11-30-2013, 08:27 AM
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After 107 years of active duty, the oldest active ship in the US merchant marine fleet has retired.
She also was one the last active commercial steamers with an reciproating steam engine.
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After 107 years of active duty, the oldest active ship in the US merchant marine fleet has retired.
She also was one the last active commercial steamers with an reciproating steam engine.
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