Farwell Dinner Menu, S.S. American Shipper, American Merchant Lines, 26 May 1929
1929-05-26 Farewell Dinner Menu, S.S. American Shipper. Menu featured Shrimp Cocktail, Cream Victoria, Broiled Salmon, Anchovy Butter, Chicken Liver Patties, Pear Fritters, Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, Roast Maryland Turkey, and French Pastry. Included List of Executive Officers and Autographs from Seven Dinner Guests.
Dinner Menu
On Board S.S. American Shipper
Sunday, 26 May 1929
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Stuffed Olives
- Celery
- Cream Victoria
- Broiled Salmon, Anchovy Butter
- Chicken Liver Patties, Financiere
- Pear Freitters, Stawberry Sauce
- Asparagus, Melted Butter
- Roast Prime Ribs of Beef
- Roast Maryland Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
- Mashed Potatoes
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Hearts of Lettuce, Russian Dressing
- Ice Cream
- French Pastry
- Nuts and Raisins
- Fresh Fruit
- Cafe Noir
Executive Officers
- Commander: Schupler F. Cumings
- Chief Officer: E. Nelson
- Chief Engineer: William O. Swatridge
- Surgeon: J. Mulligan, M.D.
- Steward-Purser: J. A. Burrows
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