SS Lexington (1890)

History
Name	Washington (1890-1910) Lexington (1910-1935)
Owner	Colonial Nav. Co.
Port of registry	New York City, United States
Builder	Harlan & Hollingsworth
Yard number	258
Completed	1890
Acquired	1890
In service	1890
Out of service	2 January 1935
Identification	WBCZ IMO/Off. no.: 81310
Fate	Collided with and sunk
General characteristics
Type	Passenger ship
Tonnage	1,249 GRT
Length	75 metres (246 ft 1 in)
Beam	14 metres (45 ft 11 in)
Depth	4.7 metres (15 ft 5 in)
Installed power	1 x 3-cyl. triple expansion engine
Propulsion	Screw propeller
Speed	15 knots
Capacity	150 Passengers
Crew	51

SS Lexington was an American Passenger ship that collided with and sank on 2 January 1935 on the East River in New York City while carrying general cargo and 201 passengers and crew from New York to Providence, Rhode Island.^[1]

Construction[]

Lexington was built at the Harlan & Hollingsworth shipyard in Wilmington, Delaware in 1890. Where she was launched and completed that same year. The ship was 75 metres (246 ft 1 in) long, had a beam of 14 metres (45 ft 11 in) and a depth of 4.7 metres (15 ft 5 in). She was assessed at 1,249 GRT and had 1 x 3-cyl. triple expansion engine driving a single screw propeller. The ship could reach a maximum speed of 15 knots.^[1]

Sinking[]

Lexington left New York City on a voyage to Providence, Rhode Island on 2 January 1935 while carrying a general cargo and 201 passengers and crew. While she was steaming along the East River to reach New York Harbor, the ship collided with the SS . The Jane Christenson broke the Lexington in half and sank her in the shallow waters, resulting in the death of 6 crew members. The 195 survivors were led back to shore and the Jane Christenson's damage was repaired after which she continued service until 1967.^[1]

Wreck[]

The partial sunk wreck was scrapped as it posed a danger to other ships in the river.^[1]

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