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Dorothy “Dot” Marckwald (1898–1986) was a prominent American interior designer in the mid-20th century who focused primarily on the interiors of luxury ocean liners. Her most important works were the interiors for the SS America and the SS United States, which was the fastest passenger liner of
Larry Driscoll's SS America site; The S. S. Australis Homepage; Interior images taken in 1993; The Great Ocean Liners on SS America Archived 7 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine; LostLiners.com on the SS America Archived 10 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine; Original article on how to get to the wreck of the American Star. Also in German and Spanish
There were few women working in maritime design, and America's women designers created a warm and rich American atmosphere. The stodginess and overwrought decor from liners past was jettisoned to create a friendly ship. Interior design and furniture were installed to provide an atmosphere of Yankee lightness, cheerfulness and sophisticated charm.
Photo of SS America (c. 1920s) For America, further service awaited with the United States Lines. Reconditioned to resume her place in the transatlantic passenger trade, she commenced her maiden voyage as an American passenger liner on 22 June 1921, sailing for Bremen, Germany, with stops at Plymouth, England, and Cherbourg, France, en route.
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SS United States history Some of America’s most rich and famous , from presidents to movie stars, sailed to Europe on the ocean liner while it was in service between 1952 and 1969.
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