Private company

Black Diamond Steamship Company

Passengers and Shipping Company

Black Diamond Steamship Company (BDSC) operated passenger and cargo liners from New York City to Rotterdam and Antwerp. It was founded by J.E. Dockendorff in 1919, and named the American Diamond Line by the United States Shipping Board.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1919Founded¹

HeadquartersNew York City¹

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House flag of Black Diamond Steamship Company — Photo: Vectorization: Alhadis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

Black Diamond Steamship Company (BDSC) operated passenger and cargo liners from New York City to Rotterdam and Antwerp. It was founded by J.E. Dockendorff in 1919, and named the American Diamond Line by the United States Shipping Board.²

Timeline

1919Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaBlack Diamond Steamship Company
WikidataQ110654652

Sources

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WikidataBlack Diamond Steamship Company on Wikidata
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WikipediaBlack Diamond Steamship Company on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsBlack Diamond Steamship Company photo by Vectorization: Alhadis, CC BY-SA 4.0