United American Lines (Harriman Line) History and Ephemera

The United American Lines, aka American Shipping and Commercial Corporation, was founded by W. Averell Harriman in 1920. Harriman entered into agreements with the Hamburg-America Line (HAPAG) to handle transatlantic passenger traffic between Hamburg - Southampton - Cherbourg - New York. The Steamship line was sold to HAPAG in 1926.

United American Lines Ephemera

Third Class Outward Passage Contract No 12249, SS Mount Clinton of the United American Lines, New York to Libau (Liepāja, Latvia) via Hamburg, 26 May 1921.

SS Mount Clinton Passage Contract - 26 May 1921

Rare Outward Bound (eastward) Passenger Steamship Ticket for Third Class accommodations on the SS Mount Clinton of the United American Lines on her maiden voyage to Hamburg, Germany.

Menu Card, SS Resolute Luncheon Menu Card - 24 August 1922

1922-08-24 SS Resolute Luncheon Menu

Vintage Luncheon Menu from 24 August 1922 on board the SS Resolute of the United American Lines featured Roast Chicken Fermière, Lobster Newbourg, and Wine Jelly with Fruits for dessert.

1922-09-05 SS Resolute Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 5 September 1922
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain D. Malman

1922-11-15 SS Reliance Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 15 November 1922
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain F. L. Iverson

1923-07-10 Passenger Manifest from the SS Reliance

1923-07-10 SS Reliance Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 10 July 1923
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain F. L. Iverson

1923-07-24 SS Resolute Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 24 July 1923
Route: Hamburg for New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore D. Malman

Front Cover, United American Lines SS Cleveland Cabin Class Passenger List - 21 October 1923.

1923-10-21 SS Cleveland Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 21 October 1923
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton
Commander: Captain W. P. Hillman

1925-05-08 SS Cleveland Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 8 May 1925
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne and Southampton
Commander: Captain W. P. Hillman

1925-05-19 SS Resolute Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 19 May 1925
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore D. Malman

Menu Card., SS Resolute Luncheon Menu - 20 May 1925

1925-05-20 SS Resolute Luncheon Menu Card

Cabin passenger Luncheon Menu from the S.S. Resolute of the United American Lines included both hot and cold selections. it featured Boiled Brisket of Beef, Vienna Veal Steak and the perennial favorite Frankfurters with Sauerkraut. Printed in English and German,