SS Bremen Passenger List - 12 July 1938
Front Cover, Tourist and Third Class Passenger List from the SS Bremen of the North German Lloyd, Departing 12 July 1938 from Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain A. Ahrens. GGA Image ID # 2142adf838
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
- Chief Officer: E. Memmen
- Chief Engineer: J. Hundt
- Chief Purser: J. Rohde
- Cabin Purser: H. Kettler
- Tourist Class Purser: H. Jünemann
- Third Class Purser: J. Niemeyer
- First Doctor: Dr. W. Fischer
- Second Doctor: Dr. W. Richter
- State-Certified Nurse: Sister Auguste
- First official of the traffic office: M. Stiegele
- Traveler special service: Fri. Dr. Ferber
- Chief Steward: B. Junghanns
- Chief Steward for Dining Hall: F. Schedelmann
- Steward for Restaurant: G. Zeidler
- Steward for Tourist Class: J. Büscher
- Steward for Third Class: H. Wardenburg
- Head Cook: H. Künlen
- First radio officer: F. Gerstung
- First Baggage Master: W. Dauelsberg
Tourist Passengers
- Mrs. Kathie Ach
- Miss Fanny Aman
- Miss Felicie Anzalone
- Miss Frances Anzalone
- Mrs. Ella van Arsdale
- Mr. Alfred Bacharach
- Mrs. Liselotte Bacharach
- Miss Hazel Baine
- Miss Nora Balodis
- Mrs. Hermine Banning
- Mrs. Lilian Baranofsky
- Mrs. Lujza Bartoseh
- Gaby Bartosch
- Mr. John Bauer
- Miss Estella Baylor
- Mr. F. Beckmann
- Mrs. Beckmann
- Mr. William Behrens
- Mrs. Lydia Behrens
- Mrs. Frieda Bernhold
- Miss Betty Biegel
- Mr. Walter Bjerregaard
- Mrs. Gertrud Blank
- Dr. Fritz Boesken
- Mrs. Maria Bollard
- Dr. Erich Bomemann
- Mr. Robert Braunagel
- Mrs. Braunagel
- Mr. Frank Canby
- Mr. Castan
- Miss Emily Coates
- Dr. Frank Cryns
- Mr. Nelson Darling
- Mr. Frederick Deane
- Mrs. Deane
- Mr. Frederick Deane
- Miss Erika Degen
- Dr. Karl von Delius
- Mr. Hans Dittmar
- Mrs. A. Dixon
- Mr. Robert Droescher
- Mrs. Hulda Duell
- Mr. Bobby Dunkelberger
- Miss Bertha Ehlers
- Miss Maria Eisele
- Miss Marie Engle
- Mr. Ernst Fenske
- Mrs. Anna Fenske
- Mr. James Ferguson
- Mr. Ernest Foster
- Mrs. Foster
- Mr. George Fox
- Miss Sashe Frederickson
- Mr. Wilhelm Frerichs
- Mrs. Margot Frerichs
- Miss Lola Fries
- Mrs. Anna Fritzmann
- Anna Fritzmann
- Miss Auguste Froesick
- Mr. John Frost
- Mrs. Anna Frost
- Mr. William Goeltz
- Mr. Ferdinand Graas
- Mr. Carl Graas
- Mr. Charles Grassle
- Mrs. Laura Grassle
- Mrs. A. Green
- Mr. Edward Grether
- Mrs. Grether
- Miss D. Grier
- Mrs. Klara Haessler
- Miss Charlotte Haessler
- Mr. Herbert Haniel
- Miss Anneliese Haniel
- Mr. Theodor Hartmann
- Mr. Carl Hauck
- Mr. Ernst Hauff
- Miss Dora Heigenmoser
- Mr. Paul Heininger
- Karl Heininger
- Miss Dorothea Hering
- Mr. Stephens Higgins
- Mrs. Frances Higgins
- Mrs. Rosa Hirschler
- Mr. Diedrich Hitzmann
- Mrs. Dolly Hitzmann
- Mr. Fred Hoeter
- Mr. William Hoke
- Mrs. Hoke
- Mr. Holmen
- Miss Hedwig Jacob
- Mr. Ignatius Jany
- Miss Emilie Jenik
- Miss Hazel Jensen
- Miss Elsie Jensen
- Mr. Helmut Jewelowski
- Mr. Uda Johansen
- Mr. Walter Jolowicz
- Mrs. Auguste Kaufmann
- Mr. Erich Kaufmann jr.
- Dr. Hans Kaunitz
- Mr. Fritz Kehl
- Mrs. Ida Kelly
- Miss Wilhelmine Ketskemeti
- Mr. Gyorgy von Kiss
- Miss Gerda Klamroth
- Dr. William Klein
- Mrs. Ingeborg Klemperer
- Maria Klemperer
- William Klemperer
- Mr. Peter Koenig
- Mrs. Gesine Koenig
- Dr. Hans Kohl
- Mr. Arnoldus Kolstad
- Mrs. Elizabeth Kolstad
- Mr. George Kovach
- Mr. Wilhelm Krengel
- Mr. Siegmund Kulp
- Mrs. Regine Kulp
- Mr. William Lacroix
- Mr. J ohn Lane
- Miss Martha Langtry
- Mrs. Marga Lentzen
- Mrs. Auguste Licht
- Miss Margarethe Lienert
- Mr. Karl Lücke
- Mrs. Violet Luering
- Miss Alma Macin
- Miss Ingeborg Markiewitz
- Mrs. Anna Markow
- Mr. Fred Marquardt
- Miss Ottilie Marquardt
- Miss Ruth Marquardt
- Mrs. Signe Martin
- Mr. Chas Maulus
- Dr. Hans May
- Mr. Gottfried Mayer
- Mrs. Dorothee Mayer
- Mrs. Emma Mehrdorf
- Dr. Paul Melchiker
- Mrs. Ella Melchiker
- Mr. Harvey Merker
- Mrs. Merker
- Miss M. Merker
- Mr. Georg Mewes
- Mrs. Ottilie Middleton
- Mr. Georg Miedtke
- Mr. G. Montrastelle
- Mrs. Montrastelle
- Mr. William Nagell
- Miss Roselia Nagell
- Mrs. Sigeru Nakazima
- Mr. Walter Neumann
- Miss Hilde Nosko
- Miss Ernstine Obram
- Miss Frederica Oldach
- Mrs. Erna Oldach
- Mrs. George Olds
- Mrs. Magdolna Öry
- Mrs. Suzanne Oskey
- Mr. John Otter
- Mr. Francis Palamides
- Dr. Alfonso Palermo
- Mrs. Palermo
- Mr. Rev. J. Palfy
- Mr. Reinhold Pasclike
- Mr. Harald Paumgarten
- Miss Anna Peckham
- Dr. Theophil Peeters
- Miss E. Perkins
- Mr. Paul Petersen
- Mrs. Elsa Petrich
- Mrs. Frida Plaum
- Mr. E. Pongs
- Mr. Martin Preis
- Mr. Pandia Ralli
- Miss Josephine Rebmann
- Mr. Manfred Reich
- Mrs. Therese Reif
- Miss Pauline Reif
- Mr. John Reinhard
- Mr. Jakob Reis
- Mr. Rev. W. Robinson
- Miss Ann Rohay
- Mr. Walter Rose
- Mr. Charles Rudolf
- Mrs. Anna Rudolf
- Mr. Oskar Rudolph
- Mrs. Hedwig Rudolph
- Miss Anna Rutt
- Mrs. Herta Seletzky
- Mr. Ralph Sigg
- Mrs. Elisabeth Sigg
- Mr. Skouras
- Miss Dorothy Smith
- Mrs. Erna Sonderling
- Miss Martha Spöring
- Mr. W alter Suetterlin
- Mrs. Helene Suhl
- Hans-Heinrich Suhl
- Mrs. Florence Sullivan
- Mr. Robert Sellable
- Miss Agnes Scholder
- Mrs. Louise Schroeter
- Mr. Rudolf Schubart
- Mrs. Hermine Schwab
- Theodor Schwab
- Mr. Dennis Stecher
- Miss Doris Stecher
- Miss Rose Tanner
- Mr. Stefan Tedesko
- Mrs. Toni Temme
- Miss Margarete Thun
- Mr. Yasuyuki Toba
- Mrs. Ottilie Ulinsky
- Mr. Vogh
- Miss M. Vogt
- Mrs. Hedwig Volkmann
- Mr. Hans Wagner
- Miss Emmy Wagner
- Miss Hilda Ward
- Mr. Erlo van Waveren
- Mrs. Ann van Waveren
- Mr. Rev. Carl Westerdahl
- Mrs. Westerdahl
- Mrs. Estelle Wheeler
- Mr. Eduard Widmann
- Mr. Bruno Wiedermann
- Mrs. Wiedermann
- Mr. Franz Willeke
- Mr. Hans Willner
- Mrs. Selma Willner
- Hanne-Lore Willner
- Mr. Fritz Wollmann
- Mrs. Frieda Wollmann
- Mr. Wladimir Woyno
- Mrs. Elise Wulff
Tourist Passengers To Southampton
- Mr. Harry Albert
- Miss Ursula Backhaus
- Dr. Kurt Bauer
- Miss Ilse Bernstein
- Mr. Charles Brinkmann
- Miss Judit Ceglédi-Nagy
- Lewine FreiMrs. von Dincklage
- Mr. Heinrich v. Doehlen
- Mrs. Margarethe v. Doehlen
- Mrs. Mary Drewes
- Mr. Phillip Drewes
- Mr. Friedrich Endrichs
- Mr. Peter Endrichs
- Mr. Hans Friedei
- Mr. Gert Friedei
- Mr. Claude W. F. Fuglar
- Mr. Winifred Goodwright
- Miss Margarethe Harbauer
- Mr. Wilhelm Heller
- Mrs. Doris Heller
- Mr. Friedrich Hendrichs
- Mr. Peter Hendrichs
- Mr. Cyril Henriques
- Miss Anneliese Hess
- Miss Marianne Heuberger
- Mr. Helmuth v. d. Heyde
- Mr. Gerhard Hinze
- Mrs. Kaetlie Hinze
- Mr. Wilhelm Homann
- Mrs. Alma Homann
- Mr. Reinhold Kiehne
- Dr. Erich Kippenberg
- Mr. Herbert Klewitz
- Mr. Horst Kuechenthal
- Mr. Robert Lewy
- Mr. Walter Loewenstein
- Mrs. Louise Lukars
- Mr. Peter Magnus
- Mr. Bruno Mueller
- Miss Hildegard Müller
- Dr. Dénes Muzsnai
- Mrs. Ilse Neuberg
- Miss Johanna Neumann
- Miss Dorothea Neumann
- Mr. Robert Pellengahr
- Mrs. Laura Reinhardt
- Miss Martha Rommert
- Miss Bernhardine Sander
- Mrs. Dorothy Shearman
- Dr. Franz Sieburg
- Mr. Helmut Schmidt
- Mr. Eberhard Scholl
- Mr. Friedhelm Schrader
- Dr. Werner Schrank
- Miss Gertrud Schulz
- Mrs. Edith Thomas
- Miss Martha Trefftz
- Claude Wavell
Third Class Passengers
- Miss Frances Adams
- Mr. Karl Adrion
- Mrs. Therese Adrion
- Marlene Adrion
- Mr. Ferdinand Aichinger
- Mr. Paul Alföldy
- Mrs. Sophie Allgayer
- Dr. Anton Antweiler
- Mr. Jörgen Asloksen
- Miss Inge Augenstein
- Mr. Arthur Baganz
- Mr. Andrej Bandura
- Vasil Bandura
- Mr. Otto Baran
- Mr. Randall Barger
- Mrs. Anton Bartosch
- Gabriella Bartosch
- Mrs. Rosa Bauer
- Miss Margarethe Baumann
- Miss Helene Beedein
- Mr. Florian Benisch
- Mr. Erich Beyler
- Mr. John Biesterfeldt
- Mr. Karl Blickle
- Mrs. Rose Blickle
- Lilly Blickle
- Mr. Robert Bolin
- Mr. Robert Bölinke
- Mrs. William Bolling
- Mr. Otto Brandenburger
- Miss Anita Braun
- Miss Anny Bremer
- Mr. Hermann Breuer
- Mr. Wilhelm Brockmeyer
- Mrs. Babette Brockmeyer
- Mr. Anthony Brugger
- Mrs. Brugger
- Mr. William Brunner
- Miss Ann Brutton
- Mr. W. H. Burling
- Mrs. Anna G. Butkovsky
- Mr. Modast Butkus
- Mrs. Anna Chovan
- Mr. John S. Clarke jr.
- Mrs. Agnes Costea
- Mr. Jack Cox
- Mrs. Csizmadia
- Miss Rosa Damm
- Mr. Leopold Daste
- Mrs. E. L. Davis
- Dr. Friedricli Depken
- Mr. Claude Dever
- Miss Leonore Dick
- Mr. Ludwig Dierks
- Mrs. Ruby Dierks
- Miss Ruth Dietrich
- Mr. Willy Döndl
- Mrs. Barbara Döndl
- Mrs. Elisabetha Donnawell
- Mrs. Charlotte Dornis-Rud
- Rosemary Dornis-Rud
- Fridolin Dornis-Rud
- Miss Adele Drews
- Mr. Albert Dumschat
- Miss Rosa Dürr
- Mrs. Elizabet Dzurilla
- Miss Babette Eckenberger
- Mrs. Magdalene Edrich
- Mr. Arthur Edwards
- Mrs. Ida Erler
- Mr. Thomas Everest
- Mrs. Eleonore Fertig
- Irene Fertig
- Mr. William Figura
- Mrs. Hulda Figura
- Mr. Ros Lee Finney and Family
- Mr. Henry Fischer
- Miss Anna Fischer
- Miss Johanna Fleig
- Mrs. Murray Forbes
- Miss Liselotte Franz
- Mrs. Christina Frederico
- Mr. Jane Frederico
- Dr. Werner Friedrich
- Mr. Willy Friedrich
- Mrs. Rosa Fröhle
- Mr. Gustav Fuhrmann
- Mrs. Charlotte Fuhrmann
- Mr. Helmut J. Gartelmann
- Mrs. R. A. Gibbon
- Mrs. Gisela Goerner
- Mr. Jakob Gogel
- Mr. Albert Göhrig
- Mrs. Mary O. Goodwin
- Mr. Albert Gottlieb
- Mrs. Ruth Gottlieb
- Mrs. Katharina Greis
- Mrs. Anna Grezes
- Mr. Willy Groener
- Mr. Hans Grotewold
- Mrs. Anna Grotewold
- Mildred Grotewold
- Mr. G. Grotham
- Mr. Gottlieb Grotz
- Mrs. Luise Grotz
- Mr. Walter Guilka
- Mr. Emst Haebel
- Mrs. Haebel
- Mrs. Katharina Hägele
- Miss Rosa Hägele
- Mrs. Therese Hagenauer
- Miss Amalie Hagg
- Mrs. Georgette Hahn
- Mrs. Amalie Hahn
- Mr. Fred Hahn
- Mrs. Anna Hansen-Everhart
- Mrs. Anna Hanus
- Mr. Wilhelm Heger
- Mr. Bernard Heidlage
- Mrs. Marie Heinzeimann
- Miss Elly Heise
- Miss Käthchen Hellbauer
- Mr. Bernard Hellmann
- Mr. Horst Hemmann
- Mrs. Klothilde Hepp
- Mrs. Magdalena Heppe and Children
- Miss Louise Herron
- Miss Margita Hlinka
- Mrs. Mary Hociota
- Mr. John Hoegerl
- Mr. Bela Hoffmann
- Mr. Erich Hoffmann
- Miss Magdalena Holiensteiger
- Mr. Johann Holle
- Mr. Alex Holzer
- Mrs. Holzer
- Mr. Wilhelm Hoyer
- Miss Carrie E. Hunter
- Mr. Kurt Hüttener
- Mr. Horton Ijams
- Mrs. Ijams
- Mrs. Friederike Jahnei
- Mrs. Josephine Jezek
- George Jezek
- Mr. Georg Johnston
- Mrs. Carolyn Johnston
- Mr. Jacques Jolas and Family
- Mr. Edward Joy
- Mrs. Joy
- Mr. Michel Juhas
- Mrs. Caroline Jungbluth
- Mr. Rudolph Kado
- Miss Laura Kankovsky
- Mrs. Elsa Karg
- Mrs. Beatrice Karpner
- Mrs. Maria G. Kazimirsky
- Mr. Leo Keller
- Mrs. Karoline Keller
- Mr. John Kelly
- Mrs. Eleanor Kerr
- Mr. Walter Kirchhoff
- Mr. Henry Kirchner
- Mrs. Therese Kiser
- Miss Ida Kleinhenz
- Miss Hildegard Klemm
- Mr. Alfred Klemm
- Mr. Horst Klotsche
- Mr. Kalman Kmetty
- Miss Hilda Knips
- Mrs. Elise Knoeller
- Mrs. Johanna Knott
- Mrs. Gertrud Köblitz
- Mr. Fritz Köblitz
- Mr. Kurt Köblitz
- Miss Charlotte Kolkmann
- Mr. Dusan Komnenich
- Mr. Karl Kraemer
- Sister Marie Krafzel
- Mrs. Elise Krankemann
- Mr. John Krischak
- Mrs. Maria Küntzler
- Miss Katharina Küntzler
- Mrs. Magdalena Kurtz
- Mrs. Barbara Kuzina
- Mary Kuzma
- Edward Kuzma
- Helen Kuzma
- Anna Kuzma
- Mrs. Adele Laasner
- Mrs. Katliar. Lajchak
- Miss Helen Lajchak
- Mr. Alfons Lamprecht
- Mr. Heinz Lange
- Mr. Franz Laur
- Miss Marion Leafe
- Mr. Stefan Leleszi
- Miss Irmgard Lenhard
- Miss Hermine Lenhard
- Miss Rozalie Letakova
- Mr. Charles Lidle
- Mr. Helmut Liebrecht
- Capt. Armas Liljeberg
- Mr. Kurt Lindner
- Mrs. Helene Lopata
- Mr. Anton Luhis
- Mrs. Alexandra Lubis
- Miss Selina Mace
- Mrs. Babette Markert
- Mrs. Lina Martin
- Karl Heinz Martin
- Mr. Floyd Matson
- Mrs. Bertha Matzele
- Miss Lydia May
- Mrs. Cecilie Mayer
- Mr. Josef Melcli
- Mrs. Katie Merriott
- Mrs. Mary Meszaros
- Mrs. Johanna Meyer
- Miss Eleanore Meyer
- Mrs. Luise Meyer
- Mr. Dumitru Miclausiu
- Miss Maria Minarech
- Miss Mildred Mitchell
- Mr. Joseph Mitsch
- Mrs. Fanny Mitsch
- Mr. Clemens Moenster
- Mr. Charles Monson
- Mrs. Edla Monson
- Mrs. Marie Mosandl
- Mr. Joseph Mrstik
- Mr. Vaclav Mrstik
- Mr. Alfred Müller
- Mrs. Therese Neubauer
- Mrs. Margarethe Nisse
- Miss Käthe Noack
- Mrs. Maria Noel
- Miss Juliet O’Neill
- Mrs. Rose Parag
- Mr. Thomas Parker
- Mr. Luka Pavokovic
- Mrs. Anka Pavokovic
- Violet Pavokovic
- Mr. Professor L. D. Pearsno
- Mr. Bjarne Pedersen
- Mr. R. E. Pflaumer
- Mr. Ljuhomir Polie
- Mr. Hans Detleff Preissker
- Mr. Bronislaus Prellwitz
- Mrs. Elise Pump
- Miss Gertrude Puttman
- Miss Elsie Puttman
- Mr. Erich Rapp
- Mr. R. B. Regen
- Mr. John Reich
- Mr. Hugo Reissmann
- Mr. Paul Renard
- Mr. Hermann Reps
- Mr. Fred Richmann
- Mrs. Mildred Ridgely
- Mrs. Bertha Riesinger
- Miss Beatrice Riesinger
- Mr. Josef D. Rolinec
- Mr. Alfred Roller
- Mr. Eberhard Röpke
- Miss Jeanne Rose
- Mr. Willard Rosenbaum
- Mrs. Luella Rosenbaum
- Miss Margot Rosenbaum
- Miss Edith Rosenbaum
- Mr. George Salenik
- Mrs. Regina Santi
- Mr. Wolfram Seifert
- Mrs. Margit Senko-Klocanko
- Mrs. Maria Sertinova
- Mr. Ignac Sevcik
- Mrs. Jennie Skopec
- Mr. Jan Sladek
- Emilia Sladek
- Mr. Henry Smith
- Mr. Jan Smoly
- Mrs. Ellen Sobenko
- Marie Sobenko
- Miss Rosa Sorg
- Miss Margita Suckova
- Mr. Peter Sudent
- Miss Frantiska Svecova
- Mr. Ernst Schaefer
- Mr. Herman Schaefer
- Mrs. Karoline Schaefer
- Robert Schaefer
- Mr. Michael Schässburger
- Mrs. Susanna Schässburger
- Mr. Daniel Scheminger
- Mr. Leonhard Schick
- Mr. Heinz Schick
- Mr. Hartmut Schierenbeck
- Sister Josephine Schifferdecker
- Miss Rosa Schifferdecker
- Mrs. Emilie Schlosser
- Paul Schlosser
- Mr. Gerhard Schmidt
- Mrs. Louise Schminke
- Mr. August Schnell
- Mrs. Anna Schnell
- Miss Grete Scholler
- Mr. Karl Schrader
- Mrs. Mary Schrader
- Mr. Gottfried Schranz
- Mrs. Sophie Schranz
- Mr. Ludwig Schuhmacher
- Mr. Fred Schultheiss
- Mrs. Christiane Schultheiss
- Lorenz Schultheiss
- Miss Anna Schulz
- Mrs. Louise Schulz
- Miss Paula Schumacher
- Mr. Gustav Schumann
- Mr. William Schwarz
- Mrs. Naomi Schwarz
- Marion Schwarz
- Mr. August Schwarz
- Mrs. Elsa Schwarze
- Mr. Johann Schweiger
- Mrs. Katharina Schweiger
- Mrs. Bertha Schweizer
- Mrs. Appolonia Schwindel
- Mrs. Ida Stäber
- Mr. Borge Stenderup
- Mr. Alois Stermer
- Mr. Herbert Stollenwerk
- Mrs. Margarethe Straub
- Mr. John Strommer
- Mr. Albert G. Strothkampe
- Mr. Alexander Taylor
- Miss Margaret Tliiry
- Mrs. Ilse Thon
- Maria Thon
- Mrs. Leni Thraen
- Mr. Friedrich Tillmann
- Mrs. Louise Tillmann
- Mrs. Hedwig Traber
- Miss Lidia Troitski
- Mr. Frank Troppacher
- Mrs. Maria Troppacher
- Mr. Nathan Ullmann
- Mrs. Gretclien Ullmann
- Mr. Vilmos Urban and Family
- Mrs. Ona Vaiciute
- Mr. Ottomar Vogler
- Mrs. Minna Vogler
- Miss Christine Volk
- Mr. John Vrabely
- Mr. Joseph Vrabely
- Mrs. Mary E. Waltzer
- Mr. Joseph Weber
- Erich Weber
- Mr. Joseph Wegerer
- Mr. Peter Weiss
- Miss Marjorie Whitney
- Mr. Louis Widupski
- Mrs. Klara Widupski
- Mr. William Wind
- Mr. Hansgeorg Woelfel
- Mr. George Wohlwender
- Mr. W. D. Wright
- Mrs. Wright
- Mr. Reginald Wrightson
- Miss Rozalia Zavradska
- Mrs. Louise Zimmermann
- Ingeborg Zimmermann
Third Class Passengers To Southampton
- Miss Gerta Daube
- Miss Edith Daube
- Mr. Luxford
- Mrs. Minna Meyer
- Miss Frieda Meyer
- Mr. Gerhard Neuehauer
- Mrs. Marguerite Poreira
Special Travel Service
A Special Service Secretary on board will advise and assist passengers making their first visit to a foreign country. This service is also available for travelers with whatever special purpose in view, such as business, social, educational etc. This office is prepared to give any information gratis and, if possible, to assist in bringing the passenger in touch with the desired persons or firms.
Bremen
The City of Bremen receives its Overseas Guests at the Columbus Quay, in Bremerhaven, in the European "Station on the Sea-front". In 1 hour by train or 50 minutes by motorcar one reaches the 70 Kilometers distant City on the Weser, the old Hanseatic City of Bremen; the city which, as a cultivated patrician city with its magnificent sites, offers the travelling public beautiful historical buildings and select Hotels and Restaurants, and at the same time, possessing most modern docks, is the busy centre of an extensive overseas-trade.
In contrast to the everyday appearance of many of the Hanseatic towns Bremen presents an architectural picture which makes everyone feel at home. Century-old tradition has made its impression. The Market Square is the focus of all that is characteristic of this city. The grouping of such venerable buildings as the magnificent City Hall, the valiant Roland, the Cathedral Spires reaching heavenwards, the golden "Schütting" (Chamber of Commerce) was created from that proud, independent spirit of citizenship which has made Bremen.
It was the same energy of tenacious citizenship that sailed the first steamship on the Weser, inaugurated the first regular transatlantic Mail Line between Bremen and New York, created the first commercial submarine and rendered possible the first East-to-West Airflight over the ocean. But all this has not disturbed the dignified tranquility of the City.
The centre of the city is too distant from the docks, shipyards and factories to be affected by their noises. The old moats are still in a good state of preservation and, like a green garland, entwine the actual City with its numerous reminiscences of the German medieval period.
Although modern Offices and Administration buildings have sprung up in the City and the Rhythm of Life has become more pronounced, the melody has remained the same.
No wonder then, that many a globe-trotter was captivated with Bremen and meditatively sat in the "Ratskeller” brooding over the question as to how it was that this City offered a feeling of security and at the same time disclosed so much energy; how it was that this City supplied the whole of Europe with Cotton, has old Buildings, and is the home of the Norddeutscher Lloyd who can claim as their own, the fastest ships in the world, "Bremen" and "Europa", and who open up connections to all parts of the globe.
Information for Passengers
Letters and Telegrams. The incoming mail will be distributed in the Chief Steward's office.
Letters for passengers will be brought on board at the port of arrival before the passengers land. In their own interest, therefore, passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before they leave the ship.
Before leaving the ship, each passenger will be given a questionnaire and an address-slip by the steward. Passengers are kindly requested to fill these in carefully and hand them to the Chief Steward.
This information, which is required by the authorities, is not only essential for a smooth running of the landing formalities, but also serves for the forwarding of mail which is received after passenger's departure. Mails and telegrams may be forwarded c/o any of the Norddeutscher Lloyd agencies.
Letters and telegrams may be directed in c/o any of the Company's agents.
Telegrams to be dispatched from the next port and radiograms are accepted at the ship's wireless station.
Landing Formalities in the U.S.A.
- Visitors.
Before leaving the ship passengers must show their landing-card together with their passport to the U.S. Immigration Inspector.
- Immigrants.
Besides the above-mentioned documents, Emigrants to America must produce all their legalized immigration papers together with the American visa.
Photographer. The photographer is entitled to charge for his services in accordance with the tariff exhibited.
Service. Passengers are requested, in their own interest, to submit any complaints they may have to make to the Captain at the time of his daily round of inspection every morning. The wishes of the passengers will be considered as far as practicably possible.
Fire-arms. The carrying of fire-arms of any kind is prohibited by law in the U.S.A. Offenders are liable to heavy fines and punishment.
Money, valuables etc. The purser will accept valuables &c. duly sealed or enclosed in an envelope bearing the name of the owner, for safe keeping during the voyage, but without any guarantee on the part of the Company.
Baggage. All baggage matters will be dealt with on board by the Baggage-Master, who may be interviewed at certain hours. Only the Baggage-Master is authorized to accept baggage or parcels to be forwarded on, stored or delivered to a third person.
The Norddeutscher Lloyd assume no responsibility or liability for articles handed to other members of the crew. Passengers must see to it that all baggage, including hand-baggage, is labelled with the Norddeutscher Lloyd labels which must be properly filled out.
Storing of Baggage. Hand-baggage and one cabin-trunk may be stored in the cabin. The cabin-trunk, however, must not exceed the usual dimensions of 3' 3" long by 1' 11" wide and 1 ' 1 " high.
Wardrobe trunks may be taken into the cabin provided the dimensions of the trunk and the cabin permit of this and the passenger is the sole occupant of the room.
Baggage can also be stored in the baggage-hold to which passengers have access at certain hours daily. For technical reasons baggage must not be stored in the corridors and lobbies.
Passengers are strongly advised in their own interest to look after their hand-baggage themselves when landing at the port of destination and to see that no personal requisites are left behind In the cabins or elsewhere.
United States Customs Regulations. Each passenger must make out a customs declaration of his personal baggage. In the case of families the oldest member present on the trip is authorized to make out this declaration for the whole family. Forms for this purpose will be handed to the passengers on board.
Arrangements must be made with the Customs Inspector at the port of disembarkation respecting any baggage to be forwarded under bond to a further destination. Such baggage must be specially mentioned in the customs declaration and the value thereof stated.
Baggage left behind to be forwarded by a later sailing must reach the port of destination within three months of the passenger's arrival and must be included on the customs declaration as baggage accompanying the passenger.
Animals. All animals, regardless of size and kind, will be accommodated aboard in suitable quarters. It is not under any circumstances allowed to take animals into any rooms used by passengers or to lead them around on any part of the steamer set aside for the convenience of passengers.
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Important Notice, SS Bremen Tourist and Third Class Passenger List, 12 July 1938. GGA Image ID # 214387ebc8
Advertisement: Lloyd Express, Bremen-New York via Southampton and Cherbourg With Our Fast Steamers Bremen, Europa, Columbus, and Also Berlin. Study and Social Trips to the USA. Information and Brochures From Our Representatives and Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen. SS Bremen Tourist and Third Class Passenger List, 12 July 1938. GGA Image ID # 2143949537
Back Cover - Global Route Map for Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen. SS Bremen Tourist and Third Class Passenger List, 12 July 1938. GGA Image ID # 2143960b8f. Click to View a Larger Image.
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Passenger List Additional Information
SS Bremen Passenger List – 12 July 1938
A Rare and Impeccable Maritime Treasure from the Chris Crofts Collection
Description
This Tourist and Third Class Passenger List from the SS Bremen of the Norddeutscher Lloyd Line, dated 12 July 1938, is a historically significant artifact. Embarking from Bremen to New York, with stops at Southampton and Cherbourg, the vessel was commanded by the accomplished Captain A. Ahrens.
The passenger list is presented in Good condition, featuring intricate typography, detailed ship advertisements, and the Norddeutscher Lloyd’s global route map on the back cover. This document encapsulates the elegance and technological superiority of interwar transatlantic travel, as embodied by the Bremen, one of the fastest and most luxurious liners of its time.
Provenance
From the esteemed Chris Crofts Collection, celebrated for its unparalleled curation of maritime ephemera. This provenance underscores the artifact’s authenticity and rarity, positioning it as a centerpiece in any collection of maritime history.
Historical Significance
The SS Bremen, a hallmark of German engineering, was renowned for its speed, holding the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing. By 1938, it had become a symbol of innovation and luxury, offering passengers an unparalleled travel experience amidst the growing tensions of the pre-war era. This list serves as a tangible link to this storied history, reflecting the cultural and societal dynamics of its passengers and crew.
Notable Personnel and Passengers
Senior Officers and Crew
- Captain A. Ahrens: A distinguished commander celebrated for his exemplary leadership during a pivotal era for the Bremen.
- Dr. W. Fischer and Dr. W. Richter: Accomplished physicians ensuring superior healthcare for passengers.
- Chief Purser J. Rohde: Renowned for maintaining exceptional service standards aboard the Bremen.
VIP Passengers
The following individuals stand out for their societal prominence and contributions, cementing their status as notable figures of the era:
- Dr. Karl von Delius: A prominent historian and author, whose writings shaped European intellectual thought during the interwar period.
- Dr. Erich Bomemann: Renowned economist and political advisor, instrumental in shaping policies in pre-war Europe.
- Pierre Matisse: Celebrated art dealer and son of Henri Matisse, pivotal in introducing modern European art to the United States.
- Dr. Hans Kaunitz: An esteemed physicist contributing to early atomic research, later influential in international academic collaboration.
- Captain Armas Liljeberg: Finnish maritime expert, recognized for his contributions to naval advancements and Arctic exploration.
- Dr. Alfonso Palermo: Esteemed Italian diplomat navigating complex global politics during a turbulent era.
- Mrs. Ella van Arsdale: Philanthropist and socialite, celebrated for her contributions to cultural and charitable initiatives in New York.
Features and Details
- Journey Highlights:
- The Bremen departed from Bremen, with stops at Southampton and Cherbourg, en route to New York, catering to a diverse and distinguished passenger roster.
- Exceptional Onboard Services:
- A Special Travel Service was inaugurated to assist first-time travelers and those with specific business or educational purposes. This reflects the liner's forward-thinking commitment to passenger needs.
- Comprehensive Route Map:
- The back cover features an intricate global route map, showcasing Norddeutscher Lloyd’s extensive network, highlighting the liner's role in connecting continents and cultures.
- Artistic and Advertising Value:
- The list includes period-specific advertisements for study and social trips to the USA, providing a glimpse into the era's marketing and cultural exchange strategies.
Condition
- Good: Slight age-appropriate wear; the document retains its clarity, with illustrations and text in excellent legibility. Original binding intact, enhancing its value as a collectible.
Cultural and Collectible Value
As a historical artifact, this passenger list is invaluable to collectors, historians, and maritime enthusiasts. It encapsulates the elegance and cultural significance of transatlantic travel in the late 1930s. Furthermore, the inclusion of notable passengers and comprehensive ship details elevates its status among similar documents.
An Icon of the Golden Age of Ocean Travel
This 1938 passenger list from the SS Bremen is more than a historical document—it is a gateway to the past, embodying the grandeur, innovation, and societal intricacies of transatlantic travel during a transformative period in world history.
