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The SS Berengaria, New York, 1938
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The SS Berengaria, New York, 1938
Photograph of the Cunard-White Star liner Berengaria at her pier in the River Hudson. Built in 1912 for the Hamburg-American Line as Imperator, the Berengaria suffered a fire in her main lounge in 1938 and, though the damage was not considered great at first, she was sold for scrap in New York later that year
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1938 Considered Cunard Damage Hamburg Hudson Lounge Main P Ier Scrap Sold Suffered Liner Year
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This evocative photograph captures the SS Berengaria, a historic ocean liner, at her pier in the Hudson River, New York, in December 1938. The Berengaria, a vessel of grandeur and elegance, was originally built in 1912 for the Hamburg-American Line as the Imperator. However, her illustrious career was marked by an unfortunate incident. In 1938, a fire broke out in her main lounge, which, at first, was not considered to be of great significance. Yet, the damage was more extensive than initially thought, leading to the sale of the ship for scrap later that year. The SS Berengaria, a testament to maritime history, had an intriguing past. Built as a flagship for the Hamburg-American Line, she was a symbol of luxury and sophistication. Her sale for scrap marked the end of an era for this magnificent vessel. The photograph, taken at her New York pier, captures the Berengaria in her twilight years, a poignant reminder of the grandeur of ocean travel in a bygone era. The SS Berengaria's story is a fascinating chapter in maritime history. Built in 1912, she was a marvel of engineering and design. Yet, despite her storied past, her fate was sealed by an unforeseen event. This photograph, taken in the final months of her life, serves as a poignant reminder of the SS Berengaria's place in history. The image of the ship at her pier in the Hudson River, with the winter landscape in the background, is a hauntingly beautiful testament to the passage of time and the transience of grandeur.
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