Matsonia Luxury Liner, Passengers Enjoying Ocean Views
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| The Matsonia luxury liner, a large white steamship with black and yellow smokestacks and a red hull, is depicted in the postcard. Passengers can be seen on the decks, enjoying the ocean view. In the foreground, a small outrigger canoe with several people aboard sails towards the ship. Palm trees frame the left side of the image, and a rocky coastline is visible in the background. The back of the postcard provides details about the Matsonia, including its length (632 feet), speed (22 knots), displacement tonnage (26,150), and passenger capacity (761, all first class). It highlights the ship's modern amenities like air-conditioning, spacious rooms, and frequent sailings between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. |
