SS Tarpon, Shipwreck in the United States of America
The SS Tarpon served as a coastal steamer.
Launched in 1887, it sank on August 30, 1937, due to a tropical storm.
The ship's loss marked the end of an era in Gulf Coast maritime history.
The wreck is popular among divers and located off Panama City Beach.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for underwater archaeology.
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