vulcania

Two of histories longest serving passenger ships are seen departing New York together in September, 1933. The double decked Lackawanna ferryboat Hopatcong, which also had a lengthy term of service, is seen on the far right.

Another view of Luxury Liner Row in New York City, and this time, the picture was taken in the late 1950’s, or early 1960’s. A classic view showing what would prove to be some of the last great North Atlantic Liners.

The motor liner VULCANIA b.1928 on Italia's Trieste-New York service c. summer 1956. At right the veteran steamer CITY OF KEANSBURG on a midday run to New Point Comfort Beach in New Jersey. Rounding lower Manhatton, Farrell Line's AFRICAN ENDEAVOUR. Oil on Panel, 118 x 24 inches. Dated 2012

Italian pass/cargo liner VULCANIA built by Cantiere Navale Triestino, Monfalcone, Italy, in 1926 for Cosulich Line. She was a 23.970gt ship, Loa 192m, one funnel, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 19kn. There was accommodation for 310-1st, 460-2nd, 310-intermediate class and 700-3rd class passeng

MS Vulcania undocking. Source dates this to 10 July, 1958 but - judging from the fuel barge alongside the Olympia - it looks to be a companion to this image... http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/303707/title/luxury-liner-row/cat/520

New York's West Side piers....in mid-July 1956 with 'Vulcania, Constitution, America, United States, Olympia and Queen Elizabeth

One of a pair of fine Italian line motorships built in the 1920s that survived well into the Sixties.

Can anyone I.D. this ship. this is a photo of my Mother taken around 1957 by my Father. I dont know what port, could be in the Medi somewhere. many thanks fellows.

The Unicorn Lines Bituman Carrier Rampart seen alongside in Durban in 1993. Purchased by Unicorn in 1991, she was to be used in service with the smaller tanker Eland on the Indian Ocean Islands trade. Formerly named Vulcania, this ship gained some notoriety under her previous name when she was used

sister of Saturnia 18 dec 1926 launched.dec 19 1928 maiden voyage Trieste Patras Naples New York. 1973 ended.

During the second great war,the Vulcania was entrusted from the US governement to the AMERICAN EXPORT LINES since 1947 and returned to ITALIA di NAVIGAZIONE at a price of only one dollar !

Menu First Class - Wednesday ,September 9,1964

Med./North America Atlantic USA-CANADA Service Owner ITALIA di Navigazione-Genova