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Joy Steamship Company

Defunct American steamship line

The Joy Steamship Company (also the Joy Line) was an independent steamship line operating in Long Island Sound in the early decades of the 20th century. It was named for its owner Allan Joy. Founded in 1899, the Joy Line initially competed with the New Haven Railroad for transport between New York City and the ports of New England.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Joy Steamship Company (also the Joy Line) was an independent steamship line operating in Long Island Sound in the early decades of the 20th century. It was named for its owner Allan Joy.2

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