Following the war, in 1948, Queens was converted into the trans-atlantic ocean-liner SS Excambion,[1] a member of the quartet of ships referred to as the post-war "4 Aces" for American Export Lines.

[5][4] Texas Clipper was launched in September 1944, and used in the latter stages of World War II as an attack transport vessel named USS Queens.

[1] In 1948, Queens was converted into the trans-atlantic ocean-liner SS Excambion,[1] a member of the quartet of ships referred to as "4 Aces" operated by American Export Lines.

[5] Saul Steinberg, a cartoonist and illustrator, well known for his many "New Yorker" magazine cover drawings, created the large murals for Texas Clipper and the other "4 Aces" ships.

When asked to estimate the value of unusually large (22 ft.) mural, — according to Dale Shively, Artificial Reef Coordinator for Texas Parks and Wildlife — the Steinberg Foundation responded, "not millions of dollars, but it's probably at least six figures".

The Texas Clipper was sunk on November 17, 2007, approximately 17 nautical miles (31 km) northeast of South Padre Island, TX.

All masts and kingposts that were cut to meet Coast Guard clearance requirements being secured to the deck of the ship to add interest for divers and increase complexity for wildlife.