Engineering:Irma (steamship)

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Short description: Steamship which sank in 1911

The Irma was a steamship which sank on July 14, 1911 at Port Limón, Costa Rica after a collision with the Steamship Diamante. Loss of life approximately 39 (32 passengers and 7 crew- Warren Evening Mirror) . The accident occurred in the estuary of the St. John river where both vessels were maneuvering during a violent storm. The accident occurred at 8:00 p.m. local time. The Diamante's bow struck the Irma's midship forcing her nose deep inside the Irma's hull[1][2] The Irma was en route to Greytown .

References

  • "Many Passengers Drown" , The Gleamer,Kingston, Jamaica, July 22, 1911, p. 5
  • "Two Steamers in Collision" Warren Evening Mirror, Warren, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1911, p. 8
  • "50 Drown in Crash", The Washington Post, July 15, 1911, p. 1

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