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SS Antigua 1932

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United Fruit Company's new SS ANTIGUA at Los Angeles in 1932.

One of six sister ships in this class, three were in service San Francisco to Balboa and three were in service New York to Cristobal. For "banana boats" these ships offered many big liner amenities such as ballrooms and swimming pools to the 113 First Class-only passengers.

Source: Ocean Liner Enthusiasts

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