1962 Press Photo Supertanker Ss Manhattan Being Loaded in Texas City Docks

Largest United States Commercial Ship: The supertanker, Ss Manhattan, is being loaded with 500,000 barrels of fuel oil and gasoline at American Oil Company docks in Texas City. After the cargo is loaded, expected late Thursday, the vessel will set sail for New York City. It is said to be the largest commercial ship ever built in the United States. It is 940 feet long and 132 feet wide. From the vessel's keel to the top of the midships house is equal in height to a 10-story building. The size of the ship can be compared to the men standing on the piling.

Photo is dated 1962.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.