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The S.S. Catalina, known as "The Great White Steamer" took its maiden voyage on June 30, 1924. The 301-foot ship provided passenger service from San Pedro to Catalina Island. During World War II, the ship served as an Army troop ferry, transporting more than 800,000 troops and other military personnel. The Catalina carried about 25 million passengers to Avalon Harbor until she was retired on September 14, 1975. The ship was recognized as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and was a California State Historic Landmark. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The steamer eventually grounded on a sandbar in Ensenada Harbor, Baja California, and was scrapped in 2009. Photograph caption dated October 9, 1962 reads "Almost 2,000 members of the Independent Order of Foresters from the Valley boarded the Catalina for a one-day visit to Catalina Island in the first such cruise sponsored by Hollywood Court No. 676. Highlights of the cruise included sightseeing trips on the island and dinner and dance at the pavilion. Winners of the door prize, a 1962 Chevrolet, were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beckett, 19053 Nearbrook St., Saugus."
Independent Order of Foresters S.S. Catalina (Ship) Men Women Fraternal organizations Associations, institutions, etc Boats and boating Signs and signboards Harbors San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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