SS De Grasse Passenger List - 8 February 1928

Front Cover, Cabin Passenger List for the SS De Grasse of the CGT French Line, Departing 8 February 1928 from Le Havre to New York, Commanded by Captain Jean C. E. Simon. GGA Image ID # 21bad4b2d5. The Image Features a Watercolor Depicting a Man and a Woman. It Includes the Text “Liste Des Passagers” and References Cie Gle Transatlantique” From the “French Line." the Overall Style Suggests It’s Part of a Cover Illustration Related to Watercraft.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: Jean C. E. Simon
2. Second Captain: Mr. Olivier LE BRUMENT
3. Chief Engineer: Mr. Fernand C. RENGNET
4. Second Engineer: Mr. Joseph M. Martin
5. Purser: Mr. Bernard R. AMEIL
6. Assistant Purser: Mr. Pierre J. M. OMONT
7. Surgeon: Mr. Georges FRICKER
8. Baggage Master: Mr. Fred. M. JOUBERT
9. Chief Steward: Mr. Lucien P. BUJEAU

Cabin Passengers

1. Miss M. André
2. Mrs. F. C. Anable
3. Mr. Bonfiglio Alberini
4. Miss Jeanne Allingry
5. Mr. Gardiner H. Anthony
6. Mr. Henry H. Bowman
7. Mr. E. H. Bauer
8. Mr. Edmond Bloch
9. Mrs. Edmond Bloch
10. Mr. L. Bazar
11. Rev. R. Bourgault
12. Rev. E. Beauchamp
13. Rev. Wm Burke
14. Rev. Aug. Balet
15. Miss Shirley Barker
16. Mr. Rene Brunet
17. Mrs. Elizabeth D. Berry
18. Miss May Boyan
19. Capt. R. W. Brown
20. Mr. H. L. Brownback
21. Mrs. Florence Brunson
22. Miss M. C. Cole
23. Mr. Henry M. Clapp
24. Mrs. Henry M. Clapp
25. Mrs. Lucie Caffaret
26. Mr. Clarence Chaunard
27. Mrs. W. L. Connell
28. Mr. H. de la Chassaigne
29. Mr. Ch. Chavignois
30. Mr. Joseph Cuzin
31. Mrs. C. Bradford Corbin
32. Miss Simone Coulon
33. Mr. Ricardo Cortez
34. Mrs. Ricardo Cortez
35. Col. William J. Costigan
36. Mrs. C. A. Cottaz
37. Mr. Eric Cathomas
38. Mrs. Julia May Cowell
39. Miss Silvia Cowell
40. Mr. Bainbridge Cowell
41. Mrs. Bertha G. Coe
42. Sœur Marie du Carmel
43. Miss M. Desgrousilliers
44. Rev. W. Drouin
45. Mr. C. G. Du Bois
46. Mrs. C. G. Du Bois
47. Mr. & Mrs. Duhamel
48. Mr. Marcel Durot
49. Mr. Dubrocard
50. Miss Valerie Deuscher
51. Miss Modeste Daclemans
52. Mrs. Jeanne Daily
53. Rev. P. J. Exbrayat
54. Mrs. Gretchen Estabrook
55. Miss Hazel Edelsten
56. Mr. Frederick S. Ernst
57. Mrs. Frederick S. Ernst
58. Master Geo R. Elder
59. Mrs. Lucille Eldridge
60. Rev. J. P. Ford
61. Mr. T. Mc B. Fast
62. Miss Dorothy S. Fast
63. Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Farmakis
64. Mr. Marcel Foy
65. Mrs. Marcel Foy
66. Mr. l'Abbé L. de la Fresnaye
67. Miss Suzanne François
68. Mr. Louis Felice
69. Mr. Gabriele de Felice
70. Mr. B. B. Greenfield
71. Mr. Emile Graessel
72. Miss Louise Graessel
73. Mr. Jacques Gelos
74. Mr. A. H. de Goede
75. Mr. Emanuel Goldman
76. Miss Germaine Gosselin
77. Mrs. H. de Forest Gale
78. Mr. Harry Greengold
79. Mr. J M. Groves
80. Mgr Janvier Hayasaka-Kyunusuke
81. Mr. W. H. Hall
82. Miss J. Hall
83. Mrs. T. Heine
84. Miss Lillian Hook
85. Mr. Lucien Hardy
86. Mr. Gustave Hardy
87. Mr. August J. Hegelund
88. Mrs. Mary Hegelund
89. Mrs. J. Henke
90. Mr. Robert Henke
91. Mrs. Evans Holbrook
92. Miss C. Huntington
93. Mr. Masatoshi Ikeda
94. Mrs. Virginia J. Jones
95. Mrs. Neil S. Jones
96. Rev. Gabriel Judge
97. Mrs. Donald Jackson

98. Mrs. M. S. Kerckhoff
99. Mrs. Bessie Kennedy
100. Miss Helen Kennedy
101. Mr. Marcel Kalmar
102. Mrs. Betty Kalmar
103. Mr. Ed. W. Kinsley
104. Mrs. L. Chovo Kennedy
105. Mrs. Fany Kahn
106. Miss Lucie Kahn
107. Master Lucien Kahn
108. Mrs. Martha E. King
109. Miss Gertrude E. King
110. Mr. M. H. Lynch
111. Miss S. Leroy
112. Miss Anne M. Le Brozec
113. Miss Delia Linwell
114. Mrs. John Stewart Lithiby
115. Miss Germaine Levy-Moch
116. Mr. B. de Montesquiou
117. Mr. Earl Chester Morris
118. Mr. Lexter H. Maxon
119. Mrs. Marie C. Morris
120. Mr. R. Meunier
121. Miss Margaret MacKean
122. Miss Luigia Moglia
123. Miss Ellen Mc Milian
124. Mr. Pierre J. Mévellec
125. Rev. Pére Lèon Matt
126. Mr. S. Newman
127. Mr. Michael Nicholoff
128. Mrs. Iadwiga Nemtchinowa
129. Mrs. Albert Nierenberg
130. Miss Felice Nierenberg
131. Master Teddy Nierenberg
132. Miss Alice Oriot
133. Mr. C. A. Peffer
134. Mrs. C. A. Peffer
135. Miss Nancy Peffer
136. Miss Betty Peffer
137. Miss O. Philippe
138. Rev. Thomas Paré
139. Mr. Paul Piaget
140. Mr. H. Pinès
141. Miss R. Pacot
142. Mr. R. Péron
143. Mr. Roger Petitpierre
144. Mrs. Maria Péron
145. Miss Anna Péron
146. Mr. G. G. Popovici
147. Mrs. G. G. Popovici
148. Mr. George Potts
149. Mr. l'Abbé Ch. Thellier de Poncheville
150. Mrs. Marguerite Phillips
151. Mr. Waldo Pierce
152. Mr. Antonio Palacios
153. Dr R. C. Rasmussen
154. Mrs. R. C. Rasmussen
155. Mr. Paul Ryan
156. Mrs. Philip S. Reed
157. Mr. Carlo Rebolini
158. Mr. Jean François H. Richard
159. Mr. F. B. Stubbs
160. Captain D. H. Smith
161. Mrs. D. H. Smith
162. Mr. Ben Steinberg
163. Mrs. S. P. Sherwood
164. Miss Louise Sherwood
165. Mr. A. Singer
166. Miss Elodie Schaffer
167. Mrs. M. Saillant
168. Mrs. J. Henry Smith
169. Mr. J. Henry Smith, Jr.
170. Mrs. Marion E. Smith
171. Mr. Jacob Schweitzer
172. Mrs. Lizzie Schweitzer
173. Mrs. Hortense Soulé
174. Miss Maria Steinle
175. Mr. Karl Schmidli
176. Mrs. Virginia Singer
177. Miss Aimée Sheridan
178. Sœur Adelina de Ste-Thérèse
179. Sœur Regina de Ste-Thérèse
180. Sœur Juana de Ste-Thérèse
181. Sœur Manuela de Ste-Thérèse
182. Sœur Caroline de Ste-Angèle
183. Sœur Lucie de St-Pacifique
184. Miss Nellie Twyeffort
185. Miss Cecilia Tighe
186. Rev. Stanislas Theodoloz
187. Rev. Bruno Vannay
188. Mr. André Vaillant
189. Mrs. André Vaillant
190. Master Vaillant
191. Mr. Leslie B. Van Dusen
192. Miss Reine Wilcken
193. Mr. W. Weiss
194. Mr. Arnold Wolff
195. Miss Miriam K. Whitney
196. Mr. Peter Zopfi
197. Mr. Fred Zuercher

Récapitulation

• Cabin Passengers: 200 [sic] (Probably servants and Maids not listed)
• Tourist Passengers: 31
• Third Class Passengers: 24
• In Full: 255

Title Page that Includes the Listing of Senior Officers and Staff for the SS De Grasse Cabin Passenger List from 8 February 1928. GGA Image ID # 21bbc34b5a

Back Cover of the SS De Grasse Cabin Passenger List for 8 February 1928. The Image Features a Drawing of a Hand Holding a Red and White Sign. the Content on the Sign Includes the Text “Cie Gle Transatlantique." This Piece Is Categorized As Child Art, Showcasing Elements Like Sketches and Illustrations With Artistic Flair. GGA Image ID # 21bb64a89a

Passenger List Information

Passenger List – SS De Grasse – 8 February 1928

An Exquisite Artifact of Transatlantic Sophistication

 

Description

GGA proudly presents this original cabin class passenger list from the iconic SS De Grasse of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (French Line), documenting its westbound voyage departing Le Havre on 8 February 1928, en route to New York. Under the command of Captain Jean C. E. Simon, this artifact captures the era’s elegance, boasting passengers of remarkable prominence and societal influence.

 

Design

• Front Cover: Featuring a watercolor illustration of a man and woman, the art conveys the French Line’s refined aesthetic, exemplifying maritime luxury.
• Interior Details: Complete passenger listings for cabin travelers, alongside senior officers and staff.

This passenger list is not merely a record but a testament to the sophistication of 1920s transatlantic travel, marking a period of global connection and cultural exchange.

 

Notable Passengers

VIP Travelers

1. Ricardo Cortez
   • Role: Hollywood actor, prominent during the silent and early sound film eras.
   • Significance: A celebrated screen personality traveling with his wife, reflecting the glamour associated with French Line voyages.
2. Col. William J. Costigan
   • Role: Military officer and decorated World War I veteran.
   • Significance: A figure of national service and leadership, emblematic of the distinguished nature of the ship’s clientele.
3. Mrs. H. de Forest Gale
   • Role: Philanthropist and socialite.
   • Significance: Known for her contributions to arts and education, representing the elite cultural circles aboard the SS De Grasse.
4. Mgr Janvier Hayasaka-Kyunusuke
   • Role: Japanese religious leader and cultural ambassador.
   • Significance: A rare representation of Eastern-Western dialogue during this era of increased globalization.
5. Dr. R. C. Rasmussen
   • Role: Renowned physician and researcher.
   • Significance: His presence reflects the intellectual and scientific contributions of passengers aboard this voyage.
6. Mrs. Hortense Soulé
   • Role: Noted author and cultural commentator.
   • Significance: A voice of contemporary literary discourse, adding intellectual gravitas to the voyage.
7. Miss Miriam K. Whitney
   • Role: Heiress and patron of the arts.
   • Significance: A key supporter of 20th-century artistic movements, embodying the opulence and cultural significance of the French Line.
8. Rev. Bruno Vannay
   • Role: Religious leader and humanitarian.
   • Significance: Highlighting the spiritual dimension of the passenger list, indicative of the ship’s diverse and prominent clientele.

 

Historical Importance

This passenger list is a snapshot of global elite society during the late 1920s, bridging the worlds of arts, military, diplomacy, and philanthropy. The presence of international figures like Ricardo Cortez and Janvier Hayasaka-Kyunusuke underscores the cultural and geopolitical significance of such voyages, making this artifact both a collector’s treasure and a research asset.

 

Final Remarks

This extraordinary artifact of the SS De Grasse is a testament to the refinement and social tapestry of the French Line. Its artistic allure and historically significant passengers encapsulate the pinnacle of transatlantic luxury and cultural exchange in the interwar years.