Oscar II
Americannoun
noun
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After examining the internals, it does appear the Oscar II is very well-put-together, but there was more plastic on the machine than we anticipated.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2021
A British ship-breaking company paid $67,500 for the Oscar II, the "peace ship" chartered in 1915 by Henry Ford "to get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas."
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1915 the Ledger put Mr. Bullitt aboard the S. S. Oscar II, chartered by Henry Ford "to get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas."
From Time Magazine Archive
During World War I he chartered the Oscar II and sailed for Europe, determined to confront the leaders of Europe and argue them out of their senseless conflicts.
From Time Magazine Archive
Oscar II made many speeches, and upon occasions of great formality he used manuscript, but generally spoke without notes, preparing himself in advance by study and reflection.
From Norwegian Life by Clough, Ethlyn T.
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