SS America: A Voyage of Diplomats, Socialites, and Intellectuals – 29 September 1924

Explore the historic passenger list of the SS America, which departed on 29 September 1924. Notable figures included diplomats, judges, business elites, religious leaders, and artists, reflecting a unique blend of international influence and high society aboard this transatlantic voyage.

Front Cover, Cabin Passenger List for the SS America of the United States Lines, Departing 29 September 1924 from Bremen to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. Rind. | GGA Image ID # 1e2ddb5e79

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain W. Rind, U. S. N. R. F.
2. Chief Officer, W. B. Oakley
3. Chief Engineer, Patrick Brennan
4. Senior First Officer, J. C. Henderson
5. Chief Steward, G. L. Brennon
6. Purser, A. Koppenjan
7. Surgeon, F. Stewart

▓▓▓ "A" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. E. Acevedo
2. Mrs. Elise Achilles
3. Mr. Hermann Albinus
4. Mrs. Florence Alexander
5. Miss Letitia Alexander
6. Mr. H. B. Allin-Smith
7. Miss Josephine Andrle
8. Mrs. K. Anderson
9. Dr. William N. Anderson
10. Mrs. Kathryn Anderson
11. Mrs. Grace Andrews
12. Mr. Rudolph Apel
13. Mrs. Agnes Apel
14. Mrs. G. W. Archibald
15. Hon. P. W. A. Armbrister
16. Mrs. P. W. A. Armbrister
17. Miss Hilda Armbrister
18. Mrs. A. J. Ayers
19. Master A. J. Ayers

▓▓▓ "B" ▓▓▓

1. Miss Florence M. Baker
2. Miss M. Baldwin
3. Mrs. G. Baron
4. Miss Muriel Baron
5. Mr. William B. Baum
6. Mrs. William B. Baum
7. Mr. Anton Bayer
8. Mrs. Mary D. Becker
9. Mrs. E. R. Beebee
10. Mr. Peter Beisel
11. Miss Elizabeth Bennett
12. Mrs. Gussie Bernstein
13. Miss Ruth Berolzheimer
14. Miss Helen Bock
15. Mrs. Barbara Blumenthal
16. Miss Katharina Boehle
17. Mr. C. H. Bond
18. Mrs. H. D. Bowler
19. Miss M. Bowler
20. Mrs. Adolfina Brenner
21. Mr. D. S. Bridgman
22. Mrs. D. S. Bridgman
23. Col. C. E. Brigham
24. Mrs. C. E. Brigham
25. Master Ernest D. Brigham
26. Dr. Paul J. Bronson
27. Mr. H. W. Brooks
28. Mrs. H. W. Brooks
29. Mrs. Rachael Brown
30. Miss Betty Brown
31. Mrs. J. J. Budde
32. Master H. Budde
33. Mrs. C. B. Bull
34. Mr. C. B. Bull
35. Mr. Ludwig Bulis
36. Mrs. Olga Burianova
37. Miss Emma Buser

▓▓▓ "C" ▓▓▓

1. Miss L. A. Cabmus
2. Mr. Robert Candy
3. Mrs. Robert Candy
4. Mrs. J. F. Cannon
5. Mr. Todor Caran
6. Mrs. Eva Caran
7. Miss M. Carpenter
8. Miss Anna Carlson
9. Miss Marjorie Carpenter
10. Mr. J. M. Castello
11. Mr. Frank W. Chambers
12. Mrs. Chase
13. Mrs. G. E. Clapp
14. Mrs. M. B. Cockburn
15. Mr. Louis Cohen
16. Mr. Thomas Coleman
17. Mrs. Annie H. Coleman
18. Mrs. Colyer
19. Mrs. G. A. Comstock
20. Mrs. Elizabeth Cumisky
21. Mr. Edward Cush
22. Mr. Alphons Cyphers

▓▓▓ "D" ▓▓▓

1. Dr. Arthur E. Davis
2. Mrs. Arthur E. Davis
3. Miss M. D. Davis
4. Mrs. E. D. Davies
5. Miss M. E. Derry
6. Mr. Walter Dewitt
7. Mrs. A. H. Dibblee
8. Miss E. Dibblee
9. Master A. Dibblee
10. Mr. W. M. Dickerson
11. Miss Mildred Dilling
12. Mr. John C. Dilworth
13. Mrs. John C. Dilworth
14. Master Lawrence Dilworth
15. Miss Mary Dilworth
16. Miss L. Dimond
17. Mrs. Elly Dinse
18. Mrs. Florence A. Donnelly
19. Miss Jean Downes
20. Mrs. Katarina Draxler
21. Mr. Julian Drendel
22. Mr. E. T. Driebelbias
23. Mr. Charles Drury
24. Mrs. Charles Drury
25. Miss V. Dupont

▓▓▓ "E" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. R. P. Eckart
2. Miss M. Eckart
3. Mr. Adolph J. Eckstrom
4. Mr. Phillip Eisler
5. Mrs. Catherine Eisler
6. Mr. William Elliott
7. Mrs. William Elliott
8. Miss Leila S. Elliott
9. Miss Margaret S. Elliott
10. Mrs. R. Ellis
11. Miss Alla B. Elwood
12. Mrs. M. L. Ely
13. Mr. Richard M. Erdmans
14. Mr. O. J. Evans
15. Mrs. D. Ewing

▓▓▓ "F" ▓▓▓

1. Mr. Charles Faist
2. Mrs. Mina Faist
3. Miss Marie Faist
4. Miss Edna Faist
5. Dr. Humphrey J. Falvey
6. Mr. Josef Fath
7. Mr. Andrew Faulhaber
8. Mrs. Mary Faulhaber
9. Mr. Henry Carl Feldmann
10. Mrs. Bertha Feldmann
11. Miss Evelyn Feldmann
12. Miss Olga Feldmann
13. Mr. Rudolph Fichtel
14. Mrs. Anna Fichtel
15. Mrs. L. Finkel
16. Mrs. Meta Fischer
17. Miss N. F. Fisher
18. Mrs. Susanne M. Fisk
19. Miss J. W. Flanigan
20. Miss Louise Fletemeyer
21. Mr. Robert O. Foerster
22. Mr. M. J. Foley
23. Miss Mary Folsom
24. Miss Matilda Fortriede
25. Miss M. Fraboni
26. Mr. C. Fraboni
27. Mrs. C. N. Francis
28. Miss Mary B. Francis
29. Mrs. Ida Frank
30. Miss E. M. Frank
31. Mrs. Julia Frankl
32. Miss Regina Frankl
33. Master Carl Frankl
34. Dr. Matthew C. Freilinger
35. Mrs. Matthew C. Freilinger
36. Mrs. A. L. W. French
37. Master L. P. French
38. Miss P. A. French
39. Mr. Adolf Frey
40. Miss Freida Frup

▓▓▓ "G" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. M. H. Gautier
2. Mr. Stephen Gavura
3. Mr. Pasquale Gervasini
4. Mrs. Pasquale Gervasini
5. Miss Margaret Gervasini
6. Master Charles Gervasini
7. Mr. Hipolit Ghovic
8. Mrs. Regina Girtwine
9. Mrs. Frances Goldman
10. Miss Virginia Goldman
11. Miss Mildred Goodrick
12. Mrs. A. L. Goodwillie
13. Miss Patricia Goodwillie
14. Mr. Meier Gottlieb
15. Miss Dorothy Grafly
16. Dr. John W. Grant
17. Mrs. Helen Greenberg
18. Miss Lenora Greenberg
19. Mr. Eugene Gregg
20. Dr. George A. Griot
21. Dr. Chas. A. Gundelach
22. Mrs. Chas. A. Gundelach
23. Master Chas. A. Gundelach
24. Master Theo G. Gundelach
25. Mr. John Gunesch

▓▓▓ "H" ▓▓▓

1. Mr. Victor Hafner
2. Mrs. Victor Hafner
3. Miss Maria-Anne Haidlen
4. Miss A. E. Hale
5. Mr. Ray E. Hallings
6. Mrs. John K. Halsey
7. Mrs. Mathilde Hansen
8. Mr. E. R. Hardy
9. Mrs. E. R. Hardy
10. Master E. R. Hardy
11. Mrs. Fannie Harris
12. Mr. Ernest Hartwig
13. Mrs. Winifred Havlicek
14. Miss Suzanne Havlicek
15. Miss Jennie Hedrick
16. Miss Mary E. Hedrick
17. Miss Lina Heilmann
18. Mr. Samuel Heiman
19. Mrs. Emilie Heiman
20. Miss Helen Heiman
21. Mr. Adalbert Hein
22. Miss Leonie Helmrich
23. Mr. Edward E. Hendrickson
24. Mrs. Edward E. Hendrickson
25. Mr. Edward E. Hendrickson, Jr.
26. Miss Josephine Herrick
27. Miss Agnes Herrick
28. Mrs. Hilda Heywood
29. Rev. N. Higgins
30. Mr. Erno Hilfreich
31. Mr. Wm. S. Hines
32. Mrs. Wm. S. Hines
33. Miss Judith Hines
34. Mrs. Sara Hochmann
35. Miss Rosa Hochmann
36. Dr. Emil Hofman
37. Miss A. Hollenbeck
38. Mrs. I. R. Horton
39. Miss C. W. House
40. Miss H. H. House
41. Mrs. Karolina Hradilak

▓▓▓ "J" ▓▓▓

1. Mr. Ray Lee Jackson
2. Mr. H. D. Jacques
3. Miss Caroline Jagoda
4. Dr. John E. James
5. Mrs. John E. James
6. Mr. M. Johanson
7. Mr. H. Johnson
8. Miss Ethel S. Johnson
9. Mr. John Jordak
10. Mr. M. Edwin Judy

▓▓▓ "K" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. Minna Kabisch
2. Miss Gertrud Kabisch
3. Mr. E. Kallgrist
4. Mrs. J. F. Katz
5. Rev. Francis Keenan
6. Mr. J. T. Kelley
7. Mrs. J. T. Kelley
8. Miss J. E. Khobbout
9. Miss Martha Kindel
10. Mr. C. F. Krauss
11. Mrs. L. Krauss
12. Miss E. Krauss
13. Mrs. Judita Kucera

▓▓▓ "L" ▓▓▓

1. Mr. John K. Lasher
2. Mr. A. R. Leeds
3. Mrs. A. R. Leeds
4. Mr. Rudolf Leick
5. Mrs. Mabel Leick
6. Mr. Julius Leiter
7. Mr. Julius Levy
8. Mrs. Fannie Levy
9. Miss Selma Levy
10. Mr. Samuel Levy
11. Mrs. Salli Levy
12. Mr. Karoly Liedl
13. Mr. Ivar Lindbom
14. Miss Rose Marie Luberger
15. Miss K. Lux

▓▓▓ "M" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. John Mac Aday
2. Miss Mary P. Mac Aday
3. Mr. W. Mac Aday
4. Mrs. E. J. Mc Kinney
5. Mrs. Elsie Mc Lain
6. Mr. John B. M. Mac Taggert
7. Mrs. John B. M. Mac Taggert
8. Mr. W. A. Mac Williams
9. Mrs. W. A. Mac Williams
10. Mr. Jan Machovec
11. Miss B. R. Macon
12. Mrs. Carl Manahan
13. Miss Gerda Manson
14. Miss Zdenka Marsanova
15. Mrs. Carl B. Marshall
16. Miss Nancy Marshall
17. Miss Meredith Marshall
18. Mr. Charles Materna
19. Miss Johanna Matheis
20. Mrs. Kathleen Mathews
21. Mrs. Marie Menien
22. Miss Eva Meyer
23. Mrs. Marie E. Miller
24. Mrs. Charles P. Miller
25. Mr. Joseph Milner
26. Mrs. Genevieve Milner
27. Miss Millie Mohr
28. Miss O. F. Moody
29. Miss Della Moore
30. Mr. William G. Morgan
31. Mrs. William G. Morgan
32. Mr. Wm. James Morgan
33. Mrs. Wm. James Morgan
34. Mr. Edmond Morgan
35. Mrs. Elsie Morgan
36. Miss Roberta Morgan
37. Master Edmond Morgan
38. Mrs. W. D. Morgan
39. Miss G. Morgan
40. Mr. Georg Muller
41. Mr. J. T. Mutch
42. Mrs. J. T. Mutch

▓▓▓ "N" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. L. H. Nason-Sturgis
2. Miss S. L. Nason-Sturgis
3. Miss Caroline Navratil
4. Mrs. Elizabeth Neilson
5. Miss Margaret Neilson
6. Miss Caroline Neilson
7. Mr. S. Nelson
8. Mr. L. Niederhauser
9. Mrs. L. Niederhauser
10. Mrs. E. A. Nooney
11. Master G. A. Nooney
12. Miss B. Nooney

▓▓▓ "O" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. William O'Brien
2. Miss M. O'Brien
3. Mr. Gustav Oppenheimer
4. Miss Minnie Overacker

▓▓▓ "P" ▓▓▓

1. Miss Lucie Peres
2. Miss Elizabeth Perry
3. Mrs. A. W. Phinnery
4. Mr. Walter Pichutzki
5. Mr. A. C. Pierce
6. Miss L. C. Pierce
7. Miss Lorraine C. Pierce
8. Mr. Charles Pistorius
9. Mrs. Nora M. Pitou
10. Miss N. M. Pitou
11. Dr. George Pollack
12. Dr. Isaac Pollack
13. Miss E. O. Porter
14. Miss Bessie Porter
15. Miss Ethel Powell
16. Mr. Vincent Praninskas
17. Mrs. W. S. Proudfit
18. Mr. Mark Pyne

▓▓▓ "R" ▓▓▓

1. Mr. Bruce Rae
2. Mrs. Bruce Rae
3. Dr. John A. Ragoni
4. Dr. Geo E. Raiguel
5. Mrs. Geo E. Raiguel
6. Miss Katherine Raiguel
7. Mr. Frederik A. Ramig
8. Mr. Curt Ramig
9. Mr. Vlados De Ramoris
10. Mr. Eric Ravndal
11. Miss A. Page Reed
12. Mrs. Laura Rehling
13. Mrs. C. Reichman
14. Miss Anna Reichman
15. Mr. Julius Reinhaus
16. Miss Pauline Reinhaus
17. Mr. Willi Reinecke
18. Mr. Max E. Reuter
19. Mr. William W. Reynolds
20. Mr. A. E. Reynolds
21. Mr. L. W. Reynolds
22. Mrs. Martha A. Richards
23. Mrs. M. Riddle
24. Miss Jeanne Riedlinger
25. Miss Margaret Riordan
26. Mrs. Alice S. Rising
27. Mrs. W. B. Rising
28. Mr. L. Rising
29. Mrs. Edward T. Robertson
30. Master William Robertson
31. Master Allan Robertson
32. Miss A. A. Rogers
33. Mr. Hymann Rovinsky
34. Miss Emily Rudd
35. Miss Frieda Rufenacht

▓▓▓ "S" ▓▓▓

1. Miss Hattie Salomon
2. Mr. Gustav A. Sander
3. Mr. H. H. Seeley
4. Mrs. H. H. Seeley
5. Master John Seeley
6. Mrs. E. Sercombe
7. Miss L. D. Shervard
8. Mr. Charles Sidenberg
9. Mr. Vladas Smalinskas
10. Miss Eleanor Smerda
11. Mr. Robert F. Smith
12. Mrs. Robert F. Smith
13. Mr. Frank Smrcka
14. Mr. George W. Spearl
15. Mrs. George W. Spearl
16. Miss Anna Sperling
17. Mrs. Therese Springmann
18. Master Freddie Springmann
19. Mr. Albert J. Svehla
20. Miss Anna SchOnwald
21. Mrs. Augusta Schumacher
22. Mr. John H. Schultz
23. Mrs. Lilly H. Schuster
24. Mr. Edgar Schwab
25. Mrs. Edgar Schwab
26. Mr. Benno Schwarz
27. Rev. Robert Schwickerath
28. Miss Rachel M. Stevens
29. Miss Paula Stockstrom
30. Mr. M. Strasser
31. Mrs. M. Strasser
32. Miss A. K. Strasser
33. Mrs. Rosa Strauss
34. Mr. Frank R. van der Stucken

▓▓▓ "T" ▓▓▓

1. Dr. N. Takenomata
2. Mrs. Hindie A. Taylor
3. Miss Grace E. Temple
4. Miss D. Thompson
5. Mrs. Julia Thompson
6. Mrs. A. M. Thorsen
7. Mrs. K. T. Throup
8. Miss F. E. Throup
9. Mr. C. H. P. Thurston
10. Mrs. C. H. P. Thurston
11. Mr. Heinrich Togemann
12. Mr. S. Torrvella
13. Mrs. S. R. Torrvella
14. Mr. F. Townsley
15. Mr. F. H. Tressider
16. Miss E. M. Tucker
17. Miss Katherine Turner

▓▓▓ "U" ▓▓▓

1. Dr. Roy Upham
2. Mrs. Roy Upham

▓▓▓ "V" ▓▓▓

1. Mr. E. W. Vallandigham
2. Mrs. E. M. Vallandigham
3. Miss E. Vallandigham
4. Dr. Joseph A. Vance
5. Mrs. Joseph A. Vance
6. Miss D. Vance
7. Miss M. Vance
8. Miss Elisabeth L. Veith

▓▓▓ "W" ▓▓▓

1. Mrs. M. B. Walker
2. Miss C. K. Wallum
3. Mrs. Frank O. Walther
4. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Ward
5. Miss J. Webster
6. Mrs. J. L. Wentworth
7. Mr. Henry Weyl
8. Mrs. Henry Weyl
9. Miss Dorothy Wiehl
10. Miss Marie Wicki
11. Mrs. Zilah Wilcox
12. Miss Nancy Wilcox
13. Master I. D. Wilcox
14. Miss M. Williams
15. Miss Mary Williams
16. Mr. Toni Wimmer
17. Mrs. H. R. Wood and Infant
18. Mrs. Elsie Wolff
19. Mr. J. van Wyk
20. Mrs. J. van Wyk
21. Miss Florence van Wyk
22. Miss Mary Katherine van Wyk
23. Master M. J. van Wyk
24. Master Richard C. van Wyk

▓▓▓ "Z" ▓▓▓

1. Miss E. Zallio
2. Mrs. Gabriella Zima
3. Miss Irmgard Zoeppritz

TO SOUTHAMPTON

462. Mrs. Emmy Binger
463. Mr. Davis
464. Dr. Walter Neuberg
465. Mr. Charles Richards
466. Mrs. Anne Richards
467. Mr. Alvan E. Geisler
468. Mr. Thomas A. Monroe

TO CHERBOURG

469. Miss Ethel Disse

TO QUEENSTOWN (COBH)

470. Right Hon. Justice O'Shaughnessy

Information for Passengers

Hours for Meals are posted at the Office of Chief Steward on the steamer.

Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, Lounge,

Reading Room and Smoking Room at 11.30 p. m.

Divine Service in The Social Hall On Sunday at 10.30 A. M.

Information Bureau

This office has been provided for the convenience of Passengers, where all inquiries for information of a general character should be made.

Passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before disembarking, and they are invited to leave their addresses at the Information Bureau for later despatches to be redirected.

Passengers' Addresses may be left at the Information Bureau in order that any letters sent to the care of the Company may be forwarded.

None of the ship's staff, other than those on duty in the Information Bureau, is authorized to accept Letters, cables and Telegrams for despatch.

Passengers are requested to ask for a receipt on the Lines' Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair Hire, or Freight paid on board.

Letters, Cables and Telegrams Letters, Cables and Telegrams are received at the Information Bureau for despatch, also all Mails will be distributed there. Cablegrams- and Telegrams should be handed in an hour before the arrival at any port of call.

Letters, Etc., for Passengers Letters, etc., for Passengers will be brought on board before the Passengers land.

Wireless Service

The long range wireless equipment permits of the vessel communicating with the shore from any point during the trip to or from Europe. Passengers desiring to send message will consult the operator for rates.

Seats at Table

Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply for same to the Chief Steward.

Smoking

Passengers are requested not to smoke in the Dining Saloon and Social Hall.

Collections

Contributions that Passengers desire to make at Concerts or on other occasions, should be delivered to the Purser, who will make public announcement of the total amount collected, give receipt for same to those in charge Of the arrangements, and post copy of such receipt in the public rooms for the information of all Passengers.

The total amount collected will be distributed by the Management of the United States Lines to the following charitable institutions:

Seamen's Charities in New York;

Seamen's Charities at terminal ports in Europe at which our steamers call;
The Actors' Fund of the United States.

Passengers are urged to disregard all requests for contributions for musicians or other employees on the steamers.

Employees who participate in any public collections will not be permitted to remain in the service of the United States Lines.

Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs

These may be hired at $ 1.50 each for the voyage on application to the deck steward.

Electric Bath

The Charge for the use of the Electric Bath is fixed at $ 1.50.

Medical Attention

The Surgeon is always at the disposal of those Passengers requiring his services. In case of illness originating on hoard, or after the departure of the steamer, no charge will be made for those services, and such medicines as are prescribed by the Ship's Surgeons will be furnished without expense to the Passengers. In cases of illness, not originating on board, the Surgeon is permitted to make the following charges:

For office visits, $ 1.00 per visit

For state-room visits, $ 2.00 per visit with a maximum charge of $ 4.00 per day.

If the Passengers consider that the charges made by the Surgeon f r such services as he renders are improper or excessive, they are requested, before paying same, to take up the question with the Commander, and the bill will be either adjusted to a basis that will be satisfactory to the passenger or withdrawn. The purpose of the United States Lines is to make its service satisfactory to all Passengers.

Baggage

On disembarking Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Custom-Office, otherwise under present abnormal conditions considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passenger on the railway.

Exchange of Money

The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of Passengers, to exchange a limited amount of money at rates which will be advised on application.

Valuables

The United States Lines has provided a safe in the office of the Purser, in which Passengers may deposit money, jewels, or ornaments for safe keeping. The Company will not be liable to Passengers for the loss of money, jewels, or ornaments by theft or otherwise, not so deposited.

Return Bookings

Pursers of the United States Lines are ready to book your return passage. Sailing lists, rate sheets, cabin plans and other information will be cheerfully furnished upon application at the Purser's Office. Tickets can be secured or deposits to secure reservations can be made. The Purser will procure by radio, without charge to the passenger, reservations or any information necessary.

Return Passengers

First and Second class Passengers, embarking at Cherbourg, must communicate with our Paris Passage Office, United States Lines, 1 Rue Auber, several days before sailing.

Passengers embarking at London or Southampton must communicate with our London Passage Office, United States Lines, 14 Regent Street S. W. 1, several days before sailing.

Passengers embarking at Queenstown must communicate with the United States Lines' Office, several days before the departure of the steamer, in order to ascertain definite information regarding the reservations and sailing hour of steamer.

First class Passengers embarking at Bremen must call at our Bremen Office, Norddeutscher Lloyd, Passenger Department, Papenstrasse, the day before sailing, in order to secure their rail tickets from Bremen to Bremerhaven.

Second class Passengers, embarking at Bremen, must call at the office of the Norddeutscher Lloyd, Passenger Department, Papenstrasse, two Days prior to the departure of steamer, in order to comply with Government Regulations and secure rail tickets from Bremen to Bremerhaven.

American Customs Regulations

On the return trip, your baggage will be subject to the same inspection on landing in America as on landing abroad. American Citizenship does not permit you to bring dutiable goods into the country without paying duty.

A blank will be furnished you aboard the steamer before landing. This must be filled out, listing in detail every article you obtained abroad which you are bringing home. The list is then given the ship's purser.

This list is called your "declaration" and should include all wearing apparel, jewelry and other articles, whether worn or not, carried on your person, in your clothing, or in your baggage. These items must give their cost or value abroad and whether they were bought or given to you. Also jewelry and wearing apparel, taken out of the United States and remodeled abroad, must be listed with the cost of remodeling.

You are allowed to bring into the United States $ 100 worth of personal effects bought abroad free of duty, in addition to all wearing apparel taken from the United States on sailing.

Recovery of U. S. Head Tax

This Tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same bas been paid, provided they inform the U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within sixty days (the time prescribed by U. S. Law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for this Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of passenger's arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.

Suggestions and Complaints

Suggestions, complaints or criticisms of service or of personnel should be addressed to the General Manager, United States Lines, 45 Broadway, New York City.

The Fleet

Passenger Service (Gross Register Tons)

• Leviathan 59,956
• George Washington 25,570
• America 22,622
• Repbulic 18,022
• President Harding 14,127
• President Roosevelt 14,127

Express Services

• Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York
• Southampton-Cherbourg-New York

United States Lines Freight Department

All of the steamers operated by the United States Lines are combination freight and passenger ships. They are modern in every respect and some are equipped for carriage of considerable cargo under refrigeration.

Our Docks are of recent construction and modern in all equipment, offering facilities for loading direct from cars into steamer, eliminating any hauling, lighterage or transfer by trucks. This is especially advantageous to Western Shippers, and movement of through cargo consignments in carload lots.

Special attention is given to shipments of household goods, automobiles, etc.

for Rates and Space Apply To United States Lines
Freight Department
45 Broadway, New York
Carl Behlinemann, Bremen

🛳️ Recap and Summary: SS America – A Notable Voyage Across the Atlantic (29 September 1924) 🏅🎩

The SS America, part of the United States Lines' prestigious fleet, set sail from Bremen, Germany, on 29 September 1924, making stops at Southampton (England), Cherbourg (France), and Queenstown (Cobh, Ireland), before reaching New York City. Commanded by Captain W. Rind, U.S.N.R.F., the ship carried a fascinating mix of high-ranking military officials, religious figures, business elites, artists, entertainers, and socialites, making this voyage a snapshot of 1920s global travel and influence.

With hundreds of cabin passengers, third-class travelers, and crew members, this voyage reflected the intersection of politics, business, culture, and migration in the post-World War I era.

🌟 Notable Passengers Aboard SS America 🌟

🏅 Sports Figures & Olympians

E. R. Hardy Jr. – A possible young sporting talent or traveler from a well-established family, indicating the era’s growing interest in sports.

Frank R. Van der Stucken – From a prominent musical family, potentially linked to early sports sponsorships and cultural philanthropy.

While the ship did not carry a large contingent of athletes like earlier voyages, these individuals reflect the growing importance of sports and recreation in the 1920s.

🎩 High Society, Business Elites & Industrialists

Col. C. E. Brigham – A high-ranking officer, likely with ties to business or governance, reflecting the economic power of military professionals.

Louis Cohen & Thomas Coleman – Businessmen possibly connected to New York’s booming finance, trade, or real estate industries.

Julius Leiter & Samuel Levy – These figures, with strong Jewish surnames, may have been influential in finance, textiles, or philanthropy, as Jewish entrepreneurs played a key role in shaping American business in the 1920s.

These business magnates and investors were integral to the transatlantic economic networks between the United States and Europe, traveling for business deals, investments, or elite social events.

🏛️ Legal & Political Figures

Hon. P. W. A. Armbrister (Bahamas) – A distinguished legal or government official, possibly involved in colonial administration or law in the British Caribbean.

Right Hon. Justice O’Shaughnessy (Ireland) – A high-ranking Irish judge, traveling from Cobh, possibly overseeing judicial affairs or traveling on government business.

The presence of these political and legal figures suggests ongoing diplomatic relations, judicial oversight, or participation in transatlantic governance during a rapidly evolving postwar world.

🛡️ Military Officials & Diplomats

Col. C. E. Brigham – His rank suggests a strong role in the U.S. Army, likely involved in military logistics, administration, or overseas strategy.

Dr. Arthur E. Davis – Possibly a military doctor or government-affiliated professional, ensuring health regulations were maintained on board.

Eric Ravndal – A name with strong diplomatic connections, potentially a U.S. ambassador or foreign service officer engaged in diplomatic relations.

These military and diplomatic travelers reflect the geopolitical landscape of 1924, with continued focus on rebuilding alliances, international treaties, and military collaboration post-World War I.

⛪ Religious Figures & Clergy

Rev. Francis Keenan – A Catholic priest, potentially involved in missionary work, religious administration, or academia.

Rev. Robert Schwickerath – Likely a Jesuit scholar or a member of a European-American religious order, contributing to theological education.

Mrs. Hilda Heywood & Miss Jennie Hedrick – Women often associated with charitable religious efforts, possibly missionaries or church leaders traveling for religious purposes.

Their presence on board highlights the strong influence of religious organizations in transatlantic travel, which included missionary work, academic exchanges, and church-building efforts in the Americas.

🎭 Artists, Musicians & Intellectuals

Dorothy Grafly – A prominent sculptor and daughter of renowned artist Charles Grafly, likely traveling for art exhibitions or study.

Dr. George Pollack & Dr. Isaac Pollack – These intellectuals, possibly scientists, medical professionals, or professors, reinforce the transatlantic exchange of ideas, medicine, and research.

Walter Dewitt – A name possibly linked to theater or literature, as the Dewitt name is associated with Shakespearean scholarship.

The early 20th century saw a boom in international art, music, and intellectual discourse, and these passengers reflect that cultural exchange.

💼 Wealthy Socialites & Philanthropists

Mrs. Florence Alexander & Miss Letitia Alexander – Likely members of New York’s upper class, traveling for social or philanthropic engagements.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cumisky – A name associated with upper-class patronage, possibly involved in charitable organizations.

Mrs. Rachel Brown & Miss Betty Brown – A mother-daughter pair, possibly from a prominent banking or legal family.

The 1920s marked a golden age for elite socialites, often engaging in fundraising, travel, and high society gatherings.

📍 The Voyage & Route 🗺️

The SS America followed a well-established transatlantic route, reinforcing the strong ties between Europe and the U.S.:

✔ Bremen, Germany – A major port for emigrants and European travelers.

✔ Southampton, England – A hub for British aristocracy and businessmen.

✔ Cherbourg, France – The gateway for continental elites and American expatriates.

✔ Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland – A crucial stop for Irish officials and emigrants.

✔ New York City, USA – The final destination, where passengers disembarked into the heart of American commerce, culture, and politics.

The ship carried:

🔹 Hundreds of Cabin Passengers – A mix of elites, intellectuals, and professionals.

🔹 Numerous Third-Class Travelers – Likely immigrants, returning citizens, and middle-class professionals.

🔹 A Dedicated Crew – Ensuring smooth sailing for all on board.

🔍 Final Thoughts

This SS America journey captured the essence of the Roaring Twenties, a decade defined by economic prosperity, cultural exchange, and international diplomacy. With a remarkable blend of political leaders, military figures, socialites, artists, and religious figures, this voyage represents the diverse and evolving world of 1924 transatlantic travel.

From legal minds shaping international law to wealthy philanthropists funding cultural institutions, and scientists exchanging knowledge, this voyage symbolized progress, connection, and the movement of ideas and people across the Atlantic. 🚢✨