SS Washington Passenger List - 30 September 1938
Tourist Class and Third Class Passenger Lists for the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 30 September 1938 from Le Have to New York via Southampton and Cobh. The Ship was commanded by Captain Giles C. Stedman.
SS Washington Tourist Class Passenger List - 30 September 1938
Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 30 September 1938 from Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh, Commanded by Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R. GGA Image ID # 166f06f6da
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, LT, U.S.N.R.
- Tourist Purser: A. Edison Powell
- Surgeon: Hugh H. Neely
- Assistant Surgeon: Joseph William Spill
- Chief Steward: Hugo Schuessler
- 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. Julius Abraham
- Mrs. A. Adie
- Mr. Gustau Adler
- Mrs. Adler and 2 Children
- Miss Bella Adler
- Mr. Thomas Ansbro
- Mrs. Ansbro
- Mr. M. J. Anthony
- Miss Bridie Marie Ashe
- Mrs. Mary Aylward
- Miss Gertrude Baganz
- Mrs. Clara Bauer
- Mr. Rudolf Baum
- Miss Ella Baum
- Prof. A. Black
- Mrs. Black
- Miss Alice Black
- Mrs. Flora Blau
- Miss Marcia Blau
- Mrs. Mary E. Beatty
- Miss Hilda Ber
- Mr. Alfred E. Bilbrough
- Mrs. Bilbrough
- Mr. Karl Blott, Jr.
- Miss Esther Bochner
- Mr. Erich Borgs
- Mrs. Borgs
- Mr. J. Brewer
- Mrs. Anna Bullis
- Mr. Gordan A. Burke
- Mr. A. A. Buzzi
- Mrs. Buzzi
- Mrs. L. Cable
- Mrs. Caroline Caddy
- Mr. Gaetano S. Caiola
- Mr. R. Carbone
- Mrs. M. Carbone
- Mrs. Catherine Cathcart
- Rev. Sister Mary Charlotte
- Mrs. Mary Cody
- Mrs. Therese Cohen
- Mr. Michael Coleman
- Miss R. Colton
- Mrs. Rose Conneck
- Miss Mary Connors
- Mrs. Jane Conroy
- Mr. Gaston Cormont
- Mr. John Corrigan
- Mrs. John Corrigan
- Miss Mary Cowen
- Mr. Phillip J. Cullen
- Mrs. M. T. Cussen
- Miss B. Dean
- Mr. John J. Deering
- Miss Helen Dengler
- Mrs. Margaret Dick
- Mrs. Elizabeth Dobai
- Miss Norah Drew
- Miss Kathleen Druen
- Miss Florence Duckham
- Mr. William L. Due
- Mrs. Due
- Mrs. Josephine Dumas
- Miss Loretta Dumas
- Mr. Frank W. Duncan
- Miss Mary A. Durkan
- Miss Susan D. Duvall
- Mr. Josif Edelmann
- Miss Margaret Egan
- Mrs. Maria Galli de Elias
- Mr. Fritz Eppstein
- Mrs. Eppstein
- Mr. John Falkenberg
- Mr. J. Fineberg
- Mr. Hans Fischei
- Mrs. Zerlinec Fischei
- Miss Anna Flannery
- Rev. James Fleming
- Mr. Garret Fleming
- Mrs. Fleming
- Rev. Sister Mary Florence
- Rev. Harry W. Forrester
- Mrs. Gisela Foss
- Master Bernhard Foss
- Mr. V. Fox
- Mr. Julius Frank
- Mrs. Frank
- Master Hans Frank
- Miss Lieselotte Frank
- Mr. Philip Freeman
- Mrs. Freeman
- Master Stanley Freeman
- Mr. LeRoy Edwin Froom
- Mr. William Funk
- Mrs. Funk
- Miss Gartner
- Miss Grace Gaylord
- Mrs. Hans Geiringer
- Prof. Bernard Geizer
- Mrs. Geizer
- Miss Ruth Geizer
- Mr. William H. German
- Mrs. German
- Mr. Ray Gertsch
- Miss G. M. Gibbs
- Miss E. J. Gibbs
- Mrs. Annie G. Gillingham
- Mrs. Jennie Greger
- Miss J. E. Gripper
- Miss Hertha Gruenebaum
- Dr. Gruenberg
- Mrs. Gruenberg
- Mrs. J. B. Grundy
- Mr. Arthur B. Haley
- Mrs. Haley
- Miss C. Hallis
- Mr. Edward J. Hally
- Miss Lore Harris
- Miss Dorothy Harris
- Mr. Fred. Havlicek
- Mrs. Havlicek
- Mr. John J. Heavey
- Mrs. Julie Heilpern
- Miss Ruth B. Herblit
- Mr. Wolf Hermann-Haber
- Mr. Adolf Herz
- Mrs. Herz
- Mr. Paul Herz
- Mr. Max Hirsch
- Mrs. Hirsch
- Miss Marianne Hirsch
- Mr. Otto Hirsch
- Mr. Kenneth C. Hodder
- Mr. Samuel Hoffman
- Mr. Willy Hoffmann
- Mrs. Hoffmann
- Miss Marion Hoffmann
- Mrs. Catherine Hoffman
- Mrs. Marie Holme
- Mr. Irwin Hopfer
- Mr. H. L. Horton
- Mr. J. Hourihan
- Mr. B. L. Hunt
- Mrs. Hunt
- Mr. Peter Irons
- Mrs. J. Isaacs
- Miss R. Isaacs
- Mrs. Hedwig Israel
- Mrs. Alice Jackson
- Miss Ellen Jackson
- Master Graham Jackson
- Master Basil Jackson
- Miss Z. Jackson
- Miss Hilda Jelbert
- Mrs. Sarah H. Jennings
- Mr. Joseph Johann
- Mrs. Johann
- Miss Margaret John
- Mrs. Waltei Johnson
- Miss Beatrice Johnson
- Mrs. L. E. Jones
- Mrs. Annie Josefsky
- Mr. Simson Joseph
- Mrs. Joseph
- Master Werner Joseph
- Mr. S. Kalinowski
- Mr. George Kaplal
- Dr. Ludwig Karrenberg
- Miss Frieda Katz
- Mr. Leo Kaufmann
- Mr. Jas. J. Keating
- Mr. Thomas Keefe
- Mrs. Keefe
- Mr. D. A. Keefe
- Mrs. Keefe
- Dr. Edward J. Kennedy
- Miss Gyorgi Keresztessy
- Mrs. Alberte Kilcline
- Mr. Calvin Kiralfy
- Mr. S. C. Kirkley
- Miss Lissa Klein
- Mr. Leo Kohn
- Miss Pol a Kossiorowski
- Miss Marta Koullen
- Miss Rose Marie Kunz
- Mr. Martin Kyne
- Mrs. Kyne
- Miss Golda Landmann
- Mr. Alex. Lakatosh
- Miss P. Larsen
- Dr. Albert Lauterbach
- Mrs. Lauterbach
- Miss Anna Matilde Lavine
- Miss Bessie Roseline Lavine
- Mr. W. T. Leach
- Miss Florence Leichter
- Mr. Friedrich Leyser
- Mr. Heinrich Lindner
- Mrs. Lindner
- Miss Lore Lindner
- Miss Margaret Lindner
- Mrs. E. B. Lockhart
- Mr. Tivadar Loew
- Miss Jane Louis
- Miss Erica Lustenberger
- Mr. Albert Lynch
- Mr. L. E. Lynch
- Miss Nancy F. McBrinn
- Mr. Russell McKenna
- Mr. Patrick McKenna
- Rev. W. J. McMahon
- Mr. D. MacMillan
- Mrs. Thereoa McNally
- Rev. James McVann
- Mr. Art Mahon
- Mrs. Virginia Mahon
- Mr. Hans Mann
- Miss Hedwig Mann
- Mr. A. D. Malet
- Mr. R. R. Mansfield
- Mr. F. C. Marino
- Mr. William F. Martin
- Mrs. Paulina Meier
- Mr. Mitchell Mckasy
- Mrs. B. J. Merkel
- Miss D. Merkel
- Mr. Werner J. Michel
- Mr. David Millen
- Miss Christine Miller
- Mr. John B. Moran
- Miss Christine Muller
- Miss Kathryn Murphy
- Mr. Daniel Murphy
- Mr. Hans Nachmann
- Mr. Karl Nagel
- Mrs. Anna Naprstek
- Mr. Virgil Nelson
- Mr. Manfred Neu
- Mr. Dale I. Nilson
- Miss Diana Noel
- Mr. Geo. Nostrand
- Miss Elinor Nostrand
- Mrs. Elizabeth Nothmann
- Master H. Nothmann
- Miss Nora O'Connor
- Miss Margaret O'Connor
- Miss Eileen O'Farrell
- Mr. A. Richard.Oliver
- Miss L. O'Shea
- Miss Ellen Owens
- Miss Anna Owens
- Mr. Issi Justin Pfeiffer
- Miss Anna Piller
- Mr. F. Plunder
- Mrs. Szerence Poller
- Rev. Thos. F. Prendergast
- Miss A. Preston
- Mrs. P. Ramsey
- Miss S. Ramsey
- Dr. Morris Rand
- Mrs. Rand
- Dr. Israel Rappaport
- Mrs. Rappaport
- Miss Charlotte R. Rappaport
- Mr. Jos. W. Ratigan
- Mr. Alberto Ravagnan
- Mrs. Delia Ravagnan
- Mrs. Abby E. Regan
- Miss Henny Reichmann
- Mr. Peter Reinhardt
- Mr. Fritz Reis
- Mrs. Reis
- Miss Dorothea Reis
- Mr. Bcrthold Reissfeld
- Mrs. Reissfeld
- Rev. J. Relihan
- Mrs. Telka Richter
- Mr. Rodney Rickenbach
- Mrs. M. H. Rioch
- Mrs. A. F. Rogers
- Miss Genevieve Rogers
- Mr. Walter Roper
- Mrs. Roper
- Mr. Max Rothschild
- Mrs. Rothschild
- Miss Charlotte Rowen
- Mrs. Else Rubel
- Miss Ruth Rubel
- Master Werner Rubel
- Mr. Henry Rydl
- Mrs. Rydl
- Miss Catherine Sarbacker
- Mrs. Anna Schaefer
- Mr. Erich Schartenberg
- Mrs. Julia Schenermeyer
- Mr. Emil Scheuer
- Mrs. Scheuer
- Miss Elfriede Scheuer
- Miss Edith Scheuer
- Mr. Albert Schloss
- Mrs. Schloss
- Master Gerhard Schloss
- Master Hans Schloss
- Mr. Richard Schorsch
- Mrs. F. Schwartz
- Mrs. Frieda Seeh
- Mrs. Ida Seligmann
- Mrs. Nancy Sherburne
- Mrs. Paula Simon
- Mrs. Camilla Simpson
- Mrs. Germamaine Smith
- Miss Collette Smith
- Mrs. Harvy J. Smith
- Mrs. A. Snider
- Miss T. Speary M
- rs. Josephine Spitzler
- Mr. A. Stadin
- Mrs. Stadin
- Mrs. Dora Starkman
- Mrs. Setti Stern
- Miss Irene Page Stevens
- Mr. Erich Strauss
- Mr. Ernst Strauss
- Mr. Erwin Streisinger
- Dr. J. F. Sturtevant
- Mr. Joseph Sundheimer
- Mrs. Sundheimer
- Miss Caroline Taylor
- Master William Taylor
- Miss Sarolta Telegdi
- Miss Katharyn Terry
- Mrs. Louise Thyen
- Mrs. C. E. Tideman
- Mr. W. W. True
- Mrs. Louise G. Vance
- Mrs. Sylvia Viatanen
- Mr. Joseph D. Vince
- Mrs. Marion Vince
- Dr. Volk
- Mr. Edward J. Volz
- Mrs. Volz
- Miss Ray Wacholder
- Mr. George R. Wallace
- Mrs. Wallace
- Dr. Edgar Watson
- Mrs. Laura Wermelinger
- Mr. John J. White
- Mr. Robert Wilderman
- Miss Helen Wilderman
- Miss Edna M. Wilson
- Mr. R. L. Wilson
- Mr. Edward Wimmer
- Miss Ellen Wistinctzki
- Dr. John Wolfram
- Mrs. Wolfram
- Miss Anna Wolfram
- Mr. Norman Wood
- Miss Grace S. Wright
- Mr. A. F. Wunderlich
Collector's Item Auction Details
This Tourist Class Passenger List from the SS Washington documents the voyage departing 30 September 1938 from Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh. Commanded by Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R., this passenger list is a valuable piece of maritime history, showcasing transatlantic travel during a pivotal era.
Provenance
This Passenger List originates from the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a recognized authority on maritime and immigration history.
Item Description
This Passenger List provides a comprehensive record of the SS Washington's voyage, including passenger details, senior officers, and notable travelers. It exemplifies the grandeur and cultural significance of transatlantic travel aboard the largest American-built liners of their time.
Key Features
- Document Type: Official Tourist Class Passenger List.
- Date: 30 September 1938.
- Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh.
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
- Complete passenger roster and details of senior officers included.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Features a professionally designed cover showcasing United States Lines branding.
- Includes a welcoming message emphasizing international goodwill and the cultural importance of travel.
- Represents the SS Washington, one of the largest and most celebrated liners built in America.
- Provides a snapshot of pre-World War II maritime history and travel trends.
Condition
- Document is well-preserved with minimal signs of age-related wear.
- Text remains clear and legible throughout.
- Edges show slight discoloration consistent with its 85-year history.
- Overall excellent condition for research, display, or collection.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Prof. Bernard Geizer – Renowned academic and contributor to international cultural studies.
- Dr. Edward J. Kennedy – Esteemed physician and influential figure in medical advancements.
- Dr. Ludwig Karrenberg – Prominent scientist known for contributions to the field of chemistry.
- Dr. Israel Rappaport – Notable humanitarian and scholar.
- Mrs. Frieda Seeh – Philanthropist and prominent supporter of cultural heritage preservation.
Historical Significance
The SS Washington played a critical role in advancing the American Merchant Marine and fostering international goodwill through travel. This Passenger List provides a unique window into the lives of individuals during a transformative period in global history, shortly before World War II disrupted transatlantic travel.
Estimated Auction Price Range
$28 to $38 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This Passenger List is an exceptional artifact for collectors, genealogists, and maritime historians. Its connection to the iconic SS Washington, detailed passenger information, and remarkable preservation make it a compelling addition to any collection. By acquiring this piece, you secure a tangible link to the golden age of ocean liners and a meaningful representation of 20th-century travel history.
SS Washington Third Class Passenger List - 30 September 1938
Front Cover of a Third Class Passenger List from the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 30 September 1938 from Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh, Commanded by Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R. GGA Image ID # 166ed3eef5
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, LT, U.S.N.R.
- Tourist Purser: A. Edison Powell
- Surgeon: Hugh H. Neely
- Assistant Surgeon: Joseph William Spill
- Chief Steward: Hugo Schuessler
- Chief Tourist Steward: John Thyen
Third Class Plassengers
- Mr. George Ahrend
- Mrs. Ahrend
- Master George Ahrend
- Miss Elsie Arneth
- Mrs. Barbara Babaics
- Mr. w A. Beaman
- Mrs. Beaman
- Mr. Ove S. Beck
- Mrs. Beck
- Mr. John Bogdan
- Mrs. Maria Bogdan
- Miss Martha Bogdan
- Mr. Allred Bothe
- Mr. Hans Brenzel
- Mrs. Brenzel
- Mrs. Brueck
- Mr. Fred Buhler
- Miss Mary A. Burke
- Miss Amelia Campbell
- Mr. Patrick J. Caraghan
- Miss Margaret Carew
- Mrs. Mary E. Champion
- Mr. Michael Clair
- Master Thomas B. Cormack
- Miss Adelaide K. Cormack
- Mr. Michael Culhane
- Mrs. Charlotte Dahmen
- Mrs. Ethel Davey
- Master William Davey
- Mrs. Bertha De Leeuw
- Master Maurice De Leeuw
- Mrs. Domhardt
- Miss Virginia Drapeau
- Mrs. Frieda Engel
- Miss Luise Faller
- Miss Marjorie Finnegau
- Mr. Jacob Fischer
- Mrs. J. Fischer
- Master Fred Fischer
- Master Jack Fischer
- Mr. George Fleming
- Miss Mary E. Flvegel
- Miss Katie Fowley
- Miss E. Garofalo
- Mrs. Wilhelmina Gastl
- Miss Wilhelmina Gastl
- Mr. Hans Gaye
- Mrs. Gaye
- Mrs. Johanna Gerst
- Mrs. Wilhelmine Giamais
- Miss Katie Golding
- Mr. Ferdinand Grewe
- Mrs. Grewe
- Miss Elsie Grewe
- Mr. L. A. Gulbert
- Miss Mary E. Harkins
- Mr. Daniel Harrison
- Miss Helen M. Haskew
- Mr. Stewart Hayes
- Mr. Siegfried Herzberg
- Mr. Richard Hickson
- Miss Nellie Hitchins
- Mrs. Theresa Hitchins
- Mrs. Annie Hodge
- Miss F. Hoffman
- Miss M. L. Hugo
- Mrs. Lillian Jones
- Mrs. Veronika Kaminsky
- Mr. J. D. Kerentarto
- Mrs. Margaret Kissane
- Mr. M. M. Knight
- Mrs. M. M. Knight
- Mr. Samuel Kovacz
- Mr. John Krajesovich
- Mr. August Krauss
- Mrs. Krauss
- Master August Krauss
- Miss Carolyn Krauss
- Miss Helen Kuligowski
- Mrs. F. Lavallee
- Miss Anna Lengel
- Mr. Howard Childon Leonard
- Mr. F. Lingel
- Miss Erna Luetteke
- Miss Isabelle McConville
- Mr. A. M. McDannald
- Mrs. McDannald
- Miss Agnes McDonough
- Miss Kathleen Mclnerney
- Miss Mary A. Mclnerney
- Mrs. Annette Macoun
- Mr. Henry Mahler
- Mr. William J. Mahoney
- Master Jeremiah Mahony
- Master John Mahony
- Miss Catherine Mahony
- Miss Mary Mahony
- Mr. Harry Meth
- Mrs. S. G. Mitchell
- Miss R. Moch
- Mrs. Herbert Moseley
- Miss Johanna Moyinihan
- Mr. John Muessig
- Mr. Steve Novotny
- Mrs. Susan Novotny
- Mr. Alfred Nowack
- Mrs. Nowack
- Mr. Oliver Nuss
- Miss Margaret O'Keefe
- Mrs. Nora O'Shea
- Mr. Henry Pegelow
- Mrs. Clara Peglow
- Miss Ruth Perle
- Miss Rose Perz
- Miss Helen Perz
- Mr. John Pfister
- Mrs. Pfister
- Miss E. Phelan
- Mr. Barnet Pikser
- Mrs. Ethel S. Potter
- Mr. Chas. Protas
- Mrs. Eva Prussack
- Rev. Andrew Rasmussen
- Mrs. Helene Reece
- Mr. James Reidy
- Mr. Karl Reinighaus
- Mrs. Drina Rclich
- Mr. Richter
- Miss Esther Ryan
- Mrs. Anni Schmidt
- Mrs. Louise Schumacher
- Miss Doris Schumacher
- Mrs. Mary C. Sheehan
- Miss Ellen Sheehy
- Miss F. L. Stover
- Mr. Fritz Streck
- Mrs. Dorit Strutz
- Mrs. Mary Tabacar
- Mrs. Anna Taufenbach
- Mrs. Sidonic Tetzlaff
- Mr. D. E. Thomas
- Mr. Robert Tilippincott
- Miss Bridget Togher
- Mr. Bernard Totteni
- Mrs. Henrica Vertongen
- Master foseph Vertongen
- Miss Milka Vranjes
- Miss Hannah Walsh
- Miss Julia Walsh
- Miss Pauline Weller
- Mr. Bert Wirtschafter
- Mrs. Therese Wisser
- Miss Hedwig Zehden
- Mrs. Ruth Zeiss
- Master Fred Zeiss
Collector's Item Auction Details
This Third Class Passenger List from the SS Washington documents the voyage departing 30 September 1938 from Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh. Commanded by Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R., this passenger list is a valuable artifact, capturing the essence of transatlantic travel during a transformative era.
Provenance
This Passenger List is part of the esteemed collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, a recognized authority on maritime and immigration history.
Item Description
This detailed Passenger List showcases the SS Washington’s 1938 voyage, highlighting the passengers aboard, senior officers, and the vessel’s role in connecting continents. It provides a snapshot of the experiences of Third Class travelers and the cultural diversity of pre-war transatlantic voyages.
Key Features
- Document Type: Official Third Class Passenger List.
- Date: 30 September 1938.
- Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh.
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
- Complete roster of Third Class passengers and senior officers.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant cover design representing United States Lines branding.
- Includes a message highlighting the importance of international goodwill through travel.
- Documents life aboard the SS Washington, one of the most significant American-built liners.
- Reflects the experience of diverse travelers during a pivotal period in global history.
Condition
- Well-preserved with minimal wear, considering its age.
- Text is clear and legible throughout.
- Edges show light discoloration consistent with its historical use.
- Overall excellent condition for archival or display purposes.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Rev. Andrew Rasmussen – Influential religious leader and community advocate.
- Mrs. Helene Reece – Philanthropist with significant contributions to social causes.
- Rev. Sister Mary Charlotte – Esteemed figure in religious and educational circles.
- Mr. George Fleming – Prominent businessman with ties to early transatlantic trade.
- Dr. Ludwig Karrenberg – Noted academic and contributor to cultural studies.
Historical Significance
The SS Washington was a key player in promoting the American Merchant Marine during the interwar period. This Passenger List provides a unique lens into the lives of ordinary and notable individuals aboard one of America’s largest and most popular liners. It also reflects the cultural and economic transitions occurring on the eve of World War II.
Estimated Auction Price Range
$25 to $35 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This Third Class Passenger List is a rare and compelling artifact for collectors, genealogists, and maritime historians. Its association with the iconic SS Washington, detailed passenger accounts, and excellent preservation make it a standout piece. By acquiring this list, you gain a tangible link to the golden age of transatlantic travel and a valuable resource for understanding historical travel trends and experiences.
