May 22, 2008 - Sale 2147

Sale 2147 - Lot 422

Price Realized: $ 180
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
(UNITED STATES LINES.) "Washington." Group of over 35 pieces related to the ship, including shipboard ephemera (menus and passenger lists), a deck plan, sailing and fare schedules, etc. PLUS-An additional group of over 20 brochures and deck plans related to the sister ships "Washington" and "Manhattan," with many deck plans. Together, over 55 pieces. Principally 1930s-1951

Additional Details

The twin-screw "Washington" began her maiden voyage in May 1933. During World War II she served as a troopship. In February 1948 she resumed regular trans-Atlantic passenger service. She was returned to government custody in October 1951. Her sister was the "Manhattan."