SS Bremen Passenger Lists 1906-1938
SS Bremen (1896) of the North German Lloyd. Detroit Publishing Company, 1905. Library of Congress # 2016794926. GGA Image ID # 1d383e0479
SS Bremen (1929) of the Norddeutscher Lloyd. S.S. Bremen Brochure, 25 October 1929. GGA Image ID # 1d3868bb64
All Digitized Passenger Lists For the SS Bremen Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route.
1906-10-27 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 27 October 1906
Route: Bremen to New York
Commander: Captain R. Nierich
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. A. Pannenborg, Mr. Paul Heine, Professor H. Kraeger, and Mrs. G. Maxwell Robeson.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 to $35 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1923-04-07 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 7 April 1923
Route: Bremen to New York
Commander: Captain N. Johnsen
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Jelden, Egon von Berg, Reverend Franz Jemelka, and Sister Marie Fabiana.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 to $35 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1923-05-12 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 12 May 1923
Route: Bremen to New York
Commander: Captain N. Johnsen
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Jelden, Miss Elisabeth Ackermann, Mr. Rudolf Bartels, and Mr. Paul Devrient.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $18 to $25 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1923-07-21 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 21 July 1923
Route: Bremen to New York
Commander: Captain N. Johnsen
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. W. Lippett, Prof. Dr. Josef Schmidlin, Mrs. Deifina Martinez-Lage, and Sister Alphonsa.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $20 to $30 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1926-02-27 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 27 February 1926
Route: Bremen to New York via Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain R. Wurpts
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. O. Appelt, Captain R. Wurpts, Prof. Hugo Schulte-Schrepping, and Miss Frieda Lichtblau.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $15 to $25 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1927-05-18 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 18 May 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Halifax
Commander: Captain R. Wurpts
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Cornelius Cross, Rev. Dr. Ross F. Wicks, and Dr. Yushi Uchimura.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $30 - $50 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1929-09-04 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 4 September 1929
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain L. Ziegenbein
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Preston Barba (1883–1965), Prof. Joachim Coutinho, Dr. Wade R. Brown (1871–1949), and Rev. Theodore Ekblad.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $40 – $60 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1930-08-13 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 13 August 1930
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain L. Ziegenbein
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Hon. James M. Beck (1861–1936), Dr. Irvin Abell (1876–1949), Princess Miguel De Bregenza, Senator G. F. Harding, and Joseph E. Widener (1871–1943).
Estimated Auction Price Range: $35 and $55 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1930-10-03 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 3 October 1930
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain L. Ziegenbein
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Owen Ely, Prof. Max Esser, and Rev. Marinus Sorensen.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $30 - $50 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1931-08-27 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 27 August 1931
Route: Bremen to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain F. Brünings
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Howard Briggs, Prof. King Kellogg, and Rev. Henry Otten.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $40 - $60 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1931-09-15 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 15 September 1931
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain L. Ziegenbein.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Friedrich Aliendorf, Prof. Gerald Krüger, and Rev. John Detjen.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $45 - $65 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1932-07-01 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 1 July 1932
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain L. Ziegenbein
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Friedrich Maase, Professor A. Bacon, Dr. Johannes Bruun, and Major Andreas Somogyi
Estimated Auction Price Range: $50 - $75 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1932-08-21 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 21 August 1932
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. Dähne
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): William B. Gibby Jr., Dr. Murray Kaplun, Prof. Erwin Hartung, and Major Augustus Post.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $60 - $85 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1933-03-23 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
Date of Departure: 23 March 1933
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. Dähne
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Mr. Val. A. Browning (1870–1949), General Axel Wennergren (1881–1956), Dr. Franz Oppenheimer (1864–1943), Mr. Matth. Hohner (1833–1902), and Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt (Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, 1904–1965)
Estimated Auction Price Range: $75 - $100 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Gräfin Leonore von Lichnowsky, Max Graf von Lippe, Prof. Dr. Jan Lauber, Pierre Matisse, Prof. Samuel Cross, and Dr. William Crawford.
Provenance: From the Renowned Chris Crofts Collection
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Prof. Hermann von Berge, Dr. Bruno Gebhard (1901–1985), Konsul Luis Bustamante, and Rev. Mother Agatha.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $50 - $75 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Hugo Ehrhardt, Direktor Walter Goldberg, Dr. (Mrs.) Eugenie Goering, Kommerzienrat Otto Haumann, and Dr. Friedrich-Wilhelm Irion.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $30 - $45 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Lord Addington, Baroness R. de Watteville Berckheim, Dr. Lillian Gilbreth (1878–1972), and Prof. Hans Schumann.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 - $40 (USD)
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Professor Henry Asmus, Dr. Botho Felden, Professor Heinrich Spiess, and Dr. A. Livingston Warnshuis.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $30 - $50 (USD)
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Kaspar Fischer, Prof. Nicholas Raschevsky, Dr. John Stokes, and Prof. Leslie Leavitt.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $35 - $55 (USD)
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Rufus Gould (1881–1955), Major Herbert Fogg (1878–1942), and Sister Marie Berntsen (1900–1985).
Estimated Auction Price Range: $30 - $50 (USD)
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Hans Fischer (1881–1945), Baron Diergarth, Professor John Manly, Dr. William Rubsam, and Professor Glenn R. Waas.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 - $45 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Richard Bing (1909–2010), Baron Paul von Neindorf, and His Excellency Archbishop Maximenko Vitaly (1873–1960).
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 to $45 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Wayne Bryer, Dr. Tsing Chang, Graf Wilfried Dürckheim, Professor Theodor Wiehmeier, and Dr. Hilda Lazarus.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $40–$70 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. (Miss) Perber, Countess Laura von Courten, Dr. Robert Little, Major John Huling and Family, and Dr. Roger Wells.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $40–$60 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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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
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Albert Beck (1890–1945), Professor Henry Gerstenberger (1876–1960), Prinz Jehan Sessodia and Prinzessin Sessodia, Dr. Francis De La Riva (1901–1985), and Mrs. Catalina Perez De La Riva (1905–1990).
Estimated Auction Price Range: $20 - $40 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1938-05-03 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 3 May 1938
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Baronin Martha Beck von Peccoz, Mabel Choate (1870–1958), Lady Doverdale, Professor Franz A. Dischinger (1887–1953), and Max Schmeling (1905–2005).
Estimated Auction Price Range: $30 - $50 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1938-06-24 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 24 June 1938
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain C. W. Hagemann
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Miss Mabel Choate (1870–1958), Dr. Franklin Hall, Capt. B. S. Mesick, Dr. Kristine Mann, and Rev. Mathias Faust.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 - $45 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1938-07-12 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 12 July 1938
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Karl von Delius, Dr. Erich Bomemann, Pierre Matisse, Dr. Hans Kaunitz, Captain Armas Liljeberg, Dr. Alfonso Palermo, and Mrs. Ella van Arsdale.
Provenance: From the esteemed Chris Crofts Collection
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1938-08-16 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 16 August 1938
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Professor John Campion, Dr. Harold Bruce, Claudio Arrau (1903–1991), Professor Wilhelm Credner, and Dr. Carl Giese.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $20 - $35 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1938-10-22 SS Bremen Cabin Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 22 October 1938
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
Note: List of Passengers Placed in Two Separate Passenger Lists for this Voyage.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Sir Thomas Brocklebank, Bart., Paul Draper, Spencer Penrose (1865–1939), Dr. Leopold Kohr (1909–1994), and The Hon. Alastair Watson.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 - $40 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1938-10-22 SS Bremen Tourist and Third Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 22 October 1938
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. Ahrens
Note: List of Passengers Placed in Two Separate Passenger Lists for this Voyage.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Maximilian von Kuensberg, Baron Paul von Neindorff, Prof. Halldor Hermannsson (1878–1958), and Seine Exzellenz Bischof Meising.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $30 - $50 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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Passenger Lists contained in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenir list provided to the passengers of each cabin class (and other classes). Many of these souvenir passenger lists have disappeared over the years. Our collection contains a sampling of what was originally produced and printed by the steamship lines.
The First Class Dining Room of the SS Bremen Combines Both Spaciousness and Refinement. There Is the Intimacy of Meal Time and a Background of Pure Beauty. S.S. Bremen Brochure, 25 October 1929. GGA Image ID # 1d38a57a56
The Palm Garden of the SS Bremen Is a Bower of Seclusion. Every Accommodation of the Most Fashionable Hotel Joined to the Romance of Travel. S.S. Bremen Brochure, 25 October 1929. GGA Image ID # 1d39296ee6
Why Bid on SS Bremen Passenger Lists?
A Compelling Opportunity for Collectors, Genealogists, and Historians
The passenger lists of the SS Bremen, spanning 1906 to 1938, represent a treasure trove of maritime history and personal stories. Each list offers a snapshot of transatlantic travel during pivotal moments in global history, from pre-WWI voyages to the brink of WWII. Here’s why these documents are worth your consideration:
A Gateway to History
- Historical Context: These lists illuminate the evolution of transatlantic travel, from the luxurious voyages of the SS Bremen (1896) to the cutting-edge advancements of the SS Bremen (1929), a symbol of German engineering and maritime excellence.
- Global Significance: Each passenger list captures a specific moment in time, including notable figures, societal shifts, and the broader historical events that shaped these voyages.
Unique Investment Value
- Provenance: Many of these documents hail from esteemed private collections, such as Paul K. Gjenvick’s archive, ensuring authenticity and preservation.
- Rarity: These passenger lists are unique historical artifacts. As ephemeral souvenirs, many have not survived, making the surviving pieces highly collectible.
- Diverse Pricing: Ranges typically between $15 and $100, depending on rarity, passenger class, and historical significance, providing options for all levels of collectors.
Research and Genealogical Goldmine
- Family Historians: For genealogists, these lists are an invaluable resource for tracing ancestors who crossed the Atlantic. Each name tells a story, from ordinary immigrants to notable VIPs.
- Academic Appeal: Historians can gain insights into the social fabric of the early 20th century, including the migration trends, class distinctions, and notable figures aboard.
Notable Features
- Artistic Design: Covers reflect the Art Deco and maritime design trends of their era, making them visual artifacts as much as historical ones.
- Passenger Insights: Lists include VIP travelers such as scientists, diplomats, and cultural icons like Max Schmeling, Princess Miguel de Bregenza, and Dr. Richard Bing.
- Luxury and Practicality: These documents also detail ship amenities, dining spaces, and the romantic allure of ocean travel.
Conclusion: A Sound Bid for the Future
SS Bremen passenger lists are more than historical records—they’re investments in storytelling, genealogy, and cultural preservation. By bidding on these artifacts, you secure a tangible connection to a world shaped by maritime exploration and human migration, all while acquiring a piece of history destined to appreciate in value. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an academic, or a family historian, these lists offer enduring relevance and allure.
