SS Philadelphia Archival Collection
Philadelphia (1889) American Line
This Ship Sailed as the SS Philadelphia from 1901-1917
Built by J. & G. Thomson, Ltd., Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 10,786. Dimensions: 527' x 63' (560' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 19 H knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Three masts and two funnels. First voyage as Philadelphia, Southampton to New York, August 31, 1901. WW1 Service: Served as a transport for the United States in First World War. Post War Service: Resumed regular service in March 1920. Fate: Scrapped in Italy, 1923. Previous Names: Ex-Harrisburg (1917-1919) United States Government, ex-Philadelphia (1901-1917), ex-Paris (1898-1900), ex-Yale (1898-1899), ex-Paris (1893-1898), ex-City of Paris (1889-1893). Sister ship: New York.
1903-09-12 SS Philadelphia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Line
- Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
- Date of Departure: 12 September 1903
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain W. J. Roberts
1907-08-10 SS Philadelphia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 10 August 1907
- Route: Liverpool to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. R. Mills
1908-05-22 American Line Southampton to New York Service
Broadside Flyer produced by the American Line promoting their Southampton - New York service. Includes information for passengers, the tariff of first-class fares, and deck plans for the SS St. Louis, SS St. Paul, SS New York, and the SS Philadelphia.
1908-08-15 SS Philadelphia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Line
- Class of Passengers: Second Class
- Date of Departure: 15 August 1908
- Route: Southampton To New York Via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. R. Mills
1908-09-12 SS Philadelphia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 12 September 1908
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. R. Mills
1914-10-17 SS Philadelphia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 17 October 1914
- Route: Liverpool to New York
- Commander: Captain A. R. Mills
Deck Plan of American Line United States Mail Twin Screw Steamer "Philadelphia" of 10,796 Tons. Diagram of Promenade, Saloon, Upper, and Main Decks. Dated 27 January 1908. GGA Image ID # 1149664070. Click to View Larger Image.
Tariff of First Class Fares Between London, Southampton, Paris, Cherbourg and New York. From Southampton. Calling Westbound at Cherbourg Only. To Southampton. Calling Eastbound at Plymouth and Cherbourg. Twin Screw Steamer "Philadelphia." 1908. GGA Image ID # 1149b879bb
