SS American Trader Archival Collection
American Trader (1920) American Merchant Lines.
Built by American International Shipbuilding Corp., Hog Island, Penn. Tonnage: 7,130. Dimensions: 436' x 58'. Propulsion: Single-screw, 15 knots. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and one funnel. Previously Named: Marne. Renamed: Ville de Hasselt. Fate: Torpedoed and sunk in August 1940. Sister Ships: American Banker, American Farmer, American Importer, American Merchant, American Shipper, and American Traveler.
SS American Trader Passenger Lists 1929-1936
All Digitized Lists of Passengers for the SS American Trader Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route.
Routes: New York to London; and London to New York via Boston.
1929-04-21 SS American Trader Dinner Menu
Vintage dinner Bill of Fare from 21 April 1929 on board the American Trader of the American Merchant Lines featured Broiled Bluefish, Sauce Tartare, Baked Meat Pie, and for dessert, Ice Cream Melba and Assorted Pastries.
1929-04-27 SS American Trader Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 27 April 1929 on board the SS American Shipper of the American Merchant Lines featured Fried Boston Sole, Anchovy Butter, Tenderloin of Beef, Braised, with Mushrooms, and French Pastry for dessert. The Bill of Fare included a list of executive officers and autographs.
American Merchant Lines to Europe - 1932
These are some of the attractions of an American Merchant Lines crossing. . . every day of it memorably pleasant from the minute you go on board in New York until you sail up the famous Thames right into the City of London.
Sailing Schedule, London-New York and New York-Plymouth-London, from 9 October 1936 to 27 August 1937. Ships Included the American Banker, American Farmer, American Merchant, and American Trader. SS Manhattan Passenger List, 21 October 1921. GGA Image ID # 1ea7ddd84f
Sailing Schedule, London-New York and New York-Plymouth-London, from 10 June 1938 to 2 January 1929. Ships Included the American Banker, American Farmer, American Merchant, and American Trader. SS Manhattan Passenger List, 29 June 1938. GGA Image ID # 1eaa38ac54
