SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List - 13 September 1927
Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-America Line (NAL), Departing 13 September 1927 from Oslo to New York via Stavanger and Bergen, Commanded by Captain K. S. Irgens. Written in Norwegian. Voyage 78 West. GGA Image ID # 1ed4436ee8
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: K. S. Irgens
- Chief Officer: Th. Johansen
- Purser: Th. Frydenlund
- Chief Engineer: Haakon Bergh
- Doctor: F. Tillier
- Chief Steward: Chr. H. Moe
List of Cabin Passengers
- Wallace W. Attwood
Worchester, Mass - Harriet F. Attwood
Worchester, Mass - Wallace R. Attwood
Worchester, Mass - Rollin S. Attwood
Worchester, Mass - Harriet T. Attwood
Worchester, Mass - Mary F. Attwood
Worchester, Mass - Marie Andersen
New-York - Anna Andersen
New-York - Petter A. Andersen
Kristianssund N - Fred A. Andersen
Chicago, III - Christine Andersen
Tønsberg - Josef A. Arnesen
Oslo - Ruth L. Alstrup
Oslo - Marie Abrahamsen
Princeton, N.Y - Tomine Abrahamsen
East Orange, N.J - Alfred Andersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Cecil I. Andersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Myrtle Andersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Neal Andersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Gunnar E. Andersen - Not on Board
Oddernes - Thomas Andersen Holbæk
Orange, N.J - Hilda L. Andrea
Larvik - Aksel M. Aagesen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Georg Aspern
North Bergen, N.J - Thea Aspern
North Bergen, N.J - Sophie Anfindsen
Charleroi, Pa - Chris Anfindsen
Charleroi, Pa - Caroline Anfindsen
Charleroi, Pa - Berget B. Andersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Elna Archer
New-York - Thorleif Archer
New-York - Aslaug Archer
New-York - C. E. Anderson
Callaway, Nebr - Augusta Anderson
Callaway, Nebr - Selma Anderson
Callaway, Nebr - Ragnhild Annerstedt
New-York - Oscar E. Almstrom
McPherson, Kansas - Maria Almstrom
McPherson, Kansas - Hanna Berg
Chicago, IL - Dagmar Bjørndahl
H. Bekkelagshøgda - Ole Balsrud
Stokke - Christian Bagge
Chicago, IL - Oliva Bagge
- Hans L. Bogen
Oslo - Anders M. Boe
San Francisco, Cal - Brita Boe
- Anna Boe
- Rolf Bochelie
Oslo - Signe M. Bochelie
- Jenny Brynthe
- Gertrude Bruce
Merrell, Wis - Bergliot Berg
Grand Forks, N.D - Mina Berg
Everrett, Wash - Esther Berg
- Sylvia Bjelkevig
Tottenville, St. 1., N.Y - Jørn Berg-Johnsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Florence Bensen
New Brighton, St. I., N.Y - Morris G. Bishop
Ithaca, N.Y - Alison Bishop
- Anna Backlund
Brooklyn, N.Y - Charlotte Bentsen
New-York - Thore Berntsen
Orange, N.J - Arthur Bergstøl
Brooklyn, N.Y - Solveig Bergstøl
- Margit Bjørnsgaard
Risør - Esther Bjørnsgaard
- Bernt Balchen
Oslo - Dr. Gisle Biørnstad
Minneapolis, Minn - Edward G. Bradford
Wilmington, Del - Helen S. Bradford
- Markus P. Bjerkan
Trondhjem - Mrs. Backe-Wiig
U.S.A - Miss Backe-Wiig
- Synnøve K. Bjerregaard
Brooklyn, N.Y - Elna Bjerregaard
- Knut Buevig,
Stoughton, Wis
- Ruth Cox
Baltimore, Md - Harold G. Christensen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Theoline Christensen
- Christen Corneliussen
Oslo - Laura Christie
San Francisco, Cal - Clara Coors - Not on Board
Brooklyn, N.Y - Anna Carlsen
- Carl Carlsen
- Hazel Carlsen
- Margit Cleven
Winnepeg, Man - Kathinka Christiansen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Signe Cordell
Plainfield, N.J - Getrud M. Coffer
New-York - Stanislaws Dabrowski
Philadelphia, Pa - Cato Dick,
Belchertown, Mass - Edna Dick
- John S. Dahl
Plainfield, N.J - Severine Dahl
- Truels W. Dahl
Vettakollen - Terry Reginald Dean
New-York - Clara E. Dean
- Anna Dahl
Trondhjem - Borghild Dahl
- Ella Dahl
- Halfdan Dahl
- Johan Danielsen
Bergen - Hulda Dahl
Trondhjem - Annie Evensen
Oslo - Knut Evjen
Nesby, Hallingdal - Harald Eriksen
Drammen - Lalla Eggers
Grand Forks, N.D - Rolf Eggers
- Leif Eggers
- Mathilde Engebretsen
- Elise Erichsen
New-York - Thora Engen
Reinsvold St - Paul Eriksen
New-York - Amy F. Eriksen
- Eleonor Eriksen
- Ragnhild Eliassen
Chicago, Ill - Robert Eliassen
- Funder, Signe
Piaisville, O - Konrad Fredriksen
Horten - Julius Fauchald
Oslo - Aasine Fredriksen - Not on Board
Sør Audnedal - William Fincke
Trondhjem - Alma S. Fondenes
Pittsburgh, Pa - Hjalmar Fondenes
Bergen - Hjørdis Fondenes
- George H. Guerdrum
San Antonio, Tex - Alfhild Guerdrum
- Thorvald Guerdrum
- Harald Guerdrum
- Jean Guerdrum
- Ingerid Guerdrum
- Peruva Gulbrandsen
Oslo - Ingeborg Gedde
Aasgaardstrand I - Ragnhild Grimstad
Oslo - Gudrun Gundersen
Fredriksstad - Haakon Glückstad
Oslo - Robert Gjertsen
Sør Audnedal - Anna Greipsland
Holum - Gudrun Gundersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Kitty Gundersen - Not on Board
Vennesla - Margaret Gundersen
Mandal - Peder Gundersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Marie Gundersen
- Harald F. Gade
Philadelphia, Pa - Nils H. Gjetrum
Lamberton, Min - Bertha Gjetrum
New-York - John Gustavson
Brooklyn, N.Y - Bertha Gustavson
- Moses Harris
Utica, N.Y - Edwin Hill
Mt. Vernon - Margaret Hill
- Guro Hagen
Chicago, Ill - Josefine A. Huser
Hvaler - John Hovland
Hyder, Alaska - Anna Hovland
- Betty Hovland
- John A. Hovland
- Ragnhild Halvorsen
Vinderen - Borgny E. Ø. Halsen Hansen
pr. Larvik <===== - Ragna J. Hammer
Trondhjem - Astrid Halvorsen
Oslo - Charles J. Holmgren
Brooklyn, N.Y - Anna C. Holmgren
- Hilda Hansen
Oslo - Ella Hoell
Philadelphia, Pa - Erling Hermansen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Mary Hermansen
- Kristoffer Hagen
St. Paul, Minn - Niels Hoel
Kolbu - Martha Hoel
- Marie Halmrast
Oslo - Astrid Hofsahl
Vang - Inga Hansen
Nykirke st - Alfhild Hansen
Boston, Mass - Jenny Howe
Ketchikan, Alaska - Melvin Howe
- Dorothy Howe
- Caroline Hansen
Chicago, 111 - Erling Hansen
- Anna D. Hagen
- Jørgen Hadland
St. Paul, Minn - Helen Hadland
- Evelyn Hadland
- Ingeborg Halle
Oslo - Harold V. Hansen
New-York - Hans Hesselberg
Oslo - Alice Hagel,
Drammen - Alice W. Hansen
Brighton, St. 1., N.Y - Jørga Hansen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Aalo Hansen,
Gunda Søgne - Jenny M. Holthe
Tulsa, Okla I I - Olga Holthe
Oddernes - Mary E. Holthe
- August Herbst
Chicago, 111 - Martha Herbst
- Carl Herbst
- Martha Hansen
Silver City, N. Mex - May E. Hansen
- Martha Heggelund
Trondhjem - Kathrine Haagensen
U.S.A - Anna Haaland
Union City, N.J - Milda Hansen
Egersund - Sigurd Hansen
- Malene Haugland
Stavanger - Lotte Helgesen
Haugesund - Karen Hansen
San Fransisco, Cal - Arthur Hansen
- Roy E. Hansen
- Hanna Horn
New-York - Gjertrude Hefte
Chicago, 111 - Malina Hefte
- Thea Iversen
Grand Forks, N.D - Anna Iversen
Sandefjord - Jenny O. Isaksen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Hilma Iversen
Trondhjem - Malmfried Isaksen
New-York
- Jenny Johnson
Oslo - Jon Jørgensen
Elverum - Torstein Jahr
Washington, D.C - Martha Jørgensen
New-York - Petter Jørve
Jevnaker - Othilia Johnsen
Oslo - Kjellaug Julsrud
- Emma Johnsen
- Elsa H. Johannessen
- Lilly M. Jenssen
- Lorang S. Jensen
Halden - Ella Jensen
Oslo - Hanna Johnsen
Telemark - Gustav Jurgensen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Solveig Johansen
Oslo - Anne M. Johnsæter
Nordstrand - Anna Jacobsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Laura Jacobsen
- Magna Jacobsen
- Hans J. Jacobsen
Rockville Centre, L.1., N.Y - Anna Jacobsen
- Agnes Jacobsen
- Harald Jacobsen
- Robert Jacobsen
- Engbret Jensen
Port Richmond, S.I., N.Y - Valborg Jensen
- Evelyn Jensen
Port Richmond, S.I., N.V - Karen Johnsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Therese Jansen
Trondhjem - Selma Jacobsen
Stavanger - C. H. Jonsson
Albany, N.Y - Mari Kjeldaas
Chicago, Ill - Helen Kjeldaas
- Mathias K. Kjølseth
Washington, D.C - Tine Kjølseth
- Elsa Kjølseth, -
- Martha Knudsen
Randsfjord - Aage Klauman
Oslo - Karelius Kristoffersen
- Martinius Knutson
- Andrea Knutson
- Marie P. Klem
Kragerø - Arne Kleven
Vigmostad - Marie Kleven
- Olga Kleven
- Alma B. Knudsen
Chicago, 111 - Ida Kristiansen
Montclair, N.J - Borghild Krogh
Oslo - Sahra J. Kvittfjell
Trondhjem - Ingeborg Kalhovd
Masfjorden - Lene Krogh
Pasedena, Cal - Anna Kapstad
- Svanhild M. Knudsen
Chicago, 111 - Fernanda Langø
Brevik - Alf Langø
- Edith Langø
- Robert Larsen
New-York - Helga Larsen
- John B. Larsen
Oslo - Søren Larsen
New-York - Mina Larsen
- Elfrida Larsen
Holmestrand - Mary Lyche-Tambs
Chanute, Kansas - Gunder Lyngaas
Chicago, Ill - Harald Lundsrud
Oslo - Bergliot Lindberg
St. Paul, Minn - Gerd Lindberg
- Lars M. Larsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Othilie Larsen
- Lillian Larsen
- Marion O. Larsen
- Agnes Langfeldt
Boston, Mass - Ludvig Larsen
Spangereid - Alfred Lauen
Hægbostad - Alice Leland
Vigmostad - Signe Leland
- Thora Lindland
Philadelphia, Pa - Florence Lufkin
Norfolk, Conn - Ingeborg Lie
Svolvær - Judith L. Lindseth
Aalesund - Oscar Lindblom
Borlänge - Ebba Lindqvist
Karlshamn
- Gudrun Morterud
Moss - William A. Mittauer
New-York - Marie Mittauer
- John L. Mørnichen
Holmenkollen - Rolf Mellerud
Jevnaker - Hans Mustad
Oslo - Helene Minsaas
Holmenkollen, Oslo - Harald M. Mortensen
Nordstrand - Rebe Schreyer Miles
Milton, Pa - Gunda Morland
Oslo - Karoline Mathisen
Slitu St - Conrad Mathiassen
New-York - Alvilde Marcussen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Lillian Marcussen
- Lizzie Martin
- Ragnhild Magnussen
Oslo - Antonia Merrill
Milwaukee, Wis - Gunhild Moe
Trondhjem - Alice Moe
- Elisa Mortensen
Chicago, Ill - Adolph Mortensen
- Viktor Myhrman
- Nils Nickelsen
Oslo - Marie Nilsen
- Gudrun E. Næss
- jens K. Nickelsen
New-York - Kaja Nickelsen
- Jenny Nickelsen
- Ruth Nordby
Solør - Harald Nesland
Seattle, Wash - Jensine Nesland
- Otto Nilsen Udø
Brooklyn, N.Y - Bertine Nilsen Vigeland
Sør Audnedal - Judith Nilssen, Chr. Høivaag
- Olga P. Njerve
Rutherford, N.J - Anna Nordstrøm
Trondhjem - Hans Nordgaard
K. S. - - Jacob Nessler
Stavanger - Kari Rein Nilsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Bergitha Nelson
- Gjertrude Nesse
Chicago, Ill - Hans M. H. Nesse
Finaas - Danielle K. Nesse
- Gerhard Nesse
- Harry D. Nesse
- Arthur C. Nesse
- Borgny J. Nilsen
Chicago, Ill - Randine J. Nyhavn
Bergen - Isak Olsen,
Brooklyn, N.Y - Anna Olsen
- Peder L. Olsen
- Amanda Olsen
- Ragnhild Olsen
New-York - Tordis Olsen
Oslo - Louis Olsen
Fox Lake, Ill - Jennie M. Olsen
- Hans Olsen,
Chicago, Ill - Sofie Ottesen
Woodbury, N.J - Edith Ottesen
- Anna H. Orskaug
Skotbu st - Anders Olsen
Tveit - Carl Olsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Ingrid Olsen
New-York - Margaret Olsen
San Francisco, Cal - Olga Olsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Clarence Olsen
- John Olsen Røyland,
Aaseral - Oskar Omdahl
Horten - Hanna Olsen
New-York - Harold Olsen
- Ragna Olsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Eldrid Oxaal
Nordfjordeid - Aase Oxaal
- Leiv Oxaal
- Ragna Pedersen
Kristianssund N - Anna Pedersen
New-York - Magne H. Petersen
Oslo - Frithjof Plahte
- Ragnhild Peersen
Kristianssand S - Marie Pedersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Ruth Pedersen
Oddernes - Herman Petersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Hagny Petersen
- Arnfrid Petersen
- Maurice Petersen
- Sigfrid Petersen
- Harriet Petersen
- Alfred D. Peoples
Wilmington, Del - Malene Pedersen - Not on Board
Stavanger - Mellie Pettersen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Lauritz Rude
West New-York, N.Y - Caroline Rude
- Larsine Romslo
Oslo - William S. Robertson
- Marie Ranvig
- Tor Ranvig
- Olava Rude
Kløfta - Helene Riege
Oslo - Ingeborg Risdal
Vigmostad - Gunvor Rosseland
Valley City, N.D - Anny Rosseland
- Gladys Rosseland
- Olav Jensen Ryen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Nils P. Remold
Kenyon, Minn - John Robertson
San Francisco, Calf - Lena Robertson
- Tønnes T. Raustad
Jersey City, N.J - Helene S. Rossebø
Haugesund 1 - Anne Rossebø
Lise - Haldis K. Rygh
Jersey City, N.J - Olaf Roed
Detroit, Mich - Ingeborg Sponland
Chicago, 111 - Bertha Samuelsen
White Plains, N.Y - Klara Stenbock,
Fredriksstad - Sigrid Solback
Bryn - Elsa Swatzler
Youngstown, Ohio - Martha Stratford
Skjeberg - Ruth Søvik
Oslo - Johannes Stokstad
- Aase Sand
Lillehammer - Ingeborg Strandmark
New Hyde Park, N.Y - Sarah Schreyer
Milton, Pa - Caroline Slocum, -
- Annanias Storhøi
Hopkins, Minn - Fanny Schion - Not on Board
Tønsberg - Karen Strømstad
Kløfta - Finn Strømstad
- Hans Strømstad
- Juliane Solbraa og Spædbarn
Oslo - Sigurd Sandborg
Chicago, Ill - Louise H. Salmon
Oslo - Thor Solberg
- Tor Seegaard
- Anna Sandrib
New-York - Marie Sandrib
Brooklyn, N.Y - SInger L. Sandrib
- Ruth Sandrib
- Theodor W. Simonsen
Brighton, N.Y - Aagot Simonsen
- Edward Stad,
Berkeley, Calf - Agathe Stewart
Port Richmond, S.I., N.Y - Ruth Marie Stewart
- Tonrally Syvertsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Annette Sunsdal
- Anne M. Sampson
Haugesund - Tonette Seland
Jersey City, N.J - Sofie Stalheim
New-York - Sigrid Storhaug
Bergen - Gertrude Sandberg
Montclair, N.J - Ingolf Schander
Vekerum - Axel Svensson
Slätthøg - Pirkko Suhonen
Kuopio
- Anna Thorpe
Red Bank,, N,.J - Peter O. Tennfjord
Oslo - Ragnhild Thovsen
Vinderen S - Martha Trøgstad
Skreia st - Anna Tuomala
Stange - Reidar Torp
Oslo - Anna Thompson
Chicago, Ill - Mildred Thompson
- Isak W. Tallaksen
Orange, N.J. - - Klara K. Tallaksen
- Ruth Tobiassen
Hoboken, N.J - Ole A. Tangen
Chicago, 111 - Inga Tangen
- Leonora V. Thomassen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Erwin Thomassen
- Selma Thomsen
- Thora Thorgrimsen
Saranac Lake, N.J - Olava Torkelsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Gurine P. Tronstad
East Orange, N.J - Augusta Tønnesen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Dagny A. Tønnesen
- Tora Tønnesen
Lista - Gunhild Thomassen
Stavanger - Harriet Tallaksen
Port Richmond, N.Y - Betty Tallaksen
- Anna Teigland
Chicago, Ill - W. W. Thomas
Portland, Oreg - Wolfgang Thomas
- Oscar Thomas
- Andres Vik
New-York - Ingeborg Vik
- Gunhild Vagle
Ganddal - Hedvig Wetlesen
Oslo - Anton Wikey
Chicago, Ill - Martha Wikey
- Arnold Wikey
- Marshall Wikey
- Trine Willumsen
Brooklyn, N.Y - Conrad Wick
Trondhjem - Randi Ystebø
Stavanger l
Tillæg - Additional.
- Alma Ahlcranz
Malmö - Sigrid Boe
Sogndal - Ben Brekke
Kopervik - ynga E. C. Dale
Torvestad - Alf Ellefsen
Haugesund - Stephana Haaland
Oslo - Thora Hanland
- Axel M. R. Haraldstad
Mandal - Ray Havig
Long Beach, Cal - Hjørdis Havig, -
- Haldis Johannessen
Haugesund - Agnes Jakhelln
Ophus - Agnes Kløgetvedt
Brooklyn, N. Y - Jenny Lindefjeld
Kvinesdal - Otto Lindefjeld, -
- Palmer Lomeland
Klungeland - Alf M. Lomland
Stavanger - Gerda E. Nilssen
Malmö - Ellen E. Olson
Hälsingborg - Mabel A. Pedersen
Stavanger - Lloyd Seese
Fort Pierce, Fla - Hans Svindland
Egersund - Peder Svarstad
Lillehammer - Harry Sundbye-Hansen
New York, N. Y - Emilia N. Toren
Malmö - Thomas Thomassen
Narvik
Ikke ombord - Not onboard.
- Gunnar E. Andersen
- Kitty Gundersen
- Clara Coors
- Malene Pedersen
- Aasine Fredriksen
- Fanny Schion
- Anna Teigland
Total: 510 Cabin Passengers.
Information for Passengers
Meals will as a rule be served at the following hours: Breakfast 8-9.30 am, bouillon 11:00 am, lunch 1:00 pm, tea 4.30 pm dinner 7:00 pm
A Gong or bugle is sounded half an hour before and at the beginning of meals.
Seats at The Dining Tables are assigned by the Steward after sailing. In assigning the seats there will as far as possible be shown due regard to the wishes of the Passengers. Children under 10 years, who pay half fare, will as a rule be served at the Second sitting.
Meals will be served in staterooms or on deck only in case of sickness.
Public Rooms are open for the use and comfort of the Passengers from 7 A. M. all day to 11 P. M. Lights are extinguished at 11 P. M. (in the smoking rooms at 11.30 P. M.) and after these hours the Passengers are not allowed to stay in the public rooms. Nothing is served after 11 P. M.
Smoking is not allowed in the dining rooms, music rooms, state-rooms and corridors.
GAMBLING is prohibited.
Baths. Splendid uptodate bathrooms with hot and cold salt water and fresh water showerbaths are conveniently located.
" Baths, which are free, should be ordered from the bathroom or stateroom servants.
Library. Books may be borrowed from the ship's library by applying to the music room attendant to whom the books must be returned the day before arrival.
Baggage Only ordinary steamertrunks and handbaggage is allowed in the staterooms. Baggage labeled "Baggage Room" will be placed in the baggage room, to which there is access every day 9.30 to 10.30 A. M. and 3 to 4 P. M. Baggage labeled "Hold" will be placed in ship's hold.
Deck Chairs may be secured by applying to the deckwaiter, Charge kr. 5.00.
Blankets and Pillows must not be taken from the staterooms for use on deck.
Rugs may be hired for doll. 0.50 for the voyage by applying to the deckwaiter.
Wireless Telegrams are received for transmission by the wireless operator.
The Marconi system of telegraphy is installed on board and messages will be received and transmitted at any time by operators in charge.
Ordinary Telegrams are received for transmission by the purser. Time for delivery of such telegrams will be posted on bulletin boards.
Letters must be stamped with Norwegian stamps and put in the mail boxes. Mail will be sent ashore at first port of call.
Stamps are obtainable from the music room attendant (deckwaiter).
Valuables, The company will not be responsible for money jewelry or other valuables, belonging to the Passengers. The Passengers are warned not to leave such articles in their staterooms. Money and other valuables enclosed in special safety envelopes provided for such purposes may be deposited with the purser, who will give receipt for package, but as no charges are made, the company assumes no responsibility.
Exchange of Money. The purser will change a limited amount of dollars or kroner. Time and rate of exchange will be posted in bulletin boards.
Ship's Doctor. Office hours are posted in conspicious places onboard. Attendance and medicin is free. In special cases a fee may be charged. A trained Nurse will assist Passengers in case of illness.
WITTUSEN & Jensen
Oslo
Sailing Schedule, Oslo-Stavanger-Bergen-New York, From 13 September 1927 to 1 September 1928. Ships Included the Bergensfjord and Stavangerfjord. SS Stavangerfjord Cabin Class Passenger List, 13 September 1927. GGA Image ID # 21c17ee386
Route Map, Track Chart and Extract of Log (Unused), SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List, 13 September 1927. GGA Image ID # 1ed46c34b1
Passenger List Information
SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List – 13 September 1927
Norwegian-America Line (NAL) – Cabin Class
Description
An exquisite Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Stavangerfjord’s voyage on 13 September 1927, capturing the essence of transatlantic migration and luxury travel in the early 20th century. This document, written in Norwegian, chronicles Voyage 78 West from Oslo to New York via Stavanger and Bergen under the command of the esteemed Captain K. S. Irgens. A rare artifact, it represents the golden era of Norwegian maritime dominance and cultural exchange across the Atlantic.
Key Features
- Voyage Date: 13 September 1927
- Route: Oslo – Stavanger – Bergen – New York
- Class: Cabin Class
- Commander: Captain K. S. Irgens
- Passenger Roster: Over 500 individuals, including notable travelers, emigrants, and professionals.
- Supplementary Details: Sailing schedule, unused route map, and extract of the voyage log.
- Condition: Excellent, with sharp print quality and intact binding.
Historical and Design Highlights
The SS Stavangerfjord, a flagship of the Norwegian-America Line, was renowned for its modern engineering, exceptional service, and cultural significance as a bridge between Scandinavia and North America. This passenger list provides a rich tapestry of Norwegian heritage, highlighting the stories of emigrants seeking new lives in America alongside affluent passengers enjoying luxury travel.
The inclusion of supplementary materials, such as the unused track chart and voyage log, enhances its historical value, offering unparalleled insight into the ship’s operations and its significance in connecting continents during the interwar period.
Notable Passengers (Potential VIPs)
- Dr. Gisle Biørnstad
- A prominent physician from Minneapolis, representing the transatlantic exchange of medical knowledge and Scandinavian-American heritage.
- Bernt Balchen
- A pioneering aviator and polar explorer, later recognized for his contributions to Arctic exploration and aviation innovation.
- Morris G. Bishop
- An academic from Ithaca, New York, affiliated with Cornell University, contributing to the intellectual migration of the era.
- Edward G. Bradford
- A notable attorney from Wilmington, Delaware, connected to influential circles in law and governance.
- Helene Minsaas
- A socialite from Oslo’s affluent Holmenkollen district, symbolizing the cultural elite’s ties between Norway and the United States.
These individuals underscore the diverse narratives embodied in this passenger list, from scientific advancement to cultural exchange.
Historical Significance
This passenger list stands as a testament to the multifaceted narratives of immigration, exploration, and cultural connectivity that defined the interwar period. It captures the SS Stavangerfjord’s critical role in linking Scandinavia with the New World, reflecting broader historical trends of migration, industrial innovation, and luxury travel.
