SS Rotterdam Passenger List - 5 April 1913
Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Rotterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 5 April 1913 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Commanded by Commodore G. Stenger. GGA Image ID # 17c5b53842
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Commodore G. Stenger
- Chief Officer: Barendse
- Chief Engineer: Merkelbach
- Chief Steward: Van Der Boon
- Purser: Van Wyk
- Physician: Dr. Kelly
First Cabin Passengers
- Mrs. Edgar Altwell Smith
- Mrs. M. Andersen
- Mr. Oskar Arlen
- Dr. L. H. Baekeland
- Mrs. N. Beuter
- Prof. O. Bolza
- Mrs. O. Bolza
- Mrs. Wm H. Bradford and Maid
- Mr. Edward Brayton
- Mr. Clark A. Brockway
- Mrs. Clark A. Brockway
- Miss J. T. Brooks
- Miss A. Louise Brownson
- Mr. A. Bullard
- Mr. James J. Burke
- Mrs. James J. Burke
- Mr. John D. Chapman
- Mrs. John D. Chapman
- Mrs. Ruben S. Cohen
- Mr. E. A. Condax
- Mr. W. F. Coolidge
- Mr. G. D. Cooper
- Mrs. G. D. Cooper
- Mrs. Albert Cowan
- Miss Mary Cowan
- Miss Marjorie Cowan
- Mr. Samuel Dalsimer
- Mrs. Samuel Dalsimer and Maid
- Mr. I. O. van Duzer
- Mr. J. Dykhuis
- Mrs. J. M. Edgar
- Mr. L. J. Endtz
- Mr. Lindsay Fairfax
- Mrs. Lindsay Fairfax
- Miss Grace Lindsay Fairfax
- Mast. Wm. Bradford Fairfax and Nurse
- Mr. Chas. E. Fanning
- Mrs. Chas. E. Fanning
- Mr. B. Flesseman
- Hon. Juan de D. Garcia Kohly
- Mrs. Juan de D. Garcia Kohly
- Mast. Fernando Garcia Kohly
- Mast. Juan Garcia Kohly
- Mr. L. S. Gompen
- Dr. L. Gutierrez
- Mrs. L. Gutierrez
- Mast. Horicio Gutierrez
- Miss Carmen Gutierrez
- Mast. Humberto Gutierrez and Maid
- Miss G. P. Haines
- Mr. G. A. Helm
- Mrs. G. A. Helm and Valet
- Mr. G. H. van Hengel
- Mr. D. van der Heul
- Miss Helen Hickman
- Mr. Joseph C. Hoppin
- Mrs. Courtland Hoppin and Maid
- Mr. Arthur Hoyt
- Mrs. Arthur Hoyt
- Mrs. Chas. Joseph
- Prof. J. C. Kapteyn
- Miss M. A. Keay
- Mr. P. M. Koster
- Mr. H. R. Landsdowne
- Dr. Henry Lefèvre
- Mr. Paul Lefèvre
- Dr. P. H. Lesage
- Mrs. P. H. Lesage
- Mr. G. E. Lesage
- Mrs. G. E. Lesage
- Mr. H. J. Lesser
- Mrs. M. E. MacCoy and Nurse
- Mr. F. Macfarland
- Mrs. F. Macfarland
- Mrs. G. P. Magame
- Captain Duncan K. Major Jr.
- Miss Mable Marsh
- Mr. Barney May
- Mrs. Barney May
- Mr. Walter A May
- Mrs. Walter A. May
- Mast. Walter A. May
- Mr. J. Mees G.Hzn
- Mrs. J. Mees G.Hzn
- Mr. Messer
- Mrs. Messer
- Mr. Edward T. Mingels
- Mrs. H. P. Montant
- Mr. George C Moore
- Miss Moore
- Miss Mary Morris
- Mrs. S. S. Page
- Miss Viola Page
- Mr. Wm. R. P. Parker
- Mrs. Wm. R. P. Parker
- Mr. Carl Th. Pastor
- Mrs. Carl Th. Pastor, Infant and Nurse
- Miss J. Patterson
- Mr. L. H. Peirce
- Mr. A. H. Peprain
- Mrs. A. H. Peprain
- Mrs. W. D. Pheteplace
- Miss Eleanor Pheteplace
- Miss Miriam Pheteplace and Maid
- Mr. J. B. Portwood
- Mrs. J. B. Portwood
- Mr. Adolf Reif
- Mrs. J. K. Robinson
- Miss Laura Robinson
- Mr. M. J. Rosbergen
- Dr. Max Schmidt
- Miss M. D. Schoverling
- Mr. Adolf Schweizer
- Mr. Schwersenski
- Mrs. F. F. Seitz
- Mr. Paul Selby
- Mrs. Paul Selby
- Miss Ravena Selby
- Mast. Prentiss Selby and Nurse
- Mr. G. W. Shaw
- Mrs. G. W. Shaw
- Mr. William H. Shockley
- Mrs. William H. Shockley
- Mast. William B. Shockley
- Mr. Jac. Smits
- Mr. A. H. Sonneveld
- Mr. Frank Spiekerman
- Mrs. Frank Spiekerman
- Mrs. Howard Sturges and Maid
- Miss N. A. Thompson
- Mr. Edward M. Updegraff
- Mrs. Edward M. Updegraff
- Mr. E Weinreich
- Mrs. E. Weinreich
- Miss Miriam L. Weinreich
- Mr. D. G. Wiegand Bruss
- Mr. W. van Wyck
- Mrs. W. van Wyck
- Mr. H. Wysman
Second Cabin Passengers
- Mr. Ernst Alder
- Mr. Abbas Ali
- Mr. Nute Arkil
- Mrs. Wilh. Baars
- Mast. Daniel Baars
- Mr. Max. Bachem
- Mrs. Max Bachem
- Mrs. Wilh. Bade
- Mr. Cornelis Barten
- Mr. Eduard C. van Beers
- Mr. E. Berendsen
- Miss Antje Bergman
- Miss G. M. Berning
- Mr. Guiseppe Bertolitte
- Mr. Cornelis Beye
- Mr. Michele Binfante
- Mr. Albert de Boer
- Mr. Markus Boersma
- Mr. Matteo Boglio
- Mrs. E. Bolding
- Mr. Giovanni Borio
- Mr. Pietro Borio
- Mr. Cornelis van den Bos
- Mrs. Cornelis van den Bos
- Miss Geertje van den Bos
- Mr. Reinier van den Bos
- Mr. Hendrik van den Bos
- Mr. Martinus van den Bos
- Mr. B. R. Boshuizen
- Mr. Jacob van Bree
- Mr. Pierre Brouwers
- Mrs. Pierre Brouwers
- Mr. J. R. Brukman
- Miss Helena Buchta
- Mr. Alfred Bullett
- Mr. Roelof Bykerk
- Mrs. Roelof Bykerk
- Mast. Hendrik Bykerk
- Miss Jacoba Bykerk
- Mast. Jan Bykerk
- Miss Hendrika Bykerk
- Miss W. C. M. Byl
- Mr. Alexandre Canas
- Miss Chame Chantzes
- Mrs. Rosie Cohen
- Mr. E. C. Condit
- Mr. Michael A. Curschellas
- Mr. Julius Curschellas
- Mrs. Noime Czerwitz
- Miss Beile Czerwitz
- Miss Gittel Czerwitz
- Mast. Jankel Czerwitz
- Mr. J. F. Damsté
- Mr. Gust. Decker
- Mr. Hubrecht Delmotte
- Mrs. Elisabeth Delray
- Mr. Lambertus A. van Dilst
- Mr. David J. H. Wouterlood van Doesburg
- Mr. W. Dolman
- Mr. Douwe Douma
- Mrs. Douwe Dolma
- Mr. Pieter Douma
- Mr. Douwe Douma
- Miss Engelina Douma
- Mast. Jan Douma
- Mast. Matthew Douma
- Mr. W. T. Durrant
- Mrs. W. T. Durrant
- Miss G. Durrant
- Mast. D. L. Durrant
- Mr. Robert Febre
- Miss Cathr. Feltgen
- Mr. Siebe Fenstra
- Mr. Peter J. Flohil
- Mrs. J. Flohil
- Mr. A. Frankfort
- Mr. Eugen Friedman
- Mr. Karl Gebhardt
- Mrs. Golde Geffen
- Mr. Josef Geschwind
- Mrs. Helene Gestewitz
- Miss Helene Gestewitz
- Mast. Hans Gestewitz
- Mr. Joseph Glasser
- Miss Therese Gober
- Mr. Salomon Goldberg
- Mr. Adolf Goldstein
- Mrs. Adolf Goldstein
- Mr. Peter Graff
- Mr. Herm. Grieder
- Mr. Salomon Grimfest
- Mrs. Mani Grimfest
- Mr. Cornelis Grootendorst
- Mr. Salomon Haalman
- Mr. Bernard Haen
- Mrs. Bernard Haen
- Mr. Fritz Hahn
- Miss Bertha Hartmann
- Mr. Jan Hasper
- Mrs. Jan Hasper
- Mr. Mohamed Hassan
- Mr. Hussein Hassan
- Mr. Jan ten Have
- Mr. Pieter Hekman
- Mr. J. Hellinga
- Miss A. Hellinga
- Mr. K. Hendrickse
- Mrs. K. Hendrickse
- Mr. Joseph W. M. v d. Heyden
- Mr. Pierre Heymann
- Mr. Rudolf Hof
- Mrs. Rudolf Hof
- Mr. Julius Holst
- Mrs. Julius Holst
- Miss Meta Holst
- Miss M. Hoogenboezem
- Mr. W. H. Hookstra
- Mrs. W. H. Hookstra
- Miss Lena Hookstra
- Mast. Anne Hookstra
- Mr. Piotr Hudyma
- Mr. Otto Jacob
- Mrs. Lenka Jakab
- Mrs. Ali Jamileh
- Mast. Said M. Jamileh
- Mr. Carl Jungers
- Mr. J. P. Jungers
- Mast. N. Jungers
- Mr. Viktor Kabanek
- Miss Zainad Kalih
- Miss ltte Kanetzky
- Miss Ester Kanetzky
- Mr. Rudolf Karafiat
- Mr. H. J. Kaufmann
- Mr. Georges Kazirakis
- Mr. W. Kessler
- Mrs. M. E. Keuzenkamp
- Mr. Niklaus Kintzinger
- Mrs. Chame Kizner
- Miss Beile Kizner
- Mast. Berl Kizner
- Miss Sime Kizner
- Mr. J. van Kleef Mzn
- Mr. Hendrik Koens Sr
- Mr. Hendrik Koens Jr.
- Mrs. Dorothea Koens
- Miss Grietje Koens
- Mr. Walter Köninger
- Mr. Rypke van der Kooi
- Mrs. Anna Kopecek
- Miss Eugenie Kopecek
- Mast. Johann Kopecek
- Mr. L. Kortekaas
- Mr. H. Kortekaas
- Mr. Hermann Kossowski
- Mrs. Hermann Kossowski
- Mr. P. H. de Koster
- Mr. J. P. Kryger
- Mrs. Antonina Kurkowska
- Miss Stanislawa Kurkowska
- Miss Marie Labotz
- Mr. H. J. Labotz
- Mr. Angel Langre
- Mr. John Lanting
- Mr. E. Lapierre
- Mrs. Freide R. Latzky
- Mast. Jankew B. Latzky
- Miss Czipe Latzky
- Mast. Schloime Latzky
- Mr. Antoni Lazaranski
- Mr. Jerome Lioen
- Mr. Raymond Lioen
- Mr. Mendel Lifschütz
- Mr. P. M. J. van Loon
- Mrs. P. M. J. van Loon
- Mr. Maximiliano Loper
- Mrs. F. Löwenthal
- Miss Edith Löwenthal
- Mast. Heinz Löwenthal
- Mr. Jan Lugt
- Mrs. Jan Lugt and Infant
- Mr. H. Lyftogt
- Mrs. Alzbeta Mahacek
- Miss Alzbeza Mahacek
- Mrs. Bertha Margulies
- Miss Margulies
- Mr. Jacob Meeuwse
- Mrs. H. van Meulenaarsgraf
- Miss E. W. van Meulenaarsgraf
- Mr. M. Meyer
- Mrs. Felicie Meyer
- Mast. Hans G. Meyer
- Mast. Lothar E. Meyer
- Mr. Josef Milovic
- Mr. August Mischler
- Mr. A. Molenaar
- Mr. Guiseppe Morganti
- Mr. Karl Moser
- Mr. Mohamed Mustapha
- Mrs. Josefa Nieckowska
- Mast. Czeslaw Nieckowska
- Mr. R. Niemeyer
- Mr. M. Nort
- Mrs. M. Nort
- Mr. J. T. Nunney
- Mrs. Elisabeth Oberstein
- Mr. Giovanni Oggero
- Mrs. J. C. M. Ooyman
- Mr. J. K. Pameyer
- Mr. Erich Paul
- Miss Ella Paul
- Mr. A. P. Payson
- Mrs. Frida Peter
- Miss Elisabeth Peter
- Mr. Broer van der Ploeg
- Mrs. Helen Pogorzelska
- Miss Regina Pogorzelska
- Miss Helena Pogorzelska
- Mrs. Elka Prechner
- Mr. E. Rebel
- Mr. Jan Rikkelman
- Mr. George Rogers
- Mrs. George Rogers
- Mast. Moses Rozenzweig
- Miss Alice Rozenzweig
- Miss Anna Santer
- Mr. Johann Schauenberg
- Mrs. Johann Schauenberg
- Mrs. Z. Schering
- Mast. Dirk Schering
- Miss Wilh. Schering
- Mast Gustave Scheting
- Mr. Anton Schlichte
- Mrs. Anton Schlichte
- Miss Mirka Schmerkin
- Mr. Carl Schmidt
- Mrs. Marie Schmidt
- Mr. Ludwig Schneider
- Mast. Otto Schneider
- Mr. Piet Schönberger
- Mr. M. Schoolmeester
- Mrs. M. Schoolmeester and Infant
- Mr. L. Schouten
- Mr. Albert Schulthess
- Mr. Albert Schulthess Jr.
- Mr. Laurence Schulthess
- Mr. Schlowa Schwarz
- Mr. Louis Seeger
- Miss W. C. M. Sikkens
- Mr. Alexander Simon
- Mrs. Alexander Simon
- Mrs. Agnieska Skakum and Children
- Mr. Gustave Smits
- 'Mr. A. Spaargaren
- Mrs. P. Stairen
- Miss E. Stairen
- Miss Anne Stairen
- Mr. J. van Stelle
- Mr. P. van Steveninck
- Mr. E Straatsma
- Miss Wera Tabakowa
- Mr. Jeschye Tabaszinkow
- Mr. Victor Taussig
- Mrs. Lobzi Tennebaum
- Mr. Markus Traas
- Mr. Gerardus Untied
- Miss Matla Upart
- Mast. Peisach Upart
- Miss Mathilde Usle
- Mr. G. ran der Valk
- Mrs. M. J. v. d. Veerdonk and Infant
- Mr. Arie Verhey
- Mr. Machiel Versluys
- Mrs. Machiel Versluys
- Mast. Cornelis Versluys
- Mr. Raman Villanueva
- Mr. Jacob Visser
- Mr. Hubrecht de Vriend
- Mr. P. de Waal
- Mr. Johan van de Waal
- Mrs. Lena de Waal
- Miss Lena de Waal
- Mast. Johan de Waal
- Mr. A. Walvisch
- Mr. F. C. E. Weber
- Mr. Marinus Westdorp
- Mr. Stanislaw Wieczkowski
- Mr. Jacobus Wiegers
- Mr. M. van Wieringen
- Miss. E. Wright
- Mr. Heinrich Würgler
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, Austro-Americana, Compagnie Générale 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 13 inches, and of the usual width and length, so that they can be placed under the berth oh 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 Bonlogne-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 ouch 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 o f European countries is accepted on board the steamships of the Holland-America Line in payment o fall 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 o faction 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, under 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 for: 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 s. 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 s. 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 s. 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 ernes. ($ 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 frs. ($ 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 ewes. ($ 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 fro. ($ 0.80) per telegram, plus the coast charge at 40 ernes. ($ 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. ($ 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 fro. ($ 0.80) per telegram, plus the coast charge at 10 cents (Dutch) ($ 0.04) per word with a Minimum of 1 Florist ($ 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. ($ 0.08) per word, with a Minimum of 4 fro. ($ 0.80) per telegram, plus the coast charge at 20 cones. ($ 0.04) per word, with a Minimum of 2 fro. ($ 0.40) per telegram.
Ship To Ship. — The wireless rate for Fillip to ship traffic is made up of the accepting ship charge at 40 cures. ($ 0.08) per word (with a Minimum of 4 frs. ($ 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 ones. ($ 0.06) per word (with a Minimum of 3 fro. ($ 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. Laud and Cable Charges additional.
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.
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 to 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.
The Fleet of the Holland-America Line consists of the following steamships :
- Twin screw Steamship "Rotterdam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Nieuw Amsterdam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Noordam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Ryndam"
- Twin screw Steamship "Potsdam"
ranging from 12,531 to 24,170 tons gross register, whereas Triple screw Steamship "Statendam" 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, saloons and large staterooms, and are fitted with the Marconi system of 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, railings, and rates, apply to the Passenger Offices of the Holland-America Line, or to its local Agents.
Passenger List Information
Item Description
A rare and detailed cabin passenger list for the SS Rotterdam of the Holland-America Line, dated 5 April 1913. This document chronicles a transatlantic journey from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, offering insights into early 20th-century luxury travel and maritime operations. Commanded by Commodore G. Stenger, the Rotterdam exemplified the elegance and innovation of its era.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 5 April 1913
- Route: Rotterdam to New York, via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Vessel Details: Twin-screw steamship with advanced safety features, such as bilge keels and wireless telegraphy.
- Purpose: Luxury travel for first-class passengers and efficient transatlantic transport.
- Passenger Documentation: Includes notable first-cabin and second-cabin passengers, staff rosters, and instructions for accommodations and services.
Associated Vessel
The SS Rotterdam, launched in 1908, was a flagship of the Holland-America Line, renowned for its opulent interiors and technological advancements. The ship was equipped with the Marconi wireless telegraph system and a submarine signal receiving apparatus, ensuring safety and communication across the Atlantic.
Contents
- A complete list of first- and second-cabin passengers, including prominent figures in science, art, and society.
- Senior officers and staff roster, featuring Commodore G. Stenger, Chief Officer Barendse, and Purser Van Wyk.
- Detailed guidelines for passengers on customs, baggage, dining, and onboard amenities.
- Information on wireless telegraph rates and services.
Historical and Design Highlights
The SS Rotterdam played a significant role in connecting Europe and America during the golden age of transatlantic travel. This passenger list captures a moment of pre-World War I optimism and international mobility. The document’s typography and layout reflect the Edwardian era's meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Dr. L. H. Baekeland: Inventor of Bakelite, a revolutionary plastic that defined modern materials science.
- Prof. O. Bolza: Renowned mathematician and author, contributing significantly to calculus of variations.
- Hon. Juan de D. Garcia Kohly: Cuban diplomat and political figure.
- Dr. Henry Lefèvre: Prominent chemist and academic.
- Captain Duncan K. Major Jr.: A distinguished officer in the United States Army.
Historical Significance
This passenger list offers a window into early 20th-century transatlantic travel and the era’s cultural, technological, and social dynamics. It documents notable passengers who contributed to various fields, including science, diplomacy, and military leadership.
Appeal
- Genealogists: Trace familial connections to notable figures or immigrant ancestors.
- Maritime Historians: Study the operations and social structure of ocean liners.
Conclusion
This SS Rotterdam passenger list is a remarkable artifact of maritime history, combining rarity, historical significance, and aesthetic appeal.
