Historical Figures · 21st Century
Ss El Faro’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Ss El Faro, Unknown
Who Was Ss El Faro?
SS El Faro was a United States-flagged, combination of roll-on/roll-off and lift-on/lift-off cargo ship crewed by U.S. merchant mariners. Built in 1975 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. as Puerto Rico, the vessel was renamed Northern Lights in 1991 and, finally, El Faro in 2006.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Ss El Faro's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
SS El Faro is a ship (sank 2015), not a person. The VDR captured crew's final communications, but attributing personal last words to a vessel is nonsensical.
Sources
- archive Voyage Data Recorder transcript NTSB 2015
Legacy
Ss El Faro's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Ss El Faro’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Ss El Faro die?
Ss El Faro died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Ss El Faro’s last words documented?
SS El Faro is a ship (sank 2015), not a person. The VDR captured crew's final communications, but attributing personal last words to a vessel is nonsensical.
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