French Passenger Lists 1934-1937
Digitized Passenger Lists for French Ports from 1934-1937 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.
1934-03-17 SS City of Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Baltimore Mail Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin (One Class)
Date of Departure: 17 March 1934
Route: Hamburg and Le Havre to Norfolk and Baltimore
Commander: Joseph Epps Lee, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
1934-05-05 RMS Berengaria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 5 May 1934
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir Edgar Britten, R.D., R.N.R.
1934-05-23 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 23 May 1934
Route: Hamburg on for New York via Havre, Southampton, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain George Fried, U.S.N. (Retired)
1934-05-26 TSS Rotterdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 26 May 1934
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain J. Van Dulken
1934-06-29 SS Statendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First, Tourist, and Third Class
Date of Departure: 29 June 1934
Route: New York to Rotterdam via Plymouth and Boulogne-sur-Mer
Commander: Captain J. J. Bijl
1934-07-18 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 18 July 1934
Route: New York to Hamburg via Queenstown (Cobh), Plymouth and Le Havre
Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr. USNR
1934-07-25 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 25 July 1934
Route: New York to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southamton
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
Extras: Information for Passengers, Group Photograph
1934-07-27 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 27 July 1934
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore L. Ziegenbein
1934-08-01 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 1 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings
1934-08-02 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg-America Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 2 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne Sur Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain Koch
1934-08-08 RMS Majestic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 8 August 1934
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain E. L. Trant, R.D., (Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd. and Commodore, White Star Line)
1934-08-09 SS New York Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 9 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Commodore Kruse
1934-08-15 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 15 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain George Fried, USN, Retired.
1934-08-17 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 17 August 1934
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Prehn
1934-08-24 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 24 August 1934
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1934-08-24 SS Pennland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Red Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 August 1934
Route: Antwerp to New York via Le Havre and Southampton
Commander: Captain H. Harvey
1934-08-25 TSS Statendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 25 August 1934
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore J. J. Bijl
1934-08-30 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg-Amerika Linie / Hamburg America Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First Class and Tourist
Date of Departure: 30 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain Koch
1934-09-06 SS New York Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg-Amerika Linie / Hamburg America Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 6 September 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore Kruse
1934-10-06 TSS Statendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 6 October 1934
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore J. J. Bijl
1934-10-24 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 24 October 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1934-11-07 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 November 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR
1934-11-24 City of Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Baltimore Mail Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin (One Class)
Date of Departure: 24 November 1934
Route: Bremen to Norfolk and Baltimore via Havre
Commander: Captain Joseph E. Lee
1935-01-12 City Of Newport News Passenger List
Steamship Line: Baltimore Mail Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin (One Class)
Date of Departure: 12 January 1935
Route: Hamburg and Le Havre to Norfolk and Baltimore
Commander: Captain Robert H. Wright
1935-04-10 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 10 April 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1935-04-12 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 12 April 1935
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1935-05-28 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 28 May 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain John F. Jensen, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
1935-06-01 SS Asturias Passenger List
Steamship Line: Royal Mail Lines
Class of Passengers: First and Second Saloon
Date of Departure: circa 1 June 1935 (Note 1)
Route: Southampton to Buenos Aires via London (Tilbury), Cherbourg, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Spain (Coruña Galicia, Las Palmas, Vigo), Portugal (Leixöes, Lisbon), Madeira, St. Vincent, Cape Verde Island, Brazil (Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, São Paulo), Montevideo, Uruguay
Commander: Captain A. Purvis
Note 1: Passenger List did not provide departure date from Southampton - Only the Arrival date (18 June 1935) for Buenos Aires Argentina
1935-06-26 RMS Berengaria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 26 June 1935
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir Edgar Britten, R.D., R.N.R.
1935-07-11 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg-Amerika Linie / Hamburg America Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 11 July 1935
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Cherbourg, and Southampton
Commander: Captain Theodore Koch
1935-07-13 TSS Veendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 13 July 1935
Route: New York to Rotterdam via Plymouth and Boulogne-sur-Mer
Commander: Captain P. Lagaay
Note: Includes Passenger Information and STCA Students and Staff.
1935-07-17 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 17 July 1935
Route: New York to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1935-07-24 SS Normandie Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique / French Line (CGT)
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 July 1935
Route: Le Havre To New York Via Southampton
Commander: Captain René PUGNET O.
1935-07-26 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 26 July 1935
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1935-07-31 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 31 July 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., USNR
1935-08-15 SS Deutschland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 15 August 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain Dau
1935-08-21 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Class Not Stated
Date of Departure: 21 August 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Th. Koch
1935-08-21 SS Rex Passenger List
Steamship Line: Italia Line
Class of Passengers: Special
Date of Departure: 21 August 1935
Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Villefranche (Nice) and Gibraltar
Commander: Captain Grand' Uff. Francesco Tarabotto
1935-09-03 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: First, Tourist, and Third Class
Date of Departure: 3 September 1935
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1935-09-04 RMS Majestic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 4 September 1935
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R
1935-09-11 RMS Berengaria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 11 September 1935
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir Edgar Britten, R.D., R.N.R.
1935-09-13 SS Rex Passenger List
Steamship Line: Italia Line
Class of Passengers: Special
Date of Departure: 13 September 1935
Route: Naples for New York via Genoa, Villefranche (Nice) and Gibraltar
Commander: Captain Francesco Tarabotto
1935-09-18 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 18 September 1935
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. V. Peel, R.D., Commodore, R.N.R.
1935-10-04 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 4 October 1935
Route: Le Havre and Southampton to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain W. A. Hawkes, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1935-10-18 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 18 October 1935
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1936-01-24 SS Europa First Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 24 January 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1936-01-24 SS Europa Tourist Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 January 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1936-03-11 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 11 March 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1936-05-20 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 20 May 1936
Route: New York to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1936-05-28 SS New York Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 28 May 1936
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain J. Wagner
1936-06-04 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 4 June 1936
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain Theodore Koch
1936-06-13 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 13 June 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1936-06-14 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 14 June 1936
Route: New York to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain L. Ziegenbein
1936-06-17 SS Lafayette Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique CGT - French Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton
Commander: Captain William Vogel
1936-06-23 SS Bremen Passenger List
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 23 June 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore L. Ziegenbein
1936-07-02 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 2 July 1936
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain Theodore Koch
1936-07-09 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 9 July 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain L. Ziegenbein
1936-07-29 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 29 July 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Lt., U.S.N.R.
1936-07-29 SS Normandie Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique / French Line (CGT)
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 29 July 1936
Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton
Commander: Captain Pierre Thoreux O. C.
1936-08-05 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 5 August 1936
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. V. Peel, R.D., Commodore, R.N.R.
1936-08-06 TSS Statendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 6 August 1936
Route: Rotterdam to New York and Boston via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore J. J. Bijl
1936-08-08 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 8 August 1936
Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R.
1936-08-14 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 14 August 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1936-08-21 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 21 August 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1936-08-26 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 26 August 1936
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1936-08-27 SS Deutschland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Class not Stated
Date of Departure: 27 August 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Friedel
1936-08-29 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 29 August 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1936-09-02 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 2 September 1936
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir Edgar Britten, R.D., R.N.R.
1936-09-09 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 9 September 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
1936-09-12 SS Columbus Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 12 September 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh
Commander: Captain W. Dähne
1936-10-17 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 17 October 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1936-10-17 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 17 October 1936
Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
1936-10-21 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 21 October 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, Cmdr., U.S.N.R
1937-04-15 SS Ile De France Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique CGT - French Line
Class of Passengers: Good Will Tour
Date of Departure: 15 April 1937
Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton
Commander: Captain Jules Chabot
1937-06-02 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 2 June 1937
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1937-06-09 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 9 June 1937
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. C. Towley, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-06-19 SS Europa Cabin Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 19 June 1937
Route: New York to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain C. W. Hagemann
1937-06-19 SS Europa Third Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 19 June 1937
Route: New York to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton
Commander: Captain C. W. Hagemann
1937-07-10 TSS Statendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 10 July 1937
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore J. J. Bijl
1937-07-21 SS Ile de France Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique / French Line (CGT)
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 21 July 1937
Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton
Commander: Captain Jules Chabot
1937-07-24 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 24 July 1937
Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-07-24 TSS Veendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 24 July 1937
Route: Rotterdam to New York and Boston via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain A. Filippo
1937-07-27 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 27 July 1937
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
1937-07-28 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 July 1937
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. IRVING, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1937-08-06 TSS Statendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 6 August 1937
Route: Rotterdam to New York and Boston via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore J. J. Bijl
1937-08-07 RMS Ausonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 August 1937
Route: Southampton to Montreal and Quebec via Le Havre
Commander: Captain W. C. Battle, D.S.C., R.D., R.N.R.
1937-08-07 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 7 August 1937
Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain A. T. Brownm, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-08-11 TSS Rotterdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 11 August 1937
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain G. J. Barendse
1937-08-15 SS City of Norfolk Passenger List
Steamship Line: Baltimore Mail Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 15 August 1937
Route: Bremen to Norfolk and Baltimore via Le Havre
Commander: Captain Reginald Rose, Lt. Cmdr. USNR
1937-08-17 SS Duchess of Richmond Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 17 August 1937
Route: Southampton to Québec and Montréal via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. A. Moore
1937-08-19 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 19 August 1937
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain O. Scharf
1937-08-24 SS Empress of Australia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 August 1937
Route: Southampton to Quebec via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. G. Busk-Wood
1937-09-01 SS President Harding Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 1 September 1937
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain James E. Roberts, Lt., Cmdr. U.S.N.R.
1937-09-02 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Class Not Stated
Date of Departure: 2 September 1937
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Th. Koch
1937-09-04 TSS Veendam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 4 September 1937
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain A. Flippo
1937-09-14 SS Stuttgart Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist, and Third Class
Date of Departure: 14 September 1937
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Kinkel
1937-09-17 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 17 September 1937
Route: Le Havre and Southampton to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-09-25 SS Normandie Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique / French Line (CGT)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 25 September 1937
Route: Le Havre To New York via Southampton
Commander: Pierre Thoreux
1937-10-08 SS Europa Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 8 October 1937
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain C. W. Hagemann
1937-10-16 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Members of the American Legion (First, Tourist and Third Class)
Date of Departure: 16 October 1937
Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R
1937-10-19 SS Bremen Passenger List
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 19 October 1937
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore L. Ziegenbein
1937-11-03 SS Normandie Passenger List
Steamship Line: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique CGT - French Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 3 November 1937
Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton
Commander: Captain Paul AUGARDE
Recap and Summary of the French Passenger Lists (1934-1937)
The French Passenger Lists (1934-1937) from the GG Archives showcase a fascinating period of transatlantic and international ocean travel, marked by the growing political tensions in Europe and the continued dominance of luxury liners, tourist travel, and cruise ships. This period is especially significant because it includes the launch of iconic ocean liners, the rise of tourism-based third-class travel, and the last years of White Star Line before its merger with Cunard Line in 1934.
The lists include ships from the world’s leading shipping companies, such as:
- Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT - French Line)
- Cunard Line
- White Star Line
- United States Lines
- Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
- Hamburg-Amerika Linie (HAPAG)
- Holland-America Line (NASM)
- Canadian Pacific Line (CPOS)
- Italia Line
During these years, the transatlantic race intensified with the introduction of the French Line’s SS Normandie and the Cunard Line’s RMS Queen Mary, both engineering marvels that redefined luxury travel. Meanwhile, economic pressures from the Great Depression influenced ticket pricing and class structures, with a surge in tourist third cabin and economy-class travel.
Most Interesting Passenger Lists (1934-1937)
Several voyages stand out for their historical significance, unique routes, or prestigious ships.
1. The 24 July 1935 Voyage – The Maiden Year of the SS Normandie
- Ship: SS Normandie (CGT - French Line)
- Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton
- Commander: Captain René Pugnet
- Passenger Class: Tourist Third Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage took place during Normandie’s first full year of service, making it one of the most sought-after ocean crossings of the decade. The SS Normandie was the largest and fastest ship in the world, featuring groundbreaking Art Deco design, superior accommodations, and innovative safety features. She would go on to hold the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing.
2. The 5 August 1936 Voyage – The Legendary RMS Queen Mary
- Ship: RMS Queen Mary (Cunard Line)
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain R. V. Peel, R.D., Commodore, R.N.R.
- Passenger Class: Cabin Class
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
The Queen Mary had recently entered service in 1936, and this was one of her first transatlantic voyages. She was built to rival the SS Normandie and became one of the most famous ocean liners of all time, known for her speed, luxury, and wartime service as a troop transport. Her interiors, featuring lavish ballrooms, grand dining halls, and modern amenities, made her the gold standard in transatlantic travel.
3. The 12 April 1935 Voyage – The Speed of the SS Bremen
- Ship: SS Bremen (North German Lloyd)
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
- Passenger Class: Tourist and Third Class
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
The Bremen was one of the fastest ocean liners of her time, holding the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing until it was taken by the SS Normandie. This voyage was notable for its efficiency, attracting both wealthy businessmen and budget-conscious travelers in the wake of the Great Depression.
4. The 21 August 1936 Voyage – The Italia Line’s SS Rex
- Ship: SS Rex (Italia Line)
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Villefranche (Nice), and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Francesco Tarabotto
- Passenger Class: Special
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
The SS Rex was an Italian masterpiece, known for her artistic interiors and lavish accommodations. She was Italy’s response to the luxury liners of France, Britain, and Germany and won the Blue Riband in 1933, proving Italy’s ability to compete in the ocean liner race. This voyage, departing from the glamorous Riviera (Villefranche/Nice) and historic Genoa and Naples, catered to wealthy European elites and American tourists returning home.
5. The 16 October 1937 Voyage – American Legion on the RMS Georgic
- Ship: RMS Georgic (White Star Line)
- Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
- Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.
- Passenger Class: Members of the American Legion (First, Tourist, and Third Class)
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage was historically significant because it carried members of the American Legion, a U.S. veterans' organization. The Georgic was one of the last White Star Line ships built before the company merged with Cunard in 1934, marking the end of an era in ocean travel.
Key Trends from the 1934-1937 Passenger Lists
✔ The Rivalry Between SS Normandie and RMS Queen Mary – These two liners dominated the transatlantic trade, competing fiercely for the Blue Riband and the world’s wealthiest travelers.
✔ The Decline of White Star Line – The merger with Cunard in 1934 marked the end of White Star as an independent brand, though ships like Georgic and Britannic continued sailing under the Cunard-White Star name.
✔ The Role of the Great Depression – While first-class travel persisted, there was a dramatic increase in tourist and third-class passengers, leading many luxury liners to offer budget-friendly accommodations.
✔ Increased Political Tensions in Europe – With N**i Germany’s rise and the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), travel on German and Spanish-owned ships became more politically charged, and routes were often affected by global instability.
✔ Growth of Mediterranean and South American Routes – In addition to transatlantic voyages, ships like the SS Asturias (Royal Mail Lines) expanded routes to Buenos Aires, Montevideo, and Rio de Janeiro, reflecting increased demand for Latin American travel.
✔ American Influence in Ocean Travel – The United States Lines invested in modern ships like the SS Washington and SS Manhattan, catering to a growing American middle-class market.
Final Thoughts
The French Passenger Lists (1934-1937) document a pivotal era in maritime history, as economic shifts, technological advances, and geopolitical tensions shaped ocean travel.
- The rise of tourist-class travel signified a democratization of ocean liners, making travel accessible to more people.
- The competition between French, British, German, and Italian liners led to some of the most famous ships ever built.
- The looming shadow of World War II would soon change ocean travel forever, marking the end of the golden age of ocean liners.
This collection is an essential resource for maritime historians, genealogy researchers, and ocean liner enthusiasts, capturing a world on the brink of war, transformation, and modernity.
