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.

Located off the coast of the Canary Islands is the wreck of the SS America, an ocean liner that doubled as a troop transport during WWII.

After sailing proudly and majestically into New York harbor on November 10, 1946, SS America finally began her long-delayed transatlantic career. For the first time, her true personality …

S.S. America finally commences her Atlantic services: On December 4, 1946, the now decommissioned as flagship of the United States Lines, received her final tribute from the U.S. …

SS AMERICA Kenneth E. Thro Collection Introduction America was built to act as an excursion vessel between Michigan ports and Chicago. During this time, as many as 1,200 excursionists …

Apr 9, 2025 · SS America stands as an enduring symbol of American ingenuity and adventure, launched in 1939 before a crowd of over 30,000 and designed by the renowned naval …

Mar 25, 2022 · In November 1946, the reconverted and newly-refitted America finally began its career as a trans-Atlantic liner. Now carrying 1,050 passengers, the vessel operated between …

The S.S. America was sold to the Greek-owned Chandris Group in 1964 and renamed “ Australis “. At twenty-four years old, she was facing competition from newer, faster ships as well as …

Operational History SS America, Isle Royale: Wolbrink Collection, ISRO Archives. Little historical documentation has been located for the first two seasons of America's operation, other than …

The SS America was a ship with a legendary career - designed by legendary naval architect William Francis Gibbs, the ship served as an ocean liner, troopship, migrant vessel and cruise …