SS Washington Passenger List - 10 January 1951
Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Departing 10 January 1951 from New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Southampton, Le Havre and Bremerhaven, Commanded by Captain Harold Milde, U.S.N.R. GGA Image ID # 170fde0a33
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain Harold Milde, U.S.N.R.
- Executive Officer: George F. Kimball, U.S.N.R.
- Chief Engineer: Joseph P. Cox, U.S.N.R.
- Chief Purser: Clarence P. Gehrig, U.S.N.R.
- Senior Assistant Purser: Shepard K. Nash, U.S.N.R.
- Senior Assistant: John P. Dooley
- Chief Radio Officer: Roy Cattell
- Chief Surgeon: Arthur Tomas
- Assistant Surgeon: John J, Gerrity
- Chief Steward: Fred H. Dams
- Assistant Chief Steward: Ernst Schloerb
Cabin Class Passengers
- Mr. Olav Aarebrodt
- Miss Use Abshagen
- Mr. Vassilios Antsoulatos
- Mr. Robert Bailey
- Mrs. Mary E. Bana
- Mr. Edouard Barbayon
- Mr. Seymour Beardley
- Mrs. Beardley
- Mrs. Elizabeth Beiman
- Miss Marcelle Berre de Turique
- Mrs. Patricia Black
- Mstr. John Black
- Miss Catherine Black
- Mr. Albert Blomquist
- Mrs. Blomquist
- Dr. H. Neil Bollinger
- Miss Constance Bonneau
- Mr. Erich Brand
- Mrs. Wm. Brassert
- Miss Janet Brassert
- Mr. Alexander Brock
- Mr. Claude M. Brody
- Mrs. Anna Bruckmayer
- Mr. K. Bruehl
- Miss Hanna Bruns
- Mrs. Lucy Bryden
- Mr. Hans Bucher
- Mr. Eugene Buckley
- Mr. Ernest Buhler
- Dr. Hugh Chapin
- Mrs. Chapin
- Miss Kathryn Chapin
- Mrs. Susan Clemens
- Mr. Frank Closter
- Mrs. Closter
- Mr. Querino Colautti
- Mr. R. Cole
- Mr. Richard Cole
- Mr. W. C. Cole
- Mr. Daniel Conley
- Mr. M. B. Connell
- Mrs. Winifred Connell
- Miss Noreen Connell
- Miss Eileen Connell
- Mrs. C. Connolly
- Mr. John R. D. Crichton
- Mr. Herman Dauscher
- Mr. G. Demetriou
- Dr. Robert Desowitz
- Mrs. C. M. Dockree
- Mr. Robert Dole
- Miss Helena Donnellan
- Mr. Erwin Drasner
- Mrs. Christine Dreller
- Miss Patricia Duignan
- Miss Marie Dunn
- Mr. Thomas Dunne
- Mr. H. Ebanks
- Mrs. Joan Eichelberger
- Mr. E. M. Eide
- Mrs. Eide
- Mr. Abed M. Elder
- Mr. Bader M. H. Elder
- Mr. Harold Ezell
- Mr. Eugene Feile
- Mr. Gerald Fieler
- Mr. Martin Fitzgerald
- Mrs. Fitzgerald
- Miss Catherine Fitzgerald
- Mr. Charles C. Flynn
- Mrs. Theodora Flynn
- Mrs. Martha T. Foss
- Mstr. Stephen Foss
- Mstr. Brian Foss
- Miss Charlotte Frage
- Mr. Jean Fribourg
- Mrs. Maria Fried
- Mr. Egon Fritz-Vietta
- Mr. Carl Froehlich
- Mrs. Froehlich
- Mrs. Fredrica Fruth
- Mrs. Auguste Fuchs
- Mr. E. Galeh
- Mrs. Helene Geiger
- Mrs. Margaret George
- Miss Anna Gottfrois
- Mr. Michael Gress
- Miss Rose Gress
- Miss Marie Gresser
- Mr. W. H. Griese
- Mr. Joseph Guenster
- Mrs. Sibelle Guenster
- Miss Madeline Guifoyle
- Mr. George Guillotte
- Mrs. Guillotte
- Mr. Ludwig Haase
- Mrs. Haase
- Mr. A. Habarwa
- Mr. J. Haber
- Miss Frieda Heinhorst
- Miss Frieda Heinold
- Mr. Robert Hennig
- Mrs. Elsa Hildebrecht
- Mr. Peter Hines
- Mr. Edward Hiscox
- Mrs. Hiscox
- Prof. Helen Hohman
- Rev. Gerard Holohan
- Miss Ann Hooper
- Miss Edith Huempel
- Mr. Frank Huffman, III
- Mrs. Doreen Huffman, III
- Mstr. Kirk Huffman
- Mstr. Timothy Huffman
- Mrs. Paula Husmann
- Mr. Ahmet Iplikci
- Mrs. Eileen Jones
- Mrs. Ottlie Jost
- Mr. Rupert Joynson-West
- Dr. Hermann Katzenberger
- Mrs. Martha Kiesling
- Mr. John Klaffenbach
- Mr. Edgar Klages
- Mr. Enno E. Koch
- Mrs. Elizabeth Kohl
- Mr. Laur P. Koozman
- Mrs. Koozman
- Mstr. Lawr Koozman
- Mstr. Rodney Koozman
- Mr. Osmar Kuker
- Mr. Paul Kurz
- Mrs. Anna Lackemeinen
- Mrs. Luise Lampe
- Mr. Bernard Landau
- Mrs. Landau
- Mr. Sam Levine
- Mr. S. Liddle
- Mr. John Lindner
- Mr. Johann Linneman
- Mr. Jeremiah Lucy
- Mrs. Luisa Luett
- Mr. Ernest C. Mason
- Mrs. Mason
- Mr. Peter Masters
- Mr. John May
- Mr. Michael McAuliffe
- Miss Rose McCann
- Mr. Harold C. McCollum
- Mrs. McCollum
- Miss Denny McCollum
- Mr. James McCririck
- Mr. B. H. McKee
- Mrs. Mary C. McKenzie
- Mr. Josef Meier
- Mrs. Meier
- Mr. Heinrich Meier
- Miss Johanna Meier
- Mr. L. Mikalo
- Mr. George Mohr
- Mr. Louis Q. Moss
- Mrs. Moss
- Mrs. Helene Mueller
- Mr. James C. Murphy
- Mr. Seymour Nadler
- Mrs. Nadler
- Miss Elizabeth Nadler
- Miss Mary Nadler
- Mstr. Hunter Nadler
- Mr. Alfred T. Nash
- Mrs. Colette Nazare
- Mr. Lloyd Neilsen
- Mrs. Neilsen
- Mr. Rene Normand
- Bishop M. J. O’Connor
- Mr. James O’Keefe
- Mr. Robert W. Olsen
- Miss G. S. Oppenheim
- Mr. Charles Ostermeier
- Mr. Leon Paciek
- Mr. John W. Parker
- Mr. Wm. Partington
- Mrs. Erika Perles
- Mr. Salvatore Pinto
- Brother Placidus
- Mr. Carl Pohl
- Mr. Adalbert Puttlitz
- Rev. L. J. Quinlan
- Miss Anita Rados
- Mr. August Rasch
- Mr. Ralph Read
- Mr. Simon Reese
- Mrs. Martha Rooks
- Mr. Michael Rura
- Miss Martha Rust
- Mr. Frederich Ruth
- Mr. Wm. Rutherford
- Mr. Edward Ryan
- Mrs. Ryan
- Miss Cordelia Ryan
- Mr. Elias Saka
- Mr. M. Sanasen
- Mrs. Sanasen
- Mr. Richard Sarau
- Miss Elsie Scarborough
- Miss Friederike Schaufele
- Mr. Walter Scheible
- Miss Ella Schiemann
- Mr. H. Schildkraut
- Mrs. Clara Schmidt
- Mr. Joseph Schneebalg
- Mrs. Schneebalg
- Mrs. Barbara Schneider
- Mr. Engelbert Schraa
- Mr. Rudolf Seifart
- Mr. Angelo Sferrazza
- Miss Ingeborg M. Sickendiek
- Mrs. Marion Skiolvig
- Mr. Lester R. Smith
- Miss Elizabeth Snee
- Miss Mary Palen Snow
- Miss Guilhenh Soudee
- Mr. H. B. Speelman
- Mr. Paul Stevens
- Mr. W. J. Stevens
- Miss Gerda Strauer
- Mr. A. J. Stroud
- Mr. Janos A. Szomby
- Mr. Alexander Taylor
- Mrs. Taylor
- Mr. Norman Taylor
- Mrs. Martha Tyndall
- Mr. Wm. Van Dusen
- Mrs. Van Dusen
- Mr. C. H. Varias
- Mr. Walter Victor
- Miss Urto Voigt
- Mrs. Russell Walters
- Mr. George Walther
- Mrs. Anna Weiss
- Mrs. Luise Weisser
- Mrs. E. J. Wilkinson
- Miss Gwyneth Wilkinson
- Mr. Harry P. Wilson
- Mr. H. Wilzenhusen
- Miss Katherine Wingeron
- Mr. H. Woelke
- Mr. Arthur Wohlmuth
- Mr. Michael Woods
- Mr. Patrick Woods
- Mrs. Walfride Worz
- Mr. P. Xerri
- Mr. Herman Zeitz
- Mrs. Bertha Zeitz
- Miss Marie Ziegenbein
Information for Passengers
Information Forms. Please fill out and return your Information Form to the Purser’s Office, at your very earliest convenience. The information requested is necessary for the completion of passenger manifests and landing cards, the ordering of train equipment, etc. Failure to provide this information promptly may delay your debarkation.
Chances in Accommodation: Changes in accommodation may only be made by the Purser on payment of any difference in fare which may be required in accordance with the Company’s schedule of passenger fares.
Amusements on Board: Moving Pictures, Bingo Games, Horse Races, Deck Game Tournaments, Dancing and other activities on board, will be listed on the bulletin boards.
Baggage: Information regarding baggage matters may be obtained by consulting the Baggage Master at the Purser’s Office in the “C” Deck Foyer. The Company accepts no responsibility for baggage or parcels left on board, except by arrangement with the Baggage Master.
Baggage Room: The Baggage Room is open to Passengers from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. daily, or by special appointment with the Baggage Master.
Baggage Insurance: The Company’s liability for loss of or damage to baggage and valuables is strictly limited, but Passengers can protect themselves by Baggage Insurance which may be purchased at the Baggage Office on board.
Barber Shop and Beauty Salon: These facilities are located on “B” Deck. A schedule of prices is posted in the shops, including the following:
Barber Shop
- Shave: $ 0.45
- Haircut: $0.90
- Tonic: $0.25
- Manicure: $1.00
Beauty Salon
- Hair Trimming: $ 0.85
- Hair Set: $1.50 and up
- Facials: $3.00 and up
- Manicure: $1.00
Cables, Radiograms and Telegrams (For Dispatch Should Be Handed in) at the Purser’s Office and at least an hour before the arrival of the steamer at any port.
Children’s Playroom is located on the “B” Deck Aft. A Matron is in attendance.
Complaints: It is the desire of the Company and the Ship’s Staff to make your crossing as pleasant as possible. Any compliant regarding service should be reported promptly to the Purser or the Chief Steward so that corrective action can be taken immediately.
Customs Examination: In order to avoid difficulty in Customs examinations, all articles liable to duty must be declared. Passengers should consult the Purser or Baggage Master for the latest available information regarding the Customs regulations of any specific country.
Deck Chairs, Chair Cushions and Steamer Rugs: Deck Chairs can be rented for the voyage on application to the Deck Steward, at $2.00 each; Chair Cushions, $1.00 each; Rugs, $1.50 each.
Divine Services: Protestant Service is held Sundays at 11:00 A.M. in the Main Lounge.
Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in the Main Lounge. The hours of the Masses are announced on the bulletin boards. An altar is available and complete facilities for celebrating Holy Mass are at the disposal of Roman Catholic clergy by arrangement with the Purser.
Doctor (Ship’s Surgeon) : The Doctor’s Office is located on “B” Deck Aft. The Doctor is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for the treatment of illnesses not originating on the voyage. In the case of illness contracted on the voyage, no charge will be made. Medicine prescribed will be provided free in all circumstances. A registered Nurse is on duty at all times.
Doctor’s Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Electrical Appliances: Passengers are cautioned against using electric irons or other appliances in staterooms, because of the serious danger of causing a short circuit in the lighting system. Please call your ‘Bedroom Steward before attempting to use current for any except usual purposes.
Fire and Lifeboat Stations: Passengers are urgently requested to familiarize themselves with the notice in their staterooms regarding Emergency Station and Life
Boat Number, and also to take part in the Fire and Boat Drills.
Fire Precautions: Passengers are particularly asked to use care when disposing of cigar or cigarette ends and matches and to place them in the receptacles provided for the purpose in the different parts of the ship. Do not throw overboard lighted cigar ends or cigarette ends as they may be drawn into open ports and cause fires. Careful observance of this request is earnestly urged of all Passengers.
Lost and Found Articles may be claimed or left at the Purser’s Office.
Mail: Passengers are requested to call at the Purser’s Office for Mail and Telegrams, where forwarding addresses may also be left.
Meal Hours: Passengers are earnestly requested to observe the FIXED hours for meals.
Compliance with tills request will aid the Chief Steward and his Staff in maintaining a high standard in the kitchen and improve the service in the Dining Room, and your cooperation will be greatly appreciated by the Officers and Crew of the ship and the Management ashore.
When One Sitting
- Breakfast from 8:30 A.M.
- Luncheon from 12:30 P.M.
- Dinner from 6:30 P.M.
When Two Sittings
- Breakfast: 8:00 A.M. and 9:15 A.M.
- Luncheon: 12:00 Noon and 1:15 P.M.
- Dinner from: 6:00 P.M. and 7:15 P.M.
Payments On Board: Passengers are requested to obtain a receipt on the Company’s form for any additional passage money, deck chair, steamer rug or chair cushion hire, cables, telegrams or baggage charges paid on board.
Ports in Ship’s Side: Passengers should not attempt to open ports. The Bedroom Steward will render this service when desired, provided it is not contrary to the Commander's orders and weather conditions permit. Careful observance of this precaution will avoid accidents, assure the comfort of Passengers, and will prevent injuries to Passengers and damage to baggage and personal effects.
Postage Stamps can be purchased from the Library Steward. Letters can he mailed on board.
Professional Gamblers: Passengers are reminded that professional gamblers are reported as frequently traveling on trans-Atlantic passenger ships and are warned to take precautions accordingly.
Round Trip Passengers: Passengers holding return tickets, who are undecided about their addresses abroad, should send this information to the nearest office of the Company as soon as possible after landing, so that they may be promptly advised of possible changes in sailings and other matters pertaining to their return passage.
Those who hold return tickets are requested to communicate with our nearest office immediately on arrival in Europe or the United States to confirm their reservations and learn of any necessary formalities to be arranged prior to sailing.
If for any reason the holder of a return ticket is unable to travel by the sailing indicated on the ticket, immediate advice should be sent to the Company’s nearest office so that the accommodations held may be resold and other reservations arranged. Otherwise the passage money may be forfeited.
Seats at Table: The Assistant Chief Steward is in charge of the Dining Room and will assign table seating, if not previously arranged. Reservation Desk is located in the Forward Lounge, Promenade Deck.
Service Clubs: Rotarians, Kiwanians, Lions and members of similar organizations are invited to register their names at the Purser’s Office so that the ship’s officers may be able to acquaint them with other members of their respective organizations who are traveling in the ship.
The Shop: Located on the Promenade Deck, Port Side Forward, you will find a fine assortment of wearing apparel, drug supplies, French perfumes, toilet articles, soap, novelties, souvenirs, and many other items for your comfort and convenience. You will also find a fine assortment of gifts.
Valet Service: Pressing Service is provided for the convenience of passengers. Apply to your Bedroom Steward for this service:
Price List—Men’s Garments
- Suit (2- or 3-pieces): $1.00
- Coat: $0.75
- Trousers: $0.50
- Top Coat: $1.00
- Heavy Overcoat: $1.25
- Tuxedo Suit: $1.25
- Full Dress Suit: $1.50
- Sport Shirt: $0.50
Price List—Women’s Garments
- Suit (Coat and Skirt): $1.50
- Skirt: $1.00
- Jacket: $0.75
- Cloak, Silk Coat and Skirt, Dresses, Gowns: Prices will be quoted on request
- Slacks: $0.75
Valuables: A safe is provided in the Purser’s Office in which passengers may deposit money, jewelry or other valuables for safekeeping in accordance with the terms of the passenger contract ticket. A receipt for articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser. The carrier will be under no liability whatsoever for money, jewelry or other valuables, unless so deposited.
Important Notice to Passengers Regarding Safety At Sea
Please Read Carefully
Your entire trip can be spoiled by a sprain, bruise or other minor injury.
We wish you to enjoy a safe passage and urge your cooperation by carefully observing the following precautions:
- Do not run on the ship.
- Do not allow children to run or play unattended, or to sit or play on stairways.
- Walk carefully over wet spots on the decks.
- Do not smoke in bed.
- Be sure cigar and cigarette ends and matches are extinguished and placed in the receptacles provided for them throughout the ship.
- Do not throw overboard lighted cigar and cigarette ends or lighted matches as they may be drawn into open portholes or ventilators.
- Do not discard refuse of any kind on the decks. Place it in the receptacles provided throughout the ship.
- Do not remove safety hooks from furniture.
- Always use the berth ladder to enter an upper berth, making certain that the berth ladder is securely in place.
- Do not attempt to open or close portlights or deadlights. Call your Room Steward to do this.
- Do not move about in darkened rooms. Make use of the lighting facilities.
- Avoid holding on to frames of open doors. The ship’s movement may cause the door to close suddenly on your hand or fingers.
- Use the elevators for going from one deck to another. They are operated for your convenience.
- Do not wear high heels when playing deck games.
- The following precautions are especially important when the ship is rolling or pitching in bad weather:
- Use the handrails in passageways, on stairways, and in bathrooms.
- Hold on to safety ropes, handrails or secured furniture when crossing open foyers and passing through public rooms.
- Do not stroll about the ship unnecessarily. Remain seated in furniture which is secured.
- Brace yourself when sitting in a straight-backed chair.
- If your chair should move in the Dining Room while at meals, hold on to the table—do not attempt to save table utensils or equipment.
Please do not ignore these precautions. They are urged for your safety.
Important Notice to Round Trip Passengers
Passengers holding westbound tickets are requested to call at the nearest Company Office in Europe as soon as possible after arrival abroad, to obtain full particulars about westbound embarkation and boat train arrangements and any formalities which must be complied with.
Those who are undecided about their addresses abroad, should furnish this information to the nearest Company office as soon as possible after arrival in Europe, so that they may be kept promptly informed of possible changes in sailings and any other matters affecting return passage.
If for any reason holders of return tickets are unable to travel on the sailings indicated on their tickets, immediate advice should be sent to the Company’s nearest office so that the accommodations held may be resold and other reservations arranged. Otherwise the passage money may be forfeited.
Important Notice to Round Trip Passengers
Passengers holding westbound tickets are requested to call at the nearest Company Office in Europe as soon as possible after arrival abroad, to obtain full particulars about westbound embarkation and boat train arrangements and any formalities which must be complied with.
Those who are undecided about their addresses abroad, should furnish this information to the nearest Company office as soon as possible after arrival in Europe, so that they may be kept promptly informed of possible changes in sailings and any other matters affecting return passage.
If for any reason holders of return tickets are unable to travel on the sailings indicated on their tickets, immediate advice should be sent to the Company’s nearest office so that the accommodations held may be resold and other reservations arranged. Otherwise the passage money may be forfeited.
Officer's Sleeve Stripes Included in the United States Lines SS Washington Cabin Class Passenger List for 10 January 1951. GGA Image ID # 170fe988f0
