SS Vulcania Passenger List 25 May 1951

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List for the SS Vulcania of the Italia Line, Voyage 74, Departing 25 May 1951 From Genoa to Halifax and New York via Cannes, Naples, Palermo, and Gibraltar, Commanded by Captain Giovanni Giurini. GGA Image ID # 1ece3372c3

Italian Line Genoa - Italia Societa Anonima di Navigazione, Sede in Genoa (Italia Line)

Senior Officers and Staff Members

1. Commander: Captain Giovanni Giurini
2. Staff Captain: Mario Ragusin
3. Chief Engineer: Francesco Hudax
4. Asst. Chief Engineer: Andrea Rizzardi
5. Chief Surgeon: Dr. Carlo Vergombello
6. Surgeon: Dr. Giuseppe De Martino
7. Chief Purser: Cap. Raffaele Montuoro
8. Purser: Ettore Martinoli
9. Purser: Alfredo Stampalia
10. Purser: Felice De Maria
11. Chaplain: Mons. Sebastiano Natta
12. Repr. Banca Commerciale Italiana: Giovanni Laurello
13. Chief Steward: Federico Cavalcante
14. Chef de Cuisine: Nicola Zuanni

Ports of Call

1. Genoa 25 May 1951
2. Cannes 25 May 1951
3. Naples 26 May 1951
4. Palermo 27 May 1951
5. Gibraltar 29 May 1951
6. Halifax 6 June 1951
7. New York 6 June 1951

From Genoa

1. Count Lorenzo Baracchi-Tua
   Italian Vice-consul, New York
2. Countess Maria Baracchi-Tua
3. Mr. Arwed C. Boitel
4. Mrs. Arwed C. Boitel
5. Miss Denise Boitel
6. Miss Camilla Boitel
7. Dr. Giovanni Bruni
8. Mr. Guido Cabib
9. Mr. Gaetano Canfora
10. Mrs. Antonietta Canfora
11. Hon. Nathaniel P. Davis
12. Mrs. Nathaniel P. Davis
13. Mrs. Louise Del Gaudio
14. Mr. C. Mathews Dick
15. Mrs. C. Mathews Dick
16. Mr. Charles L. D. Donovan
17. Mr. Larry Fitzgerald
18. Mr. Jacob M. Frankel, E. M
19. Mrs. Jacob M. Frankel
20. Mr. Lewis Galantiere
21. Mr. Louis Gentile
22. Commander I.N.R. Cesare Girosi Dott. Ing. Franco Guainazzi
23. Mrs. Laura Guainazzi
24. Mr. Edmund Hackett
25. Mrs. Edmund Hackett
26. Mr. Wayne Hariiss
27. Mr. Wesley M. Heilman
28. Mrs. Wesley M. Heilman
29. Mr. Franz Hocht
30. Miss Paciencia Ilagan
31. Mrs. Gertrud E. Johnson
32. Dr. S. Koechlin-Sarasin
33. Mrs. Ch. Koechlin-Sarasin
34. Dr. Walter Kopp
    German Vice-Consul, New York
35. Mr. D. A. Lanzetta
36. Mrs. D. A. Lanzetta
37. Mr. J. Mortimer Lichtenauer
38. Mrs. J. Mortimer Lichtenauer
39. Mrs. J. E. Langsdorf
40. Mr. Seymour Mann
41. Mrs. Edith Mann
42. Mr. H. Richard Markell
43. Mrs. H. Richard Markell
44. Rev. Mother M. Martha Mazziotte
45. Miss Diana Melissari
46. Mrs. Halina Michalska
47. Miss Eleonora Michalska
48. Miss Muriel Munn
49. Miss Janet M. Mc Fadden
50. Mrs. Michel Emile Puyans
51. Mr. Andre Michel Puyans
52. Master Roger Worth Puyans
53. Mr. Sam Sabatino Palmerini
54. Miss Constance Pecora
55. Mrs. George Kerrick Perkins
56. Mrs. Sharrett Prescott
57. Mr. Joseph Schiavone
58. Mr. Daniel Schiavone
59. Mrs. Dina Schiavone
60. Miss Josephine Schiavone
61. Miss Grazia Schiavone
62. Mrs. N. C. Schlossman
63. Mr. Joseph Scognamillo, Jr.
64. Mrs. Concetta Scognamillo
65. Mr. Lou Sekel
66. Mr. Franz Srdar
67. Miss Dorothy Strumpf
68. Very Rev. Caries J. Tallarico, O.F.M
69. Mother M. Angelina Torti
70. Mrs. Jeanne Brice Varney
71. Mr. Wilbert Ward
72. Mrs. Wilbert Ward
73. Miss V. Thelma Younghusband

From Gibraltar:

1. Mr. Archibald H. Busby
2. Mrs. Archibald H. Busby
3. Mr. Alberto Donado
4. Mrs. Cruz Donado
5. Mr. Jose Antonio Imery
6. Mrs. Beatriz de Imery
7. Mr. Harold R. King
8. Mrs. Harold R. King
9. Mr. Joaquin Leitao
10. Mrs. Teresa Leitao
11. Mr. Benjamin Lewis
12. Mrs. Benjamin Lewis
13. Mr. Talbot M. Malcolm
14. Mrs. Talbot M. Malcolm
15. Mr. Jorge Mac Lean
16. Mrs. Enriquette de Mac Lean
17. Mr. W. H. Noble Jr.
18. Miss Teresa Pinto Basto
19. Mr. Luis Roche
    Former Venezuelan Ambassador
20. Mrs. Beatrice Roche

Italia Societa Anonima di Navigazione Route Map. SS Vulcania Passenger List, 25 May 1951. GGA Image ID # 1ece4c7ed5. Click to View Larger Image.

Passenger List Information

 

Item Description

This is the official first-class passenger list for the SS Vulcania, operated by the Italia Line. It documents Voyage 74, departing on 25 May 1951 from Genoa to Halifax and New York, with stops at Cannes, Naples, Palermo, and Gibraltar. Commanded by Captain Giovanni Giurini, this passenger list is a compelling artifact from the post-war transatlantic travel era.

 

Key Features

• Ship: SS Vulcania
• Date of Departure: 25 May 1951
• Route: Genoa to Halifax and New York via Cannes, Naples, Palermo, and Gibraltar
• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Commander: Captain Giovanni Giurini

 

Historical and Design Highlights

• Elegant front cover design reflecting the Italia Line’s sophisticated branding.
• Comprehensive documentation of the ship’s itinerary and ports of call.
• Detailed list of first-class passengers, including notable diplomats and social elites.
• Includes a route map showcasing the ship’s transatlantic journey.

 

Condition

• Excellent preservation with minor signs of age-related wear.
• Original binding intact, with no missing or torn pages.
• Text and imagery remain sharp and fully legible.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

• Count Lorenzo Baracchi-Tua – Italian Vice-consul, New York.
• Mr. Luis Roche – Former Venezuelan Ambassador.
• Hon. Nathaniel P. Davis – Prominent U.S. diplomat and statesman.
• Dr. S. Koechlin-Sarasin – Renowned European physician.
• Very Rev. Charles J. Tallarico, O.F.M. – Influential Catholic figure.

 

Historical Significance

The SS Vulcania was an iconic vessel of the Italia Line, serving as a key link between Europe and North America during the mid-20th century. This passenger list captures the post-war era's cultural and diplomatic exchange through transatlantic travel. The inclusion of high-profile passengers highlights its role in facilitating international diplomacy and social interaction.