SS Yale

The SS Yale was a passenger steamship that operated primarily on the U.S. West Coast in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Built in 1906 by the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding and Engine Works of Chester, Pennsylvania, she was initially owned and operated by the Pacific Steamship Company (also known as the Admiral Line).

The Yale, along with her sister ship SS Harvard, was renowned for its speed and luxurious accommodations, quickly becoming popular for travelers between major ports such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. She was considered a "deluxe" or "express" steamer for her time.

During World War I, the SS Yale was requisitioned by the U.S. Navy and served as a troop transport, designated ID-1671. She carried troops and supplies between the United States and Europe. Following the war, she was returned to civilian service.

In the late 1920s, the SS Yale was sold and eventually found its way into service in the Pacific Northwest. She continued to operate under different ownership and names, including the SS Charmer. Eventually, she was scrapped in the 1950s, marking the end of her service life. The SS Yale represents a significant example of early 20th-century passenger steamships and the role they played in coastal transportation.