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One sheet steam ship poster vintage advertising
poster for the Red Star Line's ocean liner, the SS Pennland, created by artist Charles Edward Dixon around the 1920s. The poster promotes transatlantic travel between Antwerp, Belgium, and destinations like New York and Canada.
Key Information
Artist: The artwork was created by the notable marine artist Charles Edward Dixon (1872-1934).
The Ship: The ship depicted is the SS Pennland, which was originally launched as the SS Pittsburgh in 1920 for the American Line but was renamed Pennland when transferred to the Red Star Line in 1926.
Route: The vessel was primarily used for the transatlantic route connecting Antwerp, Southampton, and sometimes Halifax or Cherbourg, to New York.
Historical Context: The Red Star Line operated from 1871 to 1935, facilitating the emigration of nearly two million people to North America. The Pennland was later converted into a troopship during World War II and was sunk by a German air attack in the Saronic Gulf in 1941. |
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