S. s. "General San Martin." (cover title).

The " S.S. General San Martin" was originally the 11,250 ton German liner, "Thuringia," built in 1922 in Kiel for the Hamburg Amerikanische Paketfahrt. In 1930 she was renamed "General San Martin" and, In 1934, she was chartered for the South American route by Hamburg Süd and sold to them in 1936. This is an album of 27 silver prints, measuring 9 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches. The depict interior spaces - crew and passenger quarters, meeting common rooms, kitchen facilities, and the engine room and mechanical features. Each image is identified in Spanish. The decor and furniture are restrained and modern, with function seemingly foremost, giving one the impression that this was not a luxury liner. The Photographer's stamp on the rear pastedown is for Stewart Bale of Liverpool. Bound in stiff boards with gold cover lettering. All photos in excellent condition.