SS Manhattan Collection
Manhattan (1932) United States Lines
Built by New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N. J. Tonnage: 24,289. Dimensions: 668' x 86' (705' o.l.). Twin- screw, 21 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels. Keel laid: December 8, 1930. Launched: December 5, 1931. Cost: about $10,500,000. Maiden voyage: New York-Plymouth-Hamburg, August 10, 1932. Passengers: 1,200 (cabin, tourist, third). WW2 Service: United States troopship and renamed the Wakefield (1941). Suffered extensive fire damage in a North Atlantic west-bound convoy, September 3, 1942. She was salvaged and towed to Boston, where she was rebuilt. Recommissioned as a troopship in April 1944. Post War Service: Since World War II has remained under government ownership. Laid up in the reserve fleet. Sister ship: Washington.

1932-08-24 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 24 August 1932
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain George Fried

1932-10-19 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 19 October 1932
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain George Fried

1934-07-18 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 18 July 1934
- Route: New York to Hamburg via Queenstown (Cobh), Plymouth and Le Havre
- Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr. USNR

1934-07-24 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Elegant Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 24 July 1934 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured Fresh Sole Sauté, Meunière - Potato Salad, Râgout Financière en Cassolette, Fleurons , and Soufflé Mercedes for dessert. The four page Bill of Fare included a Musical Program.

1934-08-01 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 1 August 1934
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings

1934-10-24 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 24 October 1934
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.

1935-04-10 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 10 April 1935
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.

1935-04-12 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 12 April 1935 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured Fried Filet of Lemon Sole, Sauce Cavour, Stuffed Egg à la Parisienne - Fried Parsley, and Crêpes Parisienne for dessert. The Bill of Fare included a Musical Program.

1935-04-13 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 13 April 1935 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured a very extensive selection including Lobster à la Newburg, Chester Straws, Fresh Ox Tongue, Sauce Polonaise, and Cheese Soufflé for dessert. A musical program accompanied this Menu.

1935-04-21 SS Manhattan Easter Dinner Menu
Elegant tassle string bound Easter Dinner Bill of Fare featured Boiled River Salmon, Sauce Colbert, Roast Stuffed Vermont Turkey and Legs and Saddle of Easter Lamb. Music Program included.

1935-07-31 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 31 July 1935
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., USNR

1936-03-11 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 11 March 1936
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.

1936-07-29 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 29 July 1936
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Lt., U.S.N.R.

1936-10-21 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Third Class
- Date of Departure: 21 October 1936
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, Cmdr., U.S.N.R

1938-04-20 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 20 April 1938
- Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Plymouth and Le Havre
- Commander: Captain Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R.

1938-06-29 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 29 June 1938
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
Postcard of the SS Manhattan, the New Luxury Liner of the United States Lines, 1931. GGA Image ID # 1e380200f1
Color Postcard Painting of the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines, 1932. GGA Image ID # 1e38360d0d
Postcard of the United States Lines Passenger Liner SS Manhattan at Sea, 1932. GGA Image ID # 1e386164fa
Colorized Postcard of the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines, 1932. GGA Image ID # 1e38672148
Photo Postcard of the United States Lines Ocean Liner SS Manhattan, 1932. GGA Image ID # 1e38aa59ff