Cristóbal, Panama Passenger Lists 1926

Atlantic Entrance to the Port of Cristobal, Panama circa 1934.

Atlantic Entrance to the Port of Cristobal, Panama circa 1934. GGA Image ID # 1716b1ba87

Passenger Lists available from the GG Archives from the Port of Cristóbal, Panama. Organized by Date of Departure, Steamship Line, Steamship or Ocean Liner, Class of Passengers, Route, and the Ship's Captain.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS President Van Buren of the Dollar Steamship Line, Departing 30 September 1926 from New York to Shanghai

1926-09-30 SS President Van Buren Passenger List

Steamship Line: Dollar Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 30 September 1926
Route: New York to Marseilles via Havana, Cristobal, Balbao, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Kobe, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manilla, Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Port Said and Alexandria
Commander: Captain M. Ridley

There are two ports of entry in the Canal Zone - Cristobal on the Atlantic side and Balboa on the Pacific Cristobal is part of the harbor of Colon but is under the jurisdiction of the United States. Both ports are equipped with piers, drydocks , and fueling facilities.

Piers Nos. 6, 7, and 8 at Cristobal, Panama.

Piers Nos. 6, 7, and 8 at Cristobal, Panama. GGA Image ID # 171719a523

There are 9 docks at Cristobal, with a total berthing capacity of approximately 13,500 feet, of which 13 ,000 feet can be used by deep -draft vessels. Five of the docks are of steel and concrete construction , the remainder being built of timber.

General View of the Cristobal Terminal and Harbor Area, Panama, circa 1934.