American Export Lines Passenger Lists, Historical Documents Archives

The American Export Lines operated in various corporate formations from 1919 to 1977. They offered both Cargo and Passenger services between New York and the Mediterranean, principally Gibraltar, Cannes, Genoa and Naples. Other names this steamship line operated as included Export Steamship Corporation, American Export Steamship Corporation, American Export Lines and American Export - Isbrandtsen Lines.
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Passenger Lists
- 1932-06-28 List of Passengers, S.S. Exeter, New York to Alexandria via Marseilles and Naples, Captain C.C. Decker. The S.S. Exeter is a New Triple Series Turbine Express Mail Steamer. 6 Interior Views of the S.S. Exeter. Informational article on the Mediterranean including passenger accommodations. The passenger accommodations on our steamers are all of one class, affording an atmosphere of particular ease and freedom, and include many original and distinctive features. Article that explains what tonnage means (Deadweight Tonnage, Cargo Tonnage, Gross Tonnage, Net Tonnage, Displacement, and Registered Tonnage.
- 1952-10-27 Cabin, S.S. Independence, Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar. Captain Hugh L. Switzer. Italian Government Emigration Commissioner, Autonio Natale and Italian Government Emigration Doctor, Dr. Roberto Botto Rossa were also on board.
- 1953-08-21 First Class, S.S. Constitution, New York to Naples via Gibraltar, Cannes, and Genoa. Captain Ernest H. Nelson.
- 1954-11-09 Cabin, S.S. Independence, Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar. Captain Hugh L. Switzer. Italian Government Emigration Commissioner, Major Nicola Dellino and Italian Emigration Doctor Dr. Roberto Botto Rossa were also on board.



