SS Rotterdam Passenger List - 20 July 1926
Front Cover of a First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the SS Rotterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing Tuesday, 20 July 1926 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton, Commanded by Commodore Van Den Heuvel. GGA Image ID # 17c8d1fd9b
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Commodore Van Den Heuvel
- Chief Officer: Veldheer
- Chief Engineer: Roona
- Purser: Reyntjes
- Physician: Dr. Kelly
- Chief Steward: Smits
First Cabin Passengers
- B Miss B. Adams
- B Mrs, M. K. Albee
- S Mrs. E. J. H. Ammidon
- Miss E. H. Ammidon
- Mr. H Ammidon
- Miss F. Ammidon
- Mr. W. H. Baldwin
- Mrs. W. H. Baldwin
- Mrs. P. Ballantine
- Miss B. J. Ballantine
- S Miss E. Ballman
- Mr. G. Bamberger
- Mrs. G. Bamberger
- B Mr. L. Bauer
- Mr. J. M. Blattner
- B Mr. A. Blumenthal
- S Mrs. E. G. Bond
- Mrs. J. J. Bouman
- Miss M. Bridgetts
- B Miss G. Brooks
- B Miss A. Brooks
- Mr. T. J. Brons
- Miss A. H. Brons
- Mr. J. W. Burns
- Mrs. J. W. Burns
- B Mr. H. Busse
- B Mrs. E. W. Butts
- B Miss E. L. Butts
- Prof. H. M. Calogovic
- B Mrs. J. Cameron
- B Miss M. Cameron
- B Mr. J. P. Chamberlain
- B Mrs. J. P. Chamberlain
- B Mr. H. P. A. Clausen
- B Mrs. H. P. A. Clausen
- Mr. G. M. Clausen
- Mrs. C. M. Clausen
- Miss H. Clausen
- Miss B. Clausen
- B Mr. Clawton
- B Mrs. Clawton
- B Mrs. B. Cook
- S Mr. J. E. Coulter
- S Mrs. J. E. Coulter
- Mr. J. F. Cullman
- B Mrs. J. F. Cullman
- B Miss M. Cummings
- Miss M. Dowd
- B Mrs. F. W. Dupee
- B Miss M. C. Dupee
- S Mrs. F. Elser
- S Miss C. Elser
- S Miss I. Elser
- S Miss A. Elser
- Mr. C. English
- Mrs. C. English
- Col. M. S. Fanning
- Mrs. M. S. Fanning
- B Miss D. Ferguson
- Mrs. B. S. Firth
- Mr. F. Fleischauer
- Mrs. M. E. Flynn
- B Mrs. C. J. C. Frank
- B Mr. J. Gillespie
- B Mrs. J. Gillespie and Child
- B Mr. J. D. von Glahn
- B Mrs. J. D. von Glahn
- B Mrs. J. von Glahn
- B Miss A. von Glahn
- B Major E. L. N. Glass
- B Mrs. E. L. N. Glass
- Rev. J. H. Gleason
- Mr. F. A. A. van Gogh
- B Mrs. H. Gold
- S Mr. C. W. Gooch
- Mr. H. H. Good
- Mrs. H. H. Good
- S Mrs. K. Grau
- B Dr. L. Grebesok
- Mr. D. C. Griesheimer
- B Miss C. Guerin
- Miss G. Halbren
- S Mr. A. H. Harwood
- B Mr. S. Herrmann
- B Miss E. E. Hubachek
- B Miss B. Hubachek
- S Miss A. M. Huddleston
- B Mr. H. Hutton
- B Mrs. H. Hutton
- B Miss N. B. Johansen
- Mr. N. Johnson
- Miss E. Kallenbach
- Mr. J. S. C. Kasteleijn
- Mrs. J. S. C. Kasteleijn
- Miss A. J. Kasteleijn
- Mr. E. C. Klaiber
- Mrs. E. C. Klaiber
- Mrs. M. van Klaveren
- B Miss A. Kneeland
- B Mr. R. D. Kohn
- B Mrs. R. D. Kohn
- B Mr. B. Kohn
- Mr. A. Kunert
- Mr. J. A. Lamon
- Mr. I. Levin
- Mrs. I. Levin
- Mrs. I. Levinson
- Mr. L. W. Leyds
- Mr. F. M. Long
- Mrs. F. M. Long
- Mrs. J. I. Long
- B Mr. E. S. Lorsch
- Mr. G. Mair
- Mr. L. G. Mantel
- S Mr. S. Marks
- S Mrs. S. Marks
- S Mr. W. L. Marston
- S Mrs. W. L. Marston
- B Mr. J. W. Masury
- B Mrs. J. W. Masury
- Mr. A. C. McCord
- B Mr. J. W. McDonnald
- B Mrs. J. W. McDonnald
- S Miss G. McEntee
- Mr. H. Miller
- B Mrs. H. W. Munroe
- B Miss L. Munroe
- B Mr. B. Newcombe
- B Mrs. B. Newcombe
- B Mr. J. T. Norton Jr.
- S Mr. M. H. Otto
- S Mrs. M. H. Otto
- S Miss C. A. Pattie
- Hon. F. Posthuma, Vice'Consul of the Netherlands at Chicago, Ill
- B Miss E. C. Pugh
- B Mr. S. J. Reichman
- B Mrs. S. J. Reichman
- B Miss M. Rohrman
- B Mr. Rolls
- B Mrs. Rolls
- B Mrs. M. B. Rosenbaum
- Miss T. Rukoff
- B Mrs. M. C. Sax
- S Miss E. Scarlett
- Miss A. Schaler
- S Mr. M. A. Schmitt
- B Miss. B. Scott
- B Miss F. C. Semmes
- Mr. F. S. Senton
- Mr. H. Stahl
- Dr. W. Steffen
- Mr. F. Steffen Jr.
- S Mr. A. G. Steinman
- S Miss J. C. Steinman
- S Miss M. Steinman
- Miss A. W. Stewart
- B Mr. O. L. Stix
- Mrs. W. H. Sykes Jr.
- Miss P. Sykes
- B Miss A. P. Taintor
- B Mrs. E. H. Thinker
- Rt. Rev. J. H. Tihen, D.D. Bishop of Denver
- Mr. M. H. Treadwell
- Mrs. M. H. Treadwell
- Mrs. E. Visser
- Miss I. J. J. Visser
- Mr. J. Visser
- Mr. H. H. Wallower
- Mrs. H. H. Wallower
- B Mr. Waterman
- B Mrs. Waterman
- Mr. N. B. Watkins
- Mrs. N. B. Watkins
- Mr. L. S. Watkins
- Mrs. F. Weigel
- Prof. F. A. F. C. Went
- B Mr. Paul Whiteman
- S Mr. J. B. Winfree Jr.
- Mr. O. A. Winterstein
- Miss A. C. Winterstein
- Miss A. A. Winterstein
- Miss M. S. De Witt
- Mr. P. L. Witzell
- Hon. A. R. Zimmerman, Former Commissioner General of the League of Nations for Austria
- S Mr. Ch. F. Zoylner
- S Mrs. Ch. F. Zoylner
B Embark at Boulogne-sur-Mer. S Embark at Southampton.
Back Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Rotterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing Tuesday, 20 July 1926 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton. GGA Image ID # 17c8e99c0d
Second Cabin Passengers
- S Mr. H. Antoville
- Mr. H. Bakker
- Mrs. H. Bakker
- B Mr. T. Barrel
- B Mr. W. Bell
- Mr. J. G. Th. Berning
- Mr. H. de Boer
- Mr. E. Bohs
- Mr. A. Booy
- Miss A. C. Bouwer
- Mr. F. v. d. Broek
- Mrs. F. v. d. Broek
- Mast. F. G. v. d. Broek
- Miss M. Bruch
- Miss H. Buczak
- S Rev. J. J. Butler
- Mr. G. Christiani
- Mrs. A. Coller
- Miss H. Coller
- Miss W. Cox
- Mr. W. E. Creyghton
- B Mr. B. Cullen
- Mrs. J. Czajkowski
- Miss W. A. Czajkowski
- B Mr. P. Davin
- B Mrs. P. Davin
- Mrs. M. H. Devisscher
- Mast. C. C. A. Devisscher
- B Mr. K. Dieterle
- B Mr. T. Fulton
- B Mrs. T. Fulton
- B Mr. Ch. Gaylord
- Mrs. A. Gontarz
- Miss A. Gontarz
- Miss M. Gontarz
- Miss L. Gontarz
- Mr. O. Gueth
- Mrs. O. Gueth
- Mr. C. M. de Haas
- B Mr. W. Hall
- B Mrs. W. Hall
- Mrs. H. Harbosch and Infant
- B Mr. C. Hazlett
- B Mrs. C. Hazlett and Son
- Mrs. L. Hergert
- Miss E. Hergert
- Mr. M. v. d. Hoek
- Miss A. Hölscher
- B Mr. W. Holzhaus
- B Mrs. W. Holzhaus
- Mr. Tj. Huisinga
- S Miss R. Jackerson
- B Mr. J. Jarman
- B Mr. A. Jung
- Mr. J. D. Kersten
- B Mr. M. M. Kipfer
- B Mrs. M. M. Kipfer
- B Mast. J. H. M. Kipfer
- Mr. O. Kjos
- Mrs. O. Kjos
- Dr. H. S. van Klooster
- Mrs. A. Kochheim and Infant
- Miss A. Kochheim
- Mast. J. Kochheim
- Miss M. Kronke
- Mr. W. Kuikman
- Mrs. W. Kuikman
- Mast. M. Kuikman
- Mast. J. Kuikman
- Mast. W. Kuikman
- Mr. P. F. Lehman
- Mrs. P. F. Lehman
- Miss J. Lentulay
- B Mr. F. Leoncavallo
- B Mr. M. Levine
- Miss A. M. Loewe
- Mr. F. van Loon
- Sister L. Ludwig
- B Mr. M. Malnek
- B Mr. G. Marsh
- B Mrs. G. Marsh
- Mr. F. Martens
- Mrs. F. Martens
- Miss J. Maus
- B Mr. McGuarn
- B Mr. H. McLean
- Miss E. D. Merz
- Mr. A. E. Meyenberg
- Mrs. A. E. Meyenberg
- Mr. P. Mitacek
- Miss C. Moresco
- Miss F. Moresco
- Miss C. S. Mulder
- Mrs. H. Nockher
- Mrs. H. Oelgarth
- Mr. R. Olsson
- Rev. Mother O. Overwaul
- B Dr. B. W. Pasternacki
- Sister C. Piel
- B Mr. H. Perretti
- B Mrs. H. Perretti
- B Mr. M. Perryz
- B Mr. M. Pingitore
- B Mrs. M. Pingitore
- Mr. E. Rath
- Mrs. C. A. H. Reinpoldt
- Miss C. A. H. Reinpoldt
- Miss G. J. Reinpoldt
- B Mrs. M. Renault
- B Miss C. Renault
- Mrs. E. Ronde
- Miss A. Ronde
- Mr. B. J. Rosmuller
- B Mr. N. Sasserton
- Mr. H. Schaay
- Mr. M. A. Schanz
- Mr. O. Scharer
- Miss E. Scharer
- Mrs. E. Schaub
- Mr. F. Schloz
- B Mr. H. Schoeberlein
- Mr. J. Schwitter
- B Mr. L. E. Sharpe
- B Mr. W. Shurman
- B Mrs. W. Shurman
- Mr. W. Soet
- B Mr. T. Sperzel
- B Mrs. T. Sperzel
- Rev. H. A. R. Spoorenberg
- Mr. C. Stolk
- Mrs. C. Stolk
- Mast. C. Stolk
- Mast. M. Stolk
- Mast. L. Stolk
- B Mr. C. Strickfaden
- B Mrs. C. Strickfaden
- Mrs. A. Stroehle
- B Mr. S. Taylor
- Mr. H. Thiele
- Mr. Chr. Timmner
- B Mr. R. Turner
- B Mrs. R. Turner
- Miss G. Voss
- Mr. H. Voss
- Mr. C. de Vries
- Mr. G. A. de Werd
- Mr. E. H. Wieringa
- Mrs. E. H. Wieringa
- Miss A. E. Wieringa
- Mast. L. H. Wieringa
- Mast. H. E. Wieringa
- Mr. J. Wilkens
- Mr. R. Wilkens
- Mr. W. J. van Wijk
- B Mr. A. Young
- Miss G. Zigterman
- B Mrs. W. Zimmerman
B Embark at Boulogne-sur-Mer. S Embark at Southampton.
CONDITIONS.
Securing of Berths. Berths are reserved upon payment of one fourth of the full passage money with a minimum of $ 60,— for each berth in the first class and upon payment of $ 20.— for each berth in the cabin- or in the second class. The balance on the passage-ticket must be paid at least three weeks before sailing.
When sending deposit-money, Passengers are requested to state at the same time their full names and whether the berths are intended for ladies, gentlemen, or married couples. In case, upon receipt, all berths should be engaged, the money so paid will be refunded or accommodation reserved on a later steamer, if desired.
Holders of Return tickets can apply for accommodation for the return trip upon writing to the Company to this effect, stating the number of their ticket, the names of the Passengers entitled to transportation, the name of the steamer and date of sailing.
If accommodation at the rate paid should not be available, higher or lower priced accommodation if available will be offered, and when accepted, the difference in price will be collected or will be refunded as the case may be, before the Passenger embarks.
Orders given by telegraph must be followed immediately by the deposit-money or full passage amount and confirmed by letter.
No orders for berths will be accepted, if the date of sailing is not named.
Tickets are strictly personal and cannot be transferred to others without the consent of the Company; they are valid only for the steamer and sailing named in the ticket.
Passengers wishing to cancel their passage or wishing to be transferred to another sailing, must give notice to that effect at least three weeks in advance.
Should Passengers fail to notify the Company in accordance with the above, 50 0/0 of the passage money will be forfeited, unless in case of "vis major" (sickness) or in case the Company has been able to resell the accommodation, originally reserved for the Passenger, in which latter case 10% of the passage money will be deducted for booking fee when refunding the amount paid.
Round Trip Tickets. Round trip tickets are issued without any reduction; these tickets are valid one year from date of issue.
Baggage for Transportation in Bond. Baggage intended for delivery at ports in the United States other than the port of arrival, or in transit through the United States to a foreign country, may be forwarded without the assessment of duty at the port of New York, by the various railroads and express-companies, whose representatives will be found on the pier, provided the intention of Passengers to have their baggage forwarded in bond be indicated in the customs-declarations to be filled out on board before the steamer's arrival, and provided the value of such baggage be stated in said declarations.
Baggage Insurance. The Company's liability for baggage is strictly limited, but arrangements have been made whereby Passengers can have same insured against loss by sea or land.
A circular with full particulars re this insurance can be had on application at the Purser's Office.
Deck Chairs. The steamers are provided with a limited number of deck chairs which can be hired either at the different Offices of the Company or on board at $1.50 for the single voyage. Such chairs must be returned to the Chief Steward on or before arrival.
Steamer Rugs. Steamer rugs can be hired on board from the Purser at the rate of $1.50 for one trip; they must be returned to the Chief Steward on or before arrival.
Title Page, SS Rotterdam First and Second Cabin Passenger List, 20 July 1926. GGA Image ID # 21caac8a49
Sailing Schedule, Rotterdam-Boulogne-sur-Mer-Southampton-Halifax-New York, from 20 July 1926 to 20 November 1926. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ryndam, Veendam, and Volendam. SS Rotterdam First and Second Cabin Passenger List, 20 July 1926. GGA Image ID # 21cabba1cc
Passenger List Information
Item Description
A detailed First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the SS Rotterdam documenting its voyage on 20 July 1926 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton. Under the leadership of Commodore Van Den Heuvel, this item provides invaluable insight into the cultural and social fabric of interwar transatlantic travel.
Key Features
- Date and Voyage: 20 July 1926, Rotterdam to New York.
- Route: Rotterdam → Boulogne-sur-Mer → Southampton → New York.
- Class of Travel: First and Second Cabins, highlighting a diverse traveler demographic.
- Associated Vessel: SS Rotterdam, a hallmark of Holland-America Line engineering and luxury.
Contents
- Passenger Rosters: Comprehensive lists of First and Second Cabin passengers, including prominent figures.
- Senior Officers: Commanded by Commodore Van Den Heuvel, with Chief Officer Veldheer and Purser Reyntjes among the senior crew.
- Design Elements: Elegant typography and layout, emblematic of 1920s craftsmanship.
- Travel Guidelines: Instructions on securing berths, baggage handling, and onboard amenities.
Historical and Design Highlights
The SS Rotterdam exemplifies the golden age of ocean liners, bridging continents during a period of cultural and technological transformation. This passenger list serves as a tangible link to the interwar years, illustrating the sophistication and global reach of maritime travel. The design reflects the meticulous aesthetic standards of the era, offering collectors a glimpse into early 20th-century print artistry.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Hon. F. Posthuma: Vice Consul of the Netherlands at Chicago, a key diplomatic figure strengthening Dutch-American relations.
- Prof. F. A. F. C. Went: Distinguished botanist and academic, contributing to early 20th-century scientific advancements.
- Rt. Rev. J. H. Tihen, D.D.: Bishop of Denver, influential in religious and social circles of the time.
- Major E. L. N. Glass: A military leader recognized for his contributions to national defense.
- Hon. A. R. Zimmerman: Former Commissioner General of the League of Nations for Austria, underscoring the global reach of passengers aboard this voyage.
- Mr. Paul Whiteman: Renowned bandleader and composer, celebrated as the "King of Jazz," reflecting the era's cultural vibrancy.
Historical Significance
This passenger list is a snapshot of the 1920s, documenting the movement of prominent individuals, the interplay of cultural exchange, and the technological marvels of maritime travel. It is a valuable artifact for understanding the social hierarchies and global connections that defined the interwar years.
Appeal
- Genealogists: A resource for tracing familial histories.
- Maritime Historians: Essential for studying the operational history of the Holland-America Line.
Conclusion
This SS Rotterdam passenger list is a rare gem, providing a glimpse into the elegance, innovation, and global narratives of its time.
