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Acadia was built in 1932 by Newport News Shipbuilding as a civilian passenger/cargo ocean liner for the Eastern Steamship Lines, the ship was in US coastal and Caribbean service prior to its acquisition by the US Maritime Administration in 1941. It was the first United States Army Hospital Ship in World War II, operating initially as also a troop transport vessel.
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S.S. Acadia prior to launch
The S.S. Acadia in Newport News just prior to launching.
People on float near S.S. Acadia
Men and boys on float near S.S. Acadia..
Painting S.S. Acadia
The last brush of paint. Workmen putting finishing touches to the S.S. Acadia, the new Eastern Steamship liner, just before launching at he Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Virginia on Saturday last, February 13, 19…
View of the deck of Steamship Acadia
View of a deck on the Steamship Acadia.
Mrs. Calvin Austin of Boston
Mrs. Calvin Austin of Boston who christened the new S.S. Acadia at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company on February 13 1932 on board the Acadia during the christening.
Full view of Steamship Acadia
Full view of the Steamship Acadia.
Propeller of Steamship Acadia
Man standing next to the propeller of Steamship Acadia..
Mrs. Calvin Austin
Mrs. Calvin Austin of Boston who christened the new S.S. Acadia at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company on February 13 1932.
Towing the S.S. Acadia to berth after launch
Ready for the finishing touches.S.S. Acadia of the Eastern Steamship Lines being towed to her outfitting berth after the launching at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. This ship was in service between New York and Yarmouth. It…
