MS Gripsholm was a combined ocean liner/cruise ship, built in 1957 by Ansaldo Shipyard, Genoa, Italy for the Swedish American Line for use in transatlantic traffic from Gothenburg to New York as well as long-distance cruising.
History
The MS Gripsholm completed her sea trial in January 1957.[2] After the completion of the interior fittings in Gothenburg, she was scheduled to set sail on her maiden voyage May 14. Captain Gunnar Nordenson, master of the Swedish motorship Stockholm when it collided with the SS Andrea Doria, was appointed commander of the Gripsholm.[3] The ship, originally intended as a sister ship to the MS Kungsholm, ended up being a "bigger sister".[4]