Catalog Card: SS Minnekahda Passenger List – 23 June 1928

Front Cover, SS Minnekahda Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List, 23 June 1928, Enhanced by Photoshop To Show Detail. | GGA Image ID # 230d5f8da8

Archival Box ID: GGA-PL-MISC-02

Archival Box Descriptson: Atlantic Transport Line and Red Star Line

📖 Brief Summary

This Tourist Class passenger list for the SS Minnekahda documents a voyage departing London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer on 23 June 1928 under the command of Captain J. Jenson, LCDR, USNRF. The passenger list features elegant ATL design elements, practical inserts, and includes notable figures from academia, clergy, and the military.

📝 Quick Facts/Reference

• Class: Tourist Class
• Date: 23 June 1928
• Route: London – Boulogne-sur-Mer – New York
• Captain: J. Jenson (LCDR, USNRF)
• Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives)
• Condition: VG – Cover markings and grime, minor wear; interior excellent, unmarked.

💰 Estimated Value Range by Sales Channel

• eBay / General Collectors: $40 – $65
• Specialized Ephemera Dealers: $75 – $110
• Maritime & Immigration Auctions: $100 – $150

✨ Value Enhancing Features

• Strong Artistic Appeal: Cover features large ATL Company flag and bold typography.
• Genealogical & Research Interest: Lists multiple prominent passengers including academics, clergy, and military officers.
• Historical Inserts: Includes fleet list, sailing schedules, and an unused log/chart.
• Notable Passengers: Prof. Robert McNutt McElroy, Col. O. S. Farchild, Rev. J. De Wild, Rev. Canon J. F. Mitchell, Capt. C. S. Herring, Capt. W. M. Smith.

📜 Historical Enhancements

The SS Minnekahda, part of the Atlantic Transport Line’s ‘M’ class steamships, was a key carrier in the post–World War I transatlantic tourist trade. This passenger list reflects the growing importance of affordable tourist class travel during the 1920s, alongside the cultural and professional diversity of travelers.

🩺 Condition Notes

Front and back covers show grime and light markings, including checkmarks likely by the original passenger. Minor wear to the covers but interior pages remain excellent, clean, and unmarked. Overall VG condition with strong readability.

🏷 Suggested Catalog or Sales Title

Atlantic Transport Line SS Minnekahda Tourist Class Passenger List – 23 June 1928 (London–New York)

📑 Auction or Catalog Listing

SS Minnekahda Passenger List, Tourist Class, Atlantic Transport Line, 23 June 1928, London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer. Includes fleet list, sailing schedule, officers, and passenger listing with notable clergy, academics, and military figures.

📊 Sellability Scorecard

• Rarity: ★★★★☆
• Condition: ★★★★☆
• Genealogical Interest: ★★★★★
• Artistic/Graphic Appeal: ★★★★☆
• Auction Potential: ★★★★☆

📚 Cataloging Notes

Stored in Archival Safe Sheet Protector with Secure Top Flap; placed in Archival Box GGA-PL-MISC-02. Retains strong historical, genealogical, and visual value. An excellent example of late-1920s tourist class transatlantic travel ephemera.

📌 Raw Data Used For Input

GGA-PL-MISC-02 MC18 Atlantic Transport Line Minnekahda 1928-06-23 1928 London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer Tourist VG

Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives). Commanded by Captain J. Jenson, (LCDR, USNRF). Outside Covers have random markings and some grime. Front Cover has a Checkmark and another two markings, likely by the original passenger. Back Cover just has minor wear. Interior Pages are Excellent with no markings. Front Cover Features Elegant Typography and a large ATL Company Flag in the Center. "Atlantic Transport Line" Appears above the flag and "Passenger List" Appears Below. The Back Cover features a variant of the Chain Link Graphic with Atlantic Transport Line the Connecting Link Between London and New York. Contents Included: Map of New York City Showing Atlantic Transport Line Pier and Head Office in Relation to The Hotel Area, Information for Passengers, Listing of Senior Officers, List of Passengers, ATL Fleet List, Sailing Schedule for 1928, ATL Company Offices in America, and an Atlantic Transport Line Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused). Notable Passengers Included: Prof. Robert McNutt McElroy (1872 – 1959), Col. O. S. Farchild, Rev. J. De Wild, Rev. Canon J. F. Mitchell, Capt. C. S. Herring, and Capt. W. M. Smith.

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