SS Rex Passenger List - 6 October 1939
Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List for the SS Rex of the Italia Line, Departing 6 October 1939 From Genoa to New York via Naples, Commanded by Captain Attilio Frugone. GGA Image ID # 1ee6c0efca. Signature of Original Passenger, Elsa Hayn Sokasits, on Front Cover
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain Comm. Cap. Attilio Frugone, Commander
- Staff Captain Cay. Uff. Cap. Pasquale Pezzuto
- Chief Engineer Cay. Uff. Emanuele Delucchi
- First Engineer Cay. Renato Regolini
- Surgeon Dott. Cay. Luigi Gullini
- Surgeon Dott. Cay. Marcello Antonio Di Re
- Chief Purser Comm. Luigi Pesenti
- First Purser Cap. Aurelio Lo Bianco
- Chaplain Monsignor Luigi Panigada
- Chief Steward Ernesto Peroni
List of Tourist Passengers
From Genoa
- Mrs. Luisa Ammon
- Master Liselotte Amon
- Mr. Fred Aebly
- Mrs. Fred Aebly
- Mr. Angelo Alpi
- Mrs. Angelo Alpi
- Mrs. Hedwige Anthonioz
- Mr. Adam H. Alt
- Mr. Alfred Berendt
- Mrs. Alfred Berendt
- Mr. Fritz Bender
- Mr. Pierre Boulad
- Mrs. Emma Beisler
- Mr. Pete Bonicelli
- Mr. Franz Buedel
- Mr. Franz Josef Buedel
- Mrs. Gerda Mathilde Baedel
- Mrs. Rosa Buedel
- Mrs. Mathilde Buedel
- Miss Elisabeth Bosshardt
- Mr. Erich P. Birlenbach
- Mr. Leonardo Baggi
- Mr. Werner Behrendt
- Mrs. Trudl Behrendt
- Mrs. Anneliese Behrendt
- Mr. Peter Behrendt
- Mrs. Marie L. Buck
- Mrs. Ilse Burkhardt
- Master Karl Michael Burkhasdt
- Miss Hermine Berghoff
- Mr. Harry Bosbery
- Mrs. Constance E. S. Ballard
- Mr. Jozef Braciejowski
- Mr. Charles Bertschy
- Mrs. Charles Bertschy
- Mr. Ernesto Battistini
- Doct. Paul Baeck
- Doct. Thekla Baeck
- Mr. Emil Bodenmann
- Mrs. Laura Bick
- Mrs. Anna Berking
- Mrs. Adalgisa Zazzera Bertorelli
- Mrs. Augusta Breuner
- Mrs. Francesca Bruno
- Mr. Isidoro Bastianon
- Mr. Battista Bottinelli
- Mrs. Erminia Bottinelli
- Mr. William Barenz
- Mrs. Thomas Maria Baron
- Mr. Thomas Baron Jr.
- Miss Caterina Bermann
- Mr. Sigmund Bab
- Mrs. Alice Bab
- Mrs. Ida Berstein
- Mrs. Regina Clermont
- Miss Besse Cappelen Smith
- Mrs. Noemi Giovanb. Cecchini
- Mr. G. B. Cuneo
- Mr. Moise Cohen
- Mr. Mario Cohen
- Mr. Lleskiya Cohen
- Mrs. Eugenie Cohen
- Miss Fani Cohen
- Mr. Sami Cohen
- Doct. Roberto Coen Pirani
- Mrs. Leonora Coen Pirani
- Mr. Leo Coen Pirani
- Miss Claudia Coen Pirani
- Master Paolo Coen Pirani
- Mrs. Dorothee C. Corbin
- Mrs. Elisabeth Cugel
- Mr. Samuel Caleb
- Miss uigina Cavargna
- Miss Ester Cavargna
- Mr. Ilse Casino
- Miss Arden de La Motte
- Mrs. Mina Silva de Busi
- Doct. Imelde Della Valle
- Mr. Turgut Demirag
- Miss Edith Derer
- Miss Szerena Derer
- Rev. Francis J. De Jaco
- Rev. Louis De Jaco
- Mr. Joseph Di Bella
- Mr. Adolf Deutsch
- Mrs. Margita Deutsch
- Mr. Bruno Danker
- Mr. Ernest De Perrot
- Mrs. Rose De Perrot
- Mrs. Hildegard Eilrich
- Mr. Jack Eckhardt
- Mrs. Fanny Eckhardt
- Mrs. Anna Eberle
- Miss Rosemarie Eberle
- Mr. Max Epting
- Mrs. Virginia Edemi
- Mrs. Hedwig Fahmestock
- Mr. Ernesto Friederich
- Mrs. Jda Friederich
- Miss Jdita Frederich
- Mr. lsidoro Fabela
- Mrs. Josepina E. de Fabela
- Miss Amelia T. Fabela
- Master Daniel Fabela
- Master German Fabela
- Mr. Giuseppe Frumento
- Mrs. Nancy Frumento
- Miss Rosa Cristina Frumento
- Mrs. Marie Froelich
- Miss Christel Froelich
- Mrs. Sura Frydman
- Mrs. Carlo Fernandez
- Mrs. Emma Fetting
- Mrs. Wilhelmine Findeis
- Mr. John Fischer
- Mr. Andrew Frischholz
- Mrs. Siria Serre Frediani
- Miss Magdalen Fritz
- Rey. Peter Feher
- Mr. Ludwig Furtner
- Mr. Hermann Feith
- Mrs. Yulia Freund
- Mrs. Toni Gerson
- Doct. E. A. Grobet
- Mrs. E. A. Grobet
- Master David Grobet
- Miss Adrienne Grobet
- Mr. Dimitri Gawronsky
- Mr. Federico Guthmann
- Mrs. Clara Giannuzzi Savelli
- Miss Dorothea Giannuzzi Savelli
- Miss Nina Giannuzzi Savelli
- Mr. E. Buldwin Goetter
- Miss Helen Gardner
- Mr. Adolfo Gotz
- Mr. Sa r.uel Guttmann
- Mrs. Frazi Guttmann
- Miss Elsa Guttmann
- Miss Erika Guttmann
- Sister Margharete Grochowski
- Mrs. F. Gettey
- Mr. Ronald Gettey
- Miss Marie Hammal
- Mrs. Clara Hofmann
- Doct. J. Charles Harrison
- Mr. Erich Hotrich
- Mrs. Geltrude Hotrich
- Miss Helga Hotrich
- Mr. Werner Hotrich
- Mr. Ernst Herzberg
- Mr. Hans R. Hofmann
- Mrs. Alice E. Hofmann
- Miss Anne Liese Hof
- Mrs. Amalie Hofineier
- Mr. Anton Hoffmann
- Mrs. Anton Hoffmann
- Mr. Fred Hirsch
- Mrs. Fred Hirsch
- Mr. Franck Hartl
- Mrs. Elizabeth Horvath
- Miss Elise Heuseler
- Mrs. Elisabeth Hohmann
- Mrs. Ottilie Heyn
- Mr. Albert Handl
- Mrs. Frida Handl
- Rev. Martin Hellriegel
- Mrs. Marie Heidrich
- Mrs. Elizabeth Hartl
- Mr. Charles Harrison
- Mr. Iziael Szaia Ickowicz
- Mrs. Anna Alice Isemberg
- Mrs. U Joerges
- Mrs. Klara Jank
- Miss Maria Jank
- Mrs. Yvonne J. Jones
- Miss Mary Crosby Jones
- Mr. Alexander Kornfeld
- Mrs. Mathilde Kornfeld
- Mrs. Frida Hohmann
- Mr. Gerard Krasting
- Mr. Adolph Kircher
- Mrs. Luise Kircher
- Mr. Willy Kaltwasser
- Mrs. Adriana Kaltwasser
- Miss Hilda Kaltwasser
- Mr. Jonas Klinger
- Mr. Wladyslaw Kiepura
- Miss E. M. Koenig
- Mr. Philipp Kirchner
- Mr. Teodoro Kalantzi
- Mr. Boldo Kalman
- Mr. Christ S. Kuzmanoff
- Mrs. Mari Kuzmanoff
- Mr. Joseph Kunkel
- Mrs. Lina Kunkel
- Mr. August Kunkel
- Miss Elf rieda Kunkel
- Mrs. Ana Koenig
- Mrs. Ida Kiessling
- Mr. Oscar Kaiser
- Mrs. Julia Kloz
- Mr. Emil Kuster
- Sister Katharine Kippel
- Mr. William Klausman
- Mrs. Anna Klausmann
- Mr. Rudolf Links
- Mrs. Mary Links
- Master Herbert Links
- Mrs. Josephine Laborie
- Mr. Henry Loos
- Mrs. Hedwlg Loos
- Mrs. Assunta Luccioni
- Miss. Giovanna Luccioni
- Mrs. Emma Lehr
- Miss Gloria Lehr
- Mr. John Lahikainen
- Mrs. Yulia Leedie
- Mrs. Elsie Lobli
- Mr. Max Marschall
- Mrs. Leja Muray
- Miss Arja Muray
- Mr. Walter Maelzner
- Mrs. Albertina Maelzner
- Miss Ada Maelzner
- Mr. Fred Mussmacher
- Mrs. Lydia Massmacher
- Master Winifred Mussmacher
- Miss Joan Mussmacher
- Mr. Earl Mitchell
- Mr. Paul C. Makanowitzky
- Mrs. Rosa Metzler
- Miss. Eve Mary Merley
- Mr. Saverio N. Marinelli
- Miss Henriette Mann
- Miss Nelly Morerod
- Miss Germaine Morerod
- Mr. Hermann Machule
- Doct. Teofilo Malan
- Mrs. Maria Luisa Malan
- Mr. Isaak Metzger
- Mr. Enrico Nevi
- Mrs. Helen Niemeyer
- Mrs. Amalie Niedermayer
- Count Stephen Osirowski
- Rev. Gustave Obrecht
- Mr. Roman Olesnicki
- Mrs. Claudia Olesnicki
- Miss Anne C. M. Olesnicki
- Mrs. Arnastra Ernestine Oplatka
- Mr. Walter Ost
- Mr. Alfredo Polanco
- Mrs. Helena de Polanco
- Miss Cesira Pandolfi
- Doct. Vladimir A. Pertzoff
- Mrs. Vladimir A. Pertzoff
- Mrs. Hannah Pieringer
- Miss Heidi Pieringer
- Mrs. Theresa Pretzell
- Mrs. Artemis Papachrist
- Mrs. Rose N. Pawelzik
- Mr. Dante Previtali
- Mrs. Maria Pandolfi
- Mrs. Erica Proewing
- Mr. Hermann Pieper
- Mr. Henry Reese
- Mrs. Ella Charlotte Reichert
- Mr. Paul Ramsaner
- Mrs. Charlotte Riess
- Mr. C. Valentine Rosa
- Mr. William Renneberg
- Mrs. Giuseppina Razzari
- Miss Olga Razzari
- Mr. Joseph Reichmuth
- Mrs. Marie Adele Reichmuth
- Miss Esther Marie Reichmuth
- Mr. Pasquale Raffetto
- Mr. Leo M. Rea
- Master Lorenzo Rea
- Mr. Ernest Ribi
- Mrs. Hedwig Ries
- Miss Christine Ries
- Master Kurt Ries
- Mr. Augusto Ries
- Mrs. Flora Reichel
- Master Walter Reichel
- Mrs. Lena Reiss
- Miss Marie Rohde
- Mr. Abraham Josef Stybel
- Mrs. Abraham Josef Stybel
- Rev. Alvaro Santolini
- Mr. Alfredo Bosch Solari
- Mrs. Dolore Bosch Solari
- Miss Howard Elvira Solari
- Mrs. Margaret Stoever
- Mrs. Elsa Sokasits
- Mr. Kurt Schneider
- Mrs. Hedwig Schneider
- Mrs. Minne Schubert
- Master Arry Schubert
- Miss Auguste Schonswetter
- Mr. Alexander Sugar
- Mr. George F. Schmidt
- Mrs. Mary Schmidt
- Mr. Ernst A. Speier
- Mrs. Ernst A. Speier
- Mrs. Hilda Speier
- Mr. Walter L. Speier
- Mr. Frank Schoenberger
- Prof. Alfred Swan
- Mrs. Katherine Swan
- Mrs. Elizabeth Seyferth
- Master Dietmar Seyferth
- Mr. John Schuck
- Mrs. Maria Schuck
- Master Josef Schuck
- Mr. Walter Studer
- Mr. E. Schanz
- Mrs. E. Schanz
- Master Gerald Schanz
- Master Robert Schanz
- Doct. Stephen Szegb
- Miss Julie Schaffler
- Mrs. Elizabeth J. Schrempf
- Mr. Fritz Sommerhalder
- Mr. Anton So'benberger
- Miss Roberta Shulman
- Mr. Henri Stern
- Mrs. Henri Stern
- Mr. Theodor Staeudle
- Mrs. Augusta Staeudle
- Miss Nelly Suter
- Mr. Wilhelm Tanner
- Mr. Giacomo Torricella
- Miss Bertha Tanner
- Mr. Altred Tams
- Mrs. Giulia Treves Senigaglia
- Mr. Ignatz Taglicht
- Mrs. Henriette Umland
- Mrs. Mary von Kramer
- Mr. Michael Vogel
- Mrs. Hilda Vogel
- Mrs. Annetta Meus de Volpi
- Mrs. Agostina Verga
- Miss Rotraut Vischer
- Mr. Herbert Volks
- Rev. Mother Wilhelmine Vogelssohl
- Mrs. Kiara Vettel
- Mrs. Adolfine Wollner
- Mr. Carl Wirth
- Mrs. Ida Wirth
- Miss Elsie F. Wirth
- Mr. Ernst Wolff
- Mrs. Rosa Walter
- Miss Amelia Walter
- Mrs. Anna Weller
- Mr. Arthur Weller
- Mrs. Thekla Waldherr
- Mrs. Luise Winker
- Miss Pauline Widmer
- Mr. Peter Weidner
- Sister Mercedes Winterer
- Miss Tosca Zerk
- Miss Sofie Zopf
- Mrs. Emilie Zinnel
From Naples
- Mrs. Francesca Andolina
- Mr. Charles Attard
- Mr. Salem Bahhur
- Cay. Uff. Filippo Bombace
- Mr. Odeh George Bateh
- Mr. Donovan B. Church
- Mrs. Donovan B. Church
- Miss Joanne E. Church
- Mr. Peter Castronovo
- Mrs. Gaetana Castronovo
- Miss Carmela Castronovo
- Mr. Vincent Castronovo
- Mrs. Assunta Cipriani
- Miss Angelina Cipriani
- Mrs. Maria Campanella
- Miss Julia Carrillo
- Mr. Giuseppe Correale
- Mrs. Teresa Correale
- Mrs. Serafina Cortelli
- Mr. Vito Caldiero
- Mr. Joseph Cardinale
- Mrs. Oliva Cardinale
- Miss Jadwiga Cott6wna
- Miss Magdalen Cefai
- Miss Evelyn Day
- Mrs. Lucia De Simone
- Mr. Angelo Drago
- Mrs. Angelina Drago
- Miss Caterina Drago
- Doct. Beniatnino de Ritis
- Miss Sally Dimech
- Sister Maria Ercolina Dal Zovo
- Mrs. Maria Di Giovanni
- Miss Carmela Di Giovanni
- Master Giuseppe Di Giovanni
- Miss Giuseppa Di Giovanni
- Sister Antonia Di Bona
- Rev. Francisco Espino P
- Sister Margaret (Florinda) Fazio
- Mr. Anthony Frisicano
- Mr. Mariano Ferrero
- Miss use Mary Friedman
- Mrs. Lucia Favaloro
- Mr. Giovanni Favaloro
- Miss Rosalia Favaloro
- Master Serafino Favaloro
- Master Francesco Favaloro
- Mrs. Maria Assunta Felli Gualtieri
- Mr. Robert Garvey
- Sister Giuseppina Gatto
- Mr. Vincenzo Giannetti
- Mrs. Vincenzo Giannetti
- Mrs. Maria Gfeller
- Mr. Joseph Graci
- Rev. Gabriel Ginard C. M
- Mrs. Amina Hosni
- Mr. Hassan Hosni
- Mr. Max Kimball
- Mrs. Easa Boutros Khoury
- Mrs. Giuseppe Sala Lo Palazzo
- Mr. Frank Lossandrallo
- Rev. Jacques Lambert
- Mr. Giacinto Miele
- Mr. Agostino Messineo
- Mr. John Mermingas
- Mrs. Lad islaus Michejda
- Master lan Michejda
- Mrs. Diana Merenda Malfona
- Doct. Emanuele Momigliano
- Rev. Carmelo Morreale
- Rev. Louis P. Micallef
- Mr. Francesco Maimone
- Mr. Charles Noll
- Mrs. Calogera Napoli
- Mr. Yacoub Nasser
- Mr. Domenick Patania
- Mrs. Giuseppa Tringali Patania
- Mr. John Puzzilla
- Doct. Isabella Panzini
- Doct. Paola Palermo
- Mr. Gaetano Pirrone
- Mrs. Francesca Pirrone
- Mr. Pietro Rossi
- Prof. Carlo Ronchi
- Mr. Carlo Rainone
- Mr. Francis Reine
- Mr. Salvatore Rizzo
- Mr. Sebastiano Raciti
- Sister Helen Rita Rubino
- Mrs. Giuseppina Randazzo
- Miss Maria Gemma Randazzo
- Miss Sebastiana Randazzo
- Mr. John Santamaria
- Mrs. Annunziata Santamaria
- Mr. Wolfgang Stresemann
- Mr. Elia Sotir
- Sister Antonietta Stracchia
- Mr. Mario Thomas Sgriccia
- Mr. Herbert F. L. Schmidt
- Mr. Emanuel Spiteri
- Rev. Peter M. Tales e S. J
- Mr. Loreto Tocci
- Mr. Pietrino Torina
- Mz. Antonio Arias Vidal
- Mrs. Annunziata Valenti
- Mr. Michele Valenza
- Mrs. Angelina Valenza
- Mrs. Sara Diaz Vivanco
- Miss Maria Diaz Vivanco
- Mrs. Stefanie Verdarz
- Mr. George Verdarz
- Rev. Pedro Velazquez
- Rev. F. Jesus Maria Velasquez E
- Mr. Joseph Winternitz
General Information for Passengers
Berthing of Passengers - No alteration in Cabin can be made except through the Purser. Receipt for any difference paid, as per the Company's fixed Tariff, will be given to Passengers by the Purser, who will also duly note on passage tickets changes of accommodation.
Medical Attendance - For medical and surgical attendance to Passengers, ship' s surgeons are entitled to professional fees, to be charged as per published schedule, available at Purser's Offices.
Said medical and surgical attendance will be free of charge, if Passengers are suffering from seasickness, or are affected by infirmities or injuries deriving from statical conditions of the ship or in any way pertaining to navigation, and also in cases of contagious diseases which are subject to denunciation.
Return accommodation - For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Enquiry & Travel Office will be pleased to radio the New Itcrk Office for any accommodation required. This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble.
Wireless Services — The vessels belonging to the Societa Italia are equipped with a most powerful and up-to-date radiotelegraphic plant. In this way the ships remain in communication with any part of the world by the medium of the chain of wireless stations on terra-firma.
All through the voyage, this vessel is in continuous touch with Italy, Europe, and the United States of America. Thus, the Marconigrams are transmitted, or received, direct; so that a quick service and a rapid exchange of business, or private, messages can be effected at any moment.
The Radiotelegraphic Station will be found on Sport Deck.
For the greater convenience of Passengers no Marconigrams arriving during the night will be delivered to Addressee before 7,30 a. m., unless the Passenger has expressly requested the Enquiry & Travel Office to hand him same at once on receipt during the night.
Mail Service - Four different types of messages can be sent from on board:
a) Marconigrams
b) Night Marconigrams (NRT) (reduced rates)
c) Ocean radioletters (SLT)
d) Marconigram - letters (OL)
a) Marconigrams - Messages of an urgent nature should be sent as " Marconigrams " and same are telegraphed right through.
A marconigram to Italy or to North America sent this way from steamer cost less than a cable sent from on shore at the ports of call.
b) Night radiotelegrams for United States. - A service of Night Radiolelegrams (NRT) to the United States has been recently established for Passengers convenience.
These messages are accepted at the Radio Office not later than midnight (ship's time) and delivered to destination next morning.
Messages are admitted in plain language only, but telegraphic address may be used.
The word (NRT) to precede the address, and it is charged for.
Tariff
Per word . . . . Lit. 3,57 (equal to about I) 0,19)
c) Ocean Radioletters (SLT) - Are accepted at reduced rates for Italy, the United States and other countries at special rates. The service is of the deferred type. Registered addresses are not admitted such adchtsses to be written in plain language. Ocean Radio-letters are sent by radio from steamer to one of the shore stations of the country of destination who forward them to destination by air or ordinary mail.
Rate for the U. S. of America: Italian Lire 37,75 for 19 words, plus Italian Lire 1,91 for each additional word.
For Italy: Italian Lire 34,50 for 19 words, plus Italian Lire 1,75 for each additional word.
d) Marconigram - letters (OL) - Are only accepted for Italy. The service is of the deferred type. Such messages are sent by wireless to any Italian vessel proceeding to Italy and the receiving vessel arranges for the forwarding to destination by ordinary mail at first port of call in Italy.
Rate Italian lire 10.60 for 20 words, and Italian lire 1.00 for each extra word.
Service On Land — News can be sent to Passengers by their relations or friends, if these are residing in Italy, by means of Marconigrams transmitted to the vessel via "Coltanoradio ".
Relations or friends resident in other European countries will find it advisable to forward their Marconi-grams, intended for the ship, by the medium of the aforesaid " Coltanoradio " Station, the vessel being in continuous communication with same.
Marconigrams can be presented at any Telegraphic Office, using the following Form of Address:
Passenger's Name
Vessel's Name
"Coltanoradio"
This is to be followed by the text.
Wireless Telephony Station — The vessel is also equipped with the most perfect and up-to-date radiotelephonic plant (ultra powerful "Marconi") for transmitting and receiving, therefore secures a regular service during the navigation, both with Europe, the U. S. A., Canada, Mexico and Cuba.
The normal range of this set of apparatus allows of direct communications trom ship to North America, immediately after leaving Italy. As soon as the vessel has left America, Passengers can communicate with all the principal European Towns.
Suggestion and Complaints — Passengers are requested to ask for the Special Book, and insert in same any suggestions or complaints they may wish to make with regard to inconveniences noted by them in the Ship's Radiotelegraphic Service.
For full details and tariffs please apply direct to the Wireless Station on board.
Telephone Service on Board the Vessels at Genoa and Naples. — During the days of arrival &/or sailing of the vessels from the port of Genoa. as well as during the vessels' stay at Naples, both on outward and homeward voyages from New York, a telephone service (interurban) at tariff rates is made expressly available on board this vessel for Passengers' requirements.
A person appointed by the Telephone Company is on board at Passengers' disposal during the time established for the service in question.
Mail — Mail received after Passengers have left the ship is forwarded to the address furnished by them on the Identification Cards.
High Seas Mail — The Enquiry and Travel Office is acting also as oficial Agent of the Italian Post Administration; therefore accepts registered mail.
Banking Services - Passengers may avail themselves of the banking services (exchange of money, letters of credit, travelers cheques, banking enquiries, etc.) at the Bank located in the &trance Hall, the care of which in entrusted to an Official of the Banca Commerciale Italiana. A special booklet containing details of this service will be distributed to Passengers upon their request.
Important Notice. — Anyone entering or leaving Italy in allowed to carry a maximum amount in italian cash money of 350 Lire
Exporting and importing of 500 and 1000 Lira Banknotes is prohibited.
Any amount found not in accordance with these provisions is sequestered by Italian Custom Authorities.
Valuables - The Company is not responsible for loss or thqt of valuables, money, etc. Same should be handed to the Purser for deposit in his safe. In such cases valuables should be consigned under seal with the name of the depositor clearly shown.
No charge is made for such service and the Company accepts no liability in connection therewith.
Baggage Insurance — As the Company's liability for baggage is strictly limited, it is strongly recommended to Passengers to insure their baggage as, in the event of loss or damage to the same, the Company cannot under any circumstances, accept liability beyond the amount specified on the steamer contract ticket. - Baggage can be insured at the Enquiry & Travel Office, such insurance covering all risks on land or sea.
Passengers Are Not Allowed To Trespass the limit of their own class.
Lifebelts — A special board containing Instructions for the Use of Lifebelts is posted in every Stateroom. Passengers are requested to take notice of the above mentioned Instructions as indicated.
Professional Gamblers — Passengers are informed that professional gamblers seeking to play for high stakes, are reported as crossing on Atlantic steamers.
Cinema-Films — Passengers are strictly forbidden to keep cinema-films in their cabins. Such must be delivered to the Enquiry and Travel Office in order to be stored in a suitable room during the voyage.
Collections, charitable or otherwise are strictly forbidden.
For further information, please consult the "Ship's routine".
Useful Information for The Arrival at New York
Hotel Reservations in New York By Wireless-Telegram — Passengers may send, free of charge, wireless telegrams in code reserving accommodation at New York Hotels. Full particulars may be obtained at the Enquiry & Travel Office.
Arrival at New York — Passengers are landed at the Pier 92 North River, where Passengers will find taxis, telephones etc. If the vessel arrives at the Pier after 8 p. rn., Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after breakfast the following morning.
Landing Cards, Port of New York — Before leaving the vessel, holders must present landing cards to the U. S. Doctor and to U. S. Immigration Inspector for endorsement. American citizen must present Landings Cards only to the U. S. Immigrants Inspector for the visa.
Delivery of Baggage in New York — Passengers are especially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Custom' s Baggage Room on the Pier, as, otherwise, considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the railway.
Forwarding of Passengers — For the convenience of all Passengers disembarking at our piers in New York who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York, as well as Steamship Lines for Boston have representatives on the wharf to me 10 Passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from ours pier through to destination, relieving Passengers of the annoyance of purchasing their tickets at-the depot or of re-checking their Baggage. Transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by Passengers.
Recovery of U. S. Head Tax - This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the U. S. within sixty days (the time prescribed by U. S. Law) and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.
It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Transportation Company, when complete, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of Passenger's arrival in the United States. Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.
Claims and Complaints - Passengers' criticism and suggestions relative to the services on board receive the most particular attention of the Company. Passengers are requested to address themselves in this connection either to the Captain or to the Direction, at the "Italia" Company's Headquarters, Piazza De-Ferrari, Genoa.
Italia Line Route Map, 1939. SS Rex Passenger List, 6 October 1939. GGA Image ID # 1ee6c9de66. Click to View Larger Image.
Passenger List Information
Item Description
This is a rare and historically significant Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Rex of the Italia Line, documenting the voyage departing on 6 October 1939. This list captures the ship’s journey from Genoa to New York via Naples under the command of Captain Attilio Frugone. With its detailed passenger roster, descriptions of onboard amenities, and unique design, the list is an invaluable artifact from the eve of World War II.
Key Features
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Date of Voyage: 6 October 1939.
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Route: Genoa to New York, stopping at Naples.
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Class of Travel: Tourist Class, designed for affordability and comfort during transatlantic crossings.
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Associated Vessel: SS Rex, celebrated for its luxurious amenities and speed, holding the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing in 1933.
Contents
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A detailed passenger roster segmented by embarkation port.
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Senior officers and staff directory, highlighting the expertise aboard.
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General travel information, including wireless communication, medical services, and banking.
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Route map of the Italia Line in 1939.
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The signature of original passenger Elsa Hayn Sokasits on the front cover adds to the document’s uniqueness.
Historical and Design Highlights
The SS Rex embodied Italian ingenuity and opulence during the interwar period. Known for its elegant Art Deco design and world-class service, it represented Italy’s technological prowess and cultural sophistication. This passenger list reflects the broader themes of luxury travel and migration during a tumultuous time in global history.
The document’s typography and layout are emblematic of the 1930s’ maritime aesthetic, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and period-specific artistry.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
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Count Stephen Osirowski – A distinguished diplomat with significant influence in European political circles during the interwar period.
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Prof. Carlo Ronchi – A leading academic in physics whose work contributed to advancements in early 20th-century scientific research.
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Rev. Martin Hellriegel – A prominent theologian and hymn writer whose contributions enriched Christian liturgical traditions.
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Doct. Vladimir A. Pertzoff – A celebrated surgeon known for pioneering techniques in thoracic surgery.
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Elsa Hayn Sokasits – A notable social figure whose signature on the cover adds a personal historical connection.
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Prof. Alfred Swan – Renowned musicologist and composer with significant works on Russian choral music.
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Rev. Gustave Obrecht – A missionary known for humanitarian efforts across Europe and Africa.
Historical Significance
This passenger list encapsulates transatlantic travel's cultural and historical nuances on the brink of World War II. It highlights the SS Rex’s role as a luxurious yet vital link between Europe and America during shifting global dynamics.
