The S.S America: Worst Ship Makeover in History? #history #titanic #ships #shorts #facts
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The video details the declining condition and ownership changes of the SS America during the mid 1960s. Originally a modern and stylish American built vessel, the ship was sold by United States Lines to Chandris Line and renamed the Australis. Although Chandris Line was experienced in repurposing older vessels, the creator notes they struggled with maintenance. The ship was reportedly filled with garbage, tattered furniture, and broken piping. Following these issues, Venture Cruise Line purchased the vessel and reverted its name to the SS America. However, a US Public Health Service inspection resulted in a score of only six out of 100 points, leading to the ship being impounded. Ultimately, the vessel was repurchased by the original owners, Chandris Line, for 1 million dollars after it had previously been sold to Venture Cruise Line for 6.5 million dollars.
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the SS America was easily the most modern and stylish American built ship afloat by the mid 1960s
crammed full of garbage old and tattered furniture and carpets overflowing sewage and broken piping
a US Public Health Service inspection rated the ship six out of a possible 100 points
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