SS Rotterdam Passenger List - 31 August 1912
Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Rotterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 31 August 1912 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Commanded by Commodore G. Stenger. GGA Image ID # 17c4ed0697
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Commodore G. Stenger
- Chief-Officer : Pauw
- Chief-Engineer : Edixhoven
- Chief-Steward : O. Van Der Boon
- Purser: Van Wyk
- Physician: Dr. Kelly
First Cabin Passengers
- Miss Marie van Aaken
- Miss Georgine van Aaken
- Hon. E. R. Ackerman
- Mrs. E. R. Ackerman
- Miss Sarah J. Adams
- Miss Mina Albers
- Miss Grace B. Allen
- Miss Debora Allen
- Mrs. E. S. Allport
- Mr. Em. Arnstein
- Mr. Alex. E. Arnstein
- Mrs. G. F. Ayer
- Miss Grace F. Barnum
- Mr. Ernst Barth
- Mr. Daniel Baugh
- Mrs. Daniel Baugh and Maid
- Mrs. Baum
- Miss Irene Baum
- Mr. Simon Becker
- Mrs. Simon Becker
- Miss Dorothy Becker
- Miss Josephine Becker
- Mr. I. T. Beckwith
- Miss G. P. C. Beale
- Mr. David Bendann
- Mrs. David Bendann
- Mr. Lawrence Bendann
- Judge E. B. Bennett
- Mrs. E. B. Bennett
- Mrs. C. W. Bidgood
- Mr. Edw. H. Bindley
- Mrs. Edw. H. Bindley
- Mast. John Bindley
- Mr. B. Blumenthal
- Mrs. B. Blumenthal
- Mast. Herbert Blumenthal
- Mr. Geo M. Booth
- Mrs. Geo M. Booth
- Mr. Thos. Bowles
- Mrs. Thos. Bowles
- Miss Annie Breuer
- Miss Camilla Breuer and Governess
- Miss Florence Brill
- Mrs. James Brooks
- Mr. Charles Brooks
- Miss H. Grace Brouse
- Mrs. George Bruck
- Miss Ida Buchenthal
- Mrs. Blanche S. Buddeke
- Mr. I. Wm. Buddeke
- Miss A. M. Bunting
- Mr. A. E. Burkhardt
- Mr. Webster B. Burkhardt
- Mrs. Ermine Case
- Miss M. Case
- Mr. H. Winfield Chapin
- Mrs. H. Winfield Chapin
- Mr. Arnold W. Chapin
- Mrs. H. C. Chapman and Maid
- Mrs. Arthur Cheney and Maid
- Mr. Gabriel Chiera
- Mr. Marshall Clyde
- Mrs. Marshall Clyde
- Mast. Marshall Clyde Jr., Governess and Maid
- Miss Fanny T. Cochran
- Mr. I. J. Cohen
- Mrs. I. J. Cohen
- Mast Jules Cohen
- Mr. Alfred Cohn
- Mrs. Alfred Cohn
- Mr. A. Coleman
- Mrs. A. Coleman
- Miss Constance Coleman
- Miss Jane. Coleman
- Miss Elinor Comstock
- Mr. Wm. J. Cooper
- Mrs. Wm. J. Cooper
- Mr. Corbeau
- Mr. Czaki
- Mrs. K. Dashiell
- Miss Zilla Dashiell
- Mr. Samuel Daube
- Mrs. Samuel Daube
- Mast. Carol Daube
- Mast. Leo Daube
- Mr. C. P. Davis
- Mr. John H. Day
- Mrs. Albert Dellevie
- Mr. Maurice Demets
- Mr. S. Wallace Dempsey
- Mrs. S. Wallace Dempsey
- Miss Florence Devol
- Miss Jane Dickson
- Miss Alice Dickson
- Miss Helen Dickson
- Mr. Louis Dill
- Mr. Henry A. Dix
- Mrs. Henry A. Dix
- Miss J. A. Dogherty
- Miss Mary Doyle
- Mr. Chas. F. Droste
- Mrs. Chas F. Droste
- Miss Charlotte Droste
- Miss Mabel E. Droste
- Miss M. DuBois
- Mrs. J. Lathrop Durant and Maid
- Mr. F. A. Durban
- Mrs. F. A. Durban
- Mr. Robert Craig Effinger
- Mrs. Robert Craig Effinger
- Mrs. M. Eiche
- Mr. G. Eiseman
- Mrs. G. Eiseman
- Mrs. W. F. Epple
- Mrs. Rosa Erlanger
- Miss Viola J. Erlanger
- Prof. Frank A. Erwin
- Mrs. Frank A. Erwin
- Miss Anna Everson
- Mr. P. Ewald
- Mrs. P. Ewald
- Miss Elsa Ewald
- Mr. J. D. Farasey
- Mrs. J. D. Farasey
- Mr. Joseph Fels
- Mrs. Joseph Fels
- Rev. Henry Ferguson
- Mrs. Henry Ferguson
- Mrs. A. Warren Ferris
- Mr. E. H. Finman
- Mr. Martin J. Fischer
- Mrs. Martin J. Fischer
- Mrs. S. Fishel
- Miss Sophia Fishel
- Mr. Rudolph E. F. Flinsch
- Mrs. Rudolph E. F. Flinsch and Infant
- Mast. Walter V. C. F. Flinsch
- Miss Margareta Flinsch
- Mast. Harold Flinsch and Nurse
- Mr. Merton L. Ford
- Mrs. Merton L. Ford
- Miss Ford
- Mr. Edward E. Ford
- Mrs. Edward E. Ford
- Mr. De Witt Ford
- Miss L. Frankfurter
- Mr. M. T. Gay
- Mrs. M. T. Gay
- Mr. L. P. van Gelderen
- Mrs. Friederike von Gutmann de Gelse
- Mr. Stephan von Gutmann de Gelse
- Mr. Geo Glenz
- Mrs. Geo Glenz
- Rev. Joseph Gogolowski
- Miss Pauline Goldsmith
- Mr. J. Goldsmith
- Miss E. Goldsmith
- Mr. Harry Goldstone
- Mrs. H. Goldstone
- Miss Helen Goldstone
- Mast. Lawrence Goldstone
- Mr. Wm. Goldstone
- Mrs. Wm. Goldstone
- Miss Edith H. Goldstone
- Miss Mae Gollmar
- Mr. John Gordon
- Mrs. John Gordon
- Mrs. Emma S. Graef
- Miss Lena H. Graef
- Mr. J. F. Greene
- Mrs. J. F. Greene
- Mr. Horace J. Greenwood
- Mrs. Horace J. Greenwood
- Mr. Wesley Greenwood
- Mr. Horace T. Greenwood
- Mr. Paul T. Greenwood
- Mrs. Mary H. Gregory
- Mr. Max Greif
- Mrs. Max Greif
- Miss Lillian Greif
- Mr. Morris de Groot
- Mrs. Morris de Groot
- Mr. Samuel de Groot
- Miss Mabel Guilford
- Mrs. Philander A. Harris
- Miss Grace A. Harris
- Miss Mary W. Hatch
- Miss Helen J. Hatch
- Miss Sarah W. Hatch
- Miss Nella F. Haynes
- Miss Johanna Heinemann
- Mr. J. C. Heintz
- Mrs. J. C. Heintz
- Mr. J. C. H. Heldring
- Mr. J. A. Hellman
- Miss Ella Hellman
- Miss Beatrice M. Hellman
- Mr. Geo D. Hencken
- Mr. Georg Henke
- Mrs. Henry Hess
- Mr. Andrew Hess
- Mrs. Guy A. Hildreth
- Mrs. D. S. Hill
- Miss Sarah Hill
- Mr. Jacob Hock
- Mr. Edmund G. Hock
- Miss Cora Hock
- Mr. Anton G. Hodenpijl
- Mrs. Anton G. Hodenpijl
- Rev. Paul Hoelscher
- Miss H. K. Holder
- Miss Eliz. V. Hood
- Mrs. Irta B. Iden
- Mr. H. A. Jacobs
- Mrs. H. A. Jacobs
- Mast. Robert A. Jacobs
- Miss Katherine Jacobs and Maid
- Miss Nancy B. Jenison, M.D.
- Mr. G. K. Johnson
- Mrs. G. K. Johnson
- Prof. H. C. Jones
- Mrs. H. C. Jones
- Mr. Stanley Jordan
- Mrs. Stanley Jordan
- Mast. F. Stanley Jordan Jr.
- Mast. Philip Jordan
- Mrs. Frances Jordan
- Miss E. H. Jordan
- Mr. W. B. Kahn
- Miss Mathilde Kaletsch
- Mr. Edward Kalisher
- Mrs. Edward Kalisher
- Miss Elinor Kalisher and Maid
- Dr. F. J. Kaufmann
- Mrs. F. J. Kaufmann
- Miss Emma S. Keller
- Mr. H. A. Kindermann
- Miss Anna King
- Mr. Fred. A. Koch
- Mrs. Fred. A. Koch
- Mr. A. F. Koelble
- Mrs. A. F. Koelble
- Miss Rosa C. Korn
- Mr. I. H. Kraemer
- Mrs. I. H. Kraemer
- Mr. S. N. Kramer
- Mrs. Clotilde Lang
- Mrs. G. F. Langbein
- Mr. Chas. E. Lansing
- Mrs. Chas. E. Lansing
- Miss Caroline F. Lansing
- Mr. E. H. Law
- Mrs. E. H. Law
- Mr. Ralph Lawton
- Miss Constance Leigh
- Mr. Julius Lichtenstein
- Mrs. Julius Lichtenstein
- Mr. J. P. Lieberman
- Mrs. J. P. Lieberman
- Miss Florence Lieberman
- Miss Math. Lindenmeyer
- Mr. Emanuel Loewenstein
- Mrs. Emanuel Loewenstein
- Miss Louise Loewenstein
- Miss Helen Loewenstein
- Miss Lillian Logan
- Mr. Elmer G. Mansfield
- Mrs. Elmer G. Mansfield
- Mrs. C. Marshall
- Miss E. G. Marshall
- Miss Tiena Marshall
- Miss Dora Marx
- Miss Anna Marx
- Miss Bertha Marx
- Mr. Arthur Mayer
- Mrs. Arthur Mayer
- Mr. M. C. Mayer
- Mr. Wm. F. McClelland
- Mrs. Wm. F. McClelland
- Hon. Geo B. McClellan
- Mrs. George B. McClellan and Maid
- Mr. W. H. McCurdy
- Mrs. W. H. McCurdy
- Miss Alice Hazel McCurdy
- Mr. Lynn H. McCurdy
- Mr. Henry C. McEldowney
- Mrs. Henry C. McEldowney
- Mr. Robert McEldowney
- Miss Annabel McEldowney
- Miss Hester McEldowney
- Mr. Henry A. McGee
- Mrs. Henry A. McGee
- Mr. H. E. Mckee
- Mrs. H. E. Mckee
- Miss A. W. McKee
- Miss Eloise McLeod
- Miss Gertrude McLeod
- Miss Marthe Menegeaux
- Mr. Harry Meyers
- Mrs. Harry Meyers
- Miss Martha Meyers
- Mrs. H. Michels
- Mrs. C. C. Miles
- Miss Miles
- Mrs. Samuel Miller
- Mr. Sumner Moore
- Mr. Taylor More
- Mrs. Taylor More
- Miss Ethel Morse
- Mr. Stanley Grafton Mortimer
- Mrs. Stanley Grafton Mortimer and Maid
- Miss Mary E. Mortimer and Maid
- Mr. Richard Mortimer and Valet
- Mr. T. E. Morton
- Mrs. A. V. Moschcowitz
- Miss Frances Moschcowitz
- Miss Mathilde M. Nash
- Mrs. Agnes Nowak
- Mrs. A. A. Orr
- Miss L. Orr
- Miss Elze von Ostrowska
- Mr. Herbert Padelinetti
- Mrs. George H. Palmer
- Miss Jean J. Palmer
- Mr. A. M. Parker
- Mrs. A. M. Parker
- Mr. Wm. S. Patten
- Mrs. Wm. S. Patten
- Miss Grace W. Patten
- Mr. W. F. Piek
- Mrs. W. F. Piek
- Mr. Charles Dudley Pieper
- Miss Ruth Porter
- Miss Jessie P. Prentice
- Miss Carroll. Prentice
- Miss Ester Quick
- Mr. Z. van Raalte
- Mrs. Z. van Raalte
- Mr. Benj. van Raalte
- Mr. Arthur van Raalte
- Miss Therese van Raalte
- Miss Adele van Raalte
- Miss Millie Raffloer
- Mr. Kersey Coates Reed
- Mrs. Kersey Coates Reed
- Mrs. W. L. Reed
- Mr. George N. Reilly
- Mrs. George N. Reilly
- Mr. Henry T. Richardson
- Mrs. Henry T. RichardSon
- Miss Elvine Richard
- Mr. Benj. Ripin
- Mrs. Benj. Ripin
- Miss Rowena Ripin
- Miss Paula Ripin and Maid
- Mr. Bernard Ris
- Mr. Kenneth B. Ris
- Miss Lydia Rometsch
- Miss Evelina Rometsch
- Mr. W. H. Rometsch
- Alfred Baron van der Ropp
- Vera Baroness van der Ropp
- Elisabeth Baroness van der Ropp
- Alfred Baron van der Ropp Jr.
- Harald Baron van der Ropp
- Mrs. John A. Ross
- Mr. J. S. Rudd
- Mr. Gustave Rumpf
- Mrs. Gustave Rumpf
- Dr. B. Sachs
- Miss Helen Sage
- Mrs. Anna Sahm
- Miss Marie A. Sahm
- Mr. S. Salabes
- Mrs. S. Salabes
- Mr. H. A. Salen
- Mr. Wm. Sansom
- Mrs. Wm. Sansom
- Mrs. H. F. Sanville
- Miss H. S. Sanville
- Miss Anne B. Sarde
- Mr. Julius Saul
- Miss Elka Saul
- Mrs. H. Schaffner
- Miss M. Schaffner
- Miss H. O. Schenck
- Mr. O. F. Schmidt
- Mrs. O. F. Schmidt
- Miss Elsa Schmidt
- Mrs. L. Schottenfels
- Mrs. Sophia M. Shaw
- Miss Caroline N. Shaw
- Mr. John G. Shedd
- Mrs. John G. Shedd
- Miss Laura A. Shedd and Chauffeur
- Mr. Samuel J. Silberman
- Mrs. Samuel J. Silberman
- Miss Rosadine Silberman
- Miss Irene D. Silberman
- Mr. Alexander Simpson Jr.
- Mrs. Alexander Simpson Jr.
- Mr. A. Carron Simpson
- General J. H. Smith
- Mrs. J. H. Smith
- Miss Edith H. Smith
- Miss Emma L. Snook
- Miss Vera M. Snook
- Mr. Robert Keith Snow
- Miss H. Spangenberg
- Miss S. Spangenberg
- Mr. Simon Springarn
- Mr. Jordan Stabler
- Mrs. Jordan Stabler
- Dr. Floyd R. Stamp
- Mr. Francis E. Stern
- Mrs. V. Stern and Maid
- Miss Nan Stevenson
- Miss Helen Stevenson
- Dr. Lewis B. Stillwell
- Mrs. Lewis B. Stillwell
- Mr. Richard Stillwell
- Mr. H. Stoess
- Dr. H. Stoesser
- Mrs. H. Stoesser
- Miss M. Stohrer
- Mr. Chas. Moorfield Storey
- Mr. D. Strauss
- Miss H. Sullivan
- Mrs. A. M. Thomson
- Miss E. M. Thomson
- Mr. Samuel Thorne Jr.
- Mrs. Samuel Thorne Jr.
- Mast. Ward Thorne
- Mast. Samuel Thorne and Governess
- Mast Louis Thorne
- Miss A. M. Thurston
- Mr. L. A. Towne
- Mrs. L A Towne
- Mrs. A. B. Townshend
- Mr. Bailey Townshend Jr.
- Miss A. M. Trippett
- Mr. R. H. Truax
- Count C. A. Wachtmeister
- Countess C. A. Wachtmeister
- Mast. Wachtmeister and Nurse
- Mr. John Wagner
- Mr. Waldinger
- Mrs. Waldinger
- Miss E. Walsh
- Miss K. Walsh
- Mrs. M. E. Brill Watts
- Mast. G. Martin B. Watts
- Miss M. E. Weaver
- Miss Amy S. Weeks
- Miss Florence H. Weingarten
- Miss M. K. Wellington
- Miss G. A. Wellington
- Mr. Fred. S. Wells
- Mr. G. A. Wertheim
- Mrs. G. A. Wertheim and Maid
- Miss Virginia Wertheim
- Mast. Carel van Heukelom Wertheim and Governess
- Mr. W. Westerman
- Mrs. W. Westerman
- Miss Mary Wetzel
- Miss M. Whitlock
- Mrs. B. Wiener
- Mr. C. F. L. de Wild
- Mrs. C. F. L. de Wild
- Mast. C. F. L. de Wild Jr.
- Miss E. D. de Wild
- Mrs. Nicholas Williamson
- Miss Ruth Williamson
- Miss Mary Williamson
- Mrs. Robert P. Wilson
- Mr. Philipp Wirth
- Mrs. Eliz. Witty
- Miss Hilda Witty
- Miss Loraine Witty
- Mast. Gustave Witty
- Mrs. Augusta Wix
- Mast. Irving Wolf
- Mr. Fred. E. Wolters
- Mrs. Fred. E. Wolters
- Mr. W. J. Wories
- Mr. Sidney L. Wright
- Mr. M. Fisher Wright
- Dr. Hugh H. Young.
- Mrs. Hugh H. Young
- Mast. Colston Young
- Miss Frances Young
- Miss Helena Young, Maid and Nurse
- Mr. P. W. Zallenka
- Mrs. P. W. Zallenka
- Miss Rose Zallenka
- Dr. Wm. Zentmayer
- Mr. Oscar Zimmerli
- Mr. J. Zimmerman
- Mrs. J. Zimmerman
Second Cabin Passengers
- Mr. Meyer Abel
- Mrs. F. Abele
- Miss B. Emilie Ackeret
- Mr. Paul Adrion
- Mr. Helge Akerlund
- Miss Luba Albert
- Sister M. Alfreda
- Mr. J. Albert Anderson
- Mr. Armitage
- Mrs. Theresia Ascher
- Mr. Rudolf Ascher
- Mr. Bastiaan van Asperen
- Mr. Ernest van Assche
- Mr. Fritz Auer
- Mr. Heinrich Baer
- Mrs. M. Bakker
- Mr. Frank Ball
- Mrs. Paula Ball and 2 Children
- Mrs. M. van Batenburg
- Mr. Jozef Bauer
- Mr. Adam Bayer
- Mrs. C. Bean
- Miss F. Bean
- Mrs. Geo K. Beck
- Miss Elsie M. Beck
- Miss Erna Becker
- Mr. A. E. Beljean
- Miss Martha C. Bennett
- Mr. A. Benziger
- Mr. Bruno Berg
- Mrs. Rebeka Berkovitz and Children
- Mrs. Annie Berrill
- Mr. Rudolf Bertschi
- Mr. Alfred Biaggi
- Mr. Henri Le Bienvenu
- Mrs. Henri Le Bienvenu
- Miss Josephine Biergann
- Mr. J. P. Billes
- Mrs. J. P. Billes
- Miss Jeanne Billes
- Miss Madeleine Billes
- Mrs. Golde Birn
- Miss Marianne Bitzlberger
- Rev. H. Blesi
- Mrs. H. Blesi
- Miss Rose Bloch
- Mr. Jacob Boomsma
- Mrs. C. C. Bos
- Mast. C. C. Bos Jr.
- Miss Louise Böttger
- Mrs. J. Bouma
- Miss Anna Bouma
- Mr. Jan M. van Boven
- Miss Berta Brazdilova
- Mrs. C. Breitweiser
- Miss Netty Breitweiser
- Miss L. Breitweiser
- Mr. Ernst Brüger
- Mr. Conr. Bruhlman
- Mrs. Frances Bruncwik
- Miss Marie Buehler
- Miss I. Burbank
- Mr. Henry Burckhardt
- Mr. M. J. Burkel
- Mrs. M. J. Burkel
- Mr. Hugo Cahn
- Miss Elsbeth Cajori
- Mrs. Rose Buxbaum
- Mr. Isaac Champagne
- Miss E. A. Clinton
- Miss E. Y. Collins
- Mr. L. C. Colman
- Mrs. C. Everett Conant
- Prof. Dr. C. E. Conant
- Miss Mary O'Connor
- Mr. G. L. Cook
- Mrs. Betty Copman
- Miss Nini Copman
- Mr. Frederick Degen
- Mr. R. J. van Deusen
- Mrs. R. J. van Deusen
- Mr. Otto Deutschmann
- Mr. Clifford Deutschmann
- Mr. Willy Diedrich
- Miss M. Doby
- Mrs. Käthe Donge
- Miss H. J. M. van Dongen
- Mrs. C Dreyfus
- Mr. Emil Dubois
- Mr. John Dvorak
- Mr. Chas. J. Dworak
- Mr. Douwe Dykstra
- Mr. Sake Dykstra
- Mr. W. Th. Eastes
- Mr. I. Eisenbiegler
- Mrs. I. Eisenbiegler
- Mrs. A. Eisenstein
- Miss Olga Eisenstein
- Mr. Georg Eissmann
- Mr. Karl Emele
- Mr. L. Ensel
- Mr. B. J. G. Faasen
- Mrs. B. J. G. Faasen
- Mrs. Rosa Fabian
- Miss Maria Faiglova
- Mr. Izak Falk
- Miss Roza Falk
- Mr. Rudolph Falkenhagen
- Mrs. J. Falkenhagen
- Mr. Sydney A. Farbisch
- Miss M. A. Farwell
- Miss Ilona Fashing
- Miss Marie Fashing
- Miss Bertha Fehr
- Mr. Julius Fernbach
- Mrs. Julius Fernbach
- Miss Helene Fernbach
- Miss Clara Fernbach
- Mr. Alois Fiala
- Mrs. Anne Field
- Mrs. Barbara Figner
- Miss Laura Figner
- Mr. Fritz Fischer
- Mrs. Fritz Fischer
- Mast. Fritz Fischer
- Mast Peter Fischer
- Mr. Lorenz Flick
- Mast. Carl Flick
- Mr. Richard J. Foster
- Miss Amelia Garet
- Mr. Maurice Gesundheit
- Mrs. Eva Gesundheit
- Mast. Ralph. W. Gesundheit
- Mr. Anton Giebel
- Mrs. Wilh. Gillot
- Mrs. A. Glimme
- Mr. William Goebel
- Mrs. William Goebel
- Mr. C. Goehmann
- Mrs. C. Goehmann
- Miss Emma Goehmann
- Mrs. Marie Gossler
- Mrs. Josefin Graf
- Miss Margaretha, Graf
- Mr. Ernst Grimm
- Mr. Henry Gross
- Miss Marie Grotendorst
- Mr. John Grzelka
- Mr. Alex Gunther
- Mr. G. Gypser
- Mr. L. de Haas
- Miss Anna Haberkorn
- Miss Emma Haberkorn
- Mr. Balth. Haerle
- Mrs. Balth. Haerle
- Rev. O. Hafen
- Miss Frida Häfele
- Miss Elisabeth Hagedorn
- Miss Regina Haimann
- Miss Frieda Haimann
- Mr. L. Halberstad
- Mr. Anton Halsband
- Mrs. Anton Halsband
- Miss Anna Hamouzova
- Mrs. Charlotte Hancke
- Miss Hedwig Hancke
- Mast Charles Hancke
- Mr. J. B. Hanna
- Mrs. H. F. Hardenberg
- Mr. Martin Hastmann
- Mr. Herman Hayn
- Mrs. Herman Hayn
- Mr. Oswald E. Heck
- Mr. W. Heldt
- Mr. Luke Hemmes
- Mr. Paul Hendricks
- Mr. Anton Henke
- Sister M. Heriberta
- Mr. Ernest L. Herold
- Mr. Wilhelm Hertli
- Mr. C. W. Hetzel
- Miss D. C. Higgins
- Miss Rosa Hintermann
- Mr. Vaclav Hlavka
- Mrs. Regina Hochwald and Child
- Mr. Peter Hoenighausen
- Miss H. ter Hoeve
- Mrs. Jette Hoffman
- Miss Marie Hogrebe
- Mrs. Theresia Hohl
- Mast. Anton Hohl
- Mrs. Josefa Hohl
- Miss Maria Hohl
- Miss Amalia Hohl
- Mrs. W. H. Hollis
- Mr. Sandor Hornstein
- Miss L. M. Horter
- Mrs. Louise Huber
- Miss Huber
- Rev. Josef Hundt
- Mr. Charles R. Jaeger
- Mrs. Mary Jankowski
- Mrs. Karolin Jany
- Miss Theresia Jany
- Mr. Frank Japes
- Mrs. Frank Japes
- Mast. Leo Japes
- Mast. Josef Jebavy
- Mr. J. A. Jens
- Mr. W. D. Johnson
- Mr. Leon joly
- Mrs. B. de Jong
- Mr. B. de Jong
- Mr. M. J. de Jong
- Miss Lily Jordan
- Miss Cath. M. Jurrjens
- Miss Ida Kaegi
- Miss Mathilde Kahn
- Mr. Arnold Kallmerten
- Mr. Hubert Kalvelage
- Miss Dr. Lubov Kamenetsky
- Mr. P. van Katwyk
- Mr. Herman Kaufmann
- Mrs. Emma Keeler
- Mr. R. Burton C. Keeler
- Mr. Joseph Keller
- Mrs. J. Kennedy
- Mr. John Kiefer
- Mrs. John Kiefer
- Mrs. J. Kinsbergen and Child
- Mr. Adolf Kitzinger
- Mrs. Elise Klaeger
- Mr. Max Klemmer
- Mr. Joh. Klomp
- Mrs. Joh. Klomp
- Mrs. Klaske Kloosterman
- Mr. Henry Kloosterman
- Mrs. J. G. Knyff
- Miss Anna Koch
- Mr. Conrad Koch
- Mr. Chas. Koeppel
- Miss Mary Koerdt
- Mr. Josef Kohout
- Mrs. Eva M. Kollmar
- Mr. Lorenz Konigbauer
- Mr. F. Koppmeier
- Mrs. F. Koppmeier and Infant
- Mrs. Anna Krach
- Mr. Abraham Kremer
- Mr. August Krietsch
- Miss Augusta Kristof
- Mrs. Marie Kuh
- Miss Anna Kuh
- Mast. Fritz Kuh
- Miss Margaretha Kuh
- Mrs. R. Lahm
- Miss Sophie Laier
- Miss Anna Laub
- Miss Ruth. Laubmeyer
- Mrs. R. J. Legg
- Miss Ida Leistner
- Mr. Aug. Lenz
- Miss C. Levin
- Miss R. E. Levin
- Mrs. R. Levy and Infant
- Miss Otilia Leuchtweis
- Mr. Willy Liebenstein
- Miss Alice R. Lincoln
- Mr. Hermann Linder
- Mrs. F. Lombardi
- Miss Edith M. Loweree
- Mr. R. Luchsinger
- Miss Catharine Macher
- Mr. B. Maliatsky
- Mrs. B. Maliatsky
- Mrs. Lina Mandel
- Mr. John Marinus
- Mrs. John Marinus
- Mast. Adriaan Marinus
- Mr. C. J. van der Mark
- Miss Nellie Marren
- Mr. G. Martens
- Miss Eugenia Marvin
- Mr. Wm. F. Mattlage
- Mrs. Wm. F. Mattlage
- Miss Gertrude Mattlage
- Mast. Chas Mattlage
- Mast. Wm. F. Mattlage
- Miss Anna Maxwell
- Mr. Frances J. Mayer
- Mrs. Frances J. Mayer
- Miss Christina Mayer
- Mast. James R. Mayer
- Miss Frances Mayer
- Mr. J. McCullough
- Mrs. J. McCullough
- Mr. C. B. Mc.Grew
- Mrs. M. J. v. d. Meer
- Mrs. Kate Meklenburg
- Miss Emma Melzer
- Mr. Johannes Menage
- Rev. John Metzdorf
- Miss Marg. Metzdorf
- Mr. Heinrich Metzger
- Mrs. Heinrich Metzger
- Mr. Bernard Metzger
- Mrs. Gusta Metzger
- Miss Lilly Metzger
- Mast. Herman Metzger
- Miss Claire Metzger
- Miss Toni Metzger
- Mr. Max Meyer
- Mr. Siebe Miedema
- Mrs. E. Miehlke
- Miss E. Miehlke
- Miss M. Miller
- Mr. Martin Moll
- Mrs. Martin Moll
- Mrs. L. Moncomble
- Mr. Chas. Monninger
- Mr. Max Mossmann
- Miss Louise A. Mouqué
- Mr. A. Muller
- Mrs. A. Muller
- Miss Anna Muller
- Miss Kath. Mulzer
- Miss Barbara Mulzer
- Miss H. G. M. Nel
- Miss Mari Neubauer
- Mr. Albert Neugebauer
- Mrs. Mary Niederer
- Mr. J. Nigrin
- Mr. Philippus Nieuwenhuizen
- Mr. M. C. de Nobel
- Miss M. de Nobel
- Mrs. Berendina Norbruis
- Mr. Jouke Norbruis
- Miss Helen E. Normandeau
- Mr. Barth Nuszwurm
- Mr. Anton Obdrzalek
- Mr. Joseph Ogier
- Mrs. Joseph Ogier
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Information for Passengers
Berths and Staterooms should be reserved as soon as possible in order to secure the most favorable location, especially during the summer season, when all available rooms are usually engaged considerable time (sometimes months) previous to departure of the steamship. When applying for accommodations, either by mail or telegraph, the name of the steamship, date of departure, number and sex of Passengers, and desired class of accommodations, should be stated.
Berths are not considered engaged unless secured by paying a deposit of $ 25.00 per berth for the first cabin and $ 10.00 per berth for the second cabin accommodations. The balance of the passage money must be paid not later than two weeks before sailing; if this has not been paid on or before that time, the Company reserves the right to resell the allotted accommodations. Deposits are refunded only if notice of cancellation is given not later than three weeks before sailing.
Passengers who do not sail on the steamship for which they have engaged accommodations or purchased a ticket, will forfeit fifty percent of the passage money, unless notice is given not later than three weeks previous to sailing.
Return and Prepaid Tickets entitle holders to passage only during the season and for the accommodations for which they have been issued. If used at any other season or for other accommodations than the face value indicates, holders will be required to make additional payment, or will be refunded any eventual difference in accordance with rates and rules in effect.
Return or Prepaid Tickets are good for one year from date of issue and are not transferable. Upon application to one of the Company's Passenger Offices, they may be extended by paying the difference between the rate in effect at the date of issue and time of sailing, in accordance with the conditions on the passage contract.
Return Accommodations may be secured through the company's Passenger Offices or Agents. They should be engaged when securing berths for the outward trip, or as soon thereafter as possible. If a Passenger is prevented from sailing on a steamship for which return accommodations have been secured, a transfer to an earlier or later steamship can be made by applying to any of the Company's Offices or Agencies, provided application for the transfer be made not later than three weeks previous to the departure of the steamship on which berths had originally been reserved, and provided there be room available on the steamer selected.
Interchangeable Tickets. — The Holder of a return ticket first or second class has the option of returning by one of the following lines: American Line, Atlantic Transport Line, AustroAmericana, Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, Cunard Line, Dominion Line, Hamburg America Line, Leyland Line, Norddeutscher Lloyd, Red Star Line and White Star Line, subject to the rules and regulations of the line by which the ticket is used. Return tickets of any of the above lines will in the same way be honored by the Holland-America Line.
If Unused Return Tickets are offered for cancellation, the amount paid for the round trip, less full outgoing fare and agent's commission, will be refunded against delivery of the return certificate to one of the Company's General Passenger Offices after authorisation has been received from the Company's General Passenger Office at Rotterdam.
Baggage. — Merchandise and Household-Articles are not accepted as baggage, but pay regular freight, as per tariff.
Through Checking of Baggage for Paris. — Baggage of cabin Passengers from New York to Paris via Boulogne-sur-Mer, can be checked through at our docks in Hoboken before embarkation, or on board the steamer. –
Steamer Trunks should not be higher than 18 inches, and of the usual width and length, so that they can be placed under the berth or sofa in the stateroom.
Larger Pieces of Baggage are not permitted in the staterooms, but are stowed away in the baggage hold.
All pieces of baggage destined for staterooms must be marked "wanted", those for the baggage hold not wanted", and must bear Passenger's name, destination, number of berth and name of steamship; tags may be had at all company's Offices and Agencies or, on board, from the Baggagemaster. Eastbound Passengers from the interior should have their baggage checked to the Holland-America Line dock, foot of Fifth Street, Hoboken, N. J., by the baggage express Agent on the train, previous to arrival in New York, Jersey City, etc.
Custom House Examination. — The baggage of Passengers leaving the steamship at Boulogne-sur-Mer, will be examined by the French Custom House Officers at the Gare Maritime at said port, or on arrival at Paris. The examination by the Holland Custom House Officials will take place on arrival at Rotterdam, or at the Hook of Holland, at the pier of the Holland-America Line, built at the "Hook" in 1903, and which pier may be used as a landing place for Passengers and their baggage whenever tide or other circumstances may prevent the steamship from proceeding at once to Rotterdam.
Orders for Delivery of baggage free of charge at the railway depots in Rotterdam and Boulogne-sur-Mer are taken by the Baggagemaster on board the ship.
Bicycles, provided properly crated, will be taken as baggage at owner's risk, at a fixed rate.
Steamer Chairs, of improved construction, may be rented at the different Offices of the Company, on the dock and on board the steamer for one trip, at a fixed rate.
Steamer Rugs can be hired on board from the Purser at a charge of $ 1.— for one trip.
Valuables. This Company will not be responsible for money, jewelry or other valuables of Passengers.
Passengers are warned not to keep such articles in their staterooms. Keys to the staterooms may be obtained from the chief Steward upon application. Each steamship is supplied with a safe in which all articles of value may be deposited. Both SS "Rotterdam" and "Nieuw Amsterdam" are provided with a safe deposit which is at the disposal of Passengers.
Inflammable or Explosive Articles are not allowed on board.
Arms must be surrendered to the Purser during the voyage.
Seats at Table. — Seats at table, are allotted by the chief Steward or his assistent.
Mail will be accepted by the Purser after leaving New York and forwarded by pilot from Sandy Hook, without responsibility for proper mailing, however, on the part of the Company. Letters or postcards to be posted at Plymouth, Boulogne-sur-Mer or Rotterdam should be put into the mailbag which will be hung in due time in a convenient place. Passengers are requested to put their letters etc. into the mailbag themselves.
Stamps, stationery, postal cards, cable and telegraph blanks can be obtained from the saloon Steward.
Letters and Telegrams. — The Company is willing to accept letters or telegrams for Passengers to be delivered on board on arrival or departure, without assuming, however, any responsibility for their proper delivery. The name of the Passenger should be distinctly written, also the name of the steamship on which Passengers travel. Undelivered letters are returned to the Post Office.
Money. — Money of the United States or of European countries is accepted on board the steamships of the Holland-America Line in payment o f all bills, at fixed rates of Exchange. Foreign moneys are bought and sold at current rates at the Company's Offices in Europe.
The attention of the Managers has been called to the fact that certain persons, believed to be professional gamblers, are in the habit of traveling to and fro in atlantic steamships.
In bringing this to the knowledge of Travellers, the Managers, while not wishing in the slightest degree to interfere with the freedom of action of Patrons of the Holland-America Line, desire to invite their assistance in discouraging games of chance, as being likely to afford these individuals special opportunities for taking unfair advantage of others.
Claims. — In case of any disagreement arising between the Passenger and the Purser on board as regards charges to be paid, number of tickets required or passage money due, or accommodations to be assigned, the Passenger is respectfully requested to pay the Purser's claim, take his receipt for same and upon arrival refer the case to the Passenger Agent, who will promptly investigate and adjust same. The Purser has no discretionary power in such matters, but is governed by rules which he is not authorized to change.
Dogs. — Passengers are reminded that, tinder the laws of the United Kingdom, the importation of dogs into Great Britain is prohibited unless a permit has been first obtained from the Board of Agriculture.
Wireless Telegraph Rates.
All charges to be prepaid. — Please ask for gratis official receipt.
United States and Canada. — Text only counted and charged fox: address and signature free, except in messages to be sent by cable.
The Minimum Marconi rate, via Sea Gate, Sagaponack or South Wellfleet (Cape Cod), or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these Stations is 8 c. 4 d. ($ 2.—) for ten words. Each extra word 6 d ($ 0.12); via Siasconsett or Cape Race, or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these Stations, 12 e. 6 d. ($ 3.—) for ten words. Each extra word 9 d ($ 0.18); via Sable Island or Cape Sable, or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these Stations, 16 e. 8 d.4.—) for ten words. Each extra word is 1 s. ($ 0.24).
Great-Britain and Ireland. — The wireless rate via British Shore Stations, or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these Stations, is made up of the ship charge at 40 cones. ($ 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 fro. ($ 0.80) per telegram, plus the coast charge at 6 d. ($ 0.12) per word without Minimum.
France. — The wireless rate via French Shore Stations or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these Stations, is made up of the ship charge at 40 ones. (5 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 fee. ($ 0.80) per telegram, plus the coast charge at 40 ernes. (5 0.08) per word without Minimum.
Holland. — The wireless rate via Scheveningen, or through the medium of a passing steamer and that Station, is made up of the ship charge at 40 ernes. (5 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 fee. ($ 0.80) per telegram, plus the coast charge at 10 cents (Dutch) (5 0.04) per word with a Minimum of 1 Florin ($ 0.40) per telegram.
Belgium — The wireless rate via Nieuport, or through the medium of a passing steamer and that Station, is made up of the ship charge at 40 ones. (5 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 frs. ($ 0.80) per telegram, plus the coast charge at 20 ernes. (5 0.04) per word, with a Minimum of 2 fre. ($ 0.40) per telegram.
Ship To Ship. — The wireless rate for ship to ship traffic is made up of the accepting ship charge at 40 ernes. ($ 0.08) per word (with a Minimum of 4 fro. ($ 0.80) per telegram) plus the ship charge belonging to the ship of destination; the latter charge varies according to the nationality of the ship, and may be 4 d. 0.08) per word without Minimum as for British ships; 30 cures. (5 0.06) per word (with a Minimum of 8 fee. ($ 0.60) per telegram) for Spanish ships; etc.
Note. In messages sent via European Shore Stations and to other Ships, all words in address, text, and signature are counted and charged for. Land and Cable Charges additional.
The orchestra of well-trained musicians on board of SS "Rotterdam" will play as indicated below:
- 10:00 to 11:00 am Second Class Dining Saloon
- 1:00 to 2:00 pm First Class Vestibule. (Deck B)
- 4:00 tp 5:00 pm Second Class Dining Saloon
- 7:00 to 8:30 pm First Class Vestibule. (Deck B)
- 9:00 to 10:00 pm First Class Social Hall
The above named hours may be altered according to circumstances.
Holland-America Line SS Rotterdam. Photograph Courtesy of the Library of Congress. GGA Image ID # 17c5acda72. (For Illustrative Puposes Only)
Holland-America Line Fleet
- Twin screw Steamship "Rotterdam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Nieuw Amsterdam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Noordam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Ryndam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Potsdam"
The ships range from 12,531 to 24,170 tons gross register, whereas a new Triple screw Steamship of 32,500 tons gross register is building.
All steamships are of enormous tonnage, and splendidly equipped for the safety and comfort of Passengers. They are all provided with the latest improvements, have bilge keels, superb decks, halls, saloons and large staterooms, and are fitted with the Marconi system for wireless telegraphy and the Submarine Signal Receiving Apparatus. They carry the U.S. and Royal Netherlands Mails and maintain a regular weekly service between New York and Rotterdam, stopping both ways at Boulogne-sur-Mer for the landing and embarkation of Passengers. Moreover SS "Rotterdam" and "Nieuw Amsterdam" will, on the eastbound voyage, call at Plymouth for the landing of Passengers to Great Britain.
For full information, sailings, and rates, apply to the Passenger Offices of the Holland-America Line, or to its local Agents.
The Holland-America Line takes pleasure in announcing that, for the convenience of its Passengers, it has established a Porter Service for the carrying of packages, hand-baggage, etc., between the Holland-America Line docks and the Railroad and Ferry Terminals, or any part of Hoboken, Jersey City, New York and Brooklyn.
On arrival or departure dates of every steamer, uniformed attendants with the word "Attendant" on their collar, and "Holland-America Line" on their cap can be engaged for above named services at the docks or railroads or ferry terminals.
Passenger List Information
Item Description
An elegant Cabin Passenger List for the Holland-America Line's SS Rotterdam, documenting its voyage from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer on 31 August 1912. This artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century transatlantic travel, featuring prominent passengers, senior officers, and details of the voyage's route and purpose.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 31 August 1912
- Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Associated Vessel: SS Rotterdam, a twin-screw steamship known for its luxury, safety, and modern amenities, commanded by Commodore G. Stenger.
- Passenger Highlights: A diverse roster of first and second-cabin travelers, including distinguished individuals from various professions and social circles.
- Historical Context: The list highlights a period of burgeoning transatlantic immigration and luxury travel, exemplifying the Holland-America Line's reputation for excellence.
Historical and Design Highlights
This passenger list reflects the golden age of ocean liner travel, showcasing a mix of luxury, innovation, and practicality. The SS Rotterdam, a marvel of engineering for its time, was equipped with cutting-edge technology, including bilge keels, wireless telegraphy, and submarine signal apparatus. The vessel embodied the era's aspirations for comfort and reliability in transatlantic travel.
The passenger list also serves as a valuable document for genealogists and historians, offering insights into notable travelers and maritime practices of the early 20th century.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Judge E. B. Bennett: Renowned jurist contributing to early 20th-century legal reforms.
- Hon. Geo B. McClellan: Prominent political figure, adding prestige to the voyage.
- Prof. Hugo de Vries: Distinguished botanist and geneticist, celebrated for his pioneering research in mutation theory.
- Dr. Lewis B. Stillwell: Esteemed engineer and innovator in electrical systems, representing the scientific advancements of the era.
- General J. H. Smith: A respected military leader, symbolizing the global movements of influential figures.
The extensive list of other luminaries enhances its appeal for collectors and researchers alike.
Historical Significance
The SS Rotterdam played a pivotal role in the early 20th-century transatlantic migration and luxury travel. This passenger list offers a unique snapshot of society during a transformative period marked by innovation, cultural exchange, and economic expansion. It is a vital artifact for understanding the dynamics of maritime travel and its broader historical implications.
Appeal
This artifact is a treasure for genealogists tracing family histories, maritime historians studying Holland-America Line operations, and ephemera collectors drawn to the elegance and craftsmanship of early passenger lists.
Conclusion
Its rarity, pristine condition, and connection to significant historical figures make it a compelling artifact that bridges the cultural, technological, and social narratives of its time. As a centerpiece to our collection, it offers an enduring connection to the grandeur and legacy of the SS Rotterdam and the golden age of ocean liners.
