SS Lexington (1890)

History
Name
  • Washington (1890-1910)
  • Lexington (1910-1935)
OwnerColonial Nav. Co.
Port of registry New York City, United States
BuilderHarlan & Hollingsworth
Yard number258
Completed1890
Acquired1890
In service1890
Identification
FateCollided with Jane Christenson and sunk 2 January 1935
General characteristics
TypePassenger ship
Tonnage1,249 GRT
Length75 metres (246 ft 1 in)
Beam14 metres (45 ft 11 in)
Depth4.7 metres (15 ft 5 in)
Installed power1 x 3-cyl. triple expansion engine
PropulsionScrew propeller
Speed15 knots
Capacity150 Passengers
Crew51

SS Lexington was an American Passenger ship that collided with Jane Christenson 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.