{"product_id":"1955-ss-united-states-print","title":"1955 SS United States Print - Ocean Liner Transatlantic - Blue Riband Speed Record American Maritime - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of Vintage 1955 SS United States Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated around 1955 by John S. Smith for United States Lines, this dynamic poster depicts the SS United States surging through Atlantic waters. The composition captures the sleek profile of what remains the fastest ocean liner ever to cross the Atlantic, a record established on her 1952 maiden voyage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by naval architect William Francis Gibbs and measuring 990 feet, the vessel captured the Blue Riband on her 1952 maiden voyage by crossing the Atlantic in just three days and ten hours. She became the first American ship in a century to hold the prestigious transatlantic speed record.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnited States Lines, formed in 1921 to operate seized German vessels after the First World War, grew into a premier American transatlantic carrier. The SS United States served as flagship from 1952 until 1969, when commercial jet aviation brought the storied era of great ocean liners to its close.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction from the Library of Congress collection preserves a striking example of mid-century maritime advertising at its most aspirational. It appeals to collectors of vintage ocean liner art, American naval heritage, and the celebrated postwar era when passenger vessels embodied national pride and engineering ambition.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":47643538096317,"sku":"ENTP0060_0812V","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":47643538129085,"sku":"ENTP0060_1117V","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9712-1Main_ad937f4f-256c-4f16-8fe5-90b3188554bd.jpg?v=1783996384","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1955-ss-united-states-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}