SS Washington Passenger List - 29 December 1933
Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 29 December 1933 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain John Jensen, USN, Retired. GGA Image ID # 1655f72f05
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain John Jensen, USN, Retired
- Chief Officer: Harry Manning
- Chief Engineer: John Castairs
- Purser: Frank Clyde Arnoult
- Senior Assistant Purser: Gilbert J. Ross
- Junior Assistant Purser: Raymond S. Merklem
- Surgeon: Edw. H. Linnehan
- Assistant Surgeon: James F. MacDonald
- Chief Steward: David Robertson
- Second Steward: Arthur Carey
Tourist Class Passengers
- Mr. Paul Baer
- Mrs. R. E. Baker
- Miss Betty Baker
- Mr. Frank M. Ball
- Mrs. Ball
- Captain R. A. Banon
- Mr. J. Belikoff
- Mr. Julius Berner
- Mr. Ned D. Biddison
- Mrs. Biddison
- Mr. A. H. Bloom
- Mrs. Warren Bonham
- Mr. Leo Brill Mrs. Brill
- Mr. John B. Brunini
- Mrs. Brunini
- Hon. William C. Bullitt
- Miss Anne W. Bullitt
- Mrs. E. Sutton Canning
- Mr. Tomas Martin Carrasco
- Mr. Arthur Coates
- Mr. Charles A. Colman
- Mr. Andrew Cruikshank
- Mrs. Elizabeth Cruikshank
- Mr. E. B. Curtis
- Mrs. Curtis
- Mr. H. M. Daniels
- Mr. A. W. Davis
- Mr. T. Dawson
- Miss Josephine L. Dietz
- Mr. Cecil E. Drukker
- Mr. F. B. Early
- Mrs. Early
- Mrs. Agnes D. Exton
- Mr. Arthur N. Field
- Mr. Fred Finkelstein
- Mr. Karl Frank
- Major J. G. Fraser
- Miss Margaret Frazer
- Mr. M. P. Geraghty
- Mrs. Geraghty
- Mr. Nathan G. Goldberger
- Mr. E. L. Wallace Grace
- Mr. Gordon Wallace Grace
- Mr. Frank N. Hack
- Mrs. Hack
- Mrs. Camilla Hale
- Mr. William P. Hamilton
- Mrs. Hamilton
- Mr. Josef Hanc
- Mrs. Hanc
- Master Jan Hanc
- Master Jiri Hanc
- Mr. L. V. Hart
- Mrs. Herbert Haseltine
- Mr. W. R. Hodgkinson
- Mr. William Hughes
- Mrs. Catherine Huisman
- Miss F. W. Hutsimpler
- Mrs. Thornton B. Jackson
- Mrs. Annot Jacobi
- Miss Isabel Jelke
- Mr. Erich Joseph
- Mrs. Henry Kiley
- Mr. J. L. Korreman
- Mrs. Mary Kryn
- Mrs. M. F. H. Langlais
- Miss Pascaline Langlais
- Mr. Edward Laurillard
- Mr. Richard Lenck
- Mr. Rudolf Leopold
- Mrs. Leopold
- Mr. Francis Lister
- Miss Betty Littleford
- Mr. Alen Lockhart
- Mr. J. J. Maibach
- Mrs. Maibach
- Mr. Stephane Marchand
- Mrs. Stephane Marchand
- Mr. B. W. Mayer
- Prof. John W. Maynard
- Mr. Harold E. McCormack
- Mrs. McCormack
- Mr. C. McGowan
- Miss Mary L. McGowan
- Mr. James McKendrick
- Mr. W. L. McMenimen
- Mrs. McMenimen
- Mr. Joseph Mekelburg
- Mr. Alfred Mijoin
- Mrs. Mijoin
- Mr. Henry Mollison
- Miss Marian Moore
- Mr. George A. Morelock
- Mrs. Lutie M. Murray
- Mr. Wayne Vernon Myers
- Mr. G. Arthur Nathan
- Mr. Emil C. Nimtz
- Mrs. Mary B. Norris
- Mr. Pat O'Malley
- Mr. Nicolas Orloff
- Mr. Antonio Padin
- Dr. S. W. Pallister
- Mrs. Pallister
- Mrs. Mary Helen Pedersen
- Mr. Aksel Pedersen
- Mrs. M. F. Peterson
- Mrs. Ethel Prindiville
- Mr. Armin Prinz
- Mr. Rudolf Redmann
- Mr. Arthur Wallace Rice
- Mrs. Rice
- Mr. Rich C. Riggs
- Mrs. Riggs
- Miss E. M. Rodgers
- Madame Dolores Hermando Romillo
- Mr. Martin P. Ryan
- Mrs. Ryan
- Mrs. Carola Salomon
- Mr. Paul Sandor
- Mr. Joseph Schliff
- Mr. Julius Schultz
- Mrs. Jeannette Selinger
- Mr. Anthony H. R. F. Sewell
- Mrs. Sewell
- Consul-General John Farr Simmons
- Dr. F. E. Stockelbach
- Mrs. Stockelbach
- Mr. H. P. Strause
- Miss Doreen E. Tanner
- Mrs. K. L. Thayer
- Mr. Walter Thomas
- Mr. Albert Morris Travers
- Mrs. A. Trone
- Miss Miriam Trone
- Hon. S. E. Alexandre Troyanovsky
- Mr. Fred H. Twombly
- Mrs. Twombly
- Miss Margaret Vines
- Mr. Max Vogel
- Mr. E. M. van Voorhees
- Mr. Ludwig Weilguny
- Mr. Melville D. Weingarten
- Mrs. Weingarten
- Mrs. Florence G. Wilhelm
- Mr. Edward E. Willkie
- Mr. Charles R. Wraith
- Mr. Frank H. Wyman
- Miss Stella Wyngate
Back Cover, United States Lines SS Washington Tourist Class Passenger List - 29 December 1933. GGA Image ID # 16562590a7
Collector's Item Auction Details
This rare Tourist Class Passenger List commemorates the 29 December 1933 voyage of the SS Washington, operated by the United States Lines. This transatlantic journey departed from Hamburg to New York, with stops in Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh). A remarkable historical artifact, it captures the essence of maritime travel during the interwar period.
Provenance
This Passenger List's provenance is from the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a prominent curator of maritime and immigration archives.
Item Description
The official Tourist Class Passenger List documents the 29 December 1933 voyage of the SS Washington. Commanded by Captain John Jensen, USN, Retired, this artifact includes the passenger roster, details of the ship's senior officers, and insights into the luxurious experience of transatlantic travel during this era.
Key Features
- Document type: Official Tourist Class Passenger List.
- Date: 29 December 1933.
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh).
- Commander: Captain John Jensen, USN, Retired.
- Historical importance: Highlights a key voyage of the SS Washington during its early years.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant cover design reflecting the aesthetic of the 1930s.
- Detailed roster of Tourist Class passengers and senior officers.
- Includes stops at iconic ports of call, emphasizing the global connections of the era.
- Symbolic of the United States Lines’ prominence in interwar maritime travel.
Condition
- Well-preserved with minimal signs of wear consistent with age.
- All text is legible and binding is intact.
- Displays original colors and design elements without significant fading.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Hon. William C. Bullitt – Diplomat and notable public figure of the era.
- Anne W. Bullitt – Daughter of William C. Bullitt, connected to a prominent family.
- Major J. G. Fraser – Distinguished military officer.
- Consul-General John Farr Simmons – Key figure in international relations.
- Hon. S. E. Alexandre Troyanovsky – Soviet diplomat and notable international figure.
Historical Significance
The SS Washington represents the United States’ leadership in maritime innovation during the 1930s. This voyage took place during a time of global change, reflecting the importance of transatlantic connections in both commerce and diplomacy. This passenger list provides a glimpse into the lives of travelers during this era, including diplomats, military officers, and other significant individuals.
Estimated Auction Price Range
$20 to $35 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This Passenger List is an exceptional artifact for maritime collectors, historians, genealogists, and enthusiasts of 20th-century history. It not only represents the luxurious travel experience aboard the SS Washington but also serves as a window into the social, cultural, and political dynamics of the early 1930s. Its excellent condition and notable provenance make it a valuable and unique addition to any collection.
