Welcome aboard the S.S. America. If you traveled on her this website will rekindle some memories. If you are new to this great ship, stay and explore, she has a great story to tell.

   My experience came in April of 1950 sailing from New York to LeHavre. As a boy of seven I loved exploring this big wonderful sailing machine. Every day was filled with adventure, fun, and new experiences.

   The America never left me, and 45 year latter I decided to relive and share that experience with this web site. I quickly discovered that there were many others who loved this ship and that encourage me to write a book on the America. It was another great adventure and what a story she had to tell!

 Fifty Five years latter I am standing again on the deck of an American flagged passenger liner in New York harbor. It's the new NCL passenger liner "Pride of America", in town for the christening ceremony and dedication of the S.S. America Library. The joy of it all brought a tear to my eye and a deep sense of satisfaction in knowing that I had a part in keeping the memory of this great ship alive.

   Larry Driscoll (right) and former S.S. United States crew member Joe Rota at the dedication of the S.S. America Library on board the "Pride of America". July 2005

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