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SS Independence Collection

Ephemera for the SS Independence are available at the GG Archives, including Passenger Lists, Menus, Brochures, Event Programs, and more.

1952-10-27 Passenger List for SS Independence

1952-10-27 SS Independence Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: American Export Lines
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 27 October 1952
  • Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
  • Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer
1953-08-02 Passenger List for SS Independence

1953-08-02 SS Independence Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: American Export Lines
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 2 August 1953
  • Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
  • Commander: Captain Ernest H. Nelson
Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the SS Independence of the American Export Lines, Departing 24 August 1953 from Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes and Gibraltar

1953-08-24 SS Independence Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: American Export Lines
  • Class of Passengers: First Class
  • Date of Departure: 24 August 1953
  • Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes and Gibraltar,
  • Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer
Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Independence of the American Export Lines, Departing 3 July 1954.

1954-07-03 SS Independence Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: American Export Lines
  • Class of Passengers: Tourist
  • Date of Departure: 3 July 1954
  • Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
  • Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer
1954-08-14 Passenger List for SS Independence

1954-08-14 SS Independence Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: American Export Lines
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 14 August 1954
  • Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
  • Commander: Captain Ernest H. Nelson
1954-11-09 Passenger List for SS Independence

1954-11-09 SS Independence Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: American Export Lines
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 9 November 1954
  • Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
  • Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer

 

American Export Lines 1957 Advertisement "A Voyage to Remember, the SS Constitution and SS Independence.

American Export Lines 1957 Advertisement "A Voyage to Remember, the SS Constitution and SS Independence. Scene from 20th Century-Fox's production of Leo McCarey's "AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER" co-starring CARY GRANT and DEBORAH KERR, which takes place aboard the s.s. Constitution. A Jerry Wald Production in CinemaScope. Color by Deluxe. GGA Image ID # 15f57df6b4

A Voyage to Remember

A Sunlane Cruise to Europe this Fall or Winter can be your voyage to remember. For as little as $535 in Cabin Class or $685 in First, you can sail aboard the great Independence or Constitution for a luxurious 3-week round trip to the Mediterranean!

The Independence and Constitution will be sailing from New York approximately every two weeks all this Fall and early Winter through January. You'll have time to visit ashore at 3 to 8 ports, such as Canary Islands, Casablanca, Barcelona, Cannes, Genoa, Naples, Tangier, Madeira.

At sea there's fun, glamour, relaxation! And you'll have an air conditioned stateroom, private bathroom with shower, enjoy absolutely unsurpassed cuisine. For complete information and illustrated literature, see your Travel Agent or write to American Export Lines, New York.

 

Front Side of a Color Postcard of the Sister Ships SS Independence and the SS Constitution of the American Export Line. nd circa 1950.

Front Side of a Color Postcard of the Sister Ships SS Independence and the SS Constitution of the American Export Line. Statue of Liberty is Visible in Front of the Ship in the Far Left of this Image. 1929 American Folkard Corporation, New Rochelle, NY. GGA Image ID # 15ee283bb5

Back Side of a Color Postcard of the Sister Ships SS Independence and the SS Constitution of the American Export Line.

Back Side of a Color Postcard of the Sister Ships SS Independence and the SS Constitution of the American Export Line. GGA Image ID # 15ee489fd6

 

Front Side of Color Postcard of the SS Independence of the American Export Lines. nd circa 1951.

Front Side of Color Postcard of the SS Independence of the American Export Lines. nd circa 1951. GGA Image ID # 15eee83039

Back Side of Color Postcard of the SS Independence of the American Export Lines. nd circa 1951.

Back Side of Color Postcard of the SS Independence of the American Export Lines. nd circa 1951. GGA Image ID # 15ef5e5284

 

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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.