Red Star Line History and Ephemera
The Red Star Line began transatlantic passenger service in 1873 and 1935 between European ports and New York. The Belgenland was their most famous ship and most of the names of their steamships ended with the suffix "land."
Passenger Lists
Outstanding service is that of the Red Star Line from the ports of New York and Philadelphia to Belgium, via England and France. In this are engaged such splendid steamers as the Belgenland, famous for her winter world cruises, the Lapland and the Cabin class steamers, Pennland and Zeeland.
Vintage Brochures
About Antwerp and the Red Star Line - 1904
50-page brochure from the Red Star Line provides extensive information on the harbor of Antwerp, the history of the city, and the Red Star Line transatlantic fleet. Many photographs help to illustrate this rare booklet from 1904.
Red Star Line SS Belgenland Into Europe - 1924
The Triple Screw Steamer Belgenland, Queen of the Red Star Line Ships 1924 18-page Brochure entitled "Into Europe Through Belgium," produced by the New York Office. Great photographs capture the luxury and opulence of the first class in this magnificent ship.
Red Star Line SS Belgenland - 1924
A 1924 brochure from the Red Star Line features their flagship, the SS Belgenland and her many amenities available for first-class passengers. Numerous photographs and illustrations document the opulence and service provided by the Red Star Line.
Red Star Line Second Class Rates - 1926
January 1926 brochure containing second class rates for the Red Star Line steamships Belgenland and Lapland for routes between New York and Antwerp. European Rail and Steamer Fares and interior and exterior photographs for both ships are included.
Ship's History and Information
- 1923 Ship's History: SS Belgenland
- Red Star Line New York—Dover—Antwerp Service (1908)
- Red Star Line Philadelphia-London-Antwerp-Boston Service (1908)
Other Red Star Line Historical Documents in the Archives
Special Voyage Related Ephemera
- 1929-11-02 Cabin Passengers List, SS Lapland, New York to Plymouth, Cherbourg and Antwerp, Captain H. Harvey. Original owner of this passenger list (Miss V. Mulholland) made this into a miniature scrap book that included: Photographs: Unidentified Officer, Miss Mulholland and Traveling Companion with the Officer; Same Group holding Shuffleboard sticks; Miss Mulholland and Companion on deck and playing Shuffleboard; Miss Mulholland pointing using the shuffleboard stick on deck. Also contained the Abstract of Log for Voyage 193 East - November 2 - 9, 7 Days, 11 Hours, 10 Minutes, 3,026 Miles., Illustration of SS Lapland on front of Log Extract. Farewell Dinner Menu, 8 November 1929, Autographed by Henry Harvey, Commander, Carolyn M. Wortendyke, Margaret Percy Pitt, Lord and Lady Portsmouth, and Vera K. Mulholland. Insert of Expenses on Lapland detailing tips, rentals, beverages, page, Chief Inspector, Porters totaling £10:18:8 split with her traveling companion 50/50. Illustration of Red Star Line Steamer SS Lapland on Back Cover. Miss. Mulholland was also an artist and a sketch of Commander Harvey on an envelope front side and The Purser on the back side is included in this ensemble.
Activities, Music and Sports Programs
- 1924-06-26 Sports and Entertainments Program, SS Zeeland - Provided a listing of activities for from Friday Evening through the following Thursday. Notation that Throughout the voyage, Shuffleboard, Deck Tennis, Quoits and & Bull Board will be played.
Other Ephemera
- 1925-10-07 Brochure: Red Star Line Third Class Rates. Includes Photographs of the Belgenland, Lapland, Pittsburgh and Zeeland and a small photograph of Quai du Rhin - Antwerp (The landing stage in Antwerp)
Miscellaneous
- 1930-08-30 Receipt for Duty and Identification Coupon for Eleanor M. Tomlinson aboard the SS Lapland. ? Undated - See passenger list from 1922-08-22