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SS Wright is one of two Aviation Logistics Support Container Ships converted for the United States Navy in 1986, along with sister ship SS Curtiss. The ship honors aviation pioneers the Wright brother
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Farrell Lines
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Farrell Lines, Incorporated is a U.S.-based shipping company specializing in roll-on/roll-off cargo transportation. Founded in 1925 as the American South African Line by James A. Farrell Jr. and John
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…subsequently sold and renamed SS Young America on 19 October 1970 for service with American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines. In 1978 the ship was sold again to Farrell Lines without name change. In 1981 the ship was turned over to MARAD. Converted and renamed SS Wright (T-AVB-3) on 14 May 1986, the ship was assigned to MARAD…
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1938 sailing schedule and passenger fare brochure of the American South African Line
8,272 GRT passenger motorship City of New York, built in 1930 by Sun Ship Building and Dry Dock Co for American South African Line (Farrell Lines). In 1942 she was sunk by torpedo by the German submarine U-160.
Vintage travel poster promoting Farrell Lines' ocean passenger service between the U.S. and South Africa