 19 feet from the dock, killing 844 people.
The Great Hurricane of 1780
The Great Hurricane of 1780 devastated the British fleet in the West Indies and killed over 22,000.
The Andrea Doria – The Pride of Italy
In 1956, the Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish ship Stockholm in dense fog off Nantucket Island. The beautiful and luxurious ship was lost to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Fleet of Tristán de Luna
On September 19, 1559, a devastating hurricane wiped out the settlement of Santa María de…
The Frances H. Leggett
On September 18, 1914, the freighter Francis H. Leggett sank during a devastating gale off the coast of Oregon, killing 60 people.
The S.S. Ironsides
On September 15, 1873 the steamer Ironsides went down in violent and rough seas in Lake Michigan. The cargo and passenger ship was tossed around and battered until the hull cracked and began leaking. The howling winds and angry waves prevented any possibility of rescue by a passing ship. Small cracks gave way to gaping holes and the water rushed in…
The Ship of Gold
On September 12th, 1857, the SS Central America sank in the waters off Charleston, SC after being caught in a vicious hurricane. The ship had been battered, its sails torn, and its boilers flooded before finally sinking to the bottom, 8000 ft below. It has been called the “The Ship of Gold” because it was…