SS Paris Archival Collection
Paris (1889) American Line
Built by J. & G. Thomson, Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland, Tonnage: 10,669. Dimensions: 527' x 63' (560' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin screw, 20 knots. Triple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Three masts and three funnels. Service: Southampton-New York. Stranded on Manacles Rock, Cornwall in May 1899, where she remained until refloated the following July. Modifications: She was rebuilt with two funnels and quadruple expansion engines installed. Renamed Philadelphia and placed back in service, August 31, 1901. Fate: Scrapped in 1923. Other Names: Renamed: (a) Yale (1898) United States Government, (b) Paris (1899), (c) Philadelphia (1900), (d) Harrisburg (1917) United States Government, (e) Philadelphia (1919). Previously Named: City of Paris (1893). Sister ship: New York.
Paris (1921) French Line
The SS Paris of the CGT-French Line. Third Class on the French Line, 1938 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 11a68a05c4
Built by Chantiers & Ateliers de Penhoet, St. Nazaire, France. Tonnage: 34,569. Dimensions: 735'x 83'(763'o.l.). Propulsion: Quadruple-screw, 22 knots. Four steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and three funnels. Laid down in 1913. Launched: September 12, 1916. Completion was delayed due to the war. Maiden voyage from Havre to New York in June 1921. Fate: This luxury liner capsized at her pier in Havre, after being gutted by fire on April 18, 1939. Her burned out hulk remained for years in shallow water in same spot where she capsized.
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1895-09-07 SS Paris Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Line
- Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
- Date of Departure: 7 September 1895
- Route: Southampton to New York
- Commander: Captain Frederic Watkins
1896-04-22 SS Paris Passenger List
Steamship Line: American Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: Wednesday, 22 April 1896
Route: New York to Southampton
Commander: Captain F. M. Passow
1896-08-15 SS Paris Passenger List
Steamship Line: American Line
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: Saturday, 15 August 1896
Route: Southampton to New York
Commander: Captain Frederick Watkins
Notable Passengers included: Holker Abbott, Adelaide Fitz Allan, William Adams, Dr. Margaret Cleave, Mrs. Samuel Clemens, Robert Fitzsimmons, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert, Henry McCarter, Albert Michelson, E. A. Oliver, General John Palmer, Jules Henri de Sibour.
1896-09-05 SS Paris Passenger List
Steamship Line: American Line
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: Saturday, 5 September 1896
Route: Southampton for New York
Commander: Captain Frederick Watkins
Notable Passengeners Included: Adelbert Althouse, Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, Lucy Truman Aldrich, Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller, Edward Nathaniel Brush, Philip Powell Calvert, George Henry Fox, Marie Josephine Hull, Graham Lusk, Richard Lounsbery, Levy Mayer, Sophie Traubmann, Michael Henry de Young.
1924-10-11 SS Paris Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique CGT - French Line
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 11 October 1924
Route: Le Havre to New York Via Plymouth
Commander: Captain G. Maurras
Récapitulation: 390 First Class, 380 Second Class, 104 Third Class, 874 Total Passengers.
1926-03-31 SS Paris Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique CGT - French Line
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 31 March 1926
Route: Le Havre to New York Via Plymouth
Commander: Captain G. Maurras
1930-06-12 SS Paris Passenger List
Steamship Line: CGT French Line
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 12 June 1930
Route: New York to Le Havre via Plymouth
Commander: Captain René Pugnet
Récapitulation: 362 First Class, 258 Second Class, 470 Third Class, 1,090 Total Passengers.
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Third Class on the French Line - 1938
The Normandie, Ile de France, Paris, Champlain and Lafayette combine economy and efficiency in fulfilling the most discriminating requirements. Their Third Class accommodations cannot help but bring you all satisfaction.
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Sailing Schedule, Southampton-New York Service, from 18 August 1896 to 30 December 1896. Ships Included the Ohio, New York, Paris, St. Louis, and St. Paul. SS Paris Passenger List, 15 August 1896. GGA Image ID # 1e449f2aad
Sailing Schedule, Southampton-New York Service, from 8 September 1896 to 30 December 1896. Ships Included the New York, Paris, St. Louis, and St. Paul. SS Paris Passenger List, 5 September 1896. GGA Image ID # 1e44bce4ca
Sailing Schedule (Part 1 of 2), Le Havre-New York via Plymouth, from 27 September 1924 to 18 December 1924. Ships Included the De Grasse, France, La Savoie, Paris, Rochambeau, and Suffren. SS France Passenger List, 27 September 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e5c9e2ea0
Sailing Schedule (Part 2 of 2), Le Havre-New York via Plymouth, from 13 December 1924 to 12 February 1925. Ships Included the De Grasse, France, La Savoie, Paris, and Rochambeau, and Suffren. SS France Passenger List, 27 September 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e5cd0016f
Sailing Schedule (Part 1 of 2), Le Havre-Plymouth-New York and Le Havre-New York, from 31 March 1926 to 12 June 1926. Ships Included the Chicago, France, de Grasse, La Savoie, Paris, and Suffren. SS Paris Passenger List, 31 March 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e46416fba
Sailing Schedule (Part 2 of 2), Le Havre-Plymouth-New York and Le Havre-New York, from 9 June 1926 to 7 July 1926. Ships Included the France, de Grasse, La Savoie, Paris, and Suffren. SS Paris Passenger List, 31 March 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e46835bb1
Sailing Schedule, Le Havre-New York, from 30 June 1937 to 5 February 1938. Ships Included the Champlain, De Grasse, Ile de France, Lafayette, Normandie, and Paris. SS Ile de France Tourist Class Passenger List, 21 July 1937. GGA Image ID # 211808e78e
Sailing Schedule, Le Havre-Southampton-New York and New York-Plymouth-Le Havre, from 10 August 1938 to 10 January 1939. Ships Included the Champlain, De Grasse, Ile de France, Normandie, and Paris. SS Normandie Passenger List, 10 August 1938. GGA Image ID # 20b39d174c
Sailing Schedule, Le Havre-Southampton-New York, from 7 September 1938 to 10 January 1939. Ships Included the Champlain, De Grasse, Ile de France, Normandie, and Paris. SS Normandie Passenger List, 5 October 1938. GGA Image ID # 1e31c3c00c
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Track Chart on the Back Cover, Second Cabin Passenger List for the 7 September 1895 Voyage of the SS Paris of the American Line. GGA Image ID # 12bb792eeb.
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Information for Passengers - 5 September 1896
The Bar closes at 11:00 pm Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, and in the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm
Please apply to the Second Steward for Seats at Table.
Letters and Telegrams should be handed tc the Saloon Steward within an hour after leavIlg Southampton, and those/' for despatch upon reachin; port should be handed to him; hour before arrival.
Writing Paper, Envelopes, and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library.
For Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies, apply to the Saloon Steward.
Inquiries regarding Baggage will be attended to by the Baggage Steward, to whom all Baggage which Passengers wish to leave in the Company's care should be handed, properly labelled, and with full instructions as to disposal.
Large Deck Chairs can be obtained for use on the voyage, at a charge of 50 cents each, upon appikation at the Purser's Office, or to the Deck Steward.
The Company will not be responsible for valuables or money unless given in the charge of the Purser, and a receipt for same should be obtained it rom the Purser.
Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Offices named below, and they will lined until called for, or forwarded according to instructions.
Source: SS Paris Passenger List - 5 September 1896
Information for Passengers - 11 October 1924
Going to New York
All baggage (excepting hand bags, etc.) must be checked at Gare St. Lazare the day before departure. Cabin trunks will be sent direct from the steamer train to the-proper cabins.
Passengers are cautioned that the utmost care should be taken in filling out the questionnaire for the United States Immigration authorities, as any error may result in considerable inconvenience, or possibly in detention of the passenger.
Great care chould also be exercised in filling out the United States Customs declarations, showing the exact number of pieces of baggage, listing all articles acquired since leaving the United States, and stating the full value of all such articles. Returning citizens are entitled to free entry of one hundred dollars worth of goods acquired abroad. In filling out this declaration, a close adherence to the directions given thereon will obviate a great deal of delay on reaching New York.
Arrival in New York
All hold and cabin baggage is removed from the steamer as quickly as possible upon arrival, and is placed on the pier beneath the letter corresponding to the initial letter of the passenger's last name. When all baggage has been assembled, the passenger presents, at the Customs desk, the numbered slip torn from the bottom of the declaration and an inspector will be assigned to examine the passenger's baggage.
The receipt for baggage checked at Gare St-Lazare before departure from Paris will be taken up by a representative of the Company's baggage department as the passenger passes out through the Customs barrier in New York.
The Company's Baggage Master on the Pier, will, on request, check baggage to home, hotel or railroad station.
Representatives of railroad, telegraph, and express companies will be found on the pier at the service of Passengers.
Telephone booths are located on the pier, for local or long distance service.
Public taxicab stands are located in front of the pier.
Information Bureau
An information bureau has been provided for the convenience of Passengers, and all requests for information of a general character should be made here. Radiograms, cablegrams, telegrams and letters will be received here for dispatch, and no member of the ship's staff, other than those on duty at this office, is authorized to accept such communications. Passengers are requested to ask for a receipt on the Company's form for the telegram. Here mail will be distributed and postage stamps may be purchased.
Passengers should personally ascertain, before disembarking if there is any mail for them at this office, and may, if they so desire, leave a forwarding address, in order that any communications received after they have left the ship may be re directed.
Charges Collected on Board
Passengers are requested to ask for a receipt on the Company's form for all charges collected on board.
Changes in Accommodations
No changes can be made in the accommodations of Passengers except officially by the Purser.
Wireless
The steamer is almost always in communication either with shore stations or passing steamers. The Information Bureau will give information regarding rates and wil receive messages for transmission.
Stenographer
An experienced stenographer is on board, whose services are at the disposal of Passengers. Rates for this service may be had on anolication at the information bureau.
Tourist Information Bureau
A tourist information bureau has been established on board of the Paris and is in charge of a competent representative of the Office NationAl du Tourisme. Here all travel and tourist information may be obtained, reservations made for hotels, steamers, railroads, and automobiles and necessary tickets secured.
North African Motor Tours
Full information, reservations and tickets for the North African Motor Tours, conducted by the Compagnie Genera'e Transatlantique may be obtained at the Purser's Office.
Baggage Insurance
Passengers are urged to insure their baggage, as the French Line's liability is strictly limited in accordance with the contract ticket. All inquiries regarding baggage should be made to the baggage master on the pier before sailing, or to the baggage master on board.
Valuables
Passengers are cautioned not to keep money, jewelry and other valuables in their state-rooms.
1. On board all liners, valuables may be left at the Information Bureau for deposit in the ship's safe. Special envelopes to be sealed and marked with owner's name will be supplied. No charge is made for this service.
2. In addition, both s /s " Paris " and " France " are provided with a safe deposit vaults, similar to those of a modern bank, which is placed at the disposal of Passengers. Individual compartments may be obtained upon payment of $ 1.00.
Keys of individual compartments are left in charge of travelers during the whole crossing, thus allowing them free access to their valuables whenever they so desire.
Therefore the French Line cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage Passengers can protect themselves by insurance which may be obtained by application to the purser's office,
Exchange of Money
Fot the convenience of Passengers, the information bureau attendant is prepared to exchange a limited amount of money; rates will be quoted on application.
Claim, etc.
Passengers desiring to file letters of claim, commendation, or complaint, are requested to present them to the Purser.
Post Office
A Post Office under the management of a representative of the French Government Postal Service is on board, where postal money orders, stamps and post cards may be obtained, mail registered, and all usual post office business transacted.
Passenger's addresses
Passenger's addresses may be left at the Information Bureau, in order that any letters received after Passengers have left the ship may be forwarded.
Passenger's may have Mail,Telegrams and cables sent to the care of any of the French Line Chief Offices.
Meals
Meals will be served as follows (When Two Sittings)
- Breakfast ... 7 to 9:30 A.M; 7 to 8:30 am
- Luncheon 12:15 P.M; Noon
- Tea 3 to 5 P.M; 3 to 4:00 pm
- Dinner 7:30 P.M; 7 P. M.
A gong is sounded half an hour before and at the beginning of meal
Seats at Table
Seats at the dining-tables are assigned by the Second Steward immediately after sailing, governed as far as possible by the wishes of the Passengers. Children are not entitled to seats in the main dining-saloon unless full fare is paid.
Smoking
Passengers are requested not to smoke in the dining rooms, music rooms, library, or staterooms
Wines
Wine is served without charge at luncheon and dinner during the voyage. When ordering special wines, champagnes, cordials, apertifs, etc., Passengers are requested to sign cards at table. Accounts for these will be presented at the end of the voyage by the dining room sergeant to whom payment should be made.
Bar
The bar opens at 7.30 am and closes at 11:00 pm, but it is within the discretion of the Captain, at any time during the voyage, to close it should he consider this course advisable.
Professional Gamblers
Passengers are informed that professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to take precautions accordingly.
Ice Room
The Ice Room is at the disposal of Passengers who desire to preserve fruits, flowers, or other perishables during the voyage.
Baths
Passengers will please arrange the hours for their baths with the bathroom steward or stewardess.
Berth-Ladders
These may be obtained on application to the steward or stewardess.
Chairs and Ruggs
Deck chairs can be hired from the deck steward at a charge of $ 1.50 each for the duration of the voyage. Steamer rugs are also available at $ 1..50 each. Chair cushions can also be arranged for with the deck steward. Blankets and pillows must not he taken from the state. rooms for use on deck.
Gymnasium
A gymnasium, completely equipped with the most modern apparatus, and in charge of a competent instructor, is available for exercice for Passengers. No charge is made either for the use of this equipment or the services of the instructor.
The gymnasium supplied with modern appliances is situated on Deck A B k and is open for the use of Passengers as follows : ladies and gentlemen from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm children : from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Massage
A massage room an electric bath cabinet and two shower bath rooms in charge of an experienced masseur are in the gymnasium.
Valet Service
In charge of an, expert tailor, a pressing and cleaning room is available for the use of Passengers having any such work to be done, rates for which may be had on application at the information bureau.
Medical Attention
The ship's Doctor is at the disposal of Passengers requiring his professional services, for which no charge is made. In all cases, medicine will be furnished free by the Company when prescribed by the Doctor.
Barber
The barber-shop is open from 8:00 am to Noon and 2 P. M. to 7:00 pm, and a fixed tariff of charges is posted therein. The barber is also allowed the privilege of selling various articles.
Hair Dressing
The ladies' hairdressing parlor is open from 8:00 am to Noon and 2 P. M. to 7 P. M., and a fixed price-list may be found posted there.
Manicure
The services of a manicurist are at the disposal of the Passengers at a fixed rate which will be advised upon application.
Dogs
Dogs will be carried at the owner's risk, in the kennel, at the rate of $ 15.00 each and tickets for them should be obtained at the time of securing passenger's own ticket. In instances where this has not been done, the Purser is authorized to collect the charges. Dogs to be landed in England require a special license from to Secretary of Agriculture in London. Without such license they will not be received on board ship. There are no restriction as to the landing of dogs in France.
Elevators
Passenger elevators provide between decks B, C, D, and E.
Cleaning of Shoes
Shoes left outside of cabin doors in the evening will be cleaned free of charge. However, the French Line accepts no responsibility for thefts resulting from Passengers taking advantage of this service.
Church Services
Mass on Sunday at 9:30 AM. in the grand salon. Deck Games and Amusements: Golf, Croquet, Bull Board, Shuffleboard, Deck Quoits Tonneau and other games are provided on deck and may be had from the deck steward on application. Chess, Mah Yougg Checkers, Dominos, Jacquet, etc., can be had on application to the lounge or smoking room stewards.
Movie Shows
Series of kinematograph shows are given every day on board all.
The orchestra is playing during the shows.
Library
A large and well-chosen library is at the disposal of Passengers and books may be obtained from the steward in charge, subject to the rules of the Company.
Passengers are urged in the interest of their fellow-Passengers, not to delay in returning books to the library after they have been read. The full value of lost or damaged books must be paid by the borrower.
Picture Postcards
Picture postcards and sectional views of the steamer can be obtained at the information bureau and at the library.
Orchestra :
An orchestra of professional musicians will play at times and places mentioned below :
- 2:15 to 3:15 pm second class salon
- 4: to 5: pm first class salon mixte
- 5: to 6: pm during the movies show
- 9: to 10: pm first class grand salon
- 10: to 11: pm first class grand salon (for dancing)
Children's Playroom - Photographic dark room
A playroom has been provided for children forward on B-Deck. A Punch and Judy Show (Guignol) is presented here each day at 3:00 pm The Guignol attendant has charge of the Photographic Dark Room for any work on plates, films and prints for Passengers.
Magasins du Louvre
There has been established on board, in charge of a competent representative, a branch of the Parisian department store, Les Grands Magasins du Louvre, where a large assortment of merchandises and objets d'art is on sale.
Source: SS Paris Passenger List - 11 October 1924
Information for Passengers - 31 March 1926
The Compagnie Generale Transatlantique French Line, the largest French navigation company, owners of a fleet of 100 vessels, with a total of more than half a million tons gross and having world-wide activities, is a guarantee of perfection of the arrangements of this series of tours, planned as an extension of its trans-mediterranean Mail services.
The whole of the material - steamers-cars-hotels-is controlled and managed directly by the one single company and to the same standard of perfection will be found at its smallest hotel as on its most palatial New York Liner.
Source: SS Paris Passenger List - 31 March 1926
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Back Cover, SS Paris Passenger List, 11 October 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e45702085
Back Cover, SS Paris Passenger List, 31 March 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e45a58a43
Back Cover, CGT French Line SS Paris Fist and Second Class Passenger List - 12 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 16107dc8ff
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Fast Mail Service, Paris-Havre-Plymouth-New York By the New Quadruple Screw Turbine and Oil Burning Steamer "Paris." Gross Tonnage 36,600, Displacement 37,400, Horsepower 45,000, Length 788 feet, Width 86 feet.
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CGT French Line Fleet List, 1926. Part 1 of 4. SS Paris Passenger List, 31 March 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e471dadf7
CGT French Line Fleet List, 1926. Part 2 of 4. SS Paris Passenger List, 31 March 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e47309f4a
CGT French Line Fleet List, 1926. Part 3 of 4. SS Paris Passenger List, 31 March 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e47334e52
CGT French Line Fleet List, 1926. Part 4 of 4. SS Paris Passenger List, 31 March 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e4752915f
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The Comfortable New Cabins Have Hot and Cold Running Water and Large Wardrobes. SS Paris. Third Class on the French Line, 1938 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 11a48c344d
Moving Pictures Are Shown in This Attractive Library-Writing Room. SS Paris. Third Class on the French Line, 1938 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 11a4f52bf9
In the Delightful Dining Room, 65 Feet Long by 30 Feet, Decorated in Soft Green, Passengers Enjoy Delicious Cuisine. SS Paris. Third Class on the French Line, 1938 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 11a5235eb2
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Classic Ocean Liners, Volume 1: Berengaria, Leviathan, & Majestic
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