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The accident resulted in extensive damage to the vessel's hold as well its cargo of vehicles and household goods. As a result of the damage, estimated at $100 million total, the vessel's owners scrapped the vessel. [14] 1 October 2015: SS El Faro: 33 fatalities, sunk in deep water by Hurricane Joaquin [15] 26 January 2016: MV Modern Express
SS El Faro was a United States-flagged, combination roll-on/roll-off and lift-on/lift-off cargo ship crewed by U.S. merchant mariners.Built in 1975 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. as Puerto Rico, the vessel was renamed Northern Lights in 1991 and, finally, El Faro in 2006.
The accident is believed to have killed 33 of the ship's 55 passengers and crew. 33 2015 United States: El Faro – The United States-flagged combination roll-on/roll-off and lift-on/lift-off cargo ship was lost with all hands on 1 October while sailing from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, during Hurricane Joaquin. [50] 33 2023
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Over the weekend, a 225-square-mile "debris field" was discovered by crews looking for signs of a cargo ship. El Faro, cargo ship carrying 28 Americans, believed to have sunk Skip to main content
The Coast Guard is investigating recent casualties involving U.S. citizens, alongside other authorities.
Pages in category "Maritime incidents involving cruise ships" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Ship State Description El Faro United States: Hurricane Joaquin: The ro-ro cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off the Bahamas with the loss of her thirty-three person crew. Later analysis of the sea state indicate El Faro was hit by a rogue wave of over 23 m. [172] [173] Emerald Express Panama