S.S. America Luxury Liner Postcard, Statue of Liberty, NYC, 1954 Posted
$ 6.08
Description
S.S. America Luxury Liner Postcard, Statue of Liberty, NYC, 1954 Posted. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features a striking depiction of the S.S. America, a magnificent American-Flag luxury liner, as it navigates the iconic waters of New York Harbor. The ship, clearly labeled "AMERICA" on its bow, is shown in a vibrant, colorized illustration, with the majestic Statue of Liberty gracing the left side of the frame and a bustling cityscape visible in the background. A small tugboat accompanies the grand vessel, emphasizing its impressive scale. The reverse of the postcard provides fascinating details about the S.S. America, noting its length of 723 feet and gross tonnage of 33,532. It highlights the ship's role in regular trans-Atlantic service to ports like Cobb, Havre, Southampton, and Bremerhaven, and identifies it as the running-mate to the "fastest and most modern passenger ship in the world," the S.S. United States. Published by Richard R. Smith Co. of New York, this piece of maritime history captures a significant era of ocean travel.
