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Lugano Shipwreck
When it ran aground in 1913, the Lugano was the largest vessel to wreck in the Florida Keys.
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Lugano Shipwreck Details
In addition to carrying cargo valued at more than $1 million, the _Lugano_ was also carrying 116 passengers en route from England to Havana, Cuba when it sank in 1913. On March 9, 1913, the iron-hulled cargo steamship grounded on Long Reef; all of the passengers -- mostly Spanish immigrants -- were safely rescued from the ship. Open-water certified SCUBA divers can dive down 30 feet and explore the remains of the _Lugano_, including the stern, stanchion, crankshaft, and bow. The Lugano is part of the Biscayne National Park Maritime Heritage Trail.
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