America The Beautiful - Tribute to the SS America

In 1939 Eleanor Roosevelt launched a ship in front of 30000 people that would become a legend in maritime history and would have a worldwide following to this day. To those who loved her the SS America will always be a special ship. She had served in both war and peacetime with great distinction and was often referred to as America the Beautiful. Although she would ultimately end up stranded and broken on a secluded beach in the Canary Islands she will forever be remembered as one of the most beloved and iconic ships in history. Disclaimer: I do not claim any ownership of copyright content it is simply for historical and educational purposes.,

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