Description: This is a vintage chrome postcard, postally used and postmarked 1939 from Newport News, Virginia. Postcard features a view of the SS America of the United States Lines. Postcard list the ship as new. It was launched in 1939 from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. The message on back indicates that the author witnessed the ship being launched and describes bands playing, whistles blaring and crowds cheering. The SS America was put into military service from 1941 to 1946 during World War II. It served as a cruise ship after World War II under different names, until it ran aground in 1994. Postcard may have normal wear associated with old postcards such as creases and bent corners. See pics for details and conditions. Reasonable offers will be considered. Will combine shipping for multiple purchases.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-17T23:04:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Fred J. Hoertz
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Theme: Transportation, Cruise Ships, Artist Signed
Features: Chrome
Year Manufactured: 1939
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Posted
Subject: SS America
