City of Washington (Ship)

Archive

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Florida Keys History & Discovery Center

Name/Title

City of Washington (Ship)

Entry/Object ID

2020.501.20

Tags

Wrecks, Coral Reef

Scope and Content

Historical Background of the passenger/cargo ship, The City of Washington, traveling between Havana, Cuba; Campeche, Mexico; and Progreso, Panama.

Context

Involved in the Spanish American War, moored in close proximity to the USS Maine. Ran aground in 1917 on Elbow Reef. Now an artificial reef.Part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Shipwreck Trail

Collection

Small Books and Pamplets

Cataloged By

Heather Gonyeau

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Box 501, Jerry Wilkinson Research Library

Date

July 24, 2026

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 24, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 24, 2026