SS Washington Passenger List - 24 May 1933

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 24 May 1933 on her Maiden Voyage from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain George Fried, USN, Retired. GGA Image ID # 16559f65b2

Senior Officers and Staff

• Commander: Captain George Fried, USN, Retired
• Chief Officer: John E. Iversen
• Chief Engineer: John Castairs
• Purser: Frank Clyde Arnoult
• Senior Assistant Purser: Raymond S. Mecklem
• Junior Assistant Purser: Roland D. Blackstone
• Surgeon: Edw. H. Linnehan
• Assistant Surgeon: F. C. Hartshorn
• Chief Steward: Chas. Heidorn
• Second Steward: Arthur Carey

Tourist Class Passengers

1. Adams, Mr. W. H.
2. Adham, Mr. Vasiliai
3. Adham, Mr. Trakli
4. Amiljan, Mr.
5. Amiljan, Mrs.
6. Amron, Mr. H.
7. Avery, Miss Emily
8. Bay, Mr. Ellis Vermont
9. Becks, Mrs. A. E.
10. Berid, Mr. Salomon
11. Bittiner, Mrs. Mollie
12. Black, Mrs. Emily
13. Blackstone, Mrs. Edward
14. Bos, Mr. Goenraad Valentyn
15. Brandt, Mr. Wilhelm
16. Brown, Mr. Lewis A.
17. Bubeck, Mr. Theodore
18. Bubeck, Mrs.
19. Bucknum, Miss Gladys V.
20. Bullwinkle, Mr. Julius Cæsar
21. Bullwinkle, Mrs.
22. Butler, Dr. L. E.
23. Calder, Mr. Grant H.
24. Campbell, Miss Jean C.
25. Chafee, Mr. John S.
26. Chafee, Mrs.
27. Chafee, Master John S.
28. Chafee, Miss Janet
29. Chafee, Miss Susan
30. Clauzer, Mr. L.
31. Cochran, Miss G.
32. Coleman, Mr. Thomas E.
33. Comfort, Mrs. Vaughan W.
34. Comfort, Miss Jean A.
35. Cooney, Mrs. Theresa
36. Costas, Mr. Constantino
37. Davidson, Mr. Moses N.
38. Dunn, Mr. J. Eldon
39. Duran, Mr. Leo Duran, Mrs.
40. Edmonds, Mr. Harry, Jr.
41. Eldredge, Mr. Adelbert L.
42. Fotheringham, Mr. T. W.
43. Fraiberg, Mr. Frank
44. Frankenstein, Mr. Herbert
45. Fox, Miss Muriel
46. Gamble, Miss Jane
47. Gardner, Mr. John P. L.
48. Gardner, Mrs.
49. Garling, Mr. Walter F.
50. George, Mr. Crosby
51. George, Mrs.
52. Gildin, Mr. Harry
53. Gildin, Mrs.
54. Giles, Mr. Leonard N.
55. Givens, Mrs. H.
56. Givens, Miss Olga
57. Givens, Miss Elenora
58. Givens, Miss Shirley
59. Goddard, Mrs. E. L.
60. Goldstein, Mr. Eli W.
61. Griswold, Mrs. W. M.
62. Guziker, Mr. Moszek-Wolf
63. Haber, Mr. Jacob.
64. Halper, Mr. Solomon
65. Hamer, Major Frederick
66. Hansen, Mr. Heber E.
67. Heller, Mr. Isidor
68. Heymann, Mr. A. J.
69. Heymann, Mrs.
70. Hillborn, Mr. Lloyd T.
71. Hill, Mr. Reuben L.
72. Hill, Rev. C. B.
73. Hillborn, Mrs.
74. Hinkley, Mrs. P. R.
75. Hoitash, Dr. Frederick J.
76. Jensen, Mr. Dilworth D.
77. Jezler, Mr. Ernest

78. Kanievsky, Mr. Itzhak
79. Kassiman, Father
80. Keighan Kaufman, Mr. Mitchel
81. Kharouf, Mr. Sami
82. Kimball, Mr. C. Rodney
83. Klomp, Mr. Gerard J.
84. Kohl, Miss Ruth M.
85. Kove, Miss Theodora
86. Kraft, Mr. Milton E.
87. Krausz, Mr. Nicholas
88. Krausz, Mrs.
89. Krausz, Miss Gisella
90. Kulchar, Dr. George V.
91. Lee, Mr. Ilyrum Rex
92. Leitner, Mr. Sandor
93. Levin, Mrs. L. H.
94. Lipsitz, Mrs. Adolfne
95. Madsen, Mr. Ivan
96. Malone, Mr. Herbert
97. Mayzell, Mrs. Fannie
98. Mayzell, Miss Grace
99. Mayzell, Miss Elinor
100. McDonagh, Mrs. M.
101. McDonagh, Miss V.
102. Mclver, Mrs. A.
103. Milzstein, Mr. Nachman
104. Mishkinsky, Mrs. Paula
105.  Murtagh, Mr.
106. Murtagh, Mrs.
107. Nelson, Mr. Herman V.
108. Nelson, Mr. Owen R.
109. Newell, Mr. Rulon Day
110. Ovenstad, Mr. Erling
111. Parker, Mrs. A. S.
112. Passey, Mr. Scott B.
113. Payton, Mr. R. C.
114. Payton, Mrs.
115. Perrotte, Miss Ida
116. Pinkerton, Mr. James
117. Polgar, Dr. Eugene
118. "Poli "
119. Popper, Mr. Jules.
120. Popper, Mrs.
121. Puck, Mr. J. M.
122. Readhead, Mr. C.
123. Readhead, Mrs.
124. Readhead, Master D. C.
125. Reichner, Mr. H. M.
126. Reiter, Miss Eugenie
127. Richman, Mr. Lefoy
128. Ross, Mr. Charles, Jr.
129. Ross, Mrs.
130. Rottenberg, Mr. Isac Chiel
131. Rottenberg, Mrs.
132. Rottenberg, Master Heini
133. Rowe, Mrs. Alma C.
134. Sachs, Miss Marjorie
135. Schoemann, Mr. S.
136. Schwabe, Miss Charlotte
137. Schwabe, Mr. Hans
138. Sefton, Miss Katherine
139. Seyfried, Dr. Lloyd
140. Seybold, Rev. T.
141. Smith, Mrs. Thomas C.
142. Smith, Miss Bess M.
143. Sorensen, Mr. Vilo K.
144. Spamer, Mrs. Frieda L.
145. Stokes, Dr. John H.
146. Thoenessen, Mrs. Mina
147. Thrun, Mr. A. G.
148. Trent, Miss Hannah
149. Trent, Miss Margaret
150. Trougakus, Mr. George
151. Turcsany, Mrs. Helen
152. Valk, Mr. Edgar
153. Vehmeyer, Mrs. Elizabeth
154. Vizsolyi, Dr. Joseph
155. Walker, Mrs. Isaac
156. Wasilewski, Miss Helen
157. Waskowitz, Mrs. Sabine
158. Wein, Mr. William
159. Weinstock, Mr. Abraham
160. White, Mr. George A.
161. White, Miss Elizabeth F.
162. Winter, Mr. Galen C.
163. Worman, Mr. Hans

Collector's Item Auction Details

The SS Washington Tourist Class Passenger List from 24 May 1933 offers a unique and historically significant document, commemorating the maiden voyage of this iconic United States Lines vessel. It provides a snapshot of maritime history, social dynamics, and notable individuals who embarked on this transatlantic journey.

 

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Provenance

This Passenger List's provenance is from the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a recognized authority in the preservation of maritime and immigration artifacts.

 

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Item Description

This is the official Tourist Class Passenger List for the maiden voyage of the SS Washington, departing Hamburg on 24 May 1933 and traveling to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh). The document includes detailed passenger rosters, crew information, and the itinerary, all preserved in its original format.

 

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Key Features

• Document type: Official Tourist Class Passenger List.
• Date: 24 May 1933.
• Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh).
• Commander: Captain George Fried, USN, Retired.
• Historical significance: Commemorates the maiden voyage of the SS Washington.

 

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Historical and Design Highlights

• Elegant cover design reflecting the Art Deco influence of the era.
• Detailed listing of senior officers and their roles.
• Includes a full roster of Tourist Class passengers.
• Rich with historical context from the early 1930s transatlantic travel era.

 

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Condition

• Well-preserved with minimal signs of age-related wear.
• Legible text throughout the document.
• Original binding intact.

 

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Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

• Major Frederick Hamer – Distinguished military officer.
• Dr. Lloyd Seyfried – Renowned physician.
• Miss Emily Avery – Member of a prominent family.
• Rev. C. B. Hill – Influential religious leader.
• Mr. Julius Caesar Bullwinkle – Notable figure in public service.

 

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Historical Significance

The SS Washington was one of the most significant vessels of the United States Lines, symbolizing the nation's maritime innovation and resilience during the Great Depression. This passenger list offers an intimate look at the social and economic composition of travelers on its maiden voyage and provides insights into transatlantic migration and tourism trends of the 1930s.

 

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Estimated Auction Price Range

$20 to $35 USD

 

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Conclusion/Reason to Bid

This SS Washington Passenger List is a rare artifact, ideal for maritime collectors, genealogists, and historians. It not only represents a landmark event in maritime history but also serves as a tangible connection to the personal stories of those who embarked on the vessel's historic maiden voyage. Its exceptional provenance and condition make it a valuable investment for those passionate about preserving and studying maritime heritage.