SS De Grasse Passenger List - 26 September 1927
Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS De Grasse of the CGT French Line, Departing 26 September 1927 from Le Havre for New York, Commanded by Captain Aubert. GGA Image ID # 17897afb77. The Image Features a Poster Depicting a Person and a Child Holding an Umbrella. the Text on the Poster Includes “Liste Des Passagers,” “Emalouer,” (The Artist) and References to “Cie Gle Transatlantique” and the “French Line." the Artwork Can Be Described As a Watercolor, Showcasing Clothing, Outdoor Elements, and Painting Styles.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain Aubert
- Second Captain : Mr. Rouille
- Chief Engineer : Mr. Rengnet
- Second Engineer : Mr. Martin
- Purser: Mr. Picard
- Assistant Purser : Mr. Peyrelongue
- Surgeon: Mr. Fricker
- Baggage Master : Mr. Bourdet
- Chief Steward: Mr. Daillières
Cabin Passengers
- Miss Acosta
- Mr. F. R. Angell
- Miss G. Archenault
- Mrs. E. C. Abell
- Miss Abell
- Mr. G. Allison
- Mrs. Allison
- Mr. D. L. Angustine
- Mrs. D. L. Augustine
- Master R. Augustine
- Mrs. Adams
- Miss Alloucherie
- Miss G. Arcularius
- Mrs. G. A. Albro
- Mr. G. F. Bauch
- Mrs. G. F. Bauch
- Miss Ch. Bauch
- Mr. Gordon Brown
- Rev G. Bull
- Miss E. Burkhardt
- Mr. W. Baird
- Mrs. W. Baird
- Mr. S. T. Bennett
- Mrs. Florence Bennett
- Miss A. Blum
- Mr. R. W. Bowers
- Mr. E. C. Bonaventure
- Mrs. M. Bartlett
- Mrs. C. Blach
- Mr. E. Brinswig
- Mr. E. Bloch
- Mrs. E. B. de Bevoise
- Miss A. E. Barthel
- Miss J. Barre
- Mrs. G. A. Botswick
- Miss L. Botswick
- Mr. F. Burton
- Mrs. F. Burton
- Master Ch. Bartes Jr Captain Bureau
- Miss M. M. Barkley
- Mr. Chaudler Bates
- Mrs. Chandler Bates
- Master W. R. Bates
- Mr. Branger
- Mrs. E. A. Bradley
- Colonel Hugh A. Bayne
- Mrs. Hugh A. Bayne
- Master Hugh A. Bayne Jr.
- Mr. A. Bengger
- Miss Ashley Burton
- Mr. R. Billard
- Mrs. R. Billard
- Mrs. J. Boyd
- Master A. Boyd
- Mrs. H. L. Bouchè
- Miss Bernard
- Mrs. E. C. Bailly
- Miss M. Bailly
- Master E. C. Bailly
- Miss E. Bailly
- Mrs. J. R. Belden
- Mr. R. P. Berlé
- Mrs. R. P. Berlé
- Miss R. P. Broido
- Colonel W. B. Burtt
- Mrs. Bonaventure
- Miss Bonaventure
- Miss Adele Byrne
- Miss Helen
- Mr. H. Butler
- Miss G. Bujak
- Mr. J. J. Champenois
- Mrs. J. J. Champenois
- Mr. A. Cougnenc
- Mrs. A. Cougnenc
- Mr. J. P. Cougnenc
- Miss L. Cougnenc
- Miss A. J. Campbell
- Miss M. L. Chapperon
- Miss L. B. Conrad
- Mrs. A. Cohen
- Master Harry Cohen
- Miss Helen Cohen
- General M. Churchill
- Mrs. M. Churchill
- Miss M. Churchill
- Mrs. M. Chevrier
- Mrs. M. R. Coffin
- Miss C. M. Cuthbert
- Miss V Cory
- Miss Lina Coen
- Dr E. H. L. Corwin
- Mrs. E. H. L. Corwin
- Mr. C. L. Cadwallader
- Mrs. M. Z Cadwallader
- Mrs. R. L. Close
- Mrs. W. Chrystie
- Miss M. Chrystie
- Mr. Curtis Crellin
- Dr H. L. Carncross
- Miss Z. M. Diehl
- Mr. Isaac Doguiu
- Miss M. Dugan
- Mrs. O. Downes
- Miss Downes
- Miss Dillon
- Mr. le Chanoine E. Dimnet
- Miss Dauverval
- Mr. Wm. L. Dodge
- Rev. J. M. Dreville
- Miss M. Dreville
- Miss L. Damenfers
- Miss R. Durecu
- Mr. M. Delaty
- Mr. Ch. Durand-Ruel
- Mr. P. Durand-Ruel
- Miss M. Durand-Ruel
- Miss Durand-Ruel
- and Nurse
- Mr. Wilson Eyre
- Mr. L. Eiseman
- Mrs. L. Eiseman
- Mr. J H. Englehart
- Mrs. J. H. Englehart
- Master J. H. Englehart Jr.
- and Nurse
- Miss E. Eames
- Mr. L. Enfroy
- Mrs. L. Enfroy
- Mr. H. R. Evans
- Mrs. H. R. Evans
- Dr F. C. Eastman
- Mr. Ch. Everard
- Mrs. Ch. Everard
- Mr. L. Everard
- Mrs. M. H. Emerson
- Mr. A. J. Englehart
- Miss Jeannette Friedrichs Comte de la Fargue
- Mrs. M. G. Foster
- Mr. Chester Fentress
- Mr. L. Froelich
- Dr J. Justin Franco
- Mr. G. Ferrero
- Mrs. M. A. Ford
- Mr. H. Fetterolf
- Mrs. S. B. Fetters
- Mr. H. C. Furman
- Mr. C. F. Fowler
- Mr. R. Girardeau
- Mr. A. Greffie de Bellecombe
- Mrs. A. Greffie do Bellecombe
- Mr. Goldsmith
- Mrs. Goldmith
- Mrs. Grognet
- Mr. M. Gonzalez
- Mrs. M. Gonzalez
- Miss P. Gonzalez
- Miss Goldsmith
- Miss P. Goldsmith
- Master B. Goldsmith
- Miss R. E. Gates
- Dr A. Graham
- Mrs. A. Graham
- Dr J. K. Gardner
- Mrs. J. K. Gardner
- Mrs. A. Girard
- Miss A. Gallop
- Miss A. Gallop
- Mr. G. M. Gill
- Mrs. J. Gilman
- Mr. Guyot
- Mr. G. Haby
- Mr. H. Herdener
- Mrs. Herz
- Mr. J. H. Hall
- Mts J. H. Hall
- Prof. C. J. H. Hayes
- Mrs. C. J. H. Hayes
- Miss Hayes
- Master Hayes
- Mrs. M. Hepburn Benton
- Mr. O. S. Hubert
- Mrs. M. C. Hubert
- Mr. N. H. Hubert
- Mrs. J. W. Hayden
- Mrs. E. R. Hetfield
- Mrs. Harris
- Miss E. Hopkins
- Mrs. F. Hoar
- Miss R. Hoar
- Mrs. F. K. Honston
- Mrs. W. W. Harryman
- Miss H. Hutchinson
- Mrs. M. B. Hull
- Miss M. D. Hull
- Mrs. A. Hopkins
- and children
- Dr B. E. Hamilton
- Mrs. B. E. Hamilton
- Mrs. S. S. Holder
- Mrs. G. J. Henderson
- Mrs. F. F. Henderson
- Mrs. G. L. Humphrey
- Mrs. E. Hoyt
- Mr. E. P. Hausig
- Miss L. Hausig
- Miss A. Hausig
- Dr A. A. Hayden
- Miss G. Heardy
- Mrs. G. Jouine
- Mr. W. Jacob
- Mr. W. Jacob
- Mr. C. Jussaume
- Mrs. C. Jussaume
- Miss P. Jussaume
- Miss Mary Jennings
- Mrs. James
- Mrs. Elizabeth Jacob
- Mrs. Nelle Jacob
- Mr. Wilbur Jacob
- Mr. J. P. Jaeck
- Mr. A. Jonas
- Mrs. A. Jonas
- Miss V. Justus
- Mr. A. O. Johnson
- Mrs. A. O. Johnson
- Mr. S. S Klein
- Mrs. D. K. Klein
- Miss L. Klein
- Miss M. S. Koll
- Mr. Leopold Kleinberger
- Mrs. Leopold Kleinberger
- Mr. Ch. G. King
- Mrs. J. W. King
- Miss L. King
- Mrs. J. W. Kengon
- Mr. Theo Karle
- Mrs. Theo Karle
- Miss M. C. Kenney
- Mrs. P. Kennaday
- Miss Kennaday
- Miss E. H. Kelly
- Miss M. H. Keen
- Miss C. Kiefer
- Miss O. Kiefer
- Mrs. J. F. Katz
- Mrs. Fanny Ward Kremer
- Mrs. M. S. Lewis
- Miss E. Langle
- Mr. A. M. Leslie
- Mrs. A. M. Leslie
- Miss Leslie
- Mr. T. P. Linn
- Mrs. T. P. Linn
- Miss I. La Roche
- Mr. S. S. Lawton
- Mrs. S. L. Lawton
- Master S. A. Lawton
- Mr. J. Lynch
- Mr. Paul Leyssac
- Mrs. Jacques Loeb
- Mr. J. Lafarge
- Mrs. A. Lafarge
- Miss M. Lafarge
- Mrs. V. Leonardon
- Miss V. Leonardon
- Mr. Lacombe
- Mr. David N. Lea
- Mrs. David N. Lea
- Mr. Raymond Lange
- Mr. J. S. Leszezynski
- Mrs. J. S. Leszezynski
- Miss M. Leichtman
- Mr. L. T. Levy
- Mrs. L. T. Levy
- Miss J. Levy
- Miss C. Levy
- Miss J. Levy
- Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lee
- Mr. J. H. Leuba
- Mrs. E. C. Lyons
- Mr. P. Lubochitz
- Mrs. E. Lubochitz
- Mrs. C. Lubochitz
- Mr. G. Levy
- Mr. E. H. Lindoly
- Miss A. Lamair
- Miss A. Luckey
- Miss M. I. Munro
- Mrs. A. Mesnard
- Miss V. Murray
- Mrs. F. C. Mark
- Mr. R. W. Mark
- Miss P. Mauer
- Mrs. Etta G. Menko
- Miss M. H. Merrick
- Mr. H. Meixner
- Mrs. H. Meixner
- Miss A. Mc Lane
- Mrs. A. Mc Geoy
- Miss M. Geoy
- Miss M. M. Mc Ginnis
- Master Teddy Mann
- Mr. D. A. Miller
- Mrs. D. A. Miller
- Dr A. Moss
- Mrs. A. Moss
- Miss M. Moss
- Mr. A. M. Mecteer
- Miss H. J. Mecteer
- Mr. R. M. Markwell
- Mrs. R. M. Markwell
- Miss M. N. Markwell
- Mrs. H. M. Markwell
- Mr. John G. Mason
- Mrs. John G. Mason
- Mr. O. P. Meyer
- Mrs. O. P. Meyer
- Miss E. L. Makay
- Mrs. S.Merrick
- Miss M. R. Merrick
- Miss L. Martin
- Miss H. M. May
- Mrs. M. May
- Mr. H. L. Miller
- Mrs. J. Martin
- Mr. R. Morize
- Miss E. Neckludoff
- Miss M. C. Nixon
- Mrs. 1. B. Nathan
- Mrs. W. Newbold
- Mrs. Birdie Nix
- Miss Helen Nix
- Miss F. Nesmith
- Miss A. V. Nicols
- Miss V. Noble
- Miss J. F. Norris
- Mrs. W. R. Overly
- Miss M. T. O'Brien
- Mrs. S. M. O'Brien
- Mr. S. Oppenheimer
- Mrs. S. Oppenheimer
- Mr. H. P. Pope
- Mrs. H. P. Pope
- Miss E. F. Pope
- Miss R. Pope
- Miss Sarah Passermann
- Mr. Robert Pichenot
- Mr. Georges Parker
- Mrs. Georges Parker
- Miss M. Parde
- Mr. Gresham H. Poe
- Mrs. Gresham H. Poe
- Mr. H. Peyre
- Mrs. H. Peyre
- Mr. Albert L. Paris
- Miss Mary W. Price
- Mrs. A. K. Post
- Miss G. Passedoit
- Mr. H. Quillatre
- Mr. Ch. E. Russel
- Mrs. H. Riesenfeld
- Miss J. Riesenfeld
- Mr. J. Reller
- Mrs. Georges G. Ross
- Mrs. C. R. Reick
- Miss L. Reick
- Mrs. William C. Reick
- Miss L. Reick
- Mr. Rey
- Mrs. Rey
- Miss Rey
- Miss Rey
- Mrs. M. G. Rice
- Miss S. Rice
- Mrs. S. Raymond
- Mrs. J. Rankine
- Miss B. Rutter
- Mr. David Ross
- Mr. Rodgers
- Mrs. A. Rosley
- Miss D. A. Rickett
- Dr J. A Reeves
- Mr. Rosenway
- Mr. R. Remy
- Mrs. M. B. Symons
- Mrs. H. Stearns
- and Nurse
- Mrs. L. Stockwell
- Mr. B. Schnurer
- Mrs. B. Schnurer
- Mrs. R. L Strong
- Miss H. Surleau
- Miss J. Salinger
- Mrs. G. F. Seward
- Mr. Schapiro
- Mrs. Schapiro
- Mrs. H. N. Snellenbourg
- Mr. H. J. Stadelman
- Mrs. H. J. Stadelman
- Mrs. H. Sternblard
- Miss Edvina St-Clare
- Miss O. Stromillo
- Mr. J. B Sorenson
- Mr. Sealbold
- Mrs. Seabold
- Mrs. A. Sampson
- Mrs. L. Morgan Sill
- Mrs. M. Schwartzenstein
- Miss B. Sylvester
- Mrs. F. St-Phall
- Miss H. St-Phall
- Miss C. St-Phalle
- Master P. St-Phalle
- Dr B. Schick
- Mrs. B. Schick
- Miss A. C. Smith
- Miss G. Smith
- Miss G. Silenfsld
- Miss H. Szold
- Mrs. W. G. Statler
- Miss D. Statler
- Miss K. Statler
- Miss H. Sturzenegger
- Miss A. Seideastock
- Mrs. H. W. Seamans
- Mr. C. A. J. Schildy
- Dr C. W. Stiles
- Mr. L. Thorndike
- Mrs. E. Thompson
- Mrs. Templeton
- Miss P. Tyler
- Mr. G. C. Taylor
- Mrs. G. C. Taylor
- Mrs. D. Toledo
- Mrs. Cecile Talma
- Miss Louise Talma
- Miss M. Uldery
- Mr. C. P. Urquhart
- Mrs. C. P. Urquhart
- Mr. J. H. Vanon
- Mrs. J. H Venon
- Master C. Venon
- Mr. A. K. Van Alstyne
- Mrs. Van Geistein
- Mr. A. Verny
- Mrs. B. Verny
- Miss G. Verny
- Miss P. Verny
- Miss A. Van Winkle
- Mrs. J. K. Volgeneau
- Mr. Z. M. Willson
- Mr. P. Woodbury
- Mrs. P. Woodbury
- Mrs. M. Woodward
- Mr. Lewis Wilson
- Mrs. Lewis Wilson
- Miss V. White
- Mlss V. White
- Mrs. A. W. Wellington
- Miss E. Wellington
- Mrs. Ch. R. Wood
- Miss L. Wittman
- Mr. R. Weiller
- Mrs. R. Weiller
- Miss G. Weiller
- Miss O. Weiller
- Miss Ann Ward
- Miss H. Williams
- Miss A. Williams
- Mr. L. F. J. Weiher
- Mrs. L. F. J. Weiher
- Miss Marjorie Weiher
- Mr. R. H. Weber
- Mrs. R. H. Weber
- Mr. C. C. Wright
- Miss J. Walsh
- Mrs. Ruth D. Wright
- Mr. M. Wolf
- Mrs. M. Wolf
- Mr. J. B. Williams
- Mrs. J. B. Williams
- Rev. Richard D. Wood
- Mr. Benjamin Weiss
- Miss Th. Yambor
- Mr. Ch. Ycre
- Mrs. N. Ycre
- Mr. Ch. Ycre
Title Page from the SS De Grasse Cabin Passenger List from 26 September 1927. GGA Image ID # 21bac84494
Unused Track Chart from the SS De Grasse Cabin Passenger List from 26 September 1927. GGA Image ID # 21ba7f8df4
Brief Information About the S/S De Grasse, SS De Grasse Cabin Passenger List from 26 September 1927. GGA Image ID # 21b9da4743
Back Cover, SS De Grasse Cabin Passenger List from 26 September 1927. The Image Features a Drawing of a Handwritten Note That Includes the Name “Gramsatlantis” Followed by “Erik Parke” and “Printed in France." the Artwork Is Categorized As a Child Art Sketch, Showcasing Unique Handwriting in an Illustrative Manner. GGA Image ID # 21b9a65417
Passenger List Information
Passenger List, SS De Grasse – 26 September 1927
A Rare Artifact of Transatlantic Elegance and Historical Significance
Description
GGA is honored to present this original cabin class passenger list from the SS De Grasse, a luxurious liner of the renowned Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (French Line). This artifact documents the transatlantic journey departing Le Havre on 26 September 1927, bound for New York, under the command of Captain Aubert.
Design and Historical Context
- Front Cover: The cover is adorned with a vibrant watercolor illustration, attributed to Émalouer, depicting a figure and child under an umbrella—a nod to the French Line's dedication to artistry and sophistication.
- Era Significance: The voyage represents the pinnacle of 1920s maritime luxury and international connectivity, bringing together notable figures from across the globe.
This passenger list offers a vivid glimpse into the golden age of ocean liner travel, showcasing an array of prominent individuals who contributed to the cultural and social fabric of the interwar period.
Notable Passengers
Distinguished Figures on Board
- Colonel Hugh A. Bayne
- Role: Senior military officer and renowned legal advisor.
- Significance: Played a pivotal role in the Versailles Peace Conference, underscoring the diplomatic importance of the voyage.
- General M. Churchill
- Role: British military officer.
- Significance: Represented British leadership during a period of post-war international collaboration.
- Dr. E. H. L. Corwin
- Role: Renowned surgeon and academic.
- Significance: An innovator in medical techniques, reflecting the intellectual diversity of the SS De Grasse’s clientele.
- Colonel W. B. Burtt
- Role: Military strategist.
- Significance: His presence on board highlights the ongoing interplay between military and civilian affairs in the interwar period.
- Prof. C. J. H. Hayes
- Role: Eminent historian and educator.
- Significance: Influential in shaping the academic discourse of modern history during the early 20th century.
- Mrs. Fanny Ward Kremer
- Role: Celebrated socialite and philanthropist.
- Significance: A symbol of the glamour and cultural influence of elite passengers aboard French Line voyages.
- Mr. Raymond Lange
- Role: Industrialist and financier.
- Significance: Known for his contributions to the modernization of French industry, emblematic of economic ties between France and the United States.
- Miss Louise Talma
- Role: Acclaimed composer.
- Significance: A key figure in 20th-century classical music, representing the artistic vibrancy of the era.
- Dr. J. Justin Franco
- Role: Esteemed physician and humanitarian.
- Significance: Advocated for public health reforms, reflecting the broader socio-political concerns of the interwar period.
- Rev. J. M. Dreville
- Role: Clergy and spiritual leader.
- Significance: Provided moral guidance, indicative of the diversity of professional and personal backgrounds aboard the ship.
Conclusion
This passenger list is a rare maritime artifact, capturing the elegance, influence, and social dynamics of transatlantic travel during the Roaring Twenties. Its connections to diplomacy, the arts, and academia, alongside its association with historically significant passengers, enhance its historical value.
Final Remarks
A magnificent piece of maritime history, this SS De Grasse passenger list offers historians an unparalleled glimpse into the sophistication of 1920s ocean liner travel and the prominent individuals who shaped their era.
