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Built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, the S.S. Minnetonka (II) was launched in 1924, the second of four super-Minne type ships planned for the post-war recovery of the Atlantic Transport Line's premiere London to New York passenger route. Each of the new ships was to be named after their pre-war predecessor, sunk during the war, however in the end only two, the Minnetonka (II) and her sister ship Minnewaska (IV), were built as the post-war Atlantic traffic never reached its previous levels.
Although similar in length to the pre-war Minnes at 600 feet, the new ships had a large 80 foot beam, increasing their cargo capacity and passenger accommodation. They were the largest cargo vessels in the world when launched. As well as carrying more passengers the ships offered additional facilities such as a lounge and a reception room the full width of the ship designed for dancing. Another improvement was the glazing of the fore portion of the promenade deck to provide a measure of shelter.
Dixon produced a series of paintings of the Minnetonka (II) some of which were converted into postcards for the passengers uses onboard.
Although similar in length to the pre-war Minnes at 600 feet, the new ships had a large 80 foot beam, increasing their cargo capacity and passenger accommodation. They were the largest cargo vessels in the world when launched. As well as carrying more passengers the ships offered additional facilities such as a lounge and a reception room the full width of the ship designed for dancing. Another improvement was the glazing of the fore portion of the promenade deck to provide a measure of shelter.
Dixon produced a series of paintings of the Minnetonka (II) some of which were converted into postcards for the passengers uses onboard.