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common1900-1945
Savannah Steam Atlantic Crossing Commemorative
United States · 1944 · 3c
The stamp features a depiction of the S.S. Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, with an American flag prominently displayed.
Issued in 1944, this stamp commemorates the 125th anniversary of the S.S. Savannah's pioneering transatlantic voyage in 1819, a significant event in maritime history.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain
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