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Morro Castle, Part 3: Aftermath

Posted on September 10, 2009 by paul

In “Fritz Lang: The Nature of the Beast,” author Patrick McGilligan states that one of the director’s first projects upon coming to America was “Hell Afloat,” a story based on the 1934 Morro Castle fire. It was to have been … Continue reading →

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Morro Castle, Part 1: Fire at Sea

Posted on September 8, 2009 by paul

Captain Robert Wilmott could recite her vital statistics from memory, and often did as he gave passengers a tour of the T.E.L. Morro Castle’s bridge. 11,520 gross tons. 508 feet from stem to stern. 70 foot beam. Turboelectric motors capable … Continue reading →

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