wnp14.3091

SS President Roosevelt

January 1, 1960

APL liner SS President Roosevelt arriving off Pier 39. Note loading VIPs to celebrate vessel's arrival.

Location

99 Fishermans Wharf, 94133

SF Bay

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: March 19, 2016
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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