TSS Rotterdam Passenger List - 2 September 1933

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List for the SS Rotterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing Saturday, 2 September 1933 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton, Commanded by Captain J. Van Dulken. GGA Image ID # 17cb9e462e

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain J. Van Dulken
2. Chief Officer: D. C. Wijers
3. Chief Engineer: A. Beker
4. Physician: Dr. G. F. Sullivan
5. Purser: M. K. Ziessen
6. Chief Steward: A. Le Jeune

First Class Passengers

1. Mr. Harry N. Aldrich
2. Mrs. Harry N. Aldrich
3. Mr. Wm. L. Ames
4. Mrs. Wm. L. Ames
5. Miss Jean Anderson
6. Mr. Harry Ashmun
7. Mrs. Harry Ashmun
8. Mrs. Chas. A. Bliss
9. Miss Helen Bliss
10. Mr. J. A. L. van den Bosch
11. Dr. A. Bouwers
12. tMrs. M. A. Brewster
13. Mrs. J. E. Brikkenaar van Dijk-Asser
14. Mrs. Edith V. Butler
15. Mr. T. Morrison Carnegie
16. Mrs. T. Morrison Carnegie
17. Mr. William T. Carter
18. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter
19. Mr. A. Carton
20. Mrs. A. Carton
21. Mast. Carton
22. Mast. Carton
23. Mr. Arthur J. Conner
24. Miss Pearl Cotteral
25. Mrs. L. S. Davey
26. Miss Mary L. Davey
27. Mast. L. S. Davey Jr. and Governess
28. Mrs. E. J. Davis
29. Miss Charlotte Davis
30. Mr. Clarence Derwent
31. Mr. H. L. Dieck
32. Mr. George R. Dugan
33. Mrs. George R. Dugan
34. Miss I. Durham
35. Mr. Arthur C. Dutton
36. Mrs. Arthur C. Dutton
37. Mr. David Pales, Jr.
38. Mr. Max Fine
39. Mrs. Max Fine
40. Mr. P. Finkelstein
41. Mrs. P. Finkelstein
42. Rev. P. F. Flanigan
43. Dr. Rudolph Fluege
44. Mr. Arthur H. Folsom
45. Mrs. Benjamin Franklin
46. Mrs. James Gaynor
47. Mrs. Helen Goldsmith
48. Prof. Chas. J. Goodwin
49. Mr. R. Gransberg
50. Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, Third
51. Miss Julia S. Grant
52. Miss Edith Grant
53. Mr. Leo Greendlinger
54. Mrs. Leo Greendlinger
55. Mrs. Robert E. Griffith
56. Mrs. J. Grun
57. Miss Nina Grun
58. Mast. Rud. Grun
59. Miss Edith D. Haley
60. Mrs. A. A. Hees
61. Mr. Samuel Heiman
62. Mrs. Samuel Heiman
63. Miss Sophie Heymann
64. Prof. Edward B. Hill
65. Mrs. Edward B. Hill
66. Mr. W. Franklin Hodges
67. Mrs. W. Franklin Hodges
68. Mast. Frank Hodges
69. Mr. Lewis A. Holmes
70. Mrs. Lewis A. Holmes
71. Miss Helen Holmes
72. Miss L. Horowitz
73. Mrs. M. Rees Hutchins
74. Miss E. Inglis
75. Mr. Chas. Jacobs
76. Mrs. Chas. Jacobs
77. Miss Julia Jacobs
78. Mrs. Franklin Johnston
79. Miss Andrey Johnston
80. Mrs. V. G. Kanter
81. Mr. Irving King
82. Mrs. Irvin King
83. Miss Katherine King
84. Mrs. C. P. van Kretschmar-van Veen
85. Mr. H. P. Kuhn

86. Mrs. Robert P. Lamout
87. Mrs. Philip van Home Lansdale
88. Mr. A. P. L. Laurusse
89. Mrs. A. P. L. Laurusse
90. Mr. Louis Lauer
91. Mrs. Louis Law
92. Miss Margaret Law
93. Mr. B. E. Lewis
94. Mrs. B. E. Lewis
95. Mrs. Sarah MacDonald
96. Miss Anne B. MacLear
97. Miss Martha MacLear
98. Mr. R. S. MacPherran
99. Mr. E. W. MacPherran
100. Mrs. W. Ch. H. Mansfield
101. Miss E. P. Mansfield
102. fMr. Wm. H. McMahon
103. Miss Merle Miller
104. Mrs. Chas. E. Monroe
105. Miss Julia Morris
106. Dr. Georg Musa
107. Mr. C. Naegele
108. Miss Katherine O'Brien
109. Mrs. Julius Oelbermann
110. Miss Grace E. Oelbermann
111. Dr. John H. Ohly
112. Mrs. John H. Ohly
113. Mr. James H. Parkinson
114. Mrs. James H. Parkinson
115. Col. W. F. Pearson
116. Mrs. Sarah Phillips
117. Miss Elizabeth E. Pillsbury
118. Mr. G. A. Plimpton
119. Mrs. G. A. Plimpton
120. Mast. C. Plimpton
121. Miss E. Plimpton
122. Mr. D. C. Poole
123. Mrs. D. C. Poole
124. Mrs. Florence C. Reid
125. Mrs. Henry B. Robb
126. Rev. Dr. Edgar Franklin Romig
127. Mrs. Edgar Franklin Romig
128. Mast. Edgar D. Franklin Romig
129. Mast. David W. Franklin Romig
130. Miss Eleanor C. Franklin Romig and Nurse
131. Mr. G. B. Russell
132. Mr. I. P. Savor
133. Miss Q. Savor
134. Mrs. Jacob J. Seeds
135. Miss M. D. Seeds
136. Mrs. J. R. Seeds
137. Mr. Theodor Simon
138. Mrs. Theodor Simon
139. Mrs. Frank Smith
140. Miss Margaret Smith
141. Mrs. W. F, M. Sowers
142. Miss Dorothea Sowers
143. Miss Ruth Sowers
144. Mr. J. Spetter
145. Mr. F. A. Stanton
146. Mrs. F. A. Stanton
147. Miss Fannie Stewart
148. Mr. D. H. Taylor
149. Mrs. D. H. Taylor
150. Mrs. S. C. Thoma
151. Mr. W. Vissering
152. Mr. W. K. de Vos
153. Mr. R. J. Walsh
154. Mrs. R. J. Walsh
155. Mr. Richard Ware
156. Miss Marion Wenaca
157. Miss Dorothy Whitworth
158. Dr. Percy H. Williams
159. Mrs. Percy H. Williams
160. Mrs. T. E. Wills
161. Mr. Bronson Winthrop

* Embark at Boulogne-sur-Mer. t Embark at Southampton.

Back Cover, SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 2 September 1933. GGA Image ID # 1dfabd8a1d

General Information for Passengers.

Mail and Telegrams. Mail and telegrams for Passengers are brought on board steamer before embarkation and placed in the Passengers' rooms. For any inquiries relating to mails, Passengers are invited to call at the Chief Steward's office.

Seats at Table. Application for table seats may be made to the Chief Steward. Hours for meals are posted on the ship's bulletin board.

Return Tickets. The Purser will be glad to radio, free of charge, to the New York office of the Line, if you wish to make return reservations on any steamer of the Line.

Valuables. For the convenience of the Passengers the Line has provided safe deposit boxes in the Purser's office in which any valuables may be deposited upon payment to the Purser of $4.—; this amount to be refunded when the key of the deposit box is returned. However, the Line does not assume any responsibility for the safe custody of such articles. (Passengers may, if they wish, protect themselves by insurance).

Personal Funds. For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to cash a limited amount of recognized Travelers' Checks or to exchange money at official rates as posted at the Purser's office. A receipt is issued on such transactions on the Company's Form.

Personal checks cannot be cashed on board.

Divine Service. Divine service will be held on Sundays, at hours announced on the bulletin board, if a recognized clergyman on board is willing to officiate.

Ship's Newspaper. "The Ocean Post", containing latest wireless news and closing prices of the leading securities on the New York Stock Exchange, is published on board. A copy of this newspaper is placed, when issued, in passenger's stateroom with the compliments of the Line.

Medical Attention. The Holland-America Line assumes no responsibility for services rendered by the ship's Physician,

The services rendered and the medicines prescribed by the Physician, are free of charge, except that in cases, where Passengers require the service of ship's Physician for the treatment of ailments for which they already were under the care of a Physician at the time of embarkation, the ship's Physician may charge a reasonable fee for such services, subject to the approval and sanction of the Commander.

Additional Payments on Board. Passengers paying any supplements for room transfers, additional passage money, freight, telegrams, etc., should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company's Form.

For radiograms receipt will be furnished by the wireless operator.

Flying in America. The Holland-America Line has made arrangements whereby her Passengers have the facilities of the Curtiss-Wright Flying Service in America at their disposal on landing. The Purser will gladly give information on the routes and connections of this air line and radio ahead for reservations. Only a limited amount of luggage is carried on the aeroplanes; excess luggage being charged for at excess baggage rates.

Steamer Chairs, Rugs and Chair Cushions. Deck chairs, rugs and chair cushions may be hired on application to the Deck Steward at $1.50 each for the voyage.

U. S. Head Tax. Passengers in transit through the United States, or Tourists on a visit, who intend to stay in the United States less than 60 days, should express themselves as such towards the U. S. Immigration Inspector in charge upon arrival of the steamer in the United States, when interrogated by that official.

Passengers will then obtain from this Inspector a United States Head-Tax Refund Certificate (Form 514), which should be filled out and signed as directed when leaving the United States. This document must be forwarded to the Holland-America Line, 29 Broadway. New York, together with the Company's Head-Tax Receipt, and refund of the Head-Tax will follow.

Most of the Trans-Atlantic Steamship Lines, including the Holland-America Line, as a courtesy towards their Passengers, have authorized their pursers to make refund of the Head-Tax to Passengers on the voyage back to Europe, in which case the Head-Tax Refund Certificate as well as the Head-Tax Receipt of the Steamship Company who brought the passenger to America, will be taken up by the ship's Purser when making the refund.

Baggage. There is a baggage room on board steamer where Passengers may store such personal belongings as cannot be placed in their cabins, as well as baggage of any kind. The baggage room is open at hours as posted, and all inquiries pertaining to the storing or forwarding of baggage should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Baggage Insurance. The Company's liability for damage to or loss or detention of baggage is strictly limited, and Passengers are, therefore, advised to protect themselves by insurance against risk of loss, theft, damage, pilferage, etc. Policies may be obtained at current rates at any office of the Line or through the Baggage Master on board this steamer.

Landing at New York. Motor Coach Service. For the convenience of Holland-America Line Passengers and their friends a motor coach service to and from the Holland-America Line Piers and the centrally located New York Hotels McAlpin and Commodore via the new Holland Tunnel is operated by the Fifth Avenue Coach Company and the Public Service Co-ordinated Transport of N. J.

Through the Purser you can reserve a place in one of the Motor Coaches to either the Hotel McAlpin or the Hotel Commodore at least 12 hours before arrival in New York. The charge for this reservation, for which you will receive a ticket, will be $ 1.— including the transfer of your hand baggage (not more than two pieces of hand baggage). Large baggage must be sent on separately.

The Holland-America Line accepts no responsibility whatsoever in connection with this coach service.

Notice All Passengers will receive on board a landingcard and are requested to present same before leaving the steamer to a U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

Booklet Number P. r 490 • 9 33

Passenger List Information

 

Item Description
An original First Class passenger list for the TSS Rotterdam, documenting its voyage on 2 September 1933 from Rotterdam to New York, with stops at Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton. The document reflects the sophistication of ocean liner travel during the interwar period and includes a roster of notable passengers, senior staff, and information on shipboard amenities.

 

Key Features

• Date of Voyage: 2 September 1933
• Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
• Associated Vessel: TSS Rotterdam, renowned for its advanced design and opulent accommodations.
• Contents: Passenger roster, senior officers, travel information, and onboard service details, showcasing the high standards of First Class travel.

 

Historical and Design Highlights
The TSS Rotterdam embodied the elegance and innovation of its time, providing passengers with state-of-the-art amenities, such as onboard safe deposit boxes, curated publications like "The Ocean Post," and personalized dining arrangements. This passenger list captures the essence of the ship's role as a floating microcosm of luxury and international exchange, offering a lens into the cultural and social fabric of the era.

Design elements of the list highlight meticulous typography and layout, reinforcing the premium branding of Holland-America Line.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

• Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant III: Descendant of the former U.S. President, reflecting the enduring legacy of a prominent American family.
• Prof. Edward B. Hill: Esteemed music educator and composer, known for his influence on American classical music.
• Mr. G. A. Plimpton: Distinguished academic publisher and philanthropist, with significant contributions to education and literature.
• Dr. Georg Musa: Renowned art historian and cultural scholar, celebrated for his work on European art movements.
• Col. W. F. Pearson: Military officer whose leadership during peacetime reflected excellence in service.
• Mrs. Helen Goldsmith: Socialite and patron of the arts, recognized for her charitable work in the cultural sector.
• Rev. Dr. Edgar Franklin Romig: Prominent clergyman and community leader, with a lasting impact on social initiatives.

 

Historical Significance
This passenger list is a testament to the golden age of ocean liners, a period when transatlantic travel was both a practical necessity and a luxurious experience. The voyage reflects the broader cultural and economic exchanges between Europe and the United States during the interwar period. It also provides valuable documentation of social hierarchies, passenger demographics, and the interconnectedness of influential individuals.

 

Appeal

• Genealogists: An invaluable resource for tracing family histories and understanding migration patterns.
• Maritime Historians: Key insights into the operation of luxury liners and their cultural importance.a.

 

Conclusion
This First Class passenger list from the TSS Rotterdam stands as a rare and significant piece of maritime history.