SATURNIA
Former Italian luxury liner, following the armistice with Italy that had been arranged by Admiral Cunningham and approved by General Eisenhower, was taken over by the United States. Converted to a troop ship. In 1944 was converted to an Army hospital ship - FRANCES Y. SLANGER. In 1945/6 converted for transporting military dependents - 1,131 women and 371 children - and given her former name - SATURNIA. |