John W. Anderson (sailor), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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serving captain
Date of Birth: 14-Feb-1899
Date of Death: 15-Feb-1976
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About John W. Anderson (sailor)
- Commodore John William Anderson (February 14, 1899 – February 15, 1976) was the longest serving captain of the SS United States, the fastest ocean liner in history.
- In 1952, he relieved Commodore Harry Manning as master of the superliner after the recordbreaking voyage on which she broke the translantic speed record previously held by the RMS Queen Mary and captured the Blue Riband for the United States.
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