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The S.S. America was the flagship of the United States Lines when she commenced her maiden voyage on August 22, 1940. In less than a year, she was called up to assist the allied efforts during World War II.
SS America was an ocean liner and cruise ship built in the United States in 1940 for the United States Lines and designed by the noted American naval architect William Francis Gibbs.
Aug 22, 2022 · The 53,330-gross tonne SS United States was the grand dame of ocean liners during her 17-year career from 1952 to 1969. She was stately, with 12 decks and an overall length of 990 feet (302 metres) or more than 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic.
America’s flagship, SS United States, is currently fighting for survival in court proceedings after her dock rent doubled in August 2021. Beyond ongoing debates on finance, there are numerous reasons why preserving this historic liner matters …
- Gillian Carmoodie
The SS United States' magnificent red, white and blue funnels remain the tallest ever to be installed on a ship — at 65 feet they are themselves as tall as a six-story building. Their design includes distinctive "wings" in the rear that serve to deflect engine exhaust away from passengers on deck.
SS United States is a retired ocean liner built during 1950 and 1951 for United States Lines.
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