The Morro Castle Disaster: A Suspicious Fire and a Trail of Suspects
2025-01-17
In 1934, the luxury liner SS Morro Castle was ravaged by a sudden fire at sea, resulting in a devastating loss of life. The captain's mysterious death just hours before the blaze only deepened the mystery. Chaos ensued as passengers and crew struggled to escape the inferno and the stormy waters. Investigations pointed towards radio operator George Rogers, whose past and connections to the captain’s death raised significant suspicions, yet a lack of definitive proof left the case unresolved. The tragedy highlighted maritime safety failings of the era, leaving behind a lingering question mark about who was truly responsible for the disaster.