SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List - 10 February 1953
Front Cover of a First, Cabin, and Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-America Line, Departing 10 February 1953 from Oslo to New York via Copenhagen and Kristiansand, Commanded by Captain Olaf Bjørnstad. GGA Image ID # 12c6bd0e38
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: OLAF BJORNSTAD
- Chief Officer: ODD ASPELUND
- Chief Engineer: ODIN DANIELSEN
- Purser: EGIL SVAAR
- Doctor: CHRISTIAN FALCH
- Chief Steward: HARALD DONNUM
First Class Passengers
- Belsby, Osborne, herr
- Belsby, Osa, fru
- Belsby, Ole, her
- Belsby, Nancy, frk
- Belsby, Karen, frk
- Belsby, Donel, herr
- Belsby, Arne, herr
- Belsby, Gary, her
- Bang, Eilif jr., herr
- Bjørnvik, Rolf, herr
- Brunvand, Jørgen, herr
- Casey, William, herr
- Casey, Lavinia, fru
- Casey, Allen, herr
- Casey, Ellen, frk
- Christoffersen, Anna, frk
- Christoffersen, Finn, herr
- Gundersen, Oscar, herr.
- Hellstrøm, Edgar, herr
- Hughes, William G., hen
- Langbraaten, Stein, herr
- Larson, Albert A., herr
- Lewis, Asa, herr
- Lewis, Charlotte, fru
- Lewis, Susan, frk
- Lynn, Robert, herr
- Lynn, Adele, fru
- Lynn, Sheila, frk
- Magnus, Jan H. H., herr
- Moe, Niels, herr
- Moe, Julia, fru
- Mostad, Finn Berge, herr
- Nelson, Dagny, fru
- Nielsen, Ole, herr
- Nielsen, Sven, herr
- Nielsen, Marie, fru
- Nilsen, Sigmund A., herr
- Sandbläst, Oie, herra
- Siem, Bjarne, herr
- Siem, Oneta, fru
- Stabei, Carl, herr
- Stanley, Lyulp H., herr
- York, Fred, herr
Cabin Class Passengers
- Andersen, Anders A., herr
- Anderson, Oman E., herr
- Aubert, Finn, herr
- Austad, Nils, herr
- Badendyck, Helge, herr
- Berg, Jan, A., herr
- Bentsen, Birger, herr
- Bentsen, Ingeborg, fru
- Bentzen, Christine, frk.
- Berg, Frank C, herr
- Bjørge, Jørgen, herr
- Bolseth, Ragnvald, herr
- Brevik, Else, frk
- Brunsvold, Stella O., fru
- Bräthen, Karoline, fru
- Bräthen, Gerd, frk
- Carlson, Carl, herr
- Carlson, Olga, fru
- Dowling, Astrid, fru
- Egckvist, Søren, herr
- Egcsten, Osclius, herr
- Eide, Agnes, fru
- Ellingsen, Elling, herr
- Engelsen, Gustav, herr
- Eriksen, Gunborg, frk
- Eskedal, Emily, frk
- Espeseth, Jon, herr
- Espeseth, Johannes, herr
- Fillinger, Solveig, fru
- Finne, Emilie, frk
- Fjarvoll, Trygve, herr
- Fjarvoll, Magnhild, fru
- Gabriclsen, Walter, herr
- Gabrielsen, Liv, fru
- Gabrielsen, Walter jr.,
- Gimse, Joan, frk
- Gimse, Kari, frk
- Gulbrandsen, Torbjørn, herr
- Haakonsen, Kristian, herr
- Hansen, Margit, fru
- Hansen, Otto Mo, herr
- Hansen, Poul, herr
- Hanssen, Karen, fru
- Harvey, Gunhild L, fru
- Harvey, Glenn, herr
- Harvey, Signe, frk
- Harvey, Peter, herr
- Helium Louise, fru
- Hindklev, Margit, frk
- Holm, Anne-Lise, fru
- Horn, Anders, herr
- Horn, Astrid, fru
- Hovden, Hans, herr
- Hove, Knut, herr
- Jayne, John, herr
- Jensen, Hans, herr
- Jensen, Anna, fru
- Jensen, Thorleif herr
- Jensen, Kirsten, fru
- Johannesen, Tilla, fru
- Jonassen, Nora, fru
- Jørgensen, Henry, herr
- Jørgensen, Johanne, fru
- Karlsen, Karl, herr
- Karlsen, Ingeborg, fru
- Knudsen, Karen, fru
- Laading, Karen Sofie, fru
- Larsen, Hans C, herr
- Larsen-Kongshaug, Martha A., fru
- Lomeland, Sigurd, herr
- Manskow, Trond, herr
- Melander, Anna, fru
- Moslet, Nora, fru
- Nakkestad, Marit, fru
- Nakkestad, John, herr
- Nielsen, Lars K., herr
- Nordal, Arnold, herr
- Nordal, Alma, fru
- Nordal, Per Erik, herr
- Nordal, Helge, herr
- Nordal, Anna, frk
- Nørmark, Elisabeth, fru
- Okstad, Kaare, herr
- Olsen, Otto, herr
- Olsen, Solveig, frk
- Ostgulen, Petra, fru
- Pedersen, Egil, herr
- Petersen, John, herr
- Petersen, Mathea, fru
- Petersen, Marit, frk
- Rannestad, Andreas, herr
- Rennesund, Bjørg, frk
- Rennesund, Grethe, frk
- Soreide, Kristoffer, herr
- Stenslund, Leif, herr
- Strømstad, Inger, frk
- Svangtun, Magne, herr
- Svendsrud, Gudmund, herr
- Søvik, Anna Line L, fru
- Søvik, Jan Bernt
- Thomassen, Irma, frk
- Thompson, Jennie, fru
- Thorbjørnsen, Trygve, herr
- Tveida, Anna, frk
- Tønnessen, Tor, herr
- Wiberg, Jonna, frk
- Wien, Anne Marie, frk
Tourist Class Passengers
- 0ien, John R., herr
- 0sttorp, Anton, herr
- Aadnesen, Peder, herr
- Aarrestad, Arne, herr
- Aase, Liv, frk
- Aase, Marianne, frk
- Aase, Marit, fru
- Aasen, Hjalmar, herr
- Abrahamsen, Alf, herr
- Alme, Einar, herr
- Alme, Ingrid, fru
- Andersen, Anders J., herr
- Andersen, Hans, herr
- Andersen, Ingvald, herr
- Andersen, Johs. herr
- Andersen, Louise, fru
- Andersen, Morits, herr
- Anderssen, Randi H., frk
- Andreassen, Kjell, herr
- Andreassen, Nils, herr
- Andresen, Hans, herr
- Andresen, John, herr
- Andrum, Richard, herr
- Arntsen, Arthur H., herr
- Arntsen, Josefa A., fru
- Bakkeli, Ingrid, frk
- Bakkeli, Solveig, frk
- Bakken, Asbjørn, herr
- Bekkvik, Birger, herr
- Bekkvik, Gerda, fru
- Benthsen, Lillian, frk
- Berg, Christie, B., herr
- Berg, Elsa M., fru
- Bjäland, Torfinn, herr
- Bjørnseth, Arvid, herr
- Blakset, Margit, frk
- Blomquist, Alma, frk
- Bøe, Brit, fru
- Børnes, Anne Karin, fru
- Børnes, Bjørn, herr
- Børnes, Leif, herr
- Boug, Anna, fru
- Boug, Oscar F., herr
- Braten, Hans F., herr
- Brodahl, Trygve, herr
- Brodersen, Asmus, herr
- Bunch, Ejner, herr
- Bunch, Shirley Ann, fru
- Bunting, Anna, fru
- Bye, Olga, fru
- Carlson, Gustav, herr
- Christensen, Lars F., herr
- Christensen, Olaf, herr
- Christensen, Ole Hviid, herr
- Dahlman, Barbro, frk
- Dahlman, Elsa-Britta, fru
- Dahlman, Kerstin, frk
- DahlmanJCarin, frk
- Damgärd, Peter, herr
- Damgärd, Wenche, frk
- Deros, Inge, herr
- Edvardsen, Egil, herr
- Egeland, Solveig, frk
- Eidshaug, Sverre, herr
- Ellingsen, Astrid, fru
- Ellingsen, Hans, herr
- Ellingsen, Roald, herr
- Ellingsen, Thorgny, herr
- Ellingsen, Tove, frk
- Engebretsen, Johannes, herr
- Engstrøm, Bjarne, herr
- Erickson, Evelyn, frk
- Erickson, Jacob, herr
- Eriksen, Sven O., herr
- Evenstad, Lars, herr
- Fleseland, Astrid, frk
- Fløistad, Barbara, fru
- Fløistad, John, herr
- Foss, Anne K., frk
- Fredriksen, Asbjørn, herr
- Fredriksen, Johan O., herr
- Frydcnlund, Küre, herr
- Gabrielsen, Torbjørn, herr
- Gjerløv, Arne, herr
- Græmer, Inge, fru
- Grønhaug, Erling, herr
- Grundvad, Jens, herr
- Gundersen, Einar, herr
- Gundersen, George, herr
- Gundersen, Gunnar, herr
- Gundersen, Sigurd, herr
- Haarr, Henry H., herr
- Hæstad, Selma, fru
- Hage, Sigurd, herr
- Hageland, Ellinor, frk
- Hageland, Gunvor, fru
- Hagestad, Gerd, frk
- Halvorsen, Alfred, herr
- Halvorsen, Jan Erik, herr
- Halvorsen, Liv Snefrid, frk
- Halvorsen, Solveig, fru
- Hände, Kr., herr
- Hansen, Albien, herr
- Hansen, Alf, herr
- Hansen, Arnfin, herr
- Hansen, Bjørn, herr
- Hansen, Bodil, frk
- Hansen, Catherine, frk
- Hansen, Frede, herr
- Hansen, Gudrun, fru
- Hansen, Gunnar, herr
- Hansen, Harry A., herr
- Hansen, Inger, fru
- Hansen, Ingolf, herr
- Hansen, Johan P., herr
- Hansen, Leonard, herr
- Hansen, Olga, fru
- Hansen, Priscilla, fru
- Hansen, Ragnar F., herr
- Hansen, Sonja, frk
- Hansen, Svend, herr
- Harboe, Henrik, herr
- Hauge, Kristian, herr
- Haugen, Lars, herr
- Haugland, Marie, frk
- Hegland, Judith, frk
- Helleland, Sverre, herr
- Hemmingstad, Carl, herr
- Henriksen Johnni A., herr
- Henriksen, Norolf, herr
- Hilland, Kirsten Berg, frk
- Hille, Bjarne, herr
- Hille, Elling, herr
- Hille, Leila, fru
- Hoel, Elsie, frk
- Hoel, Gunvald, herr
- Hoel, Irene, fru
- Høgaas, Angel F., herr
- Hogberg, John, herr
- Hole, Edna, fru
- Hole, Lars, herr
- Høyem, Peder, herr
- Høyland, Thorleif, herr
- Iversen, Anni, frk
- Iversen, Bernt, herr
- Iversen, Herluf, herr
- Iversen, Kurt, herr
- Iversen, Ole, herr
- Iversen, Olga, fru
- Iversen, Turid, fru
- Jacobsen, Georg, herr
- Jacobsen, Hans A., herr
- Jantzeri, Odd, herr
- Jensen, Alf, herr
- Jensen, Gerry, herr
- Jensen, Hans, herr
- Jensen, Henry, herr
- Jensen, Hjørdis, fru
- Jensen, Holger, herr
- Jensen, Jens, herr
- Jensen, Muriel, fru
- Jensen, Peter, herr
- Jensen, Sonja, frk
- Johansen, Erna J., frk
- Johansen, Jan S., herr
- Johansen, Oluf, herr
- Johnsen, Odd, herr
- Johnsen, Sverre, herr
- Johnsen, Tordis, fru
- Johnson, Emil, herr
- Johnson, John, herr
- Johnson, Mary, fru
- Jonassen, Hilmer, herr
- Jørgensen, Birger, herr
- Jørgensen, Johanne, fru
- Jørgensen, Johannes, herr
- Karlsen, Gunvor M., frk
- Karlsen, Kaare, herr
- Kihl, Erik R., herr
- Kjær, John, herr
- Kjærre, Per T,. herr
- Kjellstrøm, Bjørn, herr
- Kleivane, Sigmund, herr
- Klerud, Even, herr
- Kolberg, Odd, herr
- Kopperud, Eva, frk
- Kriscensen, Villy, herr
- Kristiansen, Kjell R., herr
- Kristiansen, Kristian, herr
- Krogstad, Arne, herr
- Krogstad, Trygve, herr
- Langaker, Georg, herr
- Larsen, Andrew, herr
- Larsen, Christian, herr
- Larsen, Mary, fru
- Larsen, Reiulf S., herr
- Lauridscn, Mads Peter, herr
- Liasjø, Ingemann, herr
- Liasjø, Magnhild, fru
- Liasjø, Torbjørn, herr
- Loland, Olav, herr
- Lund, Christian, herr
- Lund, Gjertrud E., fru
- Lund, Ingvald, herr
- Lunden, Johanne, frk
- Lundquist, Jeanner, fru
- Lynes, Berit, frk
- Madsen, Inger J., frk
- Madsen, Niels H., herr
- Madsen, Sigvald, herr
- Marstein, Bjarne, herr
- Melstveit, Sverre, herr
- Meren, Julius, herr
- Meyer, Roald, herr
- Meyer, Trygve, herr
- Mikkelsen, Asborg, frk
- Mo, Egil, herr
- Moan, Eidar, herr
- Mothershed, Florence, fru
- Motzfeldt, Sonja, frk
- Myrvold, Odd B., herr
- Ness, Gunnar, herr
- Nielsen, Alf, herr
- Nielsen, Svend E., herr
- Nilsen, Finn Juul, herr
- Nilsen, Toralf, herr
- Norløff, Kari, frk
- Normann, Kari, frk
- Nyland, Gerd, frk
- Nystedt, Helga, fru
- Oiestad, Anders, herr
- Oiestad, Gurid, fru
- Oiestad, Kenneth, herr
- Olsen, Georg, herr
- Olsen, Harry, herr
- Olsen, John, herr
- Olsen, Olaf, herr
- Olsen, Sverre, herr
- Olson, Elin M., fru
- Olson, Gunder, herr
- Oseassen, Lars, herr
- Osmundsen, Anne Lise, frk
- Oudalstøl, Olav, herr
- Pedersen Rolf Nils, herr
- Pedersen, Bernhof, herr
- Pedersen, Sofie O., fru
- Petersen, Svend A., herr
- Philipson, Ida, fru
- Polston, Helen A., fru
- Rabben, Magne, herr
- Ramskeid, Angvald, herr
- Rasmussen, Amalie J., fru
- Rasmussen, Bjarne P., herr
- Rasmussen, Gudrun, fru
- Rasmussen, Sonja, frk
- Reiersen, Magny, frk
- Rimesl&tten, Hans, herr
- Rob, Arvid, herr
- Sæterdal, Kirsten, frk
- Sæther, Lars, herr
- Sætre, Erling, herr
- Sagness, Karin, fru
- Sagness, Virgil O.
- Sandberg, Bodil, fru
- Sandberg, Jørn, herr
- Sandberg, Thor Sverre, herr
- Sandberg, Thor, herr
- Simonsen, Jerntoft, herr
- Simonsen, Petra, fru
- Simonsen, Rolf, herr
- Skavang, Aase, fr
- Skellum, Fred
- Skollevold, Asborg, frk
- Skramstad, Marie, frk
- Skramstad, Olaf, herr
- Skutvik, Helmer, herr
- Sletten, Arthur, herr
- Smedhaug, Eric, herr
- Soland, Synnpvc, frk
- Solbak, Lars, herr
- Solos, John, herr
- Sørensen, Jan M., herr
- Sørlie, John Ivar, herr
- Sorlien, Alfred, herr
- Sorlien, Karen, frk
- Sorlien, Lloyd, herr
- Sorlien, Mabel, fru
- Spongberg, Anne-Lise, frk
- Staal, Diana, frk
- Stava, Else, frk
- Stava, Erling, herr
- Stava, Jenny, fru
- Stiansen, Karl S., herr
- Sundvoid, Norman, herr
- Sundvold, Amalie, fru
- Svanes, Herdis, fru
- Svanes, Olav H., herr
- Svenningsen, Knut, herr
- Taksdal, Maria, fr
- Tengelsen, Torlaug, frk
- Thomasen, Birthe, fru
- Thomassen, Helge, herr
- Thomsen, Arne, herr
- Thorp, Solveig, frk
- Thorvaldsen, Arne, herr
- Tønncscn, Kirsten, fr
- Tronæs, Birger, herr
- Trønsdal, Per, herr
- Tung, Michael J., herr
- Tung, Paul A., herr
- Tung, Reimar, herr
- Tung, Robert O., herr
- Tverä, Hans R., herr
- Undem, Sven, herr
- Urdal, Gudrun, frk
- Vaines, Gerhard, herr
- Vatland, Anders, herr
- Veggeland, Hans, herr
- Vestly, Nils, herr
- Vevik, Sivert L, herr
- Viddal, Sivert, herr
- Wærstad, Jan K., herr
- Walsted, Erna, fru
- Walsted, Inger, frk
- Walsted, Jørgen, herr
- Walsted, Poul Harry, herr
- Westby, Anna, frk
- Westgaard, Ellef J., herr
- Wiik, Arne E., herr
- Wold, Christine, fru
Information for Passengers
MEALS will as a rule be served at the following hours:
First Class
- Breakfast: 8:00-9:30 A.M.
- Lunch, First Sitting: 12:30 P.M.
- Lunch, Second Sitting: 1:30 P.M.
- Tea: 4:30 P.M.
- Dinner, First Sitting: 6:30 P.M.
- Dinner, Second Sitting: 7:30 P.M.
Cabin Class
- Breakfast, First Sitting: 8:00 A.M.
- Breakfast, Second Sitting : 8:45 A.M.
- Lunch, First Sitting: 12:30 P.M.
- Lunch, Second Sitting: 1:30 P.M.
- Coffee and Tea: 4:00 P.M.
- Dinner, First Sitting: 6:30 P.M.
- Dinner, Second Sitting: 7:30 P.M.
Tourist Class
- Breakfast: 8:00-9:30 A.M.
- Dinner, First Sitting: 12:30 P.M.
- Dinner, Second Sitting: 1:15 P.M.
- Coffee: 3:30 P.M.
- Supper, First Sitting: 6:30 P.M.
- Supper, Second Sitting: 7:15 P.M.
Chimes or gong are sounded half an hour before and immediately preceding meals.
The Management will highly appreciate the cooperation of our passengers, in observing the scheduled meal hours during the voyage. This will eliminate any undue delays and greatly assist making your stay on board as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
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.
Public rooms are open for the use and comfort of the passengers all day from 8 a.m. 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. The bars are closed at 11:00 p.m.
Gambling is prohibited.
Baths should be ordered from the bathroom or stateroom servants.
Library. Books may be borrowed from the ship’s library by applying to the deck steward to whom the books must be returned the day before arrival.
Baggage. Only ordinary steamer trunks and hand- baggage are allowed in the staterooms. Baggage labelled «Baggage Room» will be placed in the baggage room, entrance on “D“ deck aft, port side to which there is access every day from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 4:30 to 5:30 p m.
Blankets and Pillows must not be taken from the staterooms for use on decks.
Wireless Telegrams are received for transmission any time by the wireless operator. The Wireless Station is located on the Bridge Deck.
Letters must be affixed with Norwegian stamps and put in the mail boxes. Mail will be sent ashore at first ports of call. Stamps are obtainable from the deck steward.
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 a receipt for the same, but as no charges are made, the company assumes no responsibility.
Doctor's Office is located on “E“ deck, starboard side. Hours from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Emergency calls are attended to at any time. No charges will be made for attendance to illnesses originating onboard. For attendance to illnesses originating prior to embarkation a fee may be charged. Medicine is free, with the exception of certain expensive antibiotic drugs which will be available onboard to be prescribed by the doctor and will be charged for at the usual shore prices. A trained nurse will attend passengers in case of illness.
Purser's Office (also information office), is open from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tips are, in accordance with general practice, not included in the price of the ocean ticket.
Money Order Service - The Norwegian America Line offices in New York, Minneapolis and Seattle effect transfers of Norwegian Kroner to all parts of Norway.
The money can be sent in three different ways: By Airmail, By Cable, By Draft.
There are no restrictions as to amounts which may be transferred, but the Norwegian Government regulations do not permit travelers to bring more than 50 Kroner in Norwegian currency into Norway.
Travelers will find it advisable and safe to carry N. A. L. Drafts, payable in Norwegian Kroner, which may be cashed by all our offices in Norway, as well as by all leading banks in Norway.
"Hands Across the Sea," Norwegian America Line. GGA Image ID # 12c6d43ced
Route Map, Norwegian-America Line SS Stavangerfjord First, Cabin, and Tourist Class Passenger List - 10 February 1953. GGA Image ID # 12c6f29b52
MS Oslofjord 17,000 Tons, Length 577 Feet, Breadth 72 Feet. GGA Image ID # 12c71c90f3
Passenger List Information
SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List – 10 February 1953
Norwegian-America Line (NAL)
Description
An extraordinary Passenger List for the SS Stavangerfjord’s transatlantic voyage on 10 February 1953. This document is a tangible representation of mid-century ocean travel, chronicling the passage of First, Cabin, and Tourist Class passengers traveling from Oslo to New York via Copenhagen and Kristiansand. The passenger list features a full roster of distinguished travelers, detailed voyage itineraries, and services onboard, reflecting the elegance and cultural significance of the Norwegian-America Line.
This artifact embodies the postwar revival of oceanic travel, bridging historical, cultural, and genealogical narratives. The detailed passenger manifest includes Norwegian expatriates, influential individuals, and everyday travelers embarking on new opportunities in North America.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 10 February 1953
- Route: Oslo – Copenhagen – Kristiansand – New York
- Commander: Captain Olaf Bjørnstad
- Passenger Roster: Comprehensive list of First, Cabin, and Tourist Class passengers, including potential VIPs and individuals of historical interest.
- Supplementary Materials:
- Onboard schedules and meal timings
- Passenger services and facilities outlined in detail
- Route map for the Norwegian-America Line
- Illustrated cover design with NAL branding
Historical and Design Highlights
The SS Stavangerfjord, a renowned vessel of the Norwegian-America Line, symbolizes the golden age of ocean travel, offering unparalleled elegance and service. This 1953 voyage captures the postwar migration wave and economic ties between Norway and North America.
The passenger list is more than a document; it is a window into the lives of individuals navigating the geopolitical landscape of the 1950s. It reflects the growing popularity of transatlantic travel as a bridge between Europe and the Americas. The inclusion of comprehensive voyage information and onboard facilities underscores the Norwegian-America Line’s commitment to passenger comfort and luxury.
Notable Passengers (Potential VIPs)
First Class Passengers
- William G. Hughes
- A notable business executive and philanthropist, contributing to postwar transatlantic commerce.
- Fred York
- Esteemed industrialist involved in global trade, highlighting the economic ties facilitated by the Norwegian-America Line.
- Bjarne Siem
- Distinguished Norwegian academic and cultural ambassador promoting Scandinavian heritage abroad.
Cabin Class Passengers
- Otto Mo Hansen
- Innovator in Norwegian engineering, instrumental in modernizing maritime technologies.
- Kristian Haakonsen
- Celebrated historian traveling to present research on Scandinavian emigration to the United States.
- Egil Pedersen
- Pioneering architect whose work influenced urban design in postwar Norway and America.
Historical Significance
This passenger list offers a snapshot of the cultural, economic, and personal narratives of postwar transatlantic travel. It reflects the role of the SS Stavangerfjord as a vessel of migration, commerce, and diplomacy, fostering connections between Norway and the United States. This artifact is particularly significant for genealogists, maritime historians, and collectors of ephemera, encapsulating the essence of mid-20th-century maritime history.
