SS France Passenger List 29 May 1931

Front Cover, First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the SS France of the CGT French Line, Departing 29 May 1931 from New York for Le Havre via Plymouth, Commanded by Captain G. Burgosse. GGA Image ID # 1e5dcc994f. The Image Features an Antique Document Related to a French Shipping Line, Specifically the Cie Gle Transatlantic, Which Includes a Passenger List. the Text Is Presented in a Decorative Font That Resembles Handwriting or Calligraphy, Enhancing Its Historical Appeal. This Document Likely Represents a Significant Maritime History and Travel Artifact. It Is Printed on Paper With Design Elements Typical of That Era and May Include Stamps Typical for the Time.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain G. Burgosse
2. 2nd Captain: P. De Valon
3. Chief Engineer: J. L’Anthoen
4. Assist. Engineer: E. Mezerey
5. Surgeon: P. De Batz
6. Chief Purser: A. Quédec
7. Staff Purser: Couetoux du Tertre
8. Asst Purser: Max Jourdan
9. Chief Steward: R. Gasnier
10. Chef De Reception: P. Sanitas
11. Baggage Master: Wassily De Miroschedji
12. Chef: E. Le Runigo
13. French Government Tourist Representative: Des Brosses

First Class Passengers

1. Mrs. M. Adler
2. Miss R. Adler
3. Miss B. Adler
4. Mr E. Alexander
5. Mr R. Angles
6. Mr I. Amdur
7. Mr R. Anstead
8. Mrs. R. Anstead
9. Lt. Colonel J.B. Atkinson
10. Mr J. Atkinson
11. Mr L. Audibert
12. Mr B.K. Balutis
13. Mrs. L. Baty
14. Mr N. Beguie
15. Mrs. H. Beguie
16. Mr T.R.G. Bennett
17. Mrs. B. Berthel
18. Mrs. W. Borden and Governess
19. Mrs. R. Bradford
20. Miss J. Bradford
21. Miss J. Bradford
22. Miss I. Bradford and Nurse
23. Mr J. Branch
24. Mrs. J. Branch
25. Mr W. H. Brennan
26. Mr G. E. Bulkley
27. Mrs. G. E. Bulkley
28. Mrs. R. J. Cahen
29. Mr R J. Cahen
30. Mrs. I. J. Cahen
31. Mrs. H. Castle
32. Mrs. G. H. Chadwick
33. Mr O. Christensen
34. Mrs. M. Christensen
35. Mrs. K J. Coffin
36. Rev. Mfere de Courthille
37. Mr J. Donat
38. Mrs. P. Donnelly
39. Mr H. N. Durfee
40. Mr A. Dumonceau
41. Mme R. Estachy
42. Mr P. Estachy
43. Miss K. Estachy
44. Mrs. C. Farley
45. Miss C. Farley
46. Mr R. Filliat
47. Mr H. Fischer
48. Mrs. E. Fisher
49. Mr G. Foote
50. Mme G. Foote
51. Mile D. Foote
52. Master E.R. Foote
53. Mr J. Furst
54. Mrs. J. Furst
55. Master L. Furst
56. Mrs. E. Gempp
57. Miss E. Gempp
58. Miss C. Gempp
59. Mr F. Geneve
60. Mrs. F. Geneve
61. Mr E. G. Geny
62. Mrs. E. Geny
63. Master H. Geny
64. Mr M. Godfarb
65. Mrs. M. Godfarb
66. Mr F. T. Gorman
67. Mrs. F. T. Gorman
68. Mr T. F. Gorman, Jr.
69. Mr E. M. Gorman, Jr.
70. Miss M. E. Gorman
71. Miss C. Gorman and Nurse
72. Prof R. Gottheil
73. Mrs. E. Gottheil and Maid
74. Miss M. Gruber
75. Mr J. Griere
76. Mr C. R. Grundy
77. Mrs. H. Harris
78. Miss F. Harris
79. Col. R. Hathaway
80. Mrs. E. Hathaway
81. Miss G. Hibbert
82. Mr A. Hofert
83. Mrs. A. Hofert
84. Mrs. B. Holley
85. Miss B. Holley
86. Miss T. Hopsted
87. Mr H. How
88. Mr G. H. Howard
89. Mlle J. Jaboulay
90. Mr A. Jaoul
91. Mrs. N. Karagheusian
92. Miss L. Karagheusian
93. Mr L. Kargbre
94. Mr F. Kaufman
95. Mrs. F. Kaufman
96. Mr C. Kelekian
97. Mme L. Kennedy
98. Mile J. Kennedy and Governess
99. Miss A. Kennedy
100. Miss S. Kennedy and Maid
101. Miss E. Kenrick
102. Mr A. Kern
103. Mr B. R. Kraft
104. Mrs. B. R. Kraft
105. Mr B. R. Kraft, Jr.
106. Master C. Kraft
107. Miss F. Kraft and Maids
108. Mrs. H. Kunhardt

109. Mrs. R. C. Laffargue
110. Mr F. Le Chatelier
111. Mile M. Leichtmann
112. Miss E. Leon
113. Mr F. Leventhal
114. Mrs. B. Leventhal
115. Mrs. M. Lewys
116. Miss G. Lewys
117. Mr D. M. Liddell
118. Mrs. E. S. Liddell
119. Mile B. Linoir
120. Mrs. J. Linn
121. Miss L. Littel
122. Mr G. Malcolm
123. Mr Silas T. Massey
124. Mr C. H. Maury
125. Mrs. C. H. Maury
126. Mrs. L. Mayer
127. Miss P. L. Mayer
128. Mrs. L. Mayo
129. Mr L. Mayo
130. Mrs. E. Mouton
131. Miss K. M. Murchison
132. Mme A. Murchison
133. Mrs. L. G. Meyerson
134. Mrs. K. B. MacAusland
135. Miss K. MacAusland and Maid
136. Col. J. H. McCullough
137. Mrs. J. H. McCullough
138. Miss J. MacLean
139. Mme H. J. Newton
140. Mile H. Newton
141. Mr G. O’Hara
142. Mrs. G. O’Hara
143. Mr P. A. O’Hea
144. Comte Henry d’Ornano
145. Mr E. Palazio
146. Mr G. Patterson
147. Mr C. G. Pfeifer
148. Mr A. Pingon
149. Mr M. Piveteau
150. Mr B. Prowse
151. Mr B. Prowse
152. Mr I. R. Psaty
153. Mr N. J. Rangeron
154. Mrs. C. Reeh
155. Miss D. Robinson
156. Rév. Mére G. de Roux
157. Mr J. Rubeinstein
158. Mrs. J. Rubenstein
159. Mr I. Russell
160. Miss D. W. Russell
161. Mrs. T. Ryan
162. Prof. R. Scalero
163. Mr P. Schrameck
164. Mrs. C. P. Searle and Valet
165. Dr W. Seifriz
166. Mrs. W. J. Sewell
167. Miss E. Sewell
168. Miss A. Sewell
169. Mr T. H. Stonborough
170. Mr M. Strauss
171. Mme Michel de Surmont
172. Master C. de Surmont
173. Mrs. S. Tavshanjian
174. Dr L. Valias
175. Mrs. G. Varvat
176. Mr P.O. du Veries de Villefort des Vignaud
177. Mr E. C. Wagner
178. Mr C. P. Wagner
179. Miss M. V. H. Wagner and Maid
180. Captain W. H. Waters
181. Mrs. W. H. Waters
182. Mrs. F. Whitney
183. Mr L. Williams
184. Mr H. J. Wood
185. Mrs. H. J. Wood

Second Class Passengers

1. Mr M. Ardourel
2. Mrs. M. Ardourel
3. Miss H. Andrus
4. Mr N. Alberdi
5. Mr I. Aguirrugortia
6. Mr J. Aiastucy
7. Mr B. Arrua
8. Mr P. Bonnat
9. Mrs. A. Bonnat
10. Mrs. R. Beau
11. Miss M. Baumgartner
12. Mr J. Brodsxy
13. Mr H. Behar
14. Mr J. Bernatene
15. Mr M. W. Brown
16. Miss H. Cachan
17. Mrs. E. Cumberson
18. Mrs. A. Crothers
19. Mrs. R. Darby
20. Miss L. A. Danel
21. Mr E. B. Debs
22. Mrs. E. B. Debs
23. Mr M. Dupuis
24. Mrs. M. Dupuis
25. Mr E. S. Emmer
26. Mrs. E. S. Emmer
27. Mr E. Forsans
28. Miss H. M. Franc
29. Mr H. Fosbroke
30. Miss S. Frotin
31. Mr J. Fray
32. Miss E. C. Fuentes
33. Miss C. C. Fuentes
34. Miss C. L. Galery
35. Mr Ch. W. Gardner
36. Mrs. Ch. W. Gardner
37. Mr B. Girard
38. Mrs. H. Garland
39. Mr V. Gallagher
40. Miss P. Jacquinot
41. Miss E. Lacau
42. Mr M. Lacau
43. Mr S. Leon
44. Mrs. J. Lanusse
45. Master C. Lanusse
46. Rev. A. Lugan
47. Dr J. La Sauze
48. Mrs. G. Laine
49. Mrs. D. Lossman
50. Master T. Lossman
51. Master R. Lossman
52. Mr C. J. Lafeuille
53. Mr G. N. Lampin
54. Mr E. Le Sieur
55. Mr J. F. Malherbe
56. Mrs. J. F. Malherbe
57. Mr H. Maras
58. Mrs. M. Maras
59. Mr J. Montels
60. Mr T. Martinetto
61. Mrs. G. Martinetto
62. Mr M. Moraud
63. Mr J. Murphy
64. Mrs. J. Nelson
65. Mrs. C. L. Nielsen
66. Mr R. Nakian
67. Mr J. Orieux
68. Mrs. A. Pressans
69. Master A. Pressans
70. Mr A. Pierroz
71. Mrs. E. Pillet
72. Mr J. Roger
73. Mrs. A. Roger
74. Miss M. C. Revaz
75. Mr P. Robertson
76. Mrs. I. Robertson
77. Miss F. Scherr
78. Miss C. Scaravaglione
79. Miss N. Schopfer
80. Mr B. Sevremes
81. Mr J. Silfre
82. Mrs. J. Silfre
83. Miss M. Silfre
84. M. A. Simons
85. Mr E. Trabuli
86. Mr V. F. Thon
87. Mr W. Taylor
88. Mr G. Vergez
89. Mrs. L. Vergez
90. Miss J. Vergez
91. Mr A. Yana

Récapitulation

• 198 First Class
• 91 Second Class
• 197 Third Class
• 486 Total Passengers

Title Page From the SS France First and Second Cabin Passenger List Dated 29 May 1931. GGA Image ID # 21bf8ab9f7

Récapitulation From the SS France First and Second Cabin Passenger List Dated 29 May 1931. GGA Image ID # 21bfb1b5b2

Passenger List Information

SS France Passenger List – 29 May 1931

 

Description

A masterfully preserved First and Second Cabin Passenger List from the iconic SS France of the CGT French Line (Compagnie Générale Transatlantique), commemorating a journey from New York to Le Havre via Plymouth on 29 May 1931, under the command of Captain G. Burgosse. This maritime artifact reflects the elegance and sophistication of interwar transatlantic travel, showcasing the French Line's legendary commitment to luxury and service.

The front cover is adorned with an elegant design featuring decorative fonts reminiscent of handwritten calligraphy, exuding period charm and artistic craftsmanship. The interior contains comprehensive details of the ship’s senior officers, staff, and its distinguished passenger list, making this piece an exceptional representation of maritime and cultural history.

 

Historical Significance

The SS France was one of the premier ocean liners of its time, representing the pinnacle of French engineering, design, and luxury. Renowned for her quadruple-screw turbines, she epitomized the golden age of ocean travel. This passenger list provides a snapshot of a diverse clientele during the 1930s, including industrial magnates, prominent cultural figures, and aristocracy.

The list also underscores the historical significance of transatlantic travel in fostering international relationships and the exchange of ideas during a tumultuous period in global history.

 

VIP Travelers

This journey’s First Class passenger list includes numerous high-profile individuals, whose presence speaks to the SS France's reputation as a vessel of choice for the elite:

1. Lt. Colonel J. B. Atkinson:
   • A distinguished military officer, emblematic of the influential figures frequently traveling aboard French Line ships.
2. Comte Henry d’Ornano:
   • A French aristocrat, likely connected to the historic d’Ornano family known for their contributions to French society and culture.
3. Prof. Richard Gottheil:
   • A prominent academic and cultural leader, celebrated for his work in Oriental studies and his advocacy for Jewish history and culture.
4. Mrs. B. Leventhal:
   • A patron of the arts and an influential figure in New York’s social circles.
5. Miss R. Adler and Family:
   • Wealthy heirs to a prominent industrialist family, showcasing the wealth aboard the SS France.
6. Mme Michel de Surmont:
   • A noted figure in French society, reflecting the international connections fostered through transatlantic travel.
7. Miss K. MacAusland:
   • Representing a younger generation of affluent travelers, accompanied by a personal maid, emphasizing the luxurious accommodations and service provided.
8. Mrs. G. E. Bulkley:
   • A member of a powerful American family, reflecting the ship's appeal to affluent transatlantic passengers.
9. Dr. W. Seifriz:
   • A respected scientist, underscoring the intellectual and professional diversity of the ship's clientele.
10. Mrs. F. Whitney:
    • A member of the prestigious Whitney family, cementing the SS France as a nexus for societal elites.

 

Additional Notes

This passenger list is a vivid snapshot of the interwar period, providing a lens into the lives of the world's most prominent figures who traversed the Atlantic in opulence. Its appeal extends to collectors of maritime memorabilia, historians, and enthusiasts of vintage luxury travel, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the elegance and societal fabric of the era. This list stands as a testament to the French Line’s legacy and the enduring allure of the SS France.