French Passenger Lists 1925-1927
Digitized Passenger Lists for French Ports from 1925-1927 available from the GG Archives, Organized by Date of Departure, Steamship Line, Steamship or Ocean Liner, Class of Passengers, Route, and the Ship's Captain.
Digitized Passenger List for French Ports
1925-01-22 RMS Oroya Passenger List
Steamship Line: Pacific Line (P.S.N.C.)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Saloon
Date of Departure: 22 January 1925
Route: Liverpool to Valparaíso via La Pallice, Corunna, Vigo, Lisbon, Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Port Stanley, Punta Arenas, Coronel, and Talcahuano
Commander: Captain A. W. Pearse, R.N.R
1925-04-04 SS Homeric Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 4 April 1925
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. Roberts, C.B.E., D.S.O., R.D. (Capt. R.N.R.)
1925-05-06 RMS Andania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 6 May 1925
Route: Hamburg to Halifax NS and New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle
1925-05-08 SS Cleveland Passenger List
Steamship Line: United American Lines (Harriman Line)
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 8 May 1925
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain W. P. Hillman
1925-05-19 SS Resolute Passenger List
Steamship Line: United American Lines (Harriman Line)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 19 May 1925
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore D. Malman
1925-05-27 RMS Homeric Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 27 May 1925
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. Roberts, C.B.E., D.S.O., R.D. (Capt. R.N.R.)
1925-06-13 SS Sierra Ventana Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Arion Club and Cabin
Date of Departure: 13 June 1925
Route: New York to Bremen via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Gossling
1925-06-30 SS Resolute Passenger List
Steamship Line: United American Lines (Harriman Line)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 30 June 1925
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Commodore D. Malman
1925-07-11 RMS Ascania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 11 July 1925
Route: Montreal to London via Plymouth and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1925-07-14 SS Reliance Passenger List
Steamship Line: United American Lines (Harriman Line)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 14 July 1925
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain F. L. Iverson.
1925-07-30 SS Zeeland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Red Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 30 July 1925
Route: New York to Antwerp via Plymouth and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. J. Thomas
1925-07-11 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 11 July 1925
Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
Commander: Captain J. Jenson
1925-07-25 SS Leviathan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Cabin
Date of Departure: 25 July 1925
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R.F
1925-08-05 SS America Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 5 August 1925
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. Rind, U.S.N.R.F
1925-08-08 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 8 August 1925
Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
Commander: Captain J. Jenson (Lt. Cmdr. U.S.N.R.F.)
1925-08-15 RMS Ausonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 15 August 1925
Route: Southampton to Québec and Montréal via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R.
1925-08-15 RMS Berengaria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: 15 August 1925
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. R. D. Irvine, R.D., R.N.R.
1925-08-25 SS Leviathan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: First Class and Tourist Cabin
Date of Departure: 25 August 1925
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R.F.
1925-09-02 TSS Rotterdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 2 September 1925
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore Van Den Heuvel
1925-09-08 SS Resolute Passenger List
Steamship Line: United American Lines (Harriman Line)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 8 September 1925
Route: Hamburg for New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. P. Hillman
1925-09-23 SS George Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 23 September 1925
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. A. Cunningham, U.S.N.R.F
1926-01-28 SS Albert Ballin Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 28 January 1926
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Wiehr
1926-01-30 Cruise SS Transylvania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cruise
Date of Departure: 30 January 1926
Route: New York to Funchal (Madeira); Lisbon; Cadiz, Spain; Gibraltar; Algiers; Tunis, Carthage; Phaleron Bay (Athens); Constantinople; Haifa; Alexandria; Naples; Villefranche (Nice); Monte Carlo; Cherbourg; and return to New York.
Commander: Captain D. W. Bone
1926-03-31 SS Paris Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique CGT - French Line
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 31 March 1926
Route: Le Havre to New York Via Plymouth
Commander: Captain G. Maurras
1926-04-08 SS Columbus Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 8 April 1926
Route: Bremen for New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain N. Johnsen
1926-06-05 SS Majestic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 5 June 1926
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain G. R. Metcalfe, Lt. Cmdr. R.N.R., Retd.
1926-06-19 SS Orca Passenger List
Steamship Line: The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.)
Class of Passengers: Student Tourist
Date of Departure: 19 June 1926
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. A. Le Brecht
1926-06-19 SS Sierra Ventana Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 19 June 1926
Route: New York to Bremen via Plymouth and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Goessling
1926-06-26 RMS Belgenland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Red Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 26 June 1926
Route: New York to Antwerp via Plymouth and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain T. Howell
1926-06-30 SS Melita Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 30 June 1926
Route: Antwerp, Southampton, and Cherbourg to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain A. H. Notley
1926-07-20 TSS Rotterdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 20 July 1926
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore Van Den Heuvel
1926-07-28 SS President Harding Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 July 1926
Route: New York to Bremen via Cobh (Queenstown), Plymouth and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R
1926-07-30 SS Deutschland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 30 July 1926
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Schwamberger
1926-07-30 SS Orca Passenger List
Steamship Line: Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.)
Class of Passengers: Student Tourist
Date of Departure: 30 July 1926
Route: Southampton for New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. A. Le Brecht
1926-08-03 TSS Veendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 3 August 1926
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Krol
1926-08-10 SS Leviathan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 10 August 1926
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, USNR
1926-08-25 RMS Homeric Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 25 August 1926
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Holme
1926-08-25 TSS Rotterdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First Cabin
Date of Departure: 25 August 1926
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore Van den Heuvel
1926-08-27 SS Albert Ballin Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 27 August 1926
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Wiehr
1926-08-27 SS Pennland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Red Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 27 August 1926
Route: Antwerp to Halifax and New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain William A. Morehouse
1926-09-03 SS Belgenland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Red Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 3 September 1926
Route: Antwerp to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Th. Howell
1926-09-08 SS President Harding Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 8 September 1926
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton Cherbourg and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R.F
1926-09-17 SS Ohio Passenger List
Steamship Line: Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 17 September 1926
Route: Cherbourg for New York via Southampton
Commander: Captain E. Clarke
1926-09-21 SS Leviathan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 21 September 1926
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1926-09-24 SS Republic Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 September 1926
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.F
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
1926-12-10 SS Cleveland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 10 December 1926
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Luck
1927-01-16 SS Columbus Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 16 January 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain N. Johnsen
1927-03-16 SS President Harding Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 16 March 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R
1927-04-19 SS Leviathan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 19 April 1927
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1927-04-23 SS Minnewaska Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 23 April 1927
Route: London to New York via Boulogne
Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret
1927-05-11 SS Stuttgart Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 11 May 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain K. Grahn
1927-05-29 SS Columbus Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 29 May 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain N. Johnsen
1927-06-11 SS Minnesota Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 11 June 1927
Route: New York to Boulogne-sur-Mer and London
Commander: Captain W. F. Pollard
1927-06-21 SS Leviathan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 21 June 1927
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1927-07-06 SS Albert Ballin Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 6 July 1927
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain Paul Wiehr
1927-07-30 SS Reliance Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 30 July 1927
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. Möller
1927-08-12 SS Deutschland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 12 August 1927
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Langer
1927-08-16 SS Resolute Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 16 August 1927
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain F. Kruse
1927-08-20 SS Minnesota Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: Not Stated
Date of Departure: 20 August 1927
Route: London to New York via Boulogne
Commander: Captain W. F. Pollard, D.S.O., R.D
1927-08-24 RMS Majestic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 24 August 1927
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain G. R. Metcalfe, Lt. Cmdr. R.N.R., Retd.
1927-08-27 SS Stuttgart Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 27 August 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Warneke
1927-09-03 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 3 September 1927
Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
Commander: Captain J. Jenson (Lt. Cmdr. U.S.N.R.)
1927-09-23 SS Deutschland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 14 September 1927
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Langer
1927-09-26 SS De Grasse Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique CGT - French Line
Class of Passengers: Not Stated
Date of Departure: 26 September 1927
Route: Le Havre to New York
Commander: Captain Aubert
1927-10-08 RMS Cedric Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: American Legion (Cabin)
Date of Departure: 8 October 1927
Route: Liverpool to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. G. Smith
1927-10-11 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: American Legion Passengers (Second A.E.F.)
- Date of Departure: 11 October 1927
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1927-10-15 SS Minnesota Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 15 October 1927
Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
Commander: Captain E. Finch
1927-10-15 SS Suffren Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique / French Line (CGT)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 15 October 1927
Route: Le Havre to New York
Commander: Captain Alfred Hervé
1927-11-26 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Second Class
- Date of Departure: 26 November 1927
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Sir James Charles
1927-12-17 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 17 December 1927
Route: Tilbury (London) to New York via Boulogne
Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates
Recap and Summary of the French Passenger Lists (1925-1927)
The French Passenger Lists (1925-1927) from the GG Archives capture an era of post-war economic expansion and increased transatlantic travel. These lists offer insight into migration patterns, high society travel, and the evolving luxury liner experience.
During this time, France and Europe saw a resurgence in ocean travel, with major shipping lines such as:
- Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT - French Line)
- White Star Line
- Cunard Line
- United States Lines
- Hamburg-Amerika Linie (HAPAG)
- Holland-America Line
- Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
- Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (RMSP)
These ships carried elite travelers, business professionals, emigrants, students, and tourists, reflecting a diverse mix of people moving across the Atlantic.
Highlighting the Most Interesting Passenger Lists
Several voyages stand out due to their historical significance, unique routes, or notable passengers.
1. The 22 January 1925 Voyage – The Most Extensive Voyage
- Ship: RMS Oroya (Pacific Line - PSNC)
- Route: Liverpool to Valparaíso via multiple ports (La Pallice, Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Punta Arenas, and more)
- Commander: Captain A. W. Pearse, R.N.R.
- Passenger Class: First and Second Saloon
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This was one of the longest voyages in this collection, spanning multiple continents, including stops in Europe, South America, and even the Falkland Islands. It reflects the continued importance of global trade and migration routes beyond the traditional transatlantic crossings.
2. The 6 May 1925 Voyage – Hamburg to Halifax and New York
- Ship: RMS Andania (Cunard Line)
- Route: Hamburg to Halifax and New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle
- Passenger Class: Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage highlights the continuing role of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as a major entry port for immigrants to North America, particularly for European migrants seeking work and new opportunities in Canada and the U.S.
3. The 25 July 1925 Voyage – Leviathan: The Largest Liner of Its Time
- Ship: SS Leviathan (United States Lines)
- Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R.F.
- Passenger Class: Tourist Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
The Leviathan was the largest and fastest passenger liner in the world at the time. This voyage reflects the rise of affordable "tourist-class" travel, which allowed middle-class travelers to experience transatlantic crossings at lower prices.
4. The 10 December 1926 Voyage – The Great Migration Continues
- Ship: SS Cleveland (Hamburg-Amerika Linie - HAPAG)
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
- Commander: Captain Luck
- Passenger Class: Third Class
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage was part of the continued migration of Europeans to the U.S., following the stricter immigration laws of the 1920s (such as the Immigration Act of 1924). Many third-class passengers would have been traveling to reunite with family or start new lives in America.
5. The 16 January 1927 Voyage – The Third-Class Experience
- Ship: SS Columbus (North German Lloyd - NDL)
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain N. Johnsen
- Passenger Class: Third Class
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
By 1927, third-class passengers still made up the majority of ocean travelers, but they faced stricter U.S. immigration quotas. This voyage highlights the last wave of unrestricted European immigration before the U.S. tightened regulations further.
6. The 30 September 1926 Voyage – The Most Ambitious Route
- Ship: SS President Van Buren (Dollar Steamship Line)
- Route: New York to Shanghai via Havana, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Kobe, Hong Kong, Manila, and more
- Commander: Captain M. Ridley
- Passenger Class: Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This was a rare long-haul voyage from the U.S. to Asia, reflecting the growing importance of trans-Pacific trade and tourism. It was also part of Dollar Steamship Line’s early global cruise offerings, which catered to business travelers and adventurers exploring the Far East.
7. The 11 October 1927 Voyage – The American Legion Special
- Ship: SS Leviathan (United States Lines)
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R.
- Passenger Class: American Legion (Second A.E.F.)
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage carried veterans of World War I (Second American Expeditionary Force) returning from European commemorations. It reflects the close ties between American and European military communities and the continued honor given to those who served in the Great War.
8. The 26 September 1927 Voyage – French Line’s De Grasse in Action
- Ship: SS De Grasse (CGT - French Line)
- Route: Le Havre to New York
- Commander: Captain Aubert
- Passenger Class: Not Stated
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
The De Grasse was a symbol of France’s post-war maritime revival, offering luxurious accommodations and a high-end experience for travelers. This voyage likely included affluent passengers, diplomats, and business travelers between Paris and New York.
Final Thoughts
The French Passenger Lists (1925-1927) capture a transformative period in ocean travel, showcasing the rise of luxury liners, the shift toward tourism, and the continued migration to North America.
Key Trends from These Passenger Lists:
✔ The Expansion of Tourist-Class Travel – More middle-class passengers were crossing the Atlantic as ocean liners offered affordable "tourist third cabin" options.
✔ The Role of U.S. Immigration Laws – Tighter quotas led to fewer third-class migrants, but many still made the journey in search of opportunities.
✔ The Rise of Luxury Liners – Ships like the Leviathan, Berengaria, and Majestic offered high-end transatlantic experiences for the wealthy elite.
✔ The Growth of Global Travel – Routes extended beyond Europe, with voyages to South America, the Pacific, and Asia reflecting globalization.
These passenger lists are invaluable resources for historians, genealogists, and maritime enthusiasts, preserving the stories of thousands of people who crossed the ocean during this dynamic era.
