May 22, 2008 - Sale 2147

Sale 2147 - Lot 342

Price Realized: $ 168
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
(SWEDISH AMERICAN LINE.) "Gripsholm." Group of over 120 pieces related to the original "Gripsholm," including 20 photographs (most vintage in various formats), deck plan and menu (1952), and over 100 press releases regarding the ship (1947-53). Principally 1940s-50s

Additional Details

The twin-screw vessel was built in England and commenced her maiden voyage on 21 November 1925. She became famous as a repatriation ship during World War II and returned to passenger service in March 1946. She was sold to the North German Lloyd firm in 1954 and began service for that line as the "Berlin" in 1955.