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Arriving in the Port of New York
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Imagine it is ca. 1950. You’ve just arrived in New York City onboard one of the sleek, modern ocean liners of the era after a five-day voyage across the Atlantic ocean. Your ship has passed the lightship marking the entrance to the Ambrose Channel, sailed past the Statue of Liberty, and brought the Manhattan skyline into view as your vessel approaches its West Side pier. Similar to international travelers in the 21st century, you now have a true test of patience as you disembark: you and your 2,000 or so fellow passengers have to try to locate your baggage and undergo a US Customs inspection. This story explores how the Customs staff prepared for the arrival of a mid-century ocean liner.
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M.V. "Britannic", Pier 60 N.R., Cabin Class, Interior, Long Gallery. A gallery on the M.V. "Britannic".
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M.V. "Britannic", Pier 60 N.R., Cabin Class, Interior, Single Bed Inside Stateroom # A.20.
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M.V. "Britannic", Pier 60 N.R., Cabin Class, Interior, Suite #24 & 26 (Bedroom).
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M.V. "Britannic", Pier 60 N.R., Cabin and Tourist Third Clasess, Interior, Swimming Pool and Refreshment Tables. An empty swimming pool and refreshment tables on the M.V. "Britannic".
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M.V. "Britannic", Pier 60 N.R., Third Class, Interior, Outside Two Berth Stateroom #26 Section D. Bunk beds in a passenger cabin on the M.V. "Britannic".
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M.V. "Britannic", Pier 60 N.R., Cabin Class, Interior, Fireplace Section of Card Room. A card room on the M.V. "Britannic".
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M.V. "Britannic", Pier 60 N.R., Cabin Class, Interior, Outside Bed and Sofa Stateroom # B.37.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Tourist Class, Interior, Smoking Room.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Veranda Cafe.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Suite #B 81 A (Sitting Room).
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Stateroom #A 39 with Bathroom.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Stateroom #A 39 with Bathroom.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Two Bed Outside Stateroom #B 77.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Palm Court (Upright). A palm court aboard the S.S. "Washington".
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Tourist Class, Interior, Children's Playroom.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Third Class, Interior, Two Bed Inside Stateroom #E 21. Bunk beds in a passenger cabin aboard the S.S. "Washington".
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Writing Room. A writing room aboard the S.S. "Washington".
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Third Class, Interior, Three Bed Outside Stateroom #E 29. Bunk beds in a passenger cabin aboard the S.S. "Washington".
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Tourist Class, Interior, Lounge.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Veranda Cafe. Photographs, Prints & Drawings
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Lounge from Aft Door.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Sport Deck, Playing Deck Tennis at Sea. Passengers playing deck tennis on the S.S. "Washington"'s sports deck.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Palm Court (Upright).
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Smoke Room.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Children's Playroom.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Cabin Class, Interior, Smoke Room.
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington", Tourist Class, Interior, Bibby Stateroom #D 70. Photographs, Prints & Drawings Photographs, Prints & Drawings
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United States Lines, S.S. "\[Washington]" Cabin Class, Interior, Massage Room, Light Cabinet. A passenger sitting in the electric light bath in the massage room on the S.S. "Washington".
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United States Lines, S.S. "\[Washington]" Cabin Class, Interior, Massage Room, Massage. A passenger receiving a massage on the S.S. "Washington".
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United States Lines, S.S. "Washington" Pier N.R. 60, Cabin Class, Interior, Night Club, Port Side End of Room.
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SS Washington in New York Photograph depicting SS Washington as she arrives in New York from war-torn Europe. Rainy day, a few people on dock with umbrellas.
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SS Washington arriving in New York Photograph depicting happy waving passengers on the SS Washington, arriving in New York City.
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Ship Passengers with Baggage in Waiting Area Photograph of passengers in baggage area upon ship's arrival.
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Woman Walking Through Baggage Area Photograph of a woman walking through baggage area, Zim Lines employees shown with luggage carts.
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Plant Quarantine Inspection Station in Foreign Visitors Area Photograph of a plant quarantine inspection station in foreign visitors area. Two men, one emigrant and one officer, standing between a bench, exchange an apple. A few luggage pieces in foreground, as well as a sign spelling "PLANT QUARANTINE DIVISION / ANIMAL HEALTH INSPECTION"
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\[S.S. "Washington", Outside Stateroom #B 77, Cabin Class.]
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\[United States Lines, S.S. "Washington".]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Outside Stateroom #D 52, Tourist Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Lounge, Tourist Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Bibby Stateroom #D 70, Tourist Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Playroom, Cabin Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Altar in Lounge, Tourist Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Children's Playroom, Third Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Palm Court, Cabin Class.] The Palm Court on the S.S. "Washington".
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\[S.S. "Washington", Shower of Stateroom #A1, Cabin Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Dining Salon Centre, Cabin Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Lounge, Third Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Smoke Room, Tourist Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", The Lounge, Cabin Class.]
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\[S.S. "Washington", Children's Playroom, Tourist Class.]
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