SS Vulcania Passenger Lists 1930-1951
All Digitized Passenger Lists For the SS Vulcania Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route.
1930-08-19 SS Vulcania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cosulich Line - Trieste
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Class
Date of Departure: 19 August 1930
Route: Naples to New York via Cannes
Commander: Captain Antonio Hreglich
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Prof. Theodore Buenger, Dr. Walter Bley, and Rev. George Dillon.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $18 to $25 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1938-07-14 SS Vulcania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Italia Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 14 July 1938
Route: Trieste to New York via Dubrovnik, Patra, Naples, Palermo, Algiers, Gibraltar, Lisbon, and Azores
Commander: Captain William Lazzari
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Gonzaga Marchesa Jocelyn Catalano and child Marta Catalano, Prof. A. Philip McMahon, Dr. Helene D. Mayer, and Mrs. E. G. W. Rogers.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $20 to $35 USD
Provenance: From the esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick
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1951-05-25 SS Vulcania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Italia Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 25 May 1951
Route: Genoa to Halifax and New York via Cannes, Naples, Palermo, and Gibraltar
Commander: Captain Giovanni Giurini
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Count Lorenzo Baracchi-Tua, Mr. Luis Roche, Hon. Nathaniel P. Davis, Dr. S. Koechlin-Sarasin, and Very Rev. Charles J. Tallarico, O.F.M.
Estimated Auction Price Range: $25 to $40 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.
Investment Opportunity
SS Vulcania Passenger Lists (1930-1951)
Why Bid on Passenger Lists?
Passenger lists from the SS Vulcania offer an exceptional glimpse into maritime history, transatlantic travel, and the lives of notable individuals spanning three decades. For collectors, genealogists, and family historians, these documents represent more than just artifacts—they are keys to uncovering historical narratives, tracing family lineages, and understanding societal movements during pivotal times.
Highlights of the SS Vulcania Passenger Lists
1930-08-19 Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cosulich Line - Trieste
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Class
- Route: Naples to New York via Cannes
- Commander: Captain Antonio Hreglich
- Notable Passengers:
- Prof. Theodore Buenger – Academic figure.
- Dr. Walter Bley – Prominent physician.
- Rev. George Dillon – Religious leader.
- Estimated Auction Range: $18 to $25 USD
- Provenance: Esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick.
1938-07-14 Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Italia Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Route: Trieste to New York via Dubrovnik, Patra, Naples, Palermo, Algiers, Gibraltar, Lisbon, and Azores
- Commander: Captain William Lazzari
- Notable Passengers:
- Gonzaga Marchesa Jocelyn Catalano and child Marta Catalano – European aristocracy.
- Prof. A. Philip McMahon – Renowned scholar.
- Dr. Helene D. Mayer – Famed Olympian and academic.
- Mrs. E. G. W. Rogers – Socialite and philanthropist.
- Estimated Auction Range: $20 to $35 USD
- Provenance: Esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick.
1951-05-25 Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Italia Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Route: Genoa to Halifax and New York via Cannes, Naples, Palermo, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Giovanni Giurini
- Notable Passengers:
- Count Lorenzo Baracchi-Tua – Italian Vice-consul, New York.
- Mr. Luis Roche – Former Venezuelan ambassador.
- Hon. Nathaniel P. Davis – U.S. diplomat.
- Dr. S. Koechlin-Sarasin – Esteemed physician.
- Very Rev. Charles J. Tallarico, O.F.M. – Influential Catholic leader.
- Estimated Auction Range: $25 to $40 USD
- Provenance: Esteemed private collection of Paul K. Gjenvick.
The Rarity and Value of Passenger Lists
Passenger lists from this era are increasingly rare, as many were lost over time. The SS Vulcania's documents, carefully preserved in the GG Archives, showcase not only passenger rosters but also luxurious designs, ship itineraries, and the vibrant social history of transatlantic travel.
Conclusion: A Must-Have for Collectors and Historians
These passenger lists are more than collectibles—they are artifacts of historical, genealogical, and cultural significance. With provenance from Paul K. Gjenvick’s esteemed collection, each document is a rare opportunity to own a piece of maritime heritage. Secure your bid on these artifacts to preserve the stories of voyages, notable figures, and the golden age of ocean liners.
