S.S. Roma
The S.S. Roma was completed in September of 1926 for Navigazione Generale Italiana along with sister ship M.S. Augustus. The S.S. Roma started her trans-Atlantic service in late September 1926. In 1932, Mussolini forced Navigazione Generale Italiana and other shipping companies to merge to form the Italia Line. During World War II, the Italian Navy took over the ship turning it into an aircraft carrier and renaming it Aquila and her speed was increased to 30 knots. In 1944, both the Roma and the Augustus were taken over by German Troops. After the war, she was raised and towed to La Sepzia, Italy where she was scrapped in 1952.
• Length: 215.25 m (706 ft 20 in)
• Beam: 25.20 m (82 ft 67 in)
• Draft: 9.2 m (30 ft 18in)
• Propulsion: 8 turbine coupled engines, four shafts, four screws
• Speed: 20 knots (23 Mph)
• Capacity: 32,583 tons
• Occupancy: 1,700 passengers
Ancestors Traveled
Giuseppina Fragano (Born: 1905) Returned to America on this ship after a two month visit in Italy.
Domenico Fragano (Born: 1903) was aboard this liner in April of 1930 as an American citizen returning back to New Jersey after a a visit in Italy.
Maria Savina Teoro (Born: 1879) was on this ship with two of her daughters Teresa (Born: 1902) and Maria (Born: 1904)in October of 1905 heading to America to reunite with their husband and father Ignazio.
Giuseppe Longo (Born: 1879) sailed on this ship in April 1905 leaving behind his native land of Italy heading for New Jersey.
Domenico Fragano (Born: 1903) was aboard this liner in April of 1930 as an American citizen returning back to New Jersey after a a visit in Italy.
Maria Savina Teoro (Born: 1879) was on this ship with two of her daughters Teresa (Born: 1902) and Maria (Born: 1904)in October of 1905 heading to America to reunite with their husband and father Ignazio.
Giuseppe Longo (Born: 1879) sailed on this ship in April 1905 leaving behind his native land of Italy heading for New Jersey.