MS Milwaukee

About the MS Milwaukee

The MS Milwaukee was a German passenger ship built in 1929 for the Hamburg America Line (HAPAG). She operated mainly on routes across the North Atlantic, connecting Germany with destinations in North America. Designed to carry passengers and cargo, the Milwaukee reflected the development of modern German merchant shipping during the interwar period. The ship provided comfortable accommodation for travellers and supported international trade and passenger transport. During World War II, German merchant vessels faced increasing military demands and dangerous operating conditions. The Milwaukee's career was affected by the changing circumstances of the period. She remains part of the history of HAPAG and Germany's maritime fleet between the two world wars.