SS Daram

History
NameDaram
OwnerUSSB
Port of registryPhiladelphia
BuilderTraylor Shipbuilding Corp., Cornwells Heights
Yard number181
Laid down26 December 1917
Launched19 October 1918
Completed19 December 1918
In service28 December 1918
Identification
FateWrecked, 9 October 1919
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage
Length267.3 feet (81.5 m)
Beam46.0 feet (14.0 m)
Depth23.6 feet (7.2 m)
Installed power1,400 ihp
PropulsionScrew propeller
Speed10 knots

SS Daram was a Design 1001 wooden cargo ship that ran aground on Long Bar Reef, Bermuda, while she was travelling from Pensacola, Florida, United States, to Marseille, France.

Construction

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Daram was constructed in 1918.

The ship was 81.4 metres (267 ft 1 in) long and had a beam of 14 metres (45 ft 11 in). The ship was assessed at 2,573 GRT. She had a Triple expansion steam engine driving a single screw propeller which could hit a speed of 10 knots.

Sinking

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On 9 October 1919, Daram was on a voyage from Pensacola, Florida, United States, to Marseille, France, when she ran aground on Long Bar Reef, Bermuda. There were no casualties.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Daram". Wrecksite. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.

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