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3 unusual facts about SS North American


SS North American

The company used her in cross-lake service between Erie, Pennsylvania and Port Dover, Ontario for one year until she was retired in 1964.

After being retired from service the North American was involved with purchasing deals of uncertain nature, and was finally sold at public auction to the Seafarers International Union in 1967 and she was to be used as a training ship at Piney Point, Maryland.

SS South American

The vessel was launched on February 21, 1914 and was the newer of two sister ships, the older one being the SS North American.



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