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.

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. …

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.

The "SS America" entry in the GG Archives provides an extensive overview of the ship's history, its role in transporting passengers across the Atlantic, and the experiences of immigrants who …

Captain Smith had five life boats launched and everyone, save one pet dog, was able to get off America before it sank. A portion of the bow remained above the water, before becoming fully …

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 …

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 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 …

SS America was an ocean liner built in 1940 for the United States Lines and designed by the noted naval architect William Francis Gibbs.