The steamer Edward Luckenback.

TODAY IN KEY WEST HISTORY / July 2, 1942

1942 The merchant vessel Edward Luckenback was sunk when it strayed in the U.S. Navy minefield north of Key West. The Luckenback was sailing from Kingston, Jamaica for New Orleans with a cargo of tungsten, zinc, antimony and tin. One man was killed in the accident.

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