Commemorates 70th anniversary of sailing of SS Ideal X.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill honors the 70th anniversary of the sailing of the SS Ideal X, a ship that tragically sank off the coast of New Jersey in 1957. It proposes to recognize the ship’s history and the lives lost, aiming to preserve the memory of the event and its impact on the state. The bill seeks to establish a commemorative event and potentially a memorial to acknowledge this significant maritime disaster. It intends to provide a formal recognition of the event’s importance to New Jersey’s history.
Key provisions
- Designates a commemorative event to mark the 70th anniversary.
- Authorizes the creation of a memorial to the SS Ideal X.
- Directs the New Jersey Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of a memorial.
- Recognizes the significance of the SS Ideal X’s sinking to New Jersey’s maritime history.
Who is affected
- Residents of New Jersey
- Maritime historians
- Families of victims of the SS Ideal X
- The New Jersey Department of Transportation
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