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With the increase in shipments of sugar, fruit and vegetables from 

 Cuba at the close of World War I, the docking facilities of Havana proved 

 inadequate. The Cuba Mail Line, taking the initiative, began the con- 

 struction of modern concrete terminal docks, which were completed in 

 1925, at a cost of more than five million dollars. These docks are the 

 finest and the most modern in the West Indies, and are so designed that 

 five ships can be berthed at once. They are equipped with every modern 

 device for the rapid loading or discharge of cargo, and have large storage 

 space, warehouse facilities, and refrigerating rooms for perishable freight. 

 They are as convenient and efficient as any in the United States. 



In World War II the company had 65 ships in war service, of which 

 18 were lost. On the honor roll of the AGWI Lines — of which Cuba 

 Mail is the principal subsidiary — are the names of 287 men who died for 

 their country. 



In order to resume their regular services to Cuba and Mexico, the 

 Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Steamship Lines are now converting three 

 Maritime Commission ships into passenger-cargo liners. These new liners 

 will be 459 feet long, with a beam of 63 feet, and have a speed of 16 to 

 17 knots. 



The new ships will be the last word in luxurious appointments, and 

 will have accommodations for 140 first-class passengers, on three decks. 

 At the end of the passenger decks, 28 cabins will be placed in an "athwart- 

 ship veranda," an arrangement which provides a fascinating, wheelhouse 

 view of the ship's course. These will be double cabins, each with two 

 comfortable floor beds and a concealed Pullman-type berth. Every room 

 will be equipped with a private bath, reading lights and an inter- 

 communicating telephone. Air conditioning will be used throughout the 

 living quarters for both passengers and crew. Ultramodern styling and 

 design, with a built-in swimming pool and a palm court, will be typical 

 of each liner. 



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