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. …

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 …

For most of America's career it served as a prime communication and transportation link between the Lake Superior north shore settlements and between the mainland and Isle Royale.

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" 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 …

Mar 6, 2025 · SS America entered service on April 16, 1940, and was operated by the United States Lines. Due to the threat from German submarines, America did not make trans-Atlantic …

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 …