American Export Lines
SS Constitution
Ocean liner
History
SS Constitution was an ocean liner owned by American Export Lines, sister ship of SS Independence. Both were constructed in the United States and made their maiden voyages in 1951.
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Ship Facts & Specifications
Tonnage
23,754 GRT
Length
208.01 m
Beam
27.18 m
Draught
9.2 m
Speed
23 knots
Passengers
1,000 passengers
Builder
Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts, US
Yard number
1619
Launched
September 16, 1950
Maiden voyage
June 25, 1951
In service
1951
Out of service
1997
Owner
1951–1974: American Export Lines; 1974–1979: Atlantic Far East Lines
Port of registry
1951–1974: New York, United States
Fate
Sank while under tow to shipbreakers on November 17, 1997
Also Known As
- 1951–1974: Constitution
- 1974–1982: Oceanic Constitution
- 1982–1997: Constitution
