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19th Century American School'The SS. San Jose', American Merchant Marine, United Fruit Company Freighter 1916
1916
About the Item
The S.S. San Jose shown making way in medium water. This early refrigerated freighter, built in 1904, was designed to transport bananas between the Caribbean and the American mainland. Painted white to lower interior temperatures, the San Jose remained in service for forty years before being sunk by a German U-boat during the Second World War.
Signed indistinctly lower right and dated 1916; additionally titled, lower center, 'San Jose'
Framed dimensions: 16.25 H x 22.5 W x 2 D inches.
- Creator:19th Century American School (American)
- Creation Year:1916
- Dimensions:Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
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- Condition:painting: minor curve to board. minor restoration; frame: minor losses, minor marks; shows well.
- Gallery Location:Santa Cruz, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3449983372
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