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SS Atlantic Collection

The SS Atlantic of the Home Lines circa 1948.

The SS Atlantic of the Home Lines circa 1948. GGA Image ID # 1dc6b49018

This Ship Sailed as the SS Atlantic from 1948-1955

Atlantic (1927) Home Lines

Built by Wm. Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Tonnage: 20,553. Dimensions: 554' x 83'. Twin-screw, 22 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels. Passengers: 173 first and 1,023 tourist. First voyage: Genoa- New York, May 14, 1949. Renamed: Queen Frederica (1955-1965). Ex-Matsonia (1937-1948), ex-Malolo (1926-1937).

Introduction

This ocean liner began life as the SS Malolo (Matson Lines) in 1926. She was built by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, for the Matson Navigation Company of San Francisco, California.

The SS Malolo provided unsurpassed delight to her 1,200 passengers with her magnificent spacious cabins together, glamorous public accommodations, and a service staff of high standards.

In 1937, she was renamed the SS Matsonia.

 

The SS Malolo Sailing as the SS Matsonia for the Matson Navigation Company (1927-1948).

The SS Malolo Sailing as the SS Matsonia for the Matson Navigation Company (1927-1948). GGA Image ID # 1dc66d96c3

 

In 1948, Home Lines acquired the ship. After extensive refurbishment and planning to have her sail from various European ports to New York and Quebec City, Home Lines appropriately renamed her SS Atlantic.

The SS Atlantic began her first voyage on May 14, 1949, sailing from Genoa (Italy) to New York.

 

1954-07-17 Passenger List for the SS Atlantic

 

1954-07-17 SS Atlantic Passenger List

Tourist Passenger List for the 17 July 1954 voyage of the SS Atlantic from the Home Lines, Sailing from Quebec to Southampton via Le Havre, Commanded by Captain Giovanni Ruffini.

 

 

Title Page with Photo of the SS Atlantic and Signatures of Original Passengers That This List Once Belonged To, 17 July 1954.

Title Page with Photo of the SS Atlantic and Signatures of Original Passengers That This List Once Belonged To, 17 July 1954. GGA Image ID # 1dc7231d42

 

Welcome Message from the Home Lines to Passengers of the SS Atlantic, 17 July 1954.

Welcome Message from the Home Lines to Passengers of the SS Atlantic, 17 July 1954. GGA Image ID # 1dc7b67163

 

Sailing Schedule for the SS Atlantic from 20 May 1954 to 20 December 1954.

Sailing Schedule for the SS Atlantic from 20 May 1954 to 20 December 1954. GGA Image ID # 1dc7c70375

 

Sleeve Insignia of the Ship's Officers on the Home Lines Ship SS Atlantic.

Sleeve Insignia of the Ship's Officers on the Home Lines Ship SS Atlantic. GGA Image ID # 1dc7f70cd6

 

Home Lines SS Atlantic Serving Ports in the Mediterranean and New York. Postally Used 15 December 1949.

Home Lines SS Atlantic Serving Ports in the Mediterranean and New York. Postally Used 15 December 1949. Cosulich/Cosmopolitan Shipping Company, Inc. GGA Image ID # 1dd7fe6295

 

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The GG Archives is the work and passion of two people, Paul Gjenvick, a professional archivist, and Evelyne Gjenvick, a curator. Paul earned a Masters of Archival Studies - a terminal degree from Clayton State University in Georgia, where he studied under renowned archivist Richard Pearce-Moses. Our research into the RMS Laconia and SS Bergensfjord, the ships that brought two members of the Gjønvik family from Norway to the United States in the early 20th century, has helped us design our site for other genealogists. The extent of original materials at the GG Archives can be very beneficial when researching your family's migration from Europe.