United States Lines (USL) History and Ephemera
United States Lines operated cargo services from 1921 to 1989, and ocean liners until 1969—most famously, the SS United States and the Leviathan. The company was formed with three ships from the tonnage of the failed United States Mail Steamship Company. Two of the ships, the America and George Washington, were originally German vessels that had been seized during World War I and kept as reparations. One of the most famous ships, The 52,000 ton Leviathan, formerly the Vaterland and one of the largest liners in the world, was acquired in 1923. United States Lines absorbed the American Line in 1932, the Baltimore Mail Line in 1937, and the American Merchant Line in 1938.
Documents and Other Ephemera of the United States Lines
Sorted in Date Order, Our United States Lines Archival Collections include Passenger Lists, Vintage Brochures, Vintage Menus, Books, Immigrant Passage Tickets, and Other Ephemera.
USL Ephemera Collection
1921-06-22 Passenger Manifest - SS Hudson
Rare Passenger Manifest / Passage Contract for the 22 June 1922 Voyage on board the SS Hudson of the United States Mail Steamship Company, Inc. from Bremen to New York for Yugoslavian Immigrant Theresia Floc and Daughter.
1921-09-17 Contract for Third Class/Steerage Passage on the SS George Washington
Contract for third class/steerage passage on the SS George Washington by a German Immigrant on 17 September 1921, sailing from Bremen to New York.
1922 Brochure - Passenger Ships of the United States Lines
One of the first and most comprehensive brochures on the early beginnings of the United States Lines. Many photographs documents the cabin class (First Class/Second Class) amenities on the many ships of the USL. Undated, but likely published in 1922 before the Leviathan came into service in 1923.
1922-07-12 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 12 July 1922
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain W. Rind
1922-07-20 Musical Concert Program - SS President Monroe
Early United States Lines Musical Program to raise funds for various seamen's charities, on board the SS President Monroe, performed for cabin class passengers in the Veranda Cafe on 20 July 1920.
1922-08-02 SS President Monroe Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 2 August 1922
- Route: London to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain M. L. Pittman, U.S.N.R.F
1922-08-10 Musical Concert Program - SS President Monroe
Musical Concert Program to raise funds for various seamen's charitable organizations, held for cabin class passengers on 10 August 1922 in the Veranda Cafe onboard the SS President Monroe of the United States Lines.
1922-08-10 SS President Monroe Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Captain's Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 10 August 1922 featured Poached Halibot, Normandie, Lamb Cutlets, Dartois, and Glacé au Chocolat for dessert. A list of chief officers for this voyage was included.
1922-10-10 Prepaid Passage Polish Immigrant
Prepaid Ticket and Contract for Polish Immigrant from Bremen to Chicago IL on the United States Lines. Ticket included Train to Chicago and Transatlantic Ocean Fare in the Cabin Class.
1923 Brochure - United States Lines The Steamship Leviathan
This 1923 Brochure captures the grand elegance and beauty of the World's Largest Steamship - the SS Leviathan of the United States Lines. The large photographs will allow you to envision the incredible luxury found on this very popular ocean liner.
1923 Brochure - USL Third Class Passage to Europe
The ships included in this 1923 brochure from the United States Lines include the great Leviathan, the largest liner in the world; the popular George Washington; America, largest "cabin" ship in the world; the famous "President" ships, President Harding and President Roosevelt, and the newly reconditioned Republic.
1923-01-06 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Cabin
- Date of Departure: 6 January 1923
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain P. C. Grening, U.S.N.R
1923-02-24 SS President Garfield Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 24 February 1923
- Route: London to New York via Cherbourg and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain H. L. Look, U.S.N.R.F
1923-07-18 SS President Van Buren Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 18 July 1923
- Route: New York to London via Plymouth and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. M. Moore, U.S.N.R.F
1923-10-19 SS President Arthur Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 19 October 1923
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain P. H. Kreibohm, U.S.N.R.F
1923-10-19 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 19 October 1923 featured Boiled Beef Tongue à la Florentine, Roast Fresh Ham, Hollandaise, and Isabella Cake for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-21 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 21 October 1923 featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Roast Loin Pork Paysanne, and Sponge Cake for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-22 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 22 October 1923 featured Patties à la Reine, Fried Lamb Tongue Tomato Sauce, and Jelly Rolls for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from 23 October 1923 featured Scrambled Eggs aux Crevettes, Fried Flounder with Melted Butter, and Calfs Liver with Bacon. The Bill of Fare selections were printed in both English and German.
1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 23 October 1923 featured Beef Roulade, Sauce Piquante, Chicken Maryland, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.
1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 23 October 1923 featured Tripe à la Viennoise, Roast Surrey Capon, Bread Sauce, and Richelieu Cake for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 24 October 1923 featured extensive offerings including Fried Cod Fish Steaks in Tomato Sauce, Omelette Sarah Bernhardt, and Poached Eggs Rothschild. The Bill of Fare selections were printed in English and German.
1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 24 October 1923 featured Baked Weakfish Créole, English Steak & Kidney Pie, and Compote of Apricots for dessert.
1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 24 October 1923 featured Veal Cutlets à la Pojarski, Fricandelles aux Morilles, and Brabanter Tart for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from Thursday, 25 October 1923 featured an extensive selection including Fried Eel in Drawn Butter, Scrambled Eggs à la Kleber, and Goulas à la Minute. The Bill of Fare selections were printed in English and German.
1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 25 October 1923 featured Fried Flounder, Potato Salad, Hamburger Steak with Onion Sauce, and Peach Pie for dessert.
1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Thursday, 25 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Prague Ham à la Metternich, and Raisin Tartlets for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-26 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from 26 October 1923 featured fruits, Cereals, Fish, Eggs & Pancakes, Meats, Mutton Chops, Potatoes and Toast.
1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu and Concert Program
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare and Concert Program from 27 October 1923 offered Salted Cod and Fried Sole along with Stewed Apples for the Day's addition to standard American breakfast fare.
1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 27 October 1923 featured Boiled Turbot, Horseradish Butter, Creamed Pork Tenderloin, and Blackberry Pie for dessert.
1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 27 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Baked Bluefish Creole, and Linzer Cake for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Sunday's Breakfast Bill of Fare from 28 October 1923 featured Fried Codfish Steak, Fried Flounder, Rossini Eggs à la Turbigo and Diamond Stew in addition to traditional American fare.
1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 28 October 1923 featured Filet of Sole, Sauce Rémoulade, Corned Shoulder of Pork, Red Cabbage, and Apricot Pie for dessert.
1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 28 October 1923 featured Sweetbread Patties à la Toulouse, Salmi of Gosling Chipolatas, and Wiener Cake for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-29 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 29 October 1923 featured Yorkshire Ham Glace & Asparagus Tips, Chicken Croquettes Petits Pois, and Pound Cake for dessert. The menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-11-01 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from Thursday, 1 November 1923 onboard the SS President Arthur featured Omelette à la Jurassienne, Shirred Eggs Meyerbeer, and Fricandelles, Onion Sauce in addition to tradational American fare.
1923-12-11 Prepaid Steamship Ticket - Polish Immigrant Girl
Janina Kozlowski was a 13 Year-Old Polish Immigrant girl traveling from Antwerp to New York on the SS Zeeland who arrived in New York on 10 November 1923. If you look under Terms of Contract, #16 prohibits children under 16 traveling alone.
1924 Brochure - USL - New York - Plymouth - Cherbourg - Southampton - Bremen
32-Page brochure from the United States Lines provides many interior views of their fleet of transatlantic steamships published in 1924. This brochure does not include their flagship -- the SS Leviathan as they prepared a separate booklet for that ship.
1924 Brochure - United States Lines - The American Way to Europe
Comprehensive brochure from the United States Lines developed to provide information and photographs that describe the ships and amenities geared to Americans traveling to Europe. Also contains brief information on sites to see in European countries along with passport information.
1924-02-22 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 22 February 1924
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain W. Rind
1924-07-27 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 27 July 1924
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain W. Rind
1924-08-05 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
- Date of Departure: 5 August 1924
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R.F
1924-08-22 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 22 August 1924
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain H. A. Cunningham, U.S.N.R.F
1924-09-19 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 19 September 1924
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain H. A. Cunningham
1924-09-29 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 29 September 1924
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain W. Rind
1925-07-25 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Cabin
- Date of Departure: 25 July 1925
- Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R.F
1925-08-05 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 5 August 1925
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain W. Rind, U.S.N.R.F
1925-08-25 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class and Tourist Cabin
- Date of Departure: 25 August 1925
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R.F
1925-09-23 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
- Date of Departure: 23 September 1925
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain H. A. Cunningham, U.S.N.R.F
1926-07-28 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 28 July 1926
- Route: New York to Bremen via Cobh (Queenstown), Plymouth and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R
1926-08-10 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 10 August 1926
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, USNR
1926-09-08 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 8 September 1926
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton Cherbourg and Cobh (Queenstown)
- Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R.F
1926-09-21 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
- Date of Departure: 21 September 1926
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1926-09-24 SS Republic Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 24 September 1926
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
- Commander: Captain A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.F
1926-09-26 SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Sunday, 26 September 1926 on board the SS Leviathan of the United States Lines featured Boiled Brook Trout, Sauce Niçoise, Boiled Potatoes, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Southern Style, and Pudding Milanaise, Strawberry Sauce for dessert.
1926-10-03 SS Republic Farewell Dinner Menu and Music Program
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Music Program from 3 October 1926 featured Filet of Solo à la Doria, Saddle of Lamb, Brabant, and Profiteroles Glacé au Chocolat for dessert. This beautifully scripted Bill of Fare also listed chief officers of the ship.
1926-10-03 Musical Concert Program - SS Republic
Musical Concert Program held on the SS Republic of the United States Line on 3 October 1926 to benefit various seamen's charities and the Actors Fund of the United States. Talented passengers likely performed in the concert in addition to the Ship's Orchestra.
1927-03-16 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 16 March 1927
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R
1927-04-19 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
- Date of Departure: 19 April 1927
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1927-06-21 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
- Date of Departure: 21 June 1927
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1927-10-11 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: American Legion Passengers (Second A.E.F.)
- Date of Departure: 11 October 1927
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore Herbert Hartley, U.S.N.R
1928-03-13 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
- Date of Departure: 13 March 1928
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain H. A. Cunningham
1928-05-10 SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 10 May 1928 featured Reindeer Steak, Poivrade, Plovers à la Souvaroff, and Soufflé Confiture for dessert.
1928-05-19 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 19 May 1928
- Route: New York to Bremen via Plymouth and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R
1928-06-05 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First and Second Class
- Date of Departure: 5 June 1928
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. H. Cunningham
1928-06-06 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 6 June 1928
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1928-06-10 SS Leviathan Private Dinner Party
Elaborate Private Party Dinner Bill of Fare. This Sunday Dinner hosted by Mr. S. B. Applebaum featured Filet of Sole and Roast Vermont Turkey with Crème Dame Blanche. This four-page Bill of Fare was bound by an elegant Red, White and Blue striped and tasseled string.
1928-06-21 Concert Program - SS Leviathan
Elegant Concert program and variety show for second class passengers on board the United States Lines Flagship -- the SS Leviathan. This production from Thursday, 21 June 1928 featured classical and popular music numbers, vocalists, readings, and a scene from a comedy playlet.
1928-07-18 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 18 July 1928
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain William Rind, USNR
1928-10-03 Passenger Ticket SS George Washington
Third Class Passenger Ticket for a German national for a transatlantic voyage from Bremen, Germany to New York on 3 October 1928. The contract was written in both German and English.
1929-03-30 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 30 March 1929
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore H. A. Cunningham
1929-08-27 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 27 August 1929
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore H. A. Cunningham
1930-08-05 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 5 August 1930
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
- Commander: Captain A. B. Randall
1930-09-08 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 8 September 1930
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg and Cobh (Queenstown)
- Commander: Captain George Fried, U.S.N.R.
1930-09-17 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 17 September 1930
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain John L. Beebe, USNR
1930-09-25 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 25 September 1930
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1931-07-07 SS George Washington Farewell Dinner Menu and Musical Program
Stately Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Musical Program, complete with a photograph of the dinner guests for this 7 July 1931 meal on board the SS George Washington of the United States Lines. Includes Photo of Dinner Guest at Farewell Gala.
1931-07-28 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 28 July 1931
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain A. M. Moore, U.S.N.R.
1931-09-08 SS George Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 8 September 1931
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Geo. Fried, U.S.N.R.
1932-08-24 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 24 August 1932
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain George Fried
1932-09-09 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Cabin
- Date of Departure: 9 September 1932
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R
1932-09-10 Tourist Cabin Contract SS Leviathan
Steamship Ticket - United States Lines, Tourist Cabin Contract Ticket, Dutch Woman, Rotterdam (Cherbourg) to New York aboard the SS Leviathan.
1932-10-19 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 19 October 1932
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain George Fried
1932-11-25 SS Leviathan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class and Tourist Cabin
- Date of Departure: 25 November 1932
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Commodore Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R
1933-05-24 SS Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 24 May 1933 (Maiden Voyage)
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain George Fried, USN, Retired
1932-07-06 SS Washington Luncheon Menu Card
Expansive luncheon Bill of Fare selections make this Tourist Cabin Luncheon a feast for the passenges. The Bill of Fare features a chef's special consisting of Home Cured Corned Beef and Steamed Green Cabbage, Boiled New Bermuda Potatoes & Bran Biscuit.
1933-11-22 SS Washington Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 22 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Veal Tenderloin, Mouquin Style, Vichied Loin of Pork, Périgord Sauce, and Fruit Jell-O, Whipped Cream for dessert.
1933-11-24 SS Washington Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Class Dinner Menu from 24 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Tournedo with Sauce Madeira, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus, and Neopolitan Ice Cream for dessert.
1923-11-25 SS Washington Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from 25 November 1933 featured Boiled Red Snapper, Sauce Américaine, Double Entrecôte, Lyonnaise, and Tutti Frutti Ice Cream for dessert.
1933-11-26 SS Washington Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Farewell Dinner Menu from 26 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Smoked Ox Tongue with Sauce Florentine, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus, and Plum Pudding with Sabayon Sauce for dessert.
1933-12-13 SS Washington Private Dinner Menu & Dance
Vintage Private Dinner Menu & Dance from 13 December 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Bluefish au Four with Cardinale, Filet Mignon à l'Alsatienne, and Cup aux Fraises for dessert.
1933-12-29 SS Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 29 December 1933
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain John Jensen, USN, Retired
1934-04-07 SS President Harding Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Saturday, 7 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Baked Mackerel, Mexicaine, and FeaturedDessert for dessert. The reverse side contained weather notations by the passengers.
1934-04-08 SS President Harding Breakfast Menu Card
Colorful breakfast Bill of Fare card from the SS President Harding offered a Third Cabin viewpoint through the passenger's diary of the day written on the back of the menu.
1934-04-10 SS President Harding Luncheon Menu
Vintage Third Cabin Luncheon Menu from 10 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Braised Short Ribs of Beef, Fermière, Irish Lamb Stew, and Bon Bon Biscuits for dessert. Reverse Side contained personal notes from the passenger regarding voyage.
1934-04-12 SS President Harding Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 12 April 1934 featured Fried Plaice, Meunière, Baked Irish Ham, and Neapolitan Ice Cream for dessert. The Bill of Fare included the Credo for the United States Lines.
1934-04-13 SS President Harding Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Third Cabin Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from 13 April 1934 featured Salt Mackerel, Clear Butter, Scrambled Eggs with Bacon or Plain, and Fried Country Sausage.
1934-04-13 SS President Harding Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Third Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Friday, 13 April 1934 featured Lamb Stew à la Bretonne, Roast Beef au Jus, and Chocolate Pudding, Vanilla Sauce for dessert.
1934-05-23 SS Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 23 May 1934
- Route: Hamburg on for New York via Havre, Southampton, and Cobh (Queenstown)
- Commander: Captain George Fried, U.S.N. (Retired)
1934-07-18 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 18 July 1934
- Route: New York to Hamburg via Queenstown (Cobh), Plymouth and Le Havre
- Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr. USNR
1934-07-24 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Elegant Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 24 July 1934 featured Fresh Sole Sauté, Meunière - Potato Salad, Râgout Financière en Cassolette, Fleurons , and Soufflé Mercedes for dessert. The four page Bill of Fare included a Musical Program.
1934-08-01 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 1 August 1934
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings
1934-08-15 SS Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 15 August 1934
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain George Fried, USN, Retired.
1934-10-24 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 24 October 1934
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1934-11-07 SS Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 7 November 1934
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR
1935-04-10 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 10 April 1935
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1935-04-12 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 12 April 1935 featured Fried Filet of Lemon Sole, Sauce Cavour, Stuffed Egg à la Parisienne - Fried Parsley, and Crêpes Parisienne for dessert. The Bill of Fare included a Musical Program.
1935-04-13 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 13 April 1935 featured a very extensive selection including Lobster à la Newburg, Chester Straws, Fresh Ox Tongue, Sauce Polonaise, and Cheese Soufflé for dessert. A musical program accompanied this menu.
1935-04-21 SS Manhattan Easter Dinner Menu
Elegant tassle string bound Easter Dinner Bill of Fare featured Boiled River Salmon, Sauce Colbert, Roast Stuffed Vermont Turkey and Legs and Saddle of Easter Lamb. Music Program included.
1935-05-28 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 28 May 1935
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain John F. Jensen, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
1935-07-31 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 31 July 1935
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., USNR
1936-03-11 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 11 March 1936
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1936-07-29 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 29 July 1936
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Lt., U.S.N.R.
1936-09-09 SS Washington Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 9 September 1936
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
1936-10-21 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Third Class
- Date of Departure: 21 October 1936
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, Cmdr., U.S.N.R
1937-09-01 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 1 September 1937
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain James E. Roberts, Lt., Cmdr. U.S.N.R.
1938 Brochure Spring and Summer Travel Number United States Lines Log
1938 USL Brochure covers the Officers and Staff, Scenes of Voyages and Passengers, Interior Photographs and Sailings to Europe for 1938.
1938-04-20 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 20 April 1938
- Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Plymouth and Le Havre
- Commander: Captain Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1938-04-20 SS Washington Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 20 April 1938
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R.
1938-06-29 SS Manhattan Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 29 June 1938
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1938-08-31 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 31 August 1938
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain William Dougherty
1938-09-14 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 14 September 1938
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain James E. Roberts (Lt. Cmdr. USNR)
1938-09-30 SS Washington Tourist Class Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 30 September 1938
- Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R.
1938-09-30 SS Washington Third Class Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Third Class
- Date of Departure: 30 September 1938
- Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R.
1939-08-22 SS Washington Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 22 August 1939
- Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R
1947-09-05 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 5 September 1947
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg and Cobh
- Commander: Commodore Harry Manning
1948-01-21 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 21 January 1948
- Route: New York to Southampton via Cobh and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Captain, U.S.N.R.
1948-02-20 SS America Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 20 February 1948
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Captain, U.S.N.R.
1951-01-10 SS Washington Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 10 January 1951
- Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Southampton, Le Havre and Bremerhaven
- Commander: Captain Harold Milde, U.S.N.R.
1954-08-10 SS America Captain's Dinner Menu
Large Format Vintage Captain's Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 10 August 1954 featured Lobster à la Newburg, Grilled Choice T-Bone Steak, Sauce Bercy, and Compote: Preserved Black Bing Cherries for dessert. The Bill of Fare includes autographs and statements by the guests.
1972 - Leviathan: "The World's Greatest Ship" Volume 1
In September 1911, workers in the shipyard of Blohm & Voss in Hamburg started on a new ship that would be christened VATERLAND. The world would come to know her best as the LEVIATHAN, one of the grandest and most storied ocean liners of all time.
1974 - Leviathan: "The World's Greatest Ship" Volume 2
United States Lines: "LEVIATHAN: The World's Greatest Ship, Volume 2", by Frank Braynard, published in 1974, hardbound with original dust jacket, 380 pages. Braynard has created what is probably the most extensive history ever written about a single ship.
Leviathan: "The World's Greatest Ship" Volume 3
This book is volume 3 and picks up the LEVIATHAN saga as the ship begins transatlantic service for the United States Lines in 1923 and continues through 1926. Braynard tells the story of life aboard, prominent passengers, and her problems as a government owned ship. There are hundreds of great photos which makes for wonderful browsing and reading.
Leviathan: "The World's Greatest Ship" Volume 4
This book is volume 4 and picks up the LEVIATHAN saga in 1926 during the height of the ship's popularity and ends with the stock market crash in 1929. The ship's fortunes fell quickly after that. There are hundreds of great photos, including a section of color ones, which makes for wonderful browsing and reading.
Leviathan: "The World's Greatest Ship" Volume 5
This book is volume 5 and picks up the LEVIATHAN saga as the Great Depression starts and deeply cuts into passenger loads. The great ship produces nothing but red ink for USL and even bargain cruises do not help. The ship is put into lay-up and offered for sale. There are hundreds of great photos which makes for wonderful browsing and reading.
Leviathan: "The World's Greatest Ship" Volume 6
This book is the final volume and picks up the LEVIATHAN saga in her final years of lay-up in Hoboken. She sailed a few voyages in 1934 but otherwise spent her final years rusting at the pier. In 1938 her old boilers were fired one last time for a slow journey to the breakers. Many large photos of her abandoned interiors, as well as a fold-out color Albert Brenet painting of the ship approaching the breakers. There are hundreds of great photos which makes for wonderful browsing and reading.
2003 - Picture History of the SS United States
An international authority on ocean liners and the author of more than 45 books on the subject, William Miller has had a lifelong love affair with these magnificent ships--including the SS United States. Like many of this ship's loyal following, Miller was awed by its size, beautiful lines, aura of glamour, and speed. (Its maiden voyage in 1952 was a record-breaking one.) All these elements are captured in a book that pays tribute to this symbol of brilliant maritime technology.
Articles
- The George Washington - America’s Largest Passenger Liner (1921)
The George Washington, distinguished by war service and peace missions, now taken over by the U. S. Mail Steamship Company (United States Lines)
Other Items
Other USL Ephemera at the GG Archives
- 1920s Brochure: New York to Europe On U.S. Government Ships - Queenstown, Plymouth, Cherbourg, London, Bremen, Danzig. United States Lines, Operators for U.S. Shipping Board. 27 Photographs including many interiror and photos of passengers in all classes. Cabin Plans of the SS George Washington - Promenade Deck and Upper Deck (B & C Decks).
- 1920s Brochure: New York, Plymouth, Cherbourg, Southampton, Bremen - United States Lines, manageing operators for United States Shipping Board. Lavishly illustrated brochure featuring the steamships George Washington, President Roosevelt, President Harding, America and Republic. 27 Illustrations / Photographs in all primarily first cabin interiors, many with passengers.
- 1922-08-10 Musical Program, SS President Monroe, Concert in Veranda Café in aid of Seamen's Charities.
- 1923-10-31 Musical Program, Concert Given by the Ship's Orchestra, Leader, Georg Grützner.
- 1926-04-05 Sailing Schedule Brochure: New York, Cobh (Queenstown), Plymouth, Southampton, Cherbourg and Bremen. East and Westbound schedule April through November 1926.
- 1926-10-03 Concert Program, SS Republic, For the Benefit of Seamen's Charities and the Actors Fund of the United States. Lists names of the musicians and vocalists.
- 1928-03-30 Additional Payment Receipt: Prospective Passengers, Downing Family, Ireland
- 1928-04-16 Additional Payment Receipt: Prospective Passenger, Downing Family, Third Class Ourward Prepaid, Ireland to New York.
- 1932-10 Brochure: United States Lines: The American Way To Europe. 32 Pages, Unpaginated. Photographs Include: Female Passengers Playing Shurffleboard on deck; Female Passengers Playing Volley Ball; SS Leviathan Lounge; Dining Saloon; Club Leviathan; Pompeiian Pool; Children's Playroom; Smoking Room; Suite with Connecting Bath; Suite Sitting Room; Stateroom for Two; SS Leviathan; SS Manhattan; Air-Cooled Dining Saloon; Smoking Room; Manhattan Lounge; President Roosevelt / President Harding; Lounge; Smoking Room; Smaller Photos of: OUtside Stateroom for Three; Outside Stateroom; Stateroom with conecting Shower; Two-Bed Stateroom; Verandah Café; Reading and Writing Room; Dining Room; Cabin Stateroom; Outside Cabin; Cabin for Two; Dining Room; Family Suite; Inside Cabin Suite; Social Hall; Wide Open Deck; Lounge; Two-Bed Stateroom; Library; Two-Bed Stateroom; Smoking Room. Note that the larger photos have inlaid text on the lower left or lower right corner.
- 1932-10-19 List of Cabin Passengers, SS Manhattan, Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Havre, Captain George Fried. Shirt Pocket Sized.
- 1934-07-18 Cabin, SS Manhattan, New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Plymouth, and Havre, Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR. Includes Dictionary of Nautical Terms.
- 1934-10-24 Abstract of Log, SS Manhattan, Voyage 29, Westbound, Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton and Cobh.
- 1935-04-16 Gala Dinner Menu and Musical Program, SS Manhattan. Engraving of Heidelberg Castle (Germany) on cover.
- 1935-04-18 Dinner Menu and Musical Program, SS Manhattan, Engraving of Westminster Abbey, London, England on cover.
- 1936-03-11 List of Tourist Passengers, SS Manhattan, Hamburg to New York via Havre, Southampton and Cobh, Captain Commodore A. B. Randall, Comdr. U.S.N.R. Summary of Passengers: Cabin: 239; Tourist Class: 247; Third Class: 164; Total Passengers: 650; Commander, Officers and Crew: 534; Total on Board: 1,184.
- 1938-04-20 List of Tourist Passengers, SS Washington, Hamburg to New York via Havre, Southampton and Cobh, Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comdr. U.S.N.R.
- 1938-09-14 List of Passengers (Class not Stated), Hamburg to New York via Havre, Southampton and Cobh, Captain James E. Roberts, Lt. Comdr. U.S.N.R.
- 1938-09-30 List of Tourist Passengers, SS Washiogton, Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh, Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comdr. U.S.N.R.
- 1938-09-30 List of Third Class Passengers, SS Washiogton, Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh, Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comdr. U.S.N.R.
