SS President Roosevelt Archival Collection
President Roosevelt (1922) United States Lines
Built by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J. Tonnage: 13,869. Dimensions: 516' x 72' (535'o.l.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 19 knots. Steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and one funnel. First sailing as President Roosevelt in August 1922. World War II Service: United States troopship and renamed Joseph T. Dickman (1941). Fate: Scrapped in 1948. Previously Named: President Pierce (1922), Peninsula State (1922). Sister ship: President Harding.
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1929-02-09 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
Steamship Line: Ward Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 9 February 1929
Route: New York to Havana
Commander: Captain Theo. Van Beek, U.S.N.R.
1935-05-28 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 28 May 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain John F. Jensen, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
Récapitulation: 111 Cabin, 93 Third Class, 204 Total Passengers, 217 Commander, Officers, and Crew. Total on Board for Voyage 74 Westbound: 421.
1938-08-31 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 31 August 1938
Route: Hamburg to New York via Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain William Dougherty
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1922 - Passenger Ships of the United States Lines
One of the first and most comprehensive brochures on the early beginnings of the United States Lines. Many photographs documents the cabin class (First Class/Second Class) amenities on the many ships of the USL. Undated, but likely published in 1922 before the Leviathan came into service in 1923.
Featured Ships: George Washington, America, President Roosevelt, President Harding, President Monroe, President Adams, President Van Buren, President Polk, President Garfield, President Fillmore, and President Arthur.
1923 - USL Third Class Passage to Europe
The ships included in this 1923 brochure from the United States Lines include the great Leviathan, the largest liner in the world; the popular George Washington; America, largest "cabin" ship in the world; the famous "President" ships, President Harding and President Roosevelt, and the newly reconditioned Republic.
1924 - USL - New York - Plymouth - Cherbourg - Southampton - Bremen
32-Page brochure from the United States Lines provides many interior views of their fleet of transatlantic steamships published in 1924. This brochure does not include their flagship -- the SS Leviathan as they prepared a separate booklet for that ship. Featured Ships: George Washington, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic.
1924 - United States Lines - The American Way to Europe
Comprehensive brochure from the United States Lines developed to provide information and photographs that describe the ships and amenities geared to Americans traveling to Europe. Also contains brief information on sites to see in European countries along with passport information.
Featured Ships: America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic.
Spring and Summer Travel - 1938
Life on board an Ocean Liner of the United States Lines shown in these photographs taken on the SS Washington and SS Manhattan including a photo of Commodore Albert J. Randall of the Manhattan.
Photographs taken from the ocean liners of the United States Lines showing views of the harbors, sea and activities nearing the ports of call are also included.
Travel in Luxury at Low Cost - 1939
Make a Pleasure Cruise of Your Crossing to New York! Travel in Luxury at Low Cost with American Hospitality with United States Lines.
The SS Manhattan and SS Washington, alternating with the SS President Harding and SS President Roosevelt, maintain a weekly service every Friday from Southampton to New York.
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Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 12 July 1922 to 13 October 1922. Ships Included the America, George Washington, President Arthur, President Filmore, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Susquehanna. SS America Passenger List, 12 July 1922. GGA Image ID # 1e2d1b41c3
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown-New York, from 4 October 1922 to 26 January 1923. Ships Included the America, George Washington, President Arthur, President Fillmore, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. SS President Harding First Cabin Passenger List, 4 October 1922. GGA Image ID # 2123e33fe4
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 6 January 1923 to 9 June 1923. Ships Included the America, George Washington, President Arthur, President Fillmore, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. SS President Harding Passenger List, 6 January 1923. GGA Image ID # 1eed82bf51
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 22 February 1924 to 7 June 1924. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. SS America Passenger List, 22 February 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2d267528
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 27 July 1924 to 13 November 1924. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS America Passenger List 27 July 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2da1c89a
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 29 September 1924 to 28 January 1925. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. SS America Passenger List, 29 September 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2e31a1b9
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 21 April 1926 to 29 September 1926. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS President Harding Passenger List, 28 July 1926. GGA Image ID # 1eee5e7587
Eastbound Sailings, New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 28 July 1926 to 5 November 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 10 August 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e1ca0177e
Westbound Sailings, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 11 August 1926 to 19 November 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 10 August 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e1d0d3a92
Sailing Schedule, USL Steamers from New York, from 9 September 1926 to 20 December 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Republic Passenger List, 24 September 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e59cf074f
Sailing Schedule, USL Steamers to New York, from 24 September 1926 to 5 January 1927. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Republic Passenger List, 24 September 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e5a2cd0d2
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 6 April 1927 to 26 August 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 19 April 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1daba3bf
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 20 April 1927 to 5 September 1927. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 19 April 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1e272d88
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 8 September 1927 to 15 January 1928. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 11 October 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1f3b4d45
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Cobh-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 26 August 1927 to 13 January 1928. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 11 October 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1ef6a539
Sailing Schedule, New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 29 February 1928 to 22 June 1928. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Repubic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 13 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 1e9ee0cbea
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 14 March 1928 to 30 June 1938. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 13 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 1e9f06df21
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 20 August 1929 to 27 November 1929. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 27 August 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e1fbe0cd2
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 4 September 1929 to 5 December 1929. Ships included the America, America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 27 August 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e1fddf5a8
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, From New York to Plymouth, Cherbourg, and Hamburg, from 26 July 1930 to 23 January 1931. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS George Washington Passenger List, 5 August 1930. GGA Image ID # 1e8781a11e
Westbound Sailing Schedule from Hambourg to Southampton, Cherbourg, Cobh (Queenstown), and New York, from 10 August 1930 to 6 February 1931. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS George Washington Passenger List, 5 August 1930. GGA Image ID # 1e877c72a1
Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Le Havre-Southampton-Cobh-New York, From 21 October 1936 to 30 September 1937. Ships Included the Manhattan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Washington. SS Manhattan Passenger List, 21 October 1921. GGA Image ID # 1ea765afac
Sailing Schedule, New York-Cobh-Plymouth-Le Havre-Hamburg, From 14 October 1936 to 14 October 1937. Ships Included the Manhattan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Washington. SS Manhattan Passenger List, 21 October 1921. GGA Image ID # 1ea777d833
Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Le Havre-Southampton-Cobh-New York, from 22 June 1938 to 5 January 1939. Ships Included the Manhattan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Washington. Westbound passengers embarking at Havre. Southampton or Cobh are advised to verify the hour of departure by communicating with our nearest European office a few days prior to their scheduled return, sailing hours of steamers from these ports being subject to minor changes due to tide and weather conditions. SS Manhattan Passenger List, 29 June 1938. GGA Image ID # 1ea8f390ed
Sailing Schedule, New York-Cobh-Plymouth-Le Havre-Hamburg, from 22 June 1938 to 22 December 1938. Ships Included the Manhattan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Washington. SS Manhattan Passenger List, 29 June 1938. GGA Image ID # 1ea95303be
Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Havre-Southampton-Cobh-New York, from 15 March 1939 to 20 July 1939. Ships Included the Manhattan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Washington. Westbound passengers embarking at Havre, Southampton, or Cobh are advised to verify the hour of departure by communicating with our nearest European office a few days prior to their scheduled return, sailing hours of steamers from these ports being subject to minor changes due to tide and weather conditions. SS Manhattan Cabin Passenger List, 10 March 1939. GGA Image ID # 210d416221
Sailing Schedule, New York-Cobh-Plymouth-Southampton-Havre-Hamburg, from 10 March 1939 to 6 July 1939. Ships Included the Manhattan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Washington. SS Manhattan Cabin Passenger List, 10 March 1939. GGA Image ID # 210d80b04d
Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Le Havre-Southampton-Cobh-New York, from 16 August 1939 to 4 January 1940. Ships Included the Manhattan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Washington. SS Washington Passenger List, 22 August 1939. GGA Image ID # 1edfa341bf
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United States Lines Fleet List for Bremen and London Services, 1922. Bremen Service Ships Included the America, George Washington, President Arthur, President Fillmore, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. London Service Ships Included the President Adams, President Garfield, President Monroe, President Polk, and President Van Buren. SS America Passenger List, 12 July 1922. GGA Image ID # 1e2d0848bb
United States Lines Fleet List for Passenger and Freight Services, 1924. Passenger Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS America Passenger List, 27 July 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2dc18e1a
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Worldwide Route Map of the United States Lines. The Scope and Importance of the United States Merchant Marine Passenger Service May Be Visualized from the Above Map. It Will Be Seen That the American Flag Is Now a Familiar Sight in Most of the Important Ports of the World. Arrangements Are Made by the Various Companies Operating Government Ships so That the Traveler Bound to Some Other Port Than Those Indicated as Shipping Board Ports of Call May Be Transferred to the Best Available Ships Calling at His Destination. GGA Image ID # 11fe5d95d1
The United States Lines Route Map - The American Way to Europe, 1924. GGA Image ID # 1205d48133
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The SS President Roosevelt and the SS President Harding are two new ships of the "535" type, with passenger capacities of 441 and 439 respectively.
First Class Dining Saloon. In the Luxury of Its Appointments and the Exquisite Good Taste of Its Decorations, This Typical Dining Saloon of a "535" Vessel Brings to Mind the Atmosphere of an Exclusive Metropolitan Restaurant. Courteous, Efficient Stewards Attend the Slightest Wants of the Guests. Prepared by Expert Chefs, the Cuisine Is Worthy of the Surroundings in Which It Is Served. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f6103238
First Class Social Hall. This Social Hall, Which Gives Some Idea of the Elegance of the Interior Arrangements of the "535" Vessels, Recalls the Stately Drawing Room of Some Old Virginia Manor House. Decorated in the Classic Colonial Style—the Only True American Style, and Therefore the Most Suitable for an American Ship—This Room Is Naturally the Center of the Social Life of the Ship. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f6147c41
Parlor Bedroom with Bath in Special Deluxe Suites. Special Suites Deluxe Are Provided on All Vessels of the "535" Type for Those Who Desire Extra Conveniences and Comfort. These Consist of the Proverbial 'Parlor, Bedroom and Bath," so Sumptuously Fitted out That They Rival the Owner's Suite on a Millionaire's Private Yacht. These Apartments Represent the Acme of Sea-Going Luxury. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f66d85cb
Passengers Playing Quoits on the Boat Deck. On the Wide Boat Decks of the "535" Ships May Always Be Found Groups of Young People Trying Their Hand at New Sports and Games. Quoits and Shuffleboard, the Old-Established Favorites, Are Now Being Elbowed Aside by the New Deck Golf and Deck Tennis. These United States Government Ships Were Designed so That There Is an Abundance of Deck Space for the Passengers. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f6769f28
First-Class Writing Room. Most People Find an Ocean Voyage an Admirable Time to Make up Their Arrears of Correspondence. There Are Steamer Letters to Answer and Business to Transact. To Those so Minded, the Writing Room on Board All the Liners of the"535" Type Offers a Quiet Retreat Where They Can Tell Their Friends on Shore All the Pleasures and Adventures of the Trip. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f6849390
"Tea for Three"—or Two, If You Prefer. Americans Are Taking More and More Kindly to the Shipboard Custom of Breaking up the Long Afternoon Hours with Five O'Clock Tea. After a Day of Deck Sports and Recreation in the Bracing Sea Air, There Is No More Pleasant Way to End the Afternoon Than Tea in the Garden-Like Tea Room, Which Is Always Found on These Splendid "535" Ships. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f77330c7
There Is Something Pleasant and Almost Inspiring in the Sight of the Scrupulously Clean Kitchen in Which the Food Is Prepared on the "535" Liners. The Old Ill-Smelling Ship's Galley Familiar to All Travelers Has Been Done Away with on U. S. Government Liners. Few Hotels Can Boast of Such Modern, Scientific Equipment. The Spotlessness of These Kitchens Would Put the Proverbial Dutch Housewife to Shame. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f8636a5f
A Delightful Place to Lounge Away an Hour or so of a Day at Sea Is the Deck Tea Room. This Semi-Enclosed Space of Deck Is a Feature of All the "535" Ships. Facing Aft, It Affords a View down the Deck to the Ever-Widening Track of Foam Stretching from the Stern of the Vessel Towards the Distant Curve of the Horizon. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f920a597
The Grand Stairway of a "535" Vessel Makes a Fit Setting for the American Type of Feminine Loveliness. in Keeping with the General Style of the Decoration of the Ship, the Stairway Is Colonial, Effective Because of the Very Simplicity of Its Design. In Every Respect, the Interior Arrangements of These Vessels Can Be Duplicated in Very Few Ships That Sail Under Other Flags. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f9226139
The Ship's Bands of the "535" Vessels Are the Great Propagators of American Dance Music All over the World. When These Ships Are in Ports Three Thousand Miles from Home, the Bands Are Greatly in Demand to Provide Music for Dances at the Great Foreign Hotels. On Shipboard They Give Daily Concerts and Dances. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f96bde5b
First Class Dining Saloon on the SS President Roosevelt. The main Dining Saloon on a "535." The exquisite good taste of its decorations calls to mind an exclusive metropolitan restaurant, rather than the speeding liner. The same high standards of cuisine and service that characterize every ship of the United States Unes are vigorously upheld. USL Transatlantic Ships and Destinations, 1924. GGA Image ID # 1249b2b910
First Class Passengers Enjoy Deck Sports on the SS President Roosevelt. The arrangement of the "555" leaves much deck space for sports and exercise. Shuffleboard is fast giving way to the newer games of deck golf and tennis for which all sorts of apparatus is furnished for the enjoyment of passengers on the United States Lines. USL Transatlantic Ships and Destinations, 1924. GGA Image ID # 124a74c3eb
Elegant Tea Room on the SS President Roosevelt. A cozy spot for two or three to break the monotony of a long afternoon with 5 o'clock tea, after a day of deck sports and recreation in the bracing sea air. The Tea Room is another example of the excellence of these ships. USL Transatlantic Ships and Destinations, 1924. GGA Image ID # 124ab11326
Deluxe Suite Private Breakfast Room on the SS President Harding. This private Breakfast Room of one of the suites deluxe is an example of the excellent luxury to be found on the SS President Roosevelt and the SS President Harding. Every detail is as perfectly arranged as ingenuity and money can devise—plus the quiet tone of ultra-refinement. USL Transatlantic Ships and Destinations, 1924. GGA Image ID # 124b08ef4c
Deluxe Suite on the SS President Roosevelt. Another view of a Suite de Luxe for those who desire y extra convenience and comfort. A parlor, bedroom, and bath fitted out in the best American manner, provide regal accommodations. These suites are unsurpassed in equipment. USL Transatlantic Ships and Destinations, 1924. GGA Image ID # 124b27cbe3
Cabin Class Writing Room on the SS President Roosevelt. American Way to Europe, 1924. GGA Image ID # 120017a5a9
A Classy, Relaxing Deck Verandah on the SS President Roosevelt. American Way to Europe, 1924. GGA Image ID # 120046a2ee
Captain Fried of the S.S. President Roosevelt Congratulated by a Representative of King George. American Way to Europe, 1924. GGA Image ID # 120462f14d
Passengers on the Roosevet Socialize On USL Liner. Putting on the Crowning Touch for a Picture, but This Time the Roosevelt's Cameraman Was a Bit Ahead of Schedule. Spring and Summer Travel, 1938. GGA Image ID # 1eaf70f551
Outside Cabin Class Room President Harding And Rosevelt $147. Here's a Large, Airy Outside Cabin Class Room on the SS President Harding and President Roosevelt—a Real "Buy" for the Money. Twin Beds, Night Table, Full-Length Ward-Robes and Look at the Size of the Dresser. Spring and Summer Travel, 1938. GGA Image ID # 1eb1994fee
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Ships of the "535" Type Are Oil-Burning Vessels, 535 Feet Long and 21,000 Tons Displacement. The United States Lines Operate President Harding and President Roosevelt. The Admiral-Oriental Line Operates Five—President Jefferson, President Madison, President Mckinley, President Jackson, and President Grant. The Pacific Mail S. S. Company Also Operates Five of These Famous Ships—President Pierce, President Cleveland, President Wilson, President Taft, and President Lincoln. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f5e2897a
For Cruising in Tropical Waters, Four Ships of the "535" Type — American Legion, Pan America, Western World, and Southern Cross — Have Been Equipped with Special Refrigerating Machinery. They Are Operated by the Munson Steamship Lines in the Service Between New York and the East Coast of South America. The American Legion Holds the Record Between New York and Rio de Janeiro. USL Passenger Ships, 1922. GGA Image ID # 11f988e094
The Steamships President Harding and President Roosevelt -- The Famous "535s" Were American Built. Third Class to Europe, 1923. GGA Image ID # 11d36c0795
The SS President Harding and SS President Roosevelt. The swift sister ships are of the "535" type, 535 feet from bow to stern and of 14,127 gross registered tons. They have excellent stateroom accommodations and spacious promenade decks. Cuisine and service are unrivaled. USL Transatlantic Ships and Destinations, 1924. GGA Image ID # 124936bc6d
Sister Ships SS President Harding and SS President Roosevelt. American Way to Europe, 1924. GGA Image ID # 12052d34aa
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Sample Cabin Class Luncheon Menu from the SS President Roosevelt. American Way to Europe, 1924. GGA Image ID # 1201ee6604
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Information for Passengers - August 1938
All information of a general character may be obtained at the Purser's Office located on "A" Deck.
Amusements: Shuffleboard, Deck Tennis, Deck GOLF and many other forms of entertainment are available to Passengers at any hour during the day.
BINGO, HORSE RACING, and showing of latest TALKING PICTURES are arranged at various intervals during the voyage. Watch bulletin board for time.
Automobiles : Passengers entering the United States should list uncrated automobiles on their U.S. Declaration form to facilitate Customs Clearance on arrival.
Baggage : Forwarding, transhipment and storage of baggage may be arranged with the Baggage Master.
The company accepts no responsibility for baggage or parcels left on board, except by arrangement with the Baggage Master.
Baggage Insurance : The Company's liability for loss of or damage to baggage and valuables is strictly limited, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance which may be procured at the Purser's office.
Barber Shop—Beauty Salon : These facilities are located on "A" Deck, opposite the Purser's office. A schedule of prices is posted in the shops.
Baths : Upon application to the Bath Steward, Passengers may arrange for the use of baths at a specified time each day.
Bellboy Service : Bellboys are available at all times during the day, to answer calls in the absence of the Bedroom Steward or Stewardess. They will also deliver messages at the Passengers' request.
Cables and Telegrams : These are received at the Purser's Office for dispatch and should be handed in at least an hour before the arrival of the steamer at any port.
Catering : Arrangements may be made with the Chief Steward to continue during the voyage, any diet necessary to the Passengers' health or habits.
Passengers are also invited to advise the Saloon Steward of their preferences in diet and cooking so that every attention can be given to their wishes.
Chair Cushions : (Please also see Deck Chairs, etc.) These can be rented from the Deck Steward at $1.00 each for the voyage.
Changes in Accommodations : Changes in Accommodations can be made only by the Chief Purser who must collect any difference there may be in fare. A receipt will be issued on the Company's official form.
Complaints : It is the desire of the Company and the ship's staff to make your crossing as pleasant as possible. Any inattention or cause for complaint regarding the service should be reported immediately to the Chief Purser or Chief Steward so that it can be corrected promptly.
Customs Examination : In order to avoid difficulty with Customs Officials, all articles subject to Duty must be declared. Any passenger who is at all in doubt should see the Chief Purser or Baggage Master who will provide the latest available information regarding the Customs regulations of the country to be visited.
Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs : These can be rented from the Deck Steward at $1.50 each for the voyage.
Divine Services : Protestant Service is held Sundays at 11:00 am in the Lounge.
When there is a Roman Catholic priest aboard Mass is celebrated in the Lounge. Hours of the Mass are posted by the Chief Purser. An altar is available and complete facilities for celebrating Mass are at the disposal of priests by arrangement with the Chief Purser.
Doctor (Ship's Surgeon) : The Doctor's Office is located on "A" Deck, Aft. The Doctor is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for the treatment of illnesses not originating on the voyage. In the case of illness contracted on the voyage, no charge will be made. Medicine prescribed will be provided free in all circumstances A Registered Nurse is in attendance.
Dogs, Cats or Other ANIMAL Pets : Pets are not permitted in staterooms, public rooms or on the passenger decks and must be placed in care of the Kennel Attendant.
Electrical Appliances—Electrical Apparatus : Private radio receivers or other electrical apparatus must not be operated or connected to the ship's electrical supply circuits without official approval, applications for which should be made to the Purser. Passengers using loud-speakers are requested to avoid disturbing their fellow Passengers.
Exchange of Money : For th convenience of Passengers, the Purser will exchange a limited amount of American and Foreign monies at rates which will be advised on application.
Fire and Lifeboat Stations : Passengers are urgently requested to familiarize themselves with the notice in their staterooms regarding lifeboat and fire stations, also to take part in the fire and boat drills.
Fire Precautions : Passengers are particularly asked to use care when disposing of cigar or cigarette stubs and matches and to use the receptacles provided for the purpose in different parts of the steamer. Do not throw overboard lighted cigar or cigarette stubs as they may be drawn into open ports and cause fires. This is a serious f e hazard and careful observance of this request is earnestly urged on all.
Information Forms : It is earnestly requested that Passengers co-operate with the Purser's Office in the completion of information forms used in preparing the Manifest; also in all matters pertaining to landing cards and landing arrangements.
Library : The books in the Library, which may be obtained upon application to the Library Steward, are for the use of Passengers, free of charge. The co-operation of Passengers is requested to assure the prompt return of books as soon as they have been read.
Mail : Passengers are requested to call at the Purser's Office for mail and telegrams. Mail forwarding addresses may be left at the Purser's Office.
Meal Hours :
When One Sitting When Two Sittings
Breakfast ... ... from 8:00 am 7:30 and 8:45 am
Luncheon ... ... from 1:00 pm 12 Noon and 1:15:00 pm
Dinner ... ... from 7:00 pm 6:00 and 7:15:00 pm
Morning Bouillon and Afternoon Tea are served on Deck and in the Public Rooms at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm respectively.
Ocean PRESS News : The latest wireless news and closing prices of the various Stock Exchanges are given in this paper which is published daily and distributed to Passengers without charge.
Payments on Board : Passengers are requested to obtain a receipt on the Company's form for deck chair, steamer rug or cushion hire, additional passage money, cables, telegrams or freight charges paid on board.
Passenger Restriction : Cabin Passengers are not permitted to enter Third Class accommodations, or vice versa.
Ports in Ship's Side : Passengers should not open ports. The Bedroom Steward will render this service when desired, provided it is not contrary to the Captain's orders and weather conditions permit. Careful observance of this precaution will avoid accidents, assure the comfort of Passengers and prevent water damage to baggage and personal effects.
Postage Stamps : These are obtainable from the Library Steward on the Promenade Deck. Letters can be mailed on board.
Professional Gamblers : Passengers are reminded that professional gamblers are reported as frequent travelers on trans-Atlantic passenger steamers and are warned to take precautions accordingly.
Return Accommodations : Passengers desiring information regarding return passage on steamers of the United States Lines or associated lines, including the Panama Pacific Line to and from California, can obtain it from the Chief Purser. Reservations will be secured by radio and deposits to cover received.
Round Trip Passengers : Passengers holding return tickets, and who are undecided about their addresses abroad, should send this information to the nearest office of the Company as soon as possible after landing so that they may be promptly advised of possible changes in sailings and other matters pertaining to their return passage.
All those who hold return tickets are also requested to communicate with our nearest office at least a week in advance of their departure so that any necessary formalities may be arranged prior to the day of sailing.
If for any reason, the holder of a return ticket is unable to travel by the sailing indicated on the ticket, immediate notification should be sent to the Company's nearest office so that any accommodations held may be released and other reservations arranged. Otherwise, the passage money may be forfeited.
Sailing Permits : All persons who are not citizens of the United States, including visitors, transients and residents in the United States, must secure Sailing Permits (Income Tax Clearance) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue during the week prior to their departure from the United States.
These permits may be secured at the U.S. Customs House, located at Bowling Green and Battery Place, New York City, or at any other office of the U.S. Internal Revenue. The permit is presented to the Internal Revenue inspector at the embarkation desk on the pier the day of sailing when tickets and passports are examined.
Further information will be given at any office of the United States Lines.
Seats at Table : The Second Steward is in charge of the Dining Room and will assign tables if they have not been arranged for previously.
Shoe Cleaning : Shoes will be cleaned and polished if left outside the stateroom door at night.
Tennis Courts: A Deck Tennis Court is situated on the Sun Deck.
Travel Information : Passengers may secure information concerning steamship, rail or air routes at the Purser's Office. Arrangements can be made to secure tickets and reservations for the transportation desired.
Valet Service : An excellent Valet service is provided for the convenience of Passengers. Apply to your Bedroom Steward for this service.
Pressing :—
Gentlemen's Garments :
- Suit ... $1.00
- Tuxedo ... ... 1.00
- Overcoat ... ... 1.00
- Jacket ... .50
- Trousers .50
Ladies' Garments :
- Dresses—Stains Removed and Pressing ... $1.50
- Suit ... ... 1.00
- Dress (Plain) ... 1.00
- Evening Gown ... 1.50
- Pleated Dress ... 1.50
- Skirt or Jacket .50
- Vest .25
- Evening Gown
- Stains Removed and Pressing ... ... 2.00
- Stains Removed without Cleaning Whole Garment ... 1.00
Valuables : It is inadvisable to leave money or valuables in your cabin. They should be delivered to the Purser's Office for safekeeping and a receipt for same will be given on the Company's form. The Company cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage beyond the conditions expressed in the contract ticket ar d Passengers are therefore advised to protect themselves by insurance, which can be arranged on board at the Purser's Office.
Source: SS President Roosevelt Passenger List - 31 August 1938
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How to Know the Ship's Officers by Their Sleeve Stripes, United States Lines, 1938. SS President Roosevelt Passenger List, 31 August 1938. GGA Image ID # 1ef53e19bd
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Greetings, SS President Roosevelt Passenger List, 31 August 1938. GGA Image ID # 1ef5661a66
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Advertisement (1923), United States Lines / United States Shipping Board. Ships Mentioned Include the SS Leviathan (The Largest Ship in the World), SS George Washington, SS President Roosevelt, SS President Harding. Ocean Records, May 1923. GGA Image ID # 1e67be81f5
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Era of the Passenger Liner - 1992
The Gilded Era comes back to life as the reader relives the careers of stately ships and express greyhounds from immigrant ships to floating palaces. Scarce, large format book containing 288pp. Features photographs, statistics, and background of 280 passenger liners, each with a picture.
The Fabulous Interiors of the Great Ocean Liners - 1984
Some 200 superb photographs—in long shots and close-ups—capture exquisite interiors of world's great "floating palaces"—1890s to 1980s: Titanic, Île de France, Queen Elizabeth, United States, Europa, more. Informative captions provide key details.
Great Passenger Ships of the World 1913-1923
The period 1913-1923 is dealt with in this second volume. Although it was only a decade, it was one of the most turbulent passenger ships in history. Competition to produce ever-larger vessels declined between leading North Atlantic shipping companies. For 20 years, the ships of the Imperator Class were the largest in the world.
Great Passenger Ships of the World 1936-1950
The 15 years from 1936 to 1950 are covered here in the fourth volume of the series. This was the period that saw the lifting of the worldwide recession of the early '30s and the introduction of the largest passenger vessel of all time, the famous Cunarder Queen Elizabeth, and the Wilhelm Gustloff, which was considered to be the first ship built for cruising in the modern sense.
Leviathan: "The World's Greatest Ship" Volume 2
Volume 2 picks up the LEVIATHAN saga during her monumental conversion from a troop ship to a luxury liner and carries the ship’s tempestuous life up through her first round trip as a U.S. express liner. The book finishes with the SS Leviathan's triumphant return to the Atlantic.
North Atlantic Passenger Liners Since 1900
Material about the most prominent steamship companies on the Atlantic Ferry today and those that have been there for some time. Some Lines have diverse services to other oceans, seas, and continents.
Passenger Liners of the World Since 1893
The author here takes a nostalgic look back to the heyday of the passenger ship, providing a brief history of 211 ships of over 10,000 tons, together with specifications and technical details of each.
Passenger Ships of the World - 1963
Passenger Ships of the World, 1963, represents an incredible resource covering passenger ships that are Trans-Atlantic, Trans-Pacific, Trans-Pacific via Panama Canal, Latin American, Africa and the Eastern Oceans, and California-Hawaii.
Pictorial Encyclopedia of Ocean Liners, 1860-1994
One of the most comprehensive pictorial references on ocean liners ever published, this superb chronicle by noted maritime historian William H. Miller, Jr., depicts and describes virtually every passenger ship of over 15,000 tons built between 1860 and the late 1900s.
Picture History of American Passenger Ships - 2001
Loving tribute to luxury liners documents more than 100 ships, including the Leviathan, the America, the Independence, the President Polk, and the United States. Detailed captions provide tonnage, speed, size, and passenger load information.
Picture History of British Ocean Liners: 1900 to the Present
Over 200 rare black-and-white illustrations provide views of the ships at sea and in port, glimpses of lavish staterooms, lounges, dining areas, onboard photos of celebrities and royalty, and much more.
Picture History of the Andrea Doria
Graceful, fast, and luxuriously outfitted, the Andrea Doria was one of the most famous ships of the 20th century. On July 26, 1956, three years after its inaugural voyage, the famous Italian liner was assured of an immortal place in maritime history after colliding with another vessel off the New England coast and sinking.
Picture History of the SS United States
A comprehensive pictorial record of the SS United States that will appeal to maritime historians, this celebration of an American champion and centerpiece of national pride will also captivate ship lovers and anyone thrilled by sea travel.
THE ATLANTIC LINERS will be cherished by all the millions of Americans who love the sea. Frederick Emmons sketches the histories of every ocean liner that sailed between the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1970.
US Steamships: A Picture Postcard History
Over many years, Postcards were collected for the message, history, and the scene. As a result of these collecting interests, we have a valuable source of information relating to many subjects, including steamships, from a historical, technical, and artistic perspective. The Postcards in this book provide a chronological history of U.S. Steamships.
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