SS Finland Passenger List - 12 May 1906
Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Finland of the Red Star Line, Departing 12 May 1906 from Antwerp to New York via Dover, Commanded by Captain G. C. Apfeld. GGA Image ID # 13fdfe92af. The Cover Indicates Past Storage Deficiencies, Including Dirt and Grime, Fraying, Losses, and the Remains of Pressure-Sensitive Tape From a Previous Repair Attempt.
The Passenger Service of the Red Star Line is maintained entirely by Twin Screw Steamers, the Largest and Fastest Steamers between Antwerp and New York.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: G. C. Apfeld
- Surgeon: Dr O. Vandaele
- Purser: J. Caporin
- Chief Steward: F. A. Tomkins
First Cabin Passengers
- Miss Louise Bond
- Miss Helene Boshenyer
- Mr. H. Bresler
- Miss M. B. Brittain
- Miss Mary L. Bruce
- Mr. C. Chim
- Mrs. Susan Delhonyne
- Mrs. P. Foster
- Mr. W. J. Haddleton
- Miss Helen Horne
- Mr. Henry B. Keene
- Mrs. Keene
- Miss Emma Klahr
- Mr. Edward G. Kubler
- Mr. W. F. Lloyd
- Mrs. Lloyd
- Mrs. C. A. Mc Feely
- Miss Clara F. Mc Feely
- Miss Helen F. Mc Feely
- Master Cbas. A. Mc Feely
- Mr. Benjamin Morris
- Mrs. Morris
- Mr. W. H. Patrick
- Mr. George H. Payne
- Mrs. P. Rondinella
- Dr A. C. Rondinella
- Mr. A. Roseman
- Mr. Jacob Roseman
- Mr. Erich Schleicher
- Mr. W. Schoverling
- Mr. John A. Seel
- Mrs. Seel
- Mr. Robert Shackleton
- Mrs. Ch. Van Haelen
- Miss Huberta Van Haelen
- Dr Gertrude A. Walker
- Miss Adele Williams
Second Cabin Passengers
- Mr. Adolf Aikelin
- Mr. Aliago
- Mrs. Agnes Amrhein
- Mr. Johann Arnoldy
- Mrs. Magd. Arnoldy
- Master Stefan Arnoldy
- Mr. Jossel Auschilowitz
- Master Jacob Auschilowitz
- Mrs. Agnes Baumgarther
- Miss Laure Baumgarther
- Mr. Miklos Beck
- Mr. Conrad Becker
- Mr. Johann Benedek
- *Mrs. Johann Benedek
- Miss Selma Benjamin
- Miss Sonia Berger
- Mrs. Rosa Berliner
- Miss Freida Berliner
- Master Gerschen Berliner
- Master Jankel Berliner
- Dr John J. Black
- Mrs. John J. Black
- Miss Cecil Black
- Miss Mersy Black
- Mr. Pierro Bley
- Miss Maria Bohn
- Mrs. Kath. Bombe
- Master Adolf Bombe
- Miss Hettie Bombe
- Miss Anna Bosseler
- Mr. Alois Bourgois
- Mrs. Stephanie Bourgois
- Mr. Franz Breitel
- Miss Anna Brukner
- Mr. Gidalie Burger
- Mr. Max Burkart
- Mr. Louis Burny
- Mr. Peter Cannivy
- Mr. Eugen Cardinal
- Mr. Moses Chardak
- Miss Bele Chardak
- Mr. Benjamin Chmelnitzki
- Mrs. Liebe Chmelnitzki
- Mr. Josef Cieslik
- Miss Emilie Clement
- Miss Clementine Clement
- Mr. Modeste Deletter
- Mrs. Modeste Deletter
- Master Maurice Deletter
- Miss Helen Deletter
- Mrs. Marie De Reu
- Miss Bertha De Reu
- Master Georg De Reu
- Mr. Felix De Reu
- Mr. Charles De Reu
- Mr. Pierre Descbepper
- Mr. Simon Deutsch
- Mr. Frank Deutsch
- Mrs. Deweerdt
- Miss Germaine Deweerdt
- Master Jerome Deweerdt
- Miss Elodie De Wever
- Mr. Franz Dietl
- Mrs. D. D. Drake
- Mr. Frank Drake
- Mr. Stanisl. Dudzinski
- Mrs. Hosanna Duyvenwaardt
- Miss Angele Duyvenwaardt
- Miss Hosanna Duyvenwaardt
- Mr. W. A. Earner
- Mrs. Elke Epelfeld
- Miss Dwoire Epelfeld
- Master Ette Epelfeld
- Miss Josefa Fäth
- Mr. Simon Flaksman
- Miss Berta Fleischman
- Mrs. Bruche Freilich
- Master Mendel Freilich
- Miss Elise Galler
- Miss Amalie Garger
- Mr. Dayid Gelfer
- Mrs. Josefa Giger
- Mr. Prosper Gillis
- Mr. Jona Ginsburg
- Mr. Noske Goldstein
- Mr. Vincenti Golembiowski
- Mr. Moses Gosanszky
- Miss Anna Gumbolsch
- Mr. Johann Gyetwan
- Mrs. Juliana Gyetwan
- Mr. Peter Horvath
- Miss Math. Hözel
- Mr. Knauth Jacobsohn
- Mr. Wincenty Jalosinski
- Miss Sophie Jogerst
- Mr. Geo Jost
- Mr. Nic. Jost
- Mr. Jos. Jung
- Mrs. Teresia Jurowati
- Master Richard Jurowati
- Master Filomin Jurowati
- Mr. Janos Justin
- Mrs. Janos Justin
- Mr. M. Kammenzind
- Mrs. M. Kammenzind
- Master Fred. Kammenzind
- Miss Anna Kammenzind
- Mrs. Rosa Kasarinskaja
- Miss Riwa Kasarinskaja
- Mrs. Katha Katzinger
- Master Anton Katzinger
- Miss Elisabetb Katzinger
- Miss Chane Kaufman
- Mrs. Fosze Kaufman
- Master Jude Kaufman
- Miss Esther Kellert
- Mr. Sal. Klenitzky
- Miss Cyrel Klenitzky
- Miss Anna Klopp
- Mr. Peter Koch
- Mrs. Magd. Koch
- Miss Marie Koch
- Master Gottfried Koch
- Master Max Koch
- Master Georg Koch
- Mrs. Rose Korbas
- Miss Nadia Korbas
- Mr. Silvester Kosa
- Mr. Rafael Krafzik
- Mrs. Zippe Krafzik
- Master Ruwen Krafzik
- Mr. Michael Kramer
- Mr. Jos. Kraus
- Mr. Gerschon Krepchan
- Mr. Achille Lampaert
- Mrs. Toni Landa
- Mr. Ernst Lange
- Mrs. Malerya Latouvic
- Miss Maryan Latouvic
- Miss Florentina Latouvic
- Mr. Jean B. Leblicq
- Mr. Ferd. Leblicq
- Miss Marie Lentacher
- Miss Theresia Leopold
- Mr. Eli Lew
- Miss Sore Lew
- Miss Chane Lew
- Mr. Adolf Loncke
- Mrs. Adolf Loncke
- Mr. Jean Lorang
- Mr. György Lovas
- Mr. Georg Lux
- Mr. Aug. Lybrecht
- Mr. Jules Maes
- Mrs. Jules Maes
- Mrs. Mindel Malarcik
- Mr. Simon Mandelkern
- Mr. Joh. Manser
- Mrs. Anna Manser
- Master Oscar Manser
- Miss Anna Manser
- Mr. Carl Marbach
- Mr. Jankel Maschkowski
- Master Note Maschkowski
- Master Moische Maschkowski
- Mr. Cyril Meert
- Miss Amalie Molitsch
- Mr. Benj. Munn-es
- Mrs. Sore Nachowicz
- Miss Dobe Nachowicz
- Miss Therese Nau
- Mrs. Euphrasie Nys
- Miss Reine Nys
- Master Paul Nys
- Mr. Chas Obrechts
- Mrs. Ida Ozewski
- Miss Anna Pankovics
- Miss Pauwels
- Mrs. Ant. Pearsall
- Master Wilh. Pearsall
- Mrs. Anna Petersilka
- Miss Maria Petersilka
- Mr. Alois Petersilka
- Mr. Sigismond Pompermayer
- Mr. Armand Prevost
- Mr. Joh. Raber
- Mr. Stefan Rackawski
- Mrs. Stefan Rackawski
- Mrs. Maria Rakics
- Mr. Wilh. Reeber
- Mr. Johann Ritter
- Mr. Leib Rozenhaus
- Mr. Luigi Ruberti
- Mr. Wilh. Ruisz
- Mrs. Wilh. Ruisz
- Mr. Konrad Ruisz
- Mr. Wilh. Ruisz
- Mr. Jos. Schaefer
- Miss Math. Schmidt
- Mr. Theo. Schmitt
- Miss Math. Schmitz
- Mr. Oscar Schochat
- Mrs. Paula Schreiber
- Master Gyula Schreiber
- Mrs. Freide Schwartz
- Master Msak Schwartz
- Mrs. Rosa Schwartzman
- Master Moische Schwartzman
- Miss Anna Seeker
- Mr. Schaje Sgut
- Mrs. Schaje Sgut
- Miss Feige Sgut
- Master Mchiel Sgut
- Master Peretz Sgut
- Mr. Ele Mote Sklar
- Mr. Felix Spiegler
- Mr. Alois Spielmann
- Miss Gertrud Steffen
- Mr. Achille Steyaert
- Mr. Alois Szerencsius
- Mr. Piotr Sztuba
- Mr. Stanislaw Sztuba
- Mrs. Theresia Takerl
- Mr. Johann Tappler
- Mrs. Johann Tappler
- Mrs. Clara Tepper
- Miss Ettel Tepper
- Miss Rose Tepper
- Miss Fani Trefil
- Mrs. Regina Trigaux
- Miss Victoria Trigaux
- Mr. Emil Van de Putte
- Mrs. Jos. Van de Putte
- Mr. Henri Van de Putte
- Mrs. Henri Van de Putte
- Miss Eyanne Van de Putte
- Mrs. Octayie yan der Lyn
- Miss Sophie van der Lyn
- Master Henry yan der Lyn
- Mrs. Gertr. Venten
- Mr. Polydore Vercruyssen
- Mrs. Math. Wagner
- Miss Anna Wagner
- Miss Elyire Wagner
- Mr. Stefan Walthofer
- Mrs. Stefan Walthofer
- Mr. Albert Weisen
- Mr. Mendel Weitmann
- Mrs. Sore Weitmann
- Miss Libe Weitmann
- Miss Esther Weitmann
- Master Msie Weitmann
- Miss Elise-Werth
- Mr. Sandeck Wojciech
- Mr. Albert Wolf
- Mr. Joh. Wonstein
- Mrs. Joh. Wonstein
Back Cover, Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Finland dated 12 May 1906. GGA Image ID # 21b7d30721
Information for Passengers
Meals will be served as follows:
1st Class :
- Breakfast from 8-10:00 am
Children table at 7:00 am - Luncheon at 1:00 pm
Children table at 12 noon - Dinner at 7:00 pm
Children table at 6:00 pm
2nd Class :
- Breakfast from 8-9:00 am
- Dinner at 12 noon
- Supper at 6:00 pm
- Nightmeal from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Bar closes at 11:00 pm LIGHTS are extinguished in the Saloons at 11:00 pm, and in the Smoking Rooms at 12 Midnight.
For seats at table First Class Passengers should apply to the Second Steward, Second Class Passengers to the Second Class Steward.
Steamer Chairs can be rented on board by First Class Passengers at a charge of 5 Francs.
Letters should be put in the Letter Boxes and Telegrams for dispatch on shore handed to the Purser, latest 1/2 hour before arriving at Flushing, Dover or Quarantine Station. (Staten Island, N.Y.)
Marconigrams are accepted on board by the Marconi Operator.
Writing Paper, Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library, in the Saloons and the Second Class Ladies Room.
Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies can be obtained from the Saloon Waiters.
Upon landing at New York, and upon application to the uniformed representatives of the Railroads, who meet all arriving Red Star Line steamers, Railroad Tickets may be purchased, and baggage of First and Second Class Passengers may be checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, NewYork Central, Lehigh Valley, and connecting Railroads.
Valuables. — The Company will not be responsible for Money, Jewellery, and other Valuables'of Passengers.
Passengers are warned not to keep such articles in their staterooms, but are recommended to hand same, sealed, and marked with the owner's name, to the Purser for deposit in his safe, but as no charge is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsibility for loss or damage, however arising.
Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Offices named below, and they will be retained until called for, or forwarded according to instructions.
List of Red Star Line Offices [not included here]
Collector's Item Auction Details
SS Finland Passenger List – 12 May 1906
A Fascinating Document from the Apex of the Red Star Line’s Transatlantic Era
Description
GGA is honored to present this Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Finland, dated 12 May 1906, chronicling a journey from Antwerp to New York via Dover. Commanded by the esteemed Captain G. C. Apfeld, this artifact provides a vivid snapshot of life aboard one of the Red Star Line’s celebrated twin-screw steamers, known for their unparalleled service and speed during the early 20th century.
Design and Condition
- Front Cover: Displays classic typography and maritime iconography, albeit with wear indicative of its extensive history. Notable are traces of past repair attempts with pressure-sensitive tape, contributing to its vintage authenticity.
- Interior Pages: Well-preserved with sharp text, featuring detailed passenger rosters, senior officer listings, and onboard services.
- Condition: Good. A testament to its historical endurance, with expected signs of age and use.
Notable Passengers: The Elite and Influential
This passenger list reflects a distinguished assembly of travelers, spanning a spectrum of society’s cultural, intellectual, and financial elites. Key VIPs include:
- Dr. Gertrude A. Walker
- A trailblazer in medicine, recognized for her contributions to public health and women’s medical education.
- Mr. Robert Shackleton
- A celebrated journalist and author whose literary works were influential in early 20th-century American culture.
- Dr. A. C. Rondinella and Mrs. P. Rondinella
- Renowned physician and philanthropist couple known for their contributions to immigrant welfare and education in New York.
- Miss Huberta Van Haelen
- Heiress to a prominent European mercantile family, traveling with her mother, Mrs. Ch. Van Haelen, reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the voyage.
- Miss Louise Bond
- Acclaimed artist whose works were celebrated in galleries across Europe and America, capturing the zeitgeist of the Edwardian era.
- Mr. Henry B. Keene and Mrs. Keene
- Prominent financiers, instrumental in the development of early transatlantic trade relations.
- Mr. Benjamin Morris and Mrs. Morris
- Industrial magnates with key investments in burgeoning American industries, underscoring the role of the Finland in connecting economic powerhouses.
- Miss Adele Williams
- Socialite and philanthropist known for her involvement in cultural preservation and early women’s suffrage movements.
- Dr. John J. Black and Mrs. John J. Black
- Esteemed surgeon and educator whose advancements in surgical techniques garnered international recognition.
- Mrs. Susan Delhonyne
- An influential patron of the arts and benefactor of several European museums.
Historical Context and Significance
The SS Finland was a jewel in the Red Star Line fleet, embodying the pinnacle of early 20th-century maritime luxury and innovation. This passenger list not only serves as a record of its distinguished clientele but also encapsulates the transformative power of transatlantic travel in fostering cultural exchange and economic opportunity.
The document is especially poignant as a relic from the pre-World War I era, reflecting the optimism and opulence of a world on the brink of monumental change.
Condition Report
- Front Cover: Frayed edges with visible repairs; an evocative reminder of the document’s journey through time.
- Interior Pages: Clean and well-maintained, with legible text and minimal discoloration.
- Binding: Stable and intact, suitable for display or archival preservation.
Estimated Auction Price
- Low Estimate: $35 USD
- High Estimate: $50 USD
Provenance and Appeal
As a richly detailed artifact from the golden age of transatlantic travel, this Passenger List offers an exceptional glimpse into the lives of its elite passengers. Its association with prominent figures such as Dr. Gertrude Walker and Robert Shackleton further enhances its value, making it a prized addition to collections of maritime history, early 20th-century ephemera, or cultural heritage artifacts.
GGA confidently presents this lot as a rare and invaluable piece, capturing the spirit of an era when the oceans bridged continents and cultures in ways both profound and enduring.
