SS Conte Biancamano Archival Collection
SS Conte Biancamano, Commanded by Capt. Giuseppe Turchi. SS Conte Biancamano Passenger List 30 June 1927. GGA Image ID # 1eb1d9adad
Conte Biancamano (1925) (a) Lloyd Sabaudo Line, (b) Italia Line
Built by Wm. Beardmore & Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 24,416. Dimensions: 626' x 76' (650' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin-Screw, 20 Knots. Four steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and two funnels. Launched: April 23, 1925. Maiden voyage: Genoa-Naples-New York, November 20, 1925. Services: Transferred to South American service in 1932. Placed in the Far East service of Lloyd Triestino prior to WConte Biancamanoorld War II. Seized by United States at Colon in December 1941. Renamed: (a) Hermitage (1942), (b) Conte Biacamano (1947). Post World War II Service: Since World War II has been used in both the North Atlantic and South American trade. Fate: Sold to Italian shipbreakers in 1960. Sister ship: Conte Grande.
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Passenger Lists
1927-06-30 SS Conte Biancamano Passenger List
First Cabin Passenger List from the SS Conte Biancamano of Lloyd Sabaudo, Departing Thursday, 30 June 1927 from New York to Genoa via Gibraltar and Naples, Commanded by Captain Giuseppe Turchi.
1950-08-11 SS Conte Biancamano Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Conte Biancamano of the Italian Steamship Lines, Departing 11 August 1950 from Genoa to New York via Naples, Gibraltar, and Lisbon, Commanded by Captain Pasquale Pezzuto.
1950-09-14 SS Conte Biancamano Passenger List
Cabin Passenger List for the SS Conte Biancamano of the Italia Line, Departing 14 September 1950 from Genoa to New York via Nables, Gibraltar and Lisbon, Commanded by Captain Pasquale Pezzuto.
1951-08-12 SS Conte Biancamano Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Conte Biancamano of the Italia Line, Departing 12 August 1951 from Genoa to Halifax and New York via Naples and Gibraltar, Commanded by Captain Pasquale Pezzuto.
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Passage Contracts, Tickets, and Receipts
The Lloyd Sabaudo First-Class Ticket for the SS Conte Biancamano, dated June 30, 1927, is a rare and valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into high-end transatlantic travel during the golden age of ocean liners. This first-class passage, reserved for Frank Pinto, his wife Emma, and their two young children, offers insights into elite ocean travel, ticketing policies, and the luxurious experience aboard one of Italy’s premier steamships.
For historians, genealogists, educators, and students, this passenger contract offers a window into the upper-class transatlantic experience, including fare pricing, onboard accommodations, and the legal framework governing ocean travel in the 1920s.
The SS Conte Biancamano Passage Contract from 25 October 1930 is a historically significant document that captures the financial, legal, and logistical realities of transatlantic migration in the early 20th century. Issued by Lloyd Sabaudo, one of Italy’s premier steamship lines, this second-class passage ticket belonged to Salvatore Milluzzo, a 16-year-old Italian immigrant traveling from Naples, Italy, to New York.
This contract offers incredible value for teachers, students, genealogists, and historians studying transatlantic migration, maritime history, and U.S. immigration policies during the Great Depression. It also provides valuable genealogical details, including ticketing procedures, travel costs, and restrictions placed on passengers.
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Immigrant Documents
Immigrant ID & Vaccination Certificate – A Glimpse into 1930s Immigration Processes
The "Immigrant ID & Vaccination Certificate – 1930" page provides a fascinating and rare historical artifact documenting the immigration process for an Italian immigrant in the early 20th century.
This highly relevant resource captures:
✅ The importance of official documentation for immigrants
✅ The strict health regulations required before entering the U.S.
✅ A deeply personal immigration story, tracing an individual's journey
✅ A historical perspective on how immigrants were processed at ports like Naples
This article is especially useful for:
✔ Teachers & Students – Studying early 20th-century immigration, health regulations, and Ellis Island procedures
✔ Genealogists – Understanding ancestral migration patterns and historical documentation
✔ Historians – Researching immigration laws and public health measures of the era
✔ Anyone interested in immigration history – Examining the challenges and protocols faced by immigrants
📌 Encourage students to use this page when writing essays on historical immigration practices, Ellis Island health screenings, or the significance of immigrant documentation.
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Books
The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs - 1983
Sumptuous volume recalls the glorious early years of elegant transatlantic travel. Over 190 historic photographs depict exterior and interior views of 101 great ocean liners, including the Virginian, Imperator, Vaterland, Bismarck, Lusitania, Mauretania, Balmoral Castle, Titanic, Olympic, Aquitania and dozens more. Full captions.
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Photographs
The Three Counts (Conte Rosso, Conte Biancamano, and Conte Verde), Riding at Anchor in Their Home Port -- Genoa, Italy circa 1927. GGA Image ID # 131509e0b1
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Back Cover Images
Back Cover, Lloyd Sabaudo SS Conte Biancamano First Cabin Passenger List - 30 June 1927. GGA Image ID # 1315fbafb3
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