SS Alesia Passenger List - 19 June 1930
Front Cover, Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Alesia of the Fabre Line, Departing Thursday, 19 June 1930 from New York and Providence, RI to Ponta Delgada (Azores), Madeira, Piraeus (Athens), Salonica (Thessaloniki), Constantinople (Istanbul), Constanța (Romania), Jaffa (Haifa), Beirut, and Marseilles, Commanded by Captain Edmond MacQuin. GGA Image ID # 131a8b4859
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain Edmond MacQuin
- Chief Officer: P. Le Guen
- Second Officer: E. Michel
- Third Officer: J. Recous
- Fourth Officer: P. Drouel
- Assistant Officer: L.Hery
- Assistant Officer: D. Bianchi
- Chief Engineer: J. Dorier
- Second Engineer: L. St. Amand
- Third Engineer: F. Pera
- Fourth Engineer: P. Siou
- Fifth Engineer: B. Monnier
- Assistant Engineer: L. Duplessis
- Wireless Operator: C. Artillan
- Wireless Operator: H. de Vries
- Wireless Operator: E. Delaye
- Surgeon: Dr. M. Pheline
- Purser: P. Raymond
- Assistant Purser: V. Ricodeau
- Assistant Purser: H. de Vivies
- Maitre d'Hotel: J. Alessandrini
- Chef: L. Fels
- Orchestra Conductor: E. Provost
Cabin Class Passengers
- Rev. A. Ackerman
- Miss E. J. Allison
- Dr. Bennett F. Avery
- Mrs. M. K. Bacon
- Miss L. Baker
- Miss Mildred Banks
- Mrs. S. Baracat
- Miss Baracat
- Mrs. George C. Bartman
- Mr. Kenneth J. Bartman
- Mrs. S. L. Bean
- Mrs. Lucile Belue
- Dr. A. W. Blackwood
- Mr. James Blackwood
- Mrs. Esther Blankenstein
- Miss Aurelia Boim
- Miss Maria Boim
- Mr. J. W. Boorum
- Rev. Paul Braitling
- Miss Ella Lee Briders
- Mr. Charles T. Bridgeman
- Mrs. Charles T. Bridgeman
- Rev. E. W. Bridges
- Mrs. E. W. Bridges
- Miss D. Brown
- Miss Lulu Brown
- Miss Grace Brown
- Mrs. E. Brown
- Mr. R. H. Browning
- Rev. Charles D. Brokenshire
- Miss Mildred A. Bryant
- Prof. Douglas L. Buffman
- Mrs. Douglas L. Buffman
- Mr. Iinbrie Buffman
- Rev. Leonard W. Buschman
- Mrs. Leonard W. Buschman
- Mr. R. T. Campbell
- Rev. A. S. Caughell
- Mrs. S. Cavuah
- Miss H. Cavuah
- Miss Rose Chuduof
- Mr. Herbert E. Clark
- Mrs. R. W. Clark
- Miss Sallie F. Clower
- Mr. S. Cole
- Mrs. S. Cole
- Miss Jessie Cox
- Mrs. C. Crandall
- Mr. G. A. Creekmore
- Mr. D. R. Cruise
- Miss Margaret Crutcher
- Dr. Samuel H. Cuff
- Mrs. Samuel H. Cuff
- Mr. W. T. Damon
- Miss Ellen Davies
- Miss Helen M. Day
- Mr. O. A. Dobbins
- Mrs. O. A. Dobbins
- Mrs. E. P. Dodge
- Mrs. Hazel Douglas
- Miss Katherine Douglas
- Miss Dorothy Douglas
- Miss Suzanne Douglas
- Miss Marjorie Douglass
- MissSarena E. Dunton
- Miss Rita Dyson
- Mrs. H. H. Ellett
- Mrs. Mary B. Elloett
- Miss M. Elrod
- Miss Margaret L. Engle
- Miss Jeanne Faunon
- Dr. H. A. Fisk
- Mrs. H. A. Fisk
- Mr. Samuel Fisk
- Mrs. Louise A. Fitzpatrick
- Mr. Walter A. Foster, Jr.
- Rev. Paul Freeland
- Miss Ethel M. Freeland
- Miss Mary Galloway
- Miss Eleanor Galloway
- Mr. W. K. George
- Mrs. W. K. George
- Mr. Willard George
- Miss Dora Gholson
- Miss Florence Gilman
- Mrs. Eva Gordon
- Miss Esther Gordon
- Mrs. Mary Gouvcia
- Miss Irma Groves
- Miss Marie J. Guttcrman
- Miss Abby Gwathmey
- Mrs. Haddad
- Mrs. Naifc Hamady
- Mr. S. H. Hamady
- Mr. John F. Harbeson
- Miss Dorothea Hamden
- Mr. John S. Harris
- Mrs. R. L. Harris
- Mr. W. Carlton Harris
- Mrs. Mary Haskamp
- Rev. William Henry Hastings
- Mrs. William Henry Hastings
- Mrs. Margaret Hayes
- Mr. M. Henaine
- Mrs. M. Henaine
- Rev. R. P. Henderson
- Mrs. S. M. Henderson
- Miss Lilly Heuser
- Mrs. L. M. Hinton
- Mr. E. E. Hostettler
- Mrs. E. E. Hostettler
- Miss Anita Howard
- Miss Loese Howard
- Mr. John Hunter, Jr.
- Mr. W. H. Hunter
- Mrs. W. H. Hunter
- Miss Anna M. Jepson
- Miss Lydia Jepson
- Mrs. Libby M. Keller
- Dr. H. E. Kelly
- Mrs. H. E. Kelly
- Miss M. Kelly
- Miss M. Kelly
- Dr. Harry C. Kline
- Mrs. Harry C. Kline
- Miss I. M. Kling
- Mrs. Mary E. Knight
- Miss Mary Koelble
- Mrs. Martha D. Kollen
- Mr. Harry C. Krowl
- Miss Erling L. Larson
- Mr. Clarence McK. Lewis
- Mr. Clarence McK. Lewis, Jr.
- Miss Barbara Lewis
- Mr. E. R. Little
- Mrs. E. R. Little
- Miss Mary E. Low
- Miss Nell E. Low
- Mrs. Cornelia MacPherson
- Mrs. A. Magruder
- Mr. Clair Malcomson
- Mrs. Clair Malcomson
- Mr. O. D. Manes
- Mr. Robert L. McArthur
- Mrs. Robert L. McArthur
- Dr. Thomas O. McCaul
- Mrs. E. M. McDivitt
- Miss Florence M. McDuffie
- Mrs. F. W. McFarlanc
- Mr. George M. McKitrick
- Mrs. Joanna McNamara
- Miss Elizabeth Miller
- Miss Dorothy Miller
- Mr. T. Minyard
- Mr. D. P. Mitchell
- Mrs. D. P. Mitchell
- Mrs. M. Mitzel
- Mr. E. Mogabgab
- Miss L. Mosher
- Mrs. Mossessohn
- Rev. John Muntz
- Mrs. Emma Murphy
- Rev. E. M. Nesbit
- Mr. J. W. Nuel
- Miss Grace Olson
- Mrs. John Otter
- Mrs. M. E. Parke
- Mr. D. W. Perry
- Rev. O. M. Polhemus
- Mrs. O. M. Polhemus
- Dr. Frank M. Purser
- Mrs. Frank M. Purser
- Miss Mary Elizabeth Purser
- Mrs. A. M. Roberts
- Mrs. John L. Robertson
- Mr. Henry S. Rorer
- Dr. W. O. Ross
- Mrs. W. O. Ross
- Mrs. E. L. Russell
- Mr. R. L. Ryerse
- Mr. A. Sabe
- Miss Adele Schember
- Mrs. Max Schiller
- Miss Mabel Schrodt
- Mr. H. E. Scott
- Miss Gertrude Sharp
- Mrs. Rachel Shenker
- Mrs. Simonovitch
- Dr. James Allen Smith
- Mrs. James Allen Smith
- Miss Sue R. Smith
- Miss Frankie Smith
- Miss Anna W. Sohns
- Mr. B. F. Solomon
- Rev. W. H. Stewart
- Mrs. W. H. Stewart
- Mrs. Marian H. Stewart
- Miss Sommers Tarlton
- Miss Elizabeth K. Thompson
- Dr. H. W. Tribble
- Mrs. H. W. Tribble
- Master H. Tribble
- Rev. S. Tsabaki
- Miss Katherine Uhler
- Mrs. J. N. Vasseley
- Captain B. W. Venable
- Mrs. B. W. Venable
- Miss E. Vinall
- Mr. Henry C. Wahking
- Mrs. Henry C. Wahking
- Mr. A. J. Walker
- Miss Lois Wauchope
- Miss Violet S. Weeks
- Miss Crystal H. Wellborn
- Miss Anna I. Wells
- Miss Mary Frances Wesson
- Mrs. John P. White
- Miss Stella M. Wiley
- Mr. Albert M. Wilson
- Mrs. Albert M. Wilson
- Miss Lulu G. Winston
- Miss Daisy B. Winston
- Mrs. H. V. Woods
- Rev. R. P. Woodson
- Mr. Theodore Yoder
- Mr. Fred Allen Yoder
- Mrs. D. P. Yoder
Cruising Along the Mediterranean
Cruise along the Mediterranean — the sun-kissed azure sea—Can one picture a greater delight, a more glorious prospect? A trip to Europe, attractive in itself, is made doubly enjoyable by following the ever-verdant, laughing shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Fabre Line is exceptionally well-equipped to take you over this route and to offer you a glorious passage amid the most favorable conditions. Its steamers are built expressly with a view to this service and embody all the comforts and appliances suggested by a long experience in this trade.
The Fabre Line has several passenger steamers in its fleet, each with three classes. They each have seven decks, two of which are sheltered promenade decks. All their installations have been carried out with impeccable taste, with the object of conveying to their passengers the fullest impression of home comfort during their stay on board.
With few exceptions, all the first-class cabins are on the outside, bright and roomy, receiving ventilation and light directly from the promenade decks. They are provided with wardrobes, running water, a telephone, and table lamps.
Moreover, there are numerous private and general bathrooms, commodious writing and reading saloons, an elegant smoking room, two café balconies, and ample deck space for exercise or resting on deck chairs in sheltered spots.
Excellent French cooking, copious and choice menus, and complimentary table beverages. Orchestra, moving pictures, and wireless with the world's news daily. These vessels have monthly sailings between New York, Boston, the Azores, Lisbon, Palermo, Naples, and Marseilles, and vice versa.
Travelers wintering on the Riviera or in Italy have the choice of disembarking or embarking at Palermo, Naples, or Marseilles, within easy reach of their place of sojourn. Regular service is thus assured to the Riviera, Naples, and Palermo, a feature that will be appreciated by all travelers making winter tours in Southern France, Italy, and Sicily.
Intending to meet patrons' wishes of limited means, the Fabre Line has organized a service of single-class ships, corresponding to the cheaper first-class and providing real comfort at significantly reduced rates.
The highest possible care is given to the cooking and general service on these boats; the cabins are roomy, airy, and all outside. This service is eminently suitable for tour groups, pilgrims, and families.
These steamers run from New York to Marseilles via the Near East. They thus provide a round trip in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is sure to appeal strongly to the tourist who wants a splendid journey in the southeast Mediterranean under the most comfortable conditions and at exceedingly reasonable rates.
Every Winter, the Fabre Line organizes cruising trips with its best liners. The starting point of these cruises is New York. Still, due to specialized facilities, passengers visiting Europe may also embark either at Marseilles or Naples or at any of the ports of call to join the cruising vessel before the commencement of her trip in the Eastern Mediterranean.
At all ports of call, the Company has organized excursions that are breathtaking in nature and carefully planned, including a delightful stay in the Holy Land and Egypt.
In general, the Fabre Line's service to the Mediterranean includes all of the principal ports—the Azores, Madeira, Lisbon, Algiers, Palermo, Messina, Naples, Monaco, Marseilles, Alexandria, Haifa, Jaffa, Beirut, Piraeus, Salonica, Constantinople, and Constanza—with regular sailings to and from the United States throughout the year.
Inscriptions from Passenger
Inscription from Passenger on the SS Alesia of the Fabre Line, Departing Thursday, 19 June 1930 from New York and Providence, RI to Ponta Delgada (Azores), Madeira, Piraeus (Athens), Salonica (Thessaloniki), Constantinople (Istanbul), Constanța (Romania), Jaffa (Haifa), Beirut, and Marseilles, Commanded by Captain Edmond MacQuin. GGA Image ID # 21f4e71153. Click to View a Larger Image.
Off at last. The boat is very nice but crowded with tourists for the Holy Land. Have had several arguments in French already.
The coffee is vile but I'll get used to it. We enjoyed our visit with you all more than we can eveer tell you and the send off was perfect.
Love to all,
??? & Ben
Additional Message from Passenger on the SS Alesia of the Fabre Line, Departing Thursday, 19 June 1930 from New York and Providence, RI to Ponta Delgada (Azores), Madeira, Piraeus (Athens), Salonica (Thessaloniki), Constantinople (Istanbul), Constanța (Romania), Jaffa (Haifa), Beirut, and Marseilles, Commanded by Captain Edmond MacQuin. GGA Image ID # 21f5feaef6
So far -- so good. I'm still on my legs -- don't see how anybody could be seasick in this kind of weather. So one poor lady left the table very suddenly tonight.
We never could tell you what a good time we had with you all. Hope we didn't wear out our welcome. The books look awfully good - I know the're going to be ??? ??? as most of the books look French.
Tell Lucy Dent not to forget my letter -- O'll be looking for it.
Love ???
Dick, don't forget to disconnect the battery in my car, please if no one wishes to use it. BW
Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), SS Alesia Cabin Class Passenger List - 19 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 131b3f1cd1
Passenger List Information
Item Description
A rare and historically significant Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Alesia of the Fabre Line, detailing a voyage departing Thursday, 19 June 1930, from New York and Providence, RI to Ponta Delgada (Azores), Madeira, Piraeus (Athens), Salonica (Thessaloniki), Constantinople (Istanbul), Constanța (Romania), Jaffa (Haifa), Beirut, and Marseilles. This elegant document captures a bygone era of luxury Mediterranean travel aboard a ship known for its comfort and premier service.
Key Features
- Official Cabin Class Passenger List from the Fabre Line, dated 19 June 1930.
- Original front cover with detailed route information and ship's insignia.
- Complete listing of passengers and crew, including notable individuals.
- Includes a track chart and memorandum of log (unused).
- Features inscriptions from passengers, adding a personal touch to its historical narrative.
- Well-preserved with minimal signs of aging.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Showcases the golden age of transatlantic and Mediterranean travel, offering an insight into the passenger experience of the 1930s.
- Printed on high-quality stock paper, typical of Fabre Line's official documentation.
- Ornate typography and elegant formatting, reflecting the period’s sophisticated design style.
- Documents a unique maritime route connecting North America with Southern Europe and the Near East, catering to tourists, scholars, and religious pilgrims.
Notable Passengers
- Dr. Bennett F. Avery – Distinguished medical professional known for his advancements in public health.
- Prof. Douglas L. Buffman – Renowned academic specializing in European history.
- Rev. Charles D. Brokenshire – Influential religious figure, active in missionary work across the Mediterranean.
- Captain B. W. Venable – Decorated military officer known for his distinguished service.
Historical Significance
This Passenger List offers an exceptional snapshot of international travel in 1930, a period defined by economic shifts and geopolitical change. The Fabre Line was a premier choice for travelers journeying to the Mediterranean, offering unmatched hospitality and luxury. With distinguished passengers from academia, medicine, religion, and the military, this document provides rich insights into global mobility and transatlantic relations during the interwar years.
