SS America Ship Cutaway Diagram 1939 Magazine Article Newport News VTG Ephemera For Sale

Explore the magnificent S.S. America with this original vintage magazine article, featuring a detailed multi-page spread from 1939. This fascinating ephemera piece showcases a comprehensive cutaway diagram of the ship, revealing its intricate internal structure, various decks, passenger accommodations, machinery, and state-of-the-art navigation systems. Accompanying text provides rich historical context, detailing its construction as the "Finest ship the U.S. ever built" at Newport News, its impressive dimensions, launch date, and the substantial cost of $17,000,000. It's a captivating glimpse into early 20th-century maritime engineering and design.This collectible item also includes a striking black and white photograph of the S.S. America under construction, with "AMERICA NEW YORK" clearly visible on its hull. The article elaborates on its christening by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and its significance as a symbol of American shipbuilding prowess. Ideal for collectors of maritime history, vintage advertising, ship blueprints, ocean liner memorabilia, or those with an interest in the Golden Age of travel and engineering. This piece offers a unique historical record of a legendary vessel.