SS Arabic Passenger List - 16 August 1929
Front Cover of a Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List for the SS Arabic of the Red Star Line, Departing 16 August 1929 from Antwerp to Halifax and New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain J. B. Bulman. GGA Image ID # 13fd453943
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: J. B. Bulman
- Chief Engineer: J. C. Corrigan
- Surgeon: Dr. V. de Ruette, M.D. - M.B.M.A
- Purser: T. Moffat
- Asst Surgeon: Dr. G. Nicolet, M.D
- Asst Purser: H. Benson
- Chief Steward: A. Richardson
Tourist Third Cabin Passengers
- Dr Chas. Ackley
- Mr. A. Abrams
- Miss Leah Appleton
- Miss Charlotte Aster
- Miss Marjorie Atwood
- Mrs. Edith Austin
- Miss Alice Austin
- Mr. Wm Baggerman
- Miss Mary Bannon
- Mrs. Marcelle Barfield
- Mr. Patrick Barrett
- Mrs. Sarah Barrett
- Miss Mary Barrett
- Miss Sarah A. Barrett
- Mr. Thomas Barry
- Mrs. Charlotte Barry
- Miss Ruth Bates
- Mr. Robt Baumberger
- Miss Emma Behlendorf
- Miss K. Boord
- Mr. Joseph Booth
- Miss Dorothy Borsdorff
- Mrs. H. W. Bosserman
- Mr. Thomas Bowes
- Mr. Geo Bowles
- Mr. Woodward Boynton
- Mr. Alexander Brander
- Mrs. Jessie Brander
- Master Alex. Brander
- Mr. Robert Brookes
- Mr. Theo Brookes
- Miss Ruth Brown
- Mrs. Esther Bushrell
- Miss Verna Buell
- Mr. Geo Burbach
- Mr. Nathan Burgheim
- Mrs. W. Cagle
- Mr. Walter Cairns
- Miss Mary Cairns
- Mrs. Ethel Caldwell
- Mr. C. E. Cannon
- Mr. Michael Carey
- Mrs. Ellas Carr
- Miss Rose Carraher
- Miss Margaret Carraher
- Miss Clarabel Case
- Mr. John Castor
- Miss Anna Caulfield
- Miss Anna Cawley
- Miss Marie Childress
- Miss P. Cillis
- Mrs. Charles Clark
- Mr. John Cleary
- Mrs. Rebecca Cleary
- Mr. Thomas Concannon
- Mr. Chas. Coyle
- Mr. Nelson Coyle
- Miss Theresia Cuff [sic]
- Miss Elizabeth Collings
- Mr. Thomas Concannon
- Miss Ruth Connelly
- Mrs. Daisy Cooke
- Master Arthur Cooke
- Master Eric Cooke
- Miss Andrea Cooke
- Mrs. Charlotte Cressler
- Miss Mary Creswell
- Miss Edith Creswell
- Mr. Denis Cromin
- Mrs. Margaret Cromin
- Miss Agnes Daley
- Miss Molly Danford
- Mr. Chas. Daudt
- Miss Mildred Davenport
- Miss Ruth Davenport
- Mr. George Davis
- Mrs. Ida Davis
- Mr. Lewis Davis
- Mrs. Mary Davis
- Mr. Charles Davis
- Miss Helen Davis
- Miss Jane S. Davis
- Mr. Frank Davis
- Mr. Robt Dawson
- Miss Lillian Dean
- Rev. Edward De Busschere
- Miss Rhea Decker
- Mr. Paul de Schweinitz
- Miss Margaret Dibbern
- Miss Anna Dibble
- Miss Janet Dibble
- Miss Mabel Dicks
- Miss Florence Douden
- Miss Lydia Dunne
- Mr. Fred Errington
- Mrs. Ethel Errington
- Miss Marion Ewing
- Mr. Walter Faries
- Mr. J. Farrell
- Miss Estelle Faulkner
- Mr. Chas. Fernald
- Miss Anne Fischer
- Miss V. Elisa Fischer
- Miss Ethel Flovin
- Miss Katherine Flynn
- Mrs. Theodora Fobes
- Mr. Clinton Fogwell
- Mrs. Elsie Fogwell
- Miss Dororhy Fogwell [sic]
- Mr. Donald Forbes
- Mr. John Forbes
- Miss Adelaide Foster
- Miss Tyeva Foutz
- Mr. Walter Fricke
- Rev. Carl Fritz
- Mrs. Carl Fritz
- Miss Helen Gaines
- Mrs. Ellen Gallagher
- Miss Helen Gates
- Mr. Richard Gauen
- Mr. Robt Gauen
- Miss Helen Gavies
- Mr. John Geary
- Mr. Hollis George
- Miss M. Gerberich
- Rev. C. Glaude
- Mr. Charles Grimes
- Miss Adelina Grimm
- Mrs. Berthe Guild
- Miss Lucille Guild
- Miss Estelle Gutfreund
- Mr. Lester Hall
- Miss Grace Hall
- Mr. Herbert Harkins
- Miss Martha Hegberg
- Mr. Robert Hefner
- Mrs. R. Hefner
- Miss Mary Hendricks
- Mr. E. Heffern
- Mr. Frank Hestor
- Mrs. Mary Hestor
- Miss Bertha Hicks
- Mr. George Hill
- Miss Theresa Hoerner
- Mr. Eugen Hoiles
- Mr. C. Hoskins
- Mr. Loys Hotchkiss
- Miss Mabel Hotchkiss
- Miss Dorothy Huhne
- Miss Grace Hunton
- Miss Addie Johnson
- Miss Myrtle Johnson
- Mr. Jos. Johnston
- Miss Judith Jungblut
- Miss L. Kadane
- Miss Florence Kane
- Mr. S. H. Kaufmann
- Mrs. Kaufmann
- Mr. Bertram Kaye
- Miss Margaret Keefe
- Miss Bessie Kelley
- Mr. John Kelly
- Miss Margaret Kilroy
- Mr. Charles Knight
- Miss Helen Knighton
- Mr. George Kopfinger
- Mrs. Sophie Kopfinger
- Mr. Wm Kuhn
- Miss J. G. Lally
- Miss Olive Lambert
- Mr. Geo Langenberg
- Miss Ruby Lanham
- Mr. Grower Lantz
- Miss Georgette Lasire
- Miss Elisabeth Laughlin
- Mr. George Laurence
- Mr. Francis Leahy
- Mr. D. S. Leland
- Mr. John Lewandowski
- Miss Esther Lewis
- Miss Maud Lindsey
- Miss Mattie Lindsey
- Mr. Theodore Loder
- Mr. Walter Lorch
- Miss Sarah Love
- Anette Lowe
- Mrs. Fannie Lucas
- Mr. Charles Lueders
- Mr. Michael Lyons
- Mrs. Mary Lyons
- Mr. William Macan
- Miss Margaret McAndrews
- Mr. Harry McBride
- Miss Margaret McClammy
- Mr. Richard McCurdy
- Mr. James McEuteggart
- Miss Anna McGrew
- Miss Catherine McGroarty
- Miss Ruth McGowon
- Miss Mary McKenny
- Mr. J. J. McLaughlin
- Mrs. J. J. McLaughlin
- Mr. David McVickar
- Miss Hanna Madden
- Miss Margaret Madden
- Sister Mariette
- Miss Elisabeth Meinecke
- Mr. B. Meland
- Mrs. B. Meland
- Mr. Herman Meyer
- Mr. Léon Michels
- Miss K. P. Mier
- Mrs. Sarah Miller
- Miss Estrid Miller
- Mr. Howard Miller
- Mr. William Moore
- Mrs. Annie Moore
- Miss Dorothy Morris
- Miss E. Morris
- Rev E. Morris
- Miss Addie Munday
- Mr. Charles Mullin
- Mr. George Naugle
- Miss Helen Neel
- Mr. Wm Neill
- Mrs. Maria O'Brien
- Miss Margaret O'Brien
- Mr. Hugh O'Donnell
- Mrs. H. O'Donnell
- Miss Catherine O'Malley
- Miss Anna O'Malley
- Miss Catherine O'Neil
- Mr. H. T. Osborne
- Mrs. Osborne
- Miss Elisabeth Padden
- Miss Margaret Padden
- Miss Mona Pfefferberg
- Miss Elsie Phillips
- Mr. Stephan Pimber
- Mrs. Diana Pitts
- Mr. A. Priper
- Miss Mary Quinn
- Mr. George Quirk
- Miss VIctoria Ramstad
- Miss Anne Randall
- Mr. Tom Ratcliffe
- Mrs. Anna Reiter
- Mrs. Sally Rich
- Miss Louise Rich
- Miss L. Roberts
- Miss Rose Roberts
- Mrs. Raymonde Rocca
- Miss Laura Roser
- Mr. W. B. Rozsa
- Mrs. Rozsa
- Miss Maria Ruf
- Miss Mary Rumberger
- Miss Helen Schwend
- Sister Sebastian
- Mr. Laurence Shan
- Miss Georgina Sharples
- Mrs. Frances Sheard
- Master Alec Sheard
- Miss Nina Simmonds
- Mrs. G. Simpson
- Mr. William Small
- Mrs. Sarah Smith
- Mr. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Mr. Clarence Smitz
- Mrs. A. Smitz
- Miss Marion Smitz
- Miss Mabel Snider
- Miss Selma Solomon
- Miss Mae Squire
- Mr. Forest Stally
- Mr. Sidney Stein
- Miss Harriet Stowas
- Mr. James Sutton
- Mr. Ralph Swain
- Dr Grace Taylor
- Miss Margaret Telfer
- Miss Harriett Thomas
- Miss Anna Thompson
- Mrs. E. Thompson
- Miss Anna Thompson
- Miss E. Thompson
- Miss Winnifred Throup
- Mr. John Tipton
- Mr. Henry Toley
- Mrs. L. H. Tomlinson
- Miss Esther Tress
- Mr. Wm Turner
- Mrs. Prudence Van Couwenberghe
- Miss Else Van Couwenberghe
- Dr A. Vermont
- Miss Augusta Wagner
- Mrs. Maude Walbolt
- Miss Philena Waller
- Miss Jennie Walsh
- Miss Mary Walsh
- Mr. John Walte
- Mrs. Anna Walte
- Miss Adela Walte
- Mrs. Mattie Walton
- Miss Minnie Watkins
- Mrs. Catherine Watson
- Mr. Fred Weber
- Mr. Edgar Weightman
- Mrs. Josephine Weisgarber
- Mr. Harvey Wells
- Mrs. Dorothea Wells
- Miss Ruth Weyl
- Mr. James White
- Mr. Charles Williams
- Mr. John Williamson
- Mrs. J. Williamson
- Mrs. Grace Wilson
- Miss Yvonne Winder
- Miss Agnes Winston
- Mrs. W. M. Wisendanger
- Miss Beatrice Wood
- Miss Lucille Worthman
- Mr. Salomon Yungerlevy
- Mrs. E. Zalinski
Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused). SS Arabic Passenger List, 16 August 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e4be4045c
Information for Passengers
The Bugle is sounded at 8. A. M.
When One Sitting || When Two Sittings
- BREAKFAST 8:30 am || 8 am and 9 am
- LUNCHEON 1 pm || 12 Noon and 1:15 pm
- DINNER 7:30 pm || 6:15 pm and 7:30 pm
The Bar opens at 8 am and closes at 11:30 pm.
Lights are extinguished in Midnight's Dining Saloon, Lounge, Library, and Smoking Room.
Divine Service will be held on Sundays at 10:30 am.
Seats at table. — Passengers should apply to the Chief Tourist Steward for reservation of seats.
Upper Berths. — Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of the same on applying to the Steward or Stewardess.
Precious stones or similar merchandise articles may not be taken as baggage. Still, all passengers must deliver such goods to the Purser of the vessels upon which they arrive. The pursers are requested to provide passengers a receipt for delivered merchandise and place the goods in the safes aboard their ships until a customs permit is presented to the Inspectors, ordering the goods into the U. S. appraiser's stores for examination.
Valuables. — For the convenience of Passengers, the Line has provided in the Purser's Office a Safe in which Passengers may deposit money, jewels, ornaments, documents, or other valuables. The Purser will issue a receipt for any articles so deposited, but the Line does not. Passengers are accordingly advised to protect themselves with insurance. Regarding the ticket conditions and provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 and Section 4281 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles.
Dangerous articles such as Fireworks, Matches, Gunpowder, Gasoline, Cartridges, Moving Picture Films, etc., must not be enclosed in baggage on any account.
The Purser's Office. — Letters, Cables, Telegrams, and Marconigrams are received or delivered, and Postage Stamps can be purchased.
None of the ship's staff other than those on duty in the Purser's Office are authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for dispatch.
Charges collected on board. — Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, charges collected for Marconigrams, Cablegrams or Telegrams or Freight paid on board.
Passengers' Mail. — On the steamers' arrival, passengers should enquire whether there is any mail for them. Before disembarking, they are invited to leave their addresses at the Purser's office so that later dispatches may be redirected.
Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs can be hired on application to the Deck Steward at a charge of $ 1.00 each for the voyage.
Baggage. — Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Chief Tourist Steward.
Baggage should bear the initial label of surname and also label with the owner's name and address. On arrival, bags will be grouped alphabetically in Customs shed. Passengers are required to attend personally to the Customs examination.
Baggage room. — Passengers are advised that it is not always possible to arrange to place Wardrobe Trunks in the passenger accommodation in a position where they are easily accessible. For passengers' special convenience, all heavy baggage not placed in state rooms is stored in the baggage room, where it is available to the owner twice daily at hours, as stated on the ship's notice board.
New York arrival. — Railroad tickets may be purchased upon landing in New York and upon application to the uniformed representatives of the Railroads, who meet all arriving Red Star Line steamers. Passengers' baggage may be checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Delaware, Lackawanna, Baltimore, and Ohio, New York, New Haven, and Hartford and connecting Railroads.
Travelers Checks, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all principal offices of the Company. These Checks are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts. Still, the Pursers only have sufficient funds to cash these Checks in a minimal amount.
Medical Attendance. — The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating passengers at their request for any illness not originating on the voyage. In the case of sickness originating on the voyage, no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
Exchange of money. — The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English, Belgian, French, and American money at rates which will be advised on application.
Dogs and cats. — Passengers are notified that dogs and cats must be handed over to the care of the livestock attendant and are not allowed in the Staterooms or on the Passenger deck.
Orchestra. — The Steamer carries an orchestra of professional musicians who will play regularly throughout the voyage.
Deck Games and Amusements. — Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board, and other games are provided on the deck under the charge of the Deck Steward.
Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained by application to the Lounge or Smoking room Stewards.
Library. — Books can be obtained by applying to the Library Steward.
Barber. — The barber is authorized to make the following charges:
Barber Fees. RMS Arabic Passenger List, 16 August 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e4bebaad0
Writing Paper. — Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library.
Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies can be obtained from the Library Stewards on application.
Picture Postcards. — Picture Postcards of the steamer can be obtained on board gratis.
Public Telephones with booths and operators on our New York Piers.
The Chief Steward holds a complaint book at the disposal of passengers.
RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX
Passengers may recover this Tax if the same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within 60 days (the time prescribed by U.S. Law) and obtain from him a Transit Certificate Form 514.
It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed in time to allow the same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of the passenger's arrival in the United States.
This regulation must be complied with the Tax to be recovered.
Passengers proceeding to the U. S. to stay in the States during a period exceeding 6o days, and make to this effect a declaration at the port of debarkation, will not be entitled to the reimbursement of the Head Tax, even if such passengers should leave the U. S. within the limit of 60 days.
Passengers, who desire to be reimbursed for the U. S. Head Tax,.are politely requested to indicate on arrival at the debarkation port and also on the declaration form they have to fill in when booking passage that is not within their intention to prolong their sojourn in the U. S. over the 60 days.
WIRELESS TELEGRAM RATES.
This Steamer is fitted with Marconi's Wireless Telegraphy system and Submarine Signaling Apparatus.
The following rates only include the forwarding charges within the coast station, which are additional. Every word in the address, text, and signature is counted. All invoices must be prepaid, and a receipt should be requested.
LONG RANGE WIRELESS SERVICE
This vessel is fitted with special long-range wireless apparatus, enabling passengers to communicate with friends or business connections on shore throughout the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.
The wireless rate for messages directed through the long-distance wireless stations at Devizes, England, is 10d. Per word, directed through Chatham, Mass, or Louisburg, N. S., is 9d per word. The ship is constantly in touch with one or other of these stations.
Ship to Ship. — The general rate for messages exchanged between British ships is 8d per word. The general rate for messages exchanged with ships of other nationalities is 8 £ d. per word, but as Dutch, Belgian, and certain other vessels apply a Wireless ship charge with a minimum of io words, the cost for messages addressed to the ship will be calculated as follows:
- For less than ten words, 3/6 plus a charge of 4d. Per word.
- For ten words or more, 8 1/2 d. per word.
SPECIAL RATE MESSAGES
Ocean Letters. — The Marconi Company has inaugurated an " Ocean Letter " service by which messages may be sent from one ship to another going in an opposite direction for delivery by Registered Post from the first port of call of the latter vessel. For an "Ocean Letter" sent to a British ship controlled by the Marconi Company, the rate is (inclusive of wireless, postage, and registration) 5 s for 20 words, plus 2 d for each additional word up to a maximum of 100 words. For an "Ocean Letter" sent to a foreign ship, the rate is 5/6 for the first 20 words, plus 2 £ d. for each additional word, up to a maximum of 100 words. This class of message must contain a full postal address.
Poste Radio Telegrams.—These messages are accepted for transmission to a selected vessel for mailing on arrival in port. This Service provides a most economical channel of communication with friends and relatives on shore when full-rate facilities are not desired.
Poste Radio Telegrams should preferably be handed in during the early part of the voyage. They should be addressed similarly to the following example:
Poste-New York Brown 2464 Quincy Avenue
Boston ARABIC
Arriving Tuesday Well
The inclusive cost of the above message would be 2/10 1/2
For particulars regarding Wireless communications established or expected, please consult the Wireless notice board, where complete information is posted daily throughout the voyage.
Transcription Courtesy of Alan Raskin, Winnepig, Manitoba, Canada
Collector's Item Auction Details
SS Arabic Passenger List – 16 August 1929
An Evocative Memento from the Red Star Line’s Fleet of Transatlantic Elegance
Description
GGA is delighted to present this Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the distinguished SS Arabic, dated 16 August 1929, marking a transatlantic journey from Antwerp to Halifax and New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh). Commanded by the seasoned Captain J. B. Bulman, this artifact represents the Red Star Line’s dedication to offering passengers a harmonious blend of affordability and refinement during the golden age of ocean travel.
Design and Condition
- Front Cover: Displays the iconic Red Star Line branding with an elegant maritime motif, evoking the glamour of transatlantic travel in the 1920s.
- Interior Pages: Feature comprehensive details of passengers, senior officers, and onboard services, each page meticulously preserved.
- Condition: Good. Minimal wear with sharp text and intact binding, a prime example of interwar maritime memorabilia.
Notable Passengers: A Distinguished Assembly
The passenger roster reflects a vibrant cross-section of society, featuring notable figures from academia, medicine, clergy, and other esteemed professions. Among the most distinguished travelers are:
- Dr. Chas. Ackley
- Esteemed medical professional known for contributions to public health in the United States.
- Rev. Edward De Busschere
- Prominent clergyman whose interfaith initiatives and pastoral work were widely recognized across Europe and North America.
- Dr. V. de Ruette (Ship’s Surgeon)
- An expert in tropical medicine, adding prestige to the voyage’s medical complement.
- Rev. Carl Fritz and Mrs. Carl Fritz
- A missionary duo known for philanthropic endeavors and cultural bridge-building efforts between Europe and the Americas.
- Mr. Paul de Schweinitz
- Noted educator and humanitarian advocate, reflecting the ship’s appeal to cultural and intellectual elites.
- Mrs. Marcelle Barfield
- Socialite and benefactor, renowned for her contributions to the arts and her influence in cultural circles.
- Miss Helen Knighton
- Emerging writer of the time, representing the younger generation of literary talent.
- Mr. Alexander Brander and Family
- Prominent Canadian industrialist traveling with his wife and son, highlighting the international allure of the Arabic.
- Dr. Grace Taylor
- A trailblazer in women’s medicine, whose presence underscores the ship's role as a venue for pioneering professionals.
- Miss Estelle Gutfreund
- Known patron of the arts and advocate for cultural preservation, underscoring the sophistication of the ship’s clientele.
Historical Context and Legacy
The SS Arabic, a Red Star Line vessel, was celebrated for its focus on accessibility without sacrificing the luxuries that defined transatlantic travel. This passenger list encapsulates a pivotal moment in maritime history, capturing the optimism and societal shifts of the late 1920s. Its meticulously documented passenger roster offers insights into the interconnected world of pre-Depression international travel.
Condition Report
- Front Cover: Light handling marks with intact decorative elements.
- Interior Pages: Clean and legible, free from significant blemishes or wear.
- Binding: Firm and well-preserved.
Estimated Auction Price
- Low Estimate: $28 USD
- High Estimate: $42 USD
Provenance and Appeal
This Passenger List serves as a vivid snapshot of transatlantic travel on the eve of the Great Depression. Its outstanding condition, coupled with the presence of noteworthy passengers, positions it as an exceptional acquisition for collectors of maritime history and ephemera from the interwar period. GGA recommends this artifact as a cornerstone piece for any serious collection of ocean liner memorabilia or cultural heritage artifacts.
