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Note: (Modern) refers to ships acquired after WWII.
(Acient) refers to ships acquired before then.
Click on ship photo or ship name for information.

Anniston City

S.S. Anniston City (Ancient)

Atlanta City

S.S. Atlanta City (Ancient)

Delaware River, 8 Sep 1940.

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

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S.S. Bantu (Ancient)

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S.S. Bessemer City (Ancient)

Birmingham City

S.S. Birmingham City (Ancient)

At Launch.

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S.S. Buenaventura (Ancient)

Charlton Hall

S.S. Charlton Hall (Ancient)

Chattanooga City

S.S. Chattanooga City (Ancient)

Chichsaw City

S.S. Chickasaw City (Ancient)

Knickles Studio & Gallery Copyright © 2004-2008, kingwell@ns.sympatico.ca att: John for copies.

Craster Hall

S.S. Craster Hall (Ancient)

Circa June, 1927, foundering off Talara Point, Peru.

Photo credited to Thomas James Anderson, courtesy of Olive Martin and his family. Copyright © 2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Crofton Hall

S.S. Crofton Hall (Ancient)

Ensley City

S.S. Ensley City (Ancient)

Kidderpore Dock, Calcutta, April 2-7, 1937

Photo courtesy of Tom Zombek Copyright © 2007-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Fairfield City

S.S. Fairfield City (Ancient)

Circa 1936

Maurice "Mike" Lucian Bullard, Jr. is the Able Seaman in the photo.

Photo courtesy of the Bullard family and Mike's son-in-law, Capt. James T. Lay, Jr. Copyright © 2006-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

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S.S. Foxton Hall (Ancient)

Howick Hall

S.S. Howick Hall (Ancient)

New York City, circa 1914

Click here to read about the 1942 bombing and sinking of the S.S. Raceland (Howick Hall) and the aftermath. The story is the kind contribution of Leif Myrhoej from Fejoe, Denmark. His uncle, Eskild Ditlev Lauth, was one of the crew, but, unfortunately, not one of the 12 survivors.

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S.S. Kentra (Ancient)

Knoxville City

S.S. Knoxville City (Ancient)

Memphis City

S.S. Memphis City (Ancient)

Caption reads "Menphis City in Boston."

Photo courtesy of James Ryan, grandson of Capt. Charles A. Ryan, Sr. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Mobile City

S.S. Mobile City (Ancient)

Docked in Philadelphia, 1 Oct 1933.

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

Montgomery City

S.S. Montgomery City (Ancient)

Docked in Philadelphia, 6 Aug 1940.

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

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S.S. San Francisco (Ancient)

Isthmian Lines

S.S. Santa Rosalia (Ancient)

Selma City

S.S. Selma City (Ancient)

Steel Admiral

S.S. Steel Admiral (Modern)

Note what appears to be rescue boats being transported on the foredecks.

Steel Advocate

S.S. Steel Advocate (Modern)

In the Bay of Bengal, India, 1952.

Photo courtesy of Wendell R. Benson. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steel Age

S.S. Steel Age (Ancient)

Steel Age

S.S. Steel Age (Modern)

In the Gulf of Suez, circa 1953.

Photo courtesy of George W. Morgan. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steel Apprentice

S.S. Steel Apprentice (Modern)
as the
U.S.S Hansford (APA-106)

As part of Task Force 51, disembarked 5th Division Marines who stormed the beaches during the initial assault on Iwo Jima, 19 Feb 1945. Supposedly, the second battle flag raised on Iwo came from the U.S.S. Hansford.

Was in Tokyo Bay, 2 Sept 1945, for the Surrender Ceremony.

Steel Architect

S.S. Steel Architect (Modern)

Moored at the 10th Avenue Terminal, San Diego, 17 April 1966.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Artisan

S.S. Steel Artisan (Modern)

Docked in Djibouti, July 1959.

Photo courtesy of Miles MacMahon. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

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S.S. Steel Chemist (Ancient)

Steel Chemist

S.S. Steel Chemist (Modern)

Photo courtesy of Jeremiah Lahey. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steel Designer

S.S. Steel Designer (Modern)

In the Western Pacific, 11 April 1958.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Director

S.S. Steel Director (Modern)

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

Steel Electrician

S.S. Steel Electrician (Ancient)

During World War II.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Engineer

S.S. Steel Engineer (Ancient)

Steel Engineer

M/V Steel Engineer (Modern)

Steel Executive

S.S. Steel Executive (Modern)

Working heavy-lift cargo at Baltimore, 16 July 1971.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Exporter

S.S. Steel Exporter (Ancient)

Docked in Philadelphia, 20 Apr 1938.

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

Steel Fabricator

S.S. Steel Fabricator (Modern)
as the
U.S.S Barnstaple (APA-93)

Steel Flyer

S.S. Steel Flyer (Modern)

See David A. Dent's photos and personal account of losing the Steel Flyer's rudder at sea, in the Crew section.

Steel Inventor

S.S. Steel Inventor (Ancient)

Her last voyage, circa 1952.

Photo courtesy of George W. Morgan. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steel King

S.S. Steel King (Modern)

Moored at the Naval Supply Center pier, San Diego, 16 August 1967.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Maker

S.S. Steel Maker (Modern)
(See also S.S. Steelmaker below)

Caption reads "Bombay India".

Photo courtesy of Jack Williams. Copyright © 2005-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steel Mariner

S.S. Steel Mariner (Ancient)

Photo courtesy of Thomas Renaghan. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steel Navigator

S.S. Steel Navigator (Ancient)

Steel Navigator

S.S. Steel Navigator (Modern)

Steel Ranger

S.S. Steel Ranger (Ancient)

Circa 1923

Steel Recorder

S.S. Steel Recorder (Modern)

Calcutta, India

Steel Rover

S.S. Steel Rover (Modern)

Moored at San Francisco, 13 July 1967.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Scientist

S.S. Steel Scientist (Ancient)

Steel Scientist

S.S. Steel Scientist (Modern)

In the Western Pacific, 1 February 1961.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Seafarer

S.S. Steel Seafarer (Ancient)

Steel Seafarer

S.S. Steel Seafarer (Modern)

Steel Surveyor

S.S. Steel Surveyor (Modern)

Photo courtesy of Capt. Gene Harrower. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steel Trader

S.S. Steel Trader (Ancient)

Steel Traveler

S.S. Steel Traveler (Ancient)

Steel Traveler

S.S. Steel Traveler (Modern)

Delaware River, 15 Jun 1968.

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

Steel Vendor

S.S. Steel Vendor (Modern)
(See also S.S. Steelvendor below)

October, 1971, nearing her demise on Loaita Bank Reef (near Spratly Island, South China Sea).

Helicopter, from the British Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle, evacuating the crew from the port wing of the bridge.


USCG Marine Casualty Report (38 page PDF)

Steel Voyager

S.S. Steel Voyager (Ancient)

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

Steel Voyager

S.S. Steel Voyager (Modern)

In the Western Pacific, 1971.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ellsworth. Copyright © 2003-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. If anyone wants copies, please email Tom at tbells@cox.net.

Steel Worker

S.S. Steel Worker (Ancient)

Steel Worker

S.S. Steel Worker (Modern)

Photo courtesy of George W. Morgan. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce.

Steelmaker

S.S. Steelmaker (Ancient)
(See also S.S. Steel Maker above)

Delaware River, 11 Sep 1938.

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.

Isthmian Lines

S.S. Steelmotor (Ancient)

Isthmian Lines

S.S. Steelvendor (Ancient)
(See also S.S. Steel Vendor above)

Tuscaloosa City

S.S. Tuscaloosa City (Ancient)

Docked in Philadelphia, 6 Jan 1938.

Photo courtesy of David Boone - Marine Artist. Copyright © 2004-2008 - All rights reserved. Do not reproduce. Dave can be contacted at tugboatpainter@comcast.net.


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