Description: This Zippo lighter is a unique and vintage piece that features the American President Lines logo. The design is a nod to the history of military cargo ships. The lighter is made in Japan and has a sleek silver color. It is a perfect addition to any collection of tobacciana or other unique lighters. The brand is Zippo, a name that is synonymous with quality and durability. This item is sure to impress any collector or lover of historical memorabilia. SS President Wilson was an American passenger ship originally ordered by the United States Maritime Commission during World War II, as one of the Admiral W. S. Benson-class Type P2-SE2-R1 transport ships, and intended to be named USS Admiral F.B. Upham (AP-129), but she was launched just after the war ended. in 1948, The ship was put into service for the American President Lines. The ship remained in service for the shipping company until 1973. She was sold to Oceanic Cruise Development before eventually, scrapped at Kaohsiung. The President Wilson and her sister ship the SS President Cleveland, was originally planned to be commissioned by the United States Maritime Commission in a series of eight troopships of the type P2-SE2-R1 (Admirals) class ships. The class was designed to be used as a passenger ship which could be readily converted into a troop transport ships during wartime service.[2] However during construction, President Wilson and President Cleveland were cancelled and so because of that the ships later converted into passenger liners.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Rowlett, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-22T20:31:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Zippo
Type: Lighter
Color: Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
