Help save the Catalina from facing the scrap heap. There is no time for further delay! Please join us in our attempt to save this priceless and irreplacable piece of American history.
An Internet "Connection" for parties interested in the safe return of the historic "Great White Steamer," the SS Catalina (a distinguished veteran of WWII as USAT Catalina FS-99), to the U.S. from her present sad situation in Mexico. Photo Credit: Russell Sipe, 11/02
On September 1st, 1976 the Great White Steamer was bestowed the honor of being placed on the National Register of Historic Places (reference#: 76000495). She is also registered as California State Historical Landmark No. 894 and as the City of Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument No. 213.
Greetings all, I've uploaded the most recent Euterpe Times. This issue starts the series regarding my "Personal Recollections" inquiry. See Page 11 For
Hi, I have attached a postcard I believe is Cappy and his S.S. Catalina life preserver that he used for a photo background. I won this off ebay many years ago.
... I always made a beeline up to the Promenade Deck, just below the smokestack, and waited for the whistle to blow a warning blast as departure time neared. I