SS Morro Castle (1934): the fire that changed maritime fire safety
On September 8, 1934, the passenger liner SS Morro Castle caught fire while sailing off the coast of New Jersey.
The disaster killed 137 people.
Fire remains one of the greatest threats at sea.
Engineering design, materials, and crew preparedness are the only barriers between a controllable incident and a catastrophe.
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On September 8, 1934, the passenger liner SS Morro Castle caught fire while sailing off the coast of New Jersey.
The disaster killed 137 people.
Fire remains one of the greatest threats at sea.
Engineering design, materials, and crew preparedness are the only barriers between a controllable incident and a catastrophe.
🚀 Discover more about maritime leadership and engineering
👉 https://superyachtengineers.com/index.php#links
#MaritimeSafety #FireAtSea
