SS Marine Electric

198334 mBulk carrier

LocationOff Virginia

Year1983

Depth34 m

Size10,700 GRT

TypeBulk carrier

About SS Marine Electric

An aging coal carrier that sank in a storm. 31 of 34 died. The inquiry exposed rotten hatches and lax inspections across the fleet. The disaster led to survival suits and stricter Coast Guard surveys.

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