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Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
American Line
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Description area
Dates of existence
1871 - 1932
History
A Philadelphia-based company that operated passenger and cargo vessels between Philadelphia and New York City, United States and between Liverpool and Southampton, United Kingdom. In 1902, the company merged with other shipping companies to become part of the International Mercantile Marine Company but the name American Line continued to exist until 1932 when it became part of United States Lines.