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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 Ticket - SS Mount Clinton, United American Lines (1921)

1921-05-26 Third Class Ticket - United American Lines

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,

1925-06-30 SS Resolute Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 30 June 1925
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Commodore D. Malman

Front Cover of a First and Second Class Passenger List from the SS Reliance of the United American Lines, Departing 14 July 1925 from New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton

1925-07-14 SS Reliance Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 14 July 1925
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain F. L. Iverson.

1925-09-08 SS Resolute Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 8 September 1925
Route: Hamburg for New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. P. Hillman

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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.

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