Jonathan’s travelogue

A Ghost Ship on San Francisco's Shores

Story written 3 January 2008

More than five decades ago a great Atlantic ocean liner, the SS Independence, proudly steamed to exotic Mediterranean ports while serving up the finest caviar and champagne. Today, she's a ghost ship, and I'll tell you what it's like to be inside.

SS Independence Starboard Promenade

SS Independence Starboard Promenade

The starboard promenade features four double-doors, which entered into the art moderne Main Lounge.

Profile of the SS Oceanic Independence

Profile of the SS Oceanic Independence

Port side of the Indy, with one of the lifeboats (at the the time of their construction, the largest lifeboats in the world), at her side.

The Chandelier on the SS Oceanic Independence

The Chandelier on the SS Oceanic Independence

This is the ship's only remaining chandelier, currently sitting in the dark near the ship's galley.

One of the Independence's Steam Stacks

One of the Independence's Steam Stacks

Hibiscus flowers adorn the smokestack.

Steam Room Commode

Steam Room Commode

The bathroom in one of the steam turbine rooms on the SS Independence.

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Jonathan Haeber

Jonathan Haeber has been a member since 7 November 2007 and goes by tunnelbug.

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I am a fan of all things place-based, especially things that humans have built or created, and even more especially things that are large, shocking, and or historic. I photograph these places as a hobby, but am a writer by profession.

You can also find Jonathan at www.terrastories.com/bearings.

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