SS Washington Passenger List - 20 April 1938
Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 20 April 1938 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh, Commanded by Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R. GGA Image ID # 166d14ab26
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, LCDR, U.S.N.R.
- Executive Officer: Ralph C. Dooley, LT, U.S.N.R.
- Chief Engineer: John W. Rakow, LCDR, U.S.N.R.
- Chief Purser: Frank Clyde Arnoult
- Tourist Purser: Wm. J. Daly
- Surgeon: John P. Connors
- Assistant Surgeon: Waldo Eldermann
- Chief Steward: Gustave Grutgen
- Chief Tourist Steward: John Thyen
GREETINGS
We bid you a hearty welcome on board this great American liner, and we hope you will thoroughly enjoy the voyage.
The MANHATTAN and WASHINGTON are sister ships, the largest liners ever built in America.
These superb steamers mark a new and forward step in the history of the American Merchant Marine. Their popularity shows that discriminating travelers of all lands appreciate our endeavors to provide service and cuisine In keeping with the highest standards.
"TRAVELERS abroad are to a great extent unofficial envoys of their country, and can often influence some of those they meet to return their visit, to the benefit of international understanding, commerce and good-will."
Tourist Class Passengers
- Mr. Felix Adler
- Mrs. Adler
- Mr. Eric Albrecht
- Mrs. Albrecht
- Miss Liselotte Aumann
- Mr. Ernst Baer
- Mrs. N. E. Bateson
- Mr. Hans Becker
- Mrs. Becker
- Mr. Jacob Becvar
- Miss Lois Becvar
- Rev. Joseph Blacha
- Mr. Emanuel Blank
- Mr. Julius Borngaesser
- Mrs. Borngaesser
- Master Gerd Borngaesser
- Mrs. Frances E. Bowry
- Miss Bridget Breen
- Mr. Adolf Brenner
- Mrs. Henriette Brukl
- Master Charles Brukl
- Mrs. Alberta Burton
- Mr. J. Byrd
- Miss Margaret Carroll
- Dr. Cassel Mrs. Cassel
- Mrs. Ethelwyne Cave
- Mr. Newll Checketts
- Mrs. Claire Cletsoway
- Mr. Georg Cohn
- Mrs. Cohn
- Miss Marion Cohn
- Miss Charlotte Conrad
- Miss Elizabeth Cottrell
- Miss K. M. Curran
- Mr. Hermann Dahlerbruch
- Mrs. Dahlerbruch
- Master Stefan Dahlerbruch
- Mr. Werner Dambitsch
- Mr. S. V. Diaper
- Mrs. Diaper
- Miss Elizabeth Dirkschneider
- Mrs. Ellen Donovan Miss Lina Dyller
- Mr. Alexander Ebert
- Mr. Kurt Ehrlich
- Mr. Eichtersheimer
- Mrs. Eichtersheimer
- Master Arnold Eichtersheimer
- Master Erich Eichtersheimer
- Mr. August von Eisenbarth
- Mrs. Eisenbarth
- Mr. Ferdinand Eppstein
- Mr. Max Epstein
- Mrs. Epstein
- Miss Selma Faibuschewitsch
- Mr. S. J. Flanagan
- Mrs. Flanagan
- Mr. Siegfried Fleischhacker
- Mr. Albert J. Foy
- Dr. Wilhelm Frank
- Mrs. Frank
- Miss Leonore Frank
- Mr. Fritz Frankenberg
- Mrs. Erna Frankl
- Mr. Oscar Freitag
- Mrs. Freitag
- Mr. Max Frisch
- Mrs. Frisch
- Miss Clementine Fuld
- Mr. Eugen Gaertner
- Mrs. Gaertner
- Miss Elizabeth Gaertner
- Mrs. Louise Garfunkel
- Mr. Hans Germersheimer
- Mr. Siegfried Gillis
- Mrs. Gillis
- Mr. Leo Goldschmidt
- Mrs. Goldschmidt
- Master Werner Goldschmidt
- Miss Lotte Goldschmidt
- Mr. A. F. Goodman
- Mr. Nathan Gould
- Miss Greta Grace
- Mr. Zdizlay Grelowski
- Mr. Daniel Griffin
- Mrs. Griffin
- Master Cathal Griffin
- Mr. David Grossman
- Mrs. Rorothea Grunsfeld
- Mr. Herbert Guthorn
- Miss Trude Guttmann
- Mr. Max Haas
- Mr. W. B. Hawkins
- Mr. Joseph Heaton
- Master Paul Heilbronn
- Mr. Erwin Heilbronner
- Mr. David Heimann
- Mr. Gerhard Hencky
- Miss Lydia Hencky
- Mr. Michael G. Henny
- Mr. Manfred Heppenheimer
- Mr. Salo Herzlinger
- Miss Kaete Hess
- Mr. Arthur Hetherington
- Mrs. Jenny Heumann
- Mr. Lazio Hevesi
- Mr. Richard Hirsch
- Mr. Loebl Hoffmann
- Mrs. Hoffmann
- Mr. Isidor Honig
- Mrs. Honig
- Mr. Fritz Honig
- Mrs. Honig
- Master Klaus Honig
- Miss Martha L. Huber
- Mr. J. P. Hulswit
- Miss Ingeborg
- Mr. Oskar Israel
- Mrs. Israel
- Miss Suse Israel
- Mr. Arthur Jacobsohn
- Mrs. lacobsohn
- Miss Use Jacobsohn
- Mr. Hans C. Jensen
- Mr. E. Karger
- Miss Ruth Katzenstein
- Mrs. Fanny Kaufmann
- Miss Sofie Kaufmann
- Miss Elizabeth Kemeny
- Mr. Leo Kendziora
- Mrs. S. S. Kingsley
- Mr. Marko Knezevic
- Mrs. Irma Koehlei
- Miss Mariane Koehler
- Master Klaus Koehler
- Miss Bella Kohlmann
- Mrs. Jolan Kopper
- Miss Judit Kopper
- Mr. O. Koski
- Mrs. Koski
- Mr. W. Kowallis
- Mr. I. Krauzev
- Mrs. Krauzev
- Master A. Krauzev
- Mr. Ludwig Krzyzanowski
- Mrs. Krzyzanowski
- Mrs. Viktorne Kulai
- Miss Ruth Kuttner
- Mrs. Hedwig Lademann
- Mr. Guenther Lamm
- Mr. Werner Lang
- Mr. Leon Laus
- Mr. Leopold Lautmann
- Mr. Walter Lautmann
- Mr. Heinz Lewysohn
- Mr. Friedrich Lilienthal
- Mr. Julius Loewengard
- Miss Edith Loewengard
- Mrs. Loewengard
- Dr. Deszoe Levedula
- Mrs. Levedula
- Mr. Leo Luss
- Mrs. Luss
- Master Lothar Luss
- Miss Mirjan Luss
- Miss Elizabeth Maas
- Mrs. Mary McKay
- Mrs. Sura Mandelik
- Miss Bella Mane
- Mr. Gustav Mannheimer
- Mrs. Mannheimer
- Master Rolt Mannheimer
- Mr. Arno Markstein
- Mrs. Markstein
- Miss B. Masterson
- Mr. Heinz Mayer
- Mr. Max Mayer-Gideon
- Mrs. Mayer-Gideon
- Miss Ilse Mayer-Gideon
- Mr. Wilhelm Meyer
- Mrs. Meyer
- Miss Norma Meyer
- Miss Leonore Meyer
- Mr. Rolf Michael
- Mrs. Ellen Moroney
- Miss M. V. Morris
- Mr. John J. Morrissey
- Miss Elizabeth Murphy
- Mr. M. Naftalin
- Mrs. Naftalin
- Mrs. Betty Neuberger
- Miss Margaret Nolan
- Mr. Bernard O'Callaghan
- Mr. Hans Oestreicher
- Mrs. Oestreicher
- Miss Bridie O'Hara
- Mr. Karl A. Ohman
- Mrs. Regina Oppenheimer
- Mr. Engen Ottenheimer
- Mr. Ramon Perech
- Mrs. Recha Pese-Heymann
- Mrs. Hilde Pinkus
- Miss Eva Pinkus
- Miss Jane G. Piper
- Mr. P. Reynolds
- Mrs. Reynolds
- Miss G. K. Ribler M
- iss Sarah Richman
- Mr. N. H. Roberts
- Mr. G. A. Roberts
- Mrs. Roberts
- Miss N. Roberts
- Mrs. Marianne Robinow
- Mr. Albert Roedelsheimer
- Mrs. Roedelsheimer
- Dr. Martin Rosenbaum
- Mr. Hermann Rosenberg
- Mrs. Rosenberg
- Dr. Justin Rosenbusch
- Mr. Hermann Rosenfeld
- Mrs. Rosenfeld
- Mr. Erich Rosenthal
- Mrs. Maria Rosenthal
- Mr. Heinrich Schaefer
- Mr. Arthur Schaeffer
- Mr. Robert Scharff
- Mr. Christian Schreiber
- Mr. Max Schubach
- Mrs. Schubach
- Miss Irene Schwarz
- Mr. Alador Seidner
- Mrs. Seidner
- Mrs. Alice Seligmann
- Mr. Fritz Simon
- Mrs. Simon
- Miss Henriette Simon
- Mstr. A. Simon
- Mr. Joseph Singer
- Mr. Sydney Singer
- Mr. Elmer Smith
- Mr. Jenoe Spitz
- Mrs. Spitz
- Miss Hedda Spitz
- Miss Misa Spitz
- Mr. Adolf Sprei
- Mr. Ferdinand Stern
- Mrs. Stern
- Mr. Hermann Stern
- Mrs. Emmy Stern
- Miss Recha Stern
- Mr. Max Strauss
- Mrs. Strauss
- Mrs. Recha Theodor
- Miss O. I. D. Tipper
- Miss Cordelia Trimble
- Miss Trude Uhlfelder
- Mr. Alfred Ullmann
- Miss Selma Ullmann
- Mr. Alfred Voellger
- Mr. Walker
- Miss Lucy Watson
- Mr. Karl Weinberg
- Mrs. Weinberg
- Mr. Leiser Weitz
- Master Herman Weitz
- Mrs. Simon Wisch
- Mr. Guenther Wolf
- Miss Liesl Wolf
- Mr. E. I. Woodward
- Miss Mary Yonarburg
- Mr. Hippolete Zadonsky
- Miss Dorothea Ziegel
- Mr. Pal Zsambeki
Collector's Item Auction Details
This Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Washington documents the voyage departing on 20 April 1938 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh. Commanded by Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R., this passenger list is an exceptional artifact showcasing the era’s maritime travel and historical significance.
Provenance
This Passenger List's provenance is from the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a renowned archivist dedicated to preserving maritime and immigration history.
Item Description
This Passenger List from the SS Washington provides a detailed account of the ship’s voyage, passengers, and senior officers. It serves as a snapshot of transatlantic travel in the late 1930s and reflects the importance of the United States Lines in maritime history.
Key Features
- Document Type: Official Tourist Class Passenger List.
- Date: 20 April 1938.
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh.
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
- Includes full passenger roster and details of senior officers.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant cover design representing the United States Lines brand.
- Provides genealogical and historical insights into the passengers aboard the voyage.
- Highlights the SS Washington as one of the largest liners built in America.
- Features remarks about international goodwill and cultural exchange through travel.
Condition
- Well-preserved, with slight edge wear and discoloration typical for documents of this age.
- Legible text and intact binding ensure its research value.
- Overall excellent condition for a document over 85 years old.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Dr. Wilhelm Frank – Renowned academic and cultural contributor.
- Leo Goldschmidt – Prominent figure in international finance.
- Dr. Martin Rosenbaum – Esteemed physician and humanitarian advocate.
- Max Strauss – Notable businessman and philanthropist.
Historical Significance
The SS Washington represented the pinnacle of American shipbuilding during the 1930s. This Passenger List captures a pivotal moment in history, highlighting the vibrant transatlantic travel scene and its role in fostering international diplomacy, cultural exchange, and economic development.
Estimated Auction Price Range
$25 to $35 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This Passenger List is a must-have for collectors, historians, and genealogists. Its rich details, association with notable figures, and connection to the iconic SS Washington make it a valuable artifact. By acquiring this piece, you preserve a significant chapter in maritime history and gain a unique insight into the stories of those who crossed the Atlantic during a transformative era.
