Catalog Card: SS Minnewaska Passenger List – 23 April 1927
Archival Box ID: GGA-PL-MISC-02
Archival Box Descriptson: Atlantic Transport Line and Red Star Line
📖 Brief Summary
An Atlantic Transport Line First Class Passenger List for the SS Minnewaska, departing London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer on 23 April 1927 under the command of Captain Frank H. Claret. Although in Poor/Fair condition due to water damage, all content remains clean, legible, and historically valuable.
📝 Quick Facts/Reference
- Class: First Class
- Date: 23 April 1927
- Route: London – Boulogne-sur-Mer – New York
- Captain: Frank H. Claret
- Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives)
- Condition: Poor/Fair (water wrinkling, but clean and legible)
💰 Estimated Value Range by Sales Channel
- Retail (Specialized Ephemera Dealer): $50 – $90
- Auction (General Ephemera Auction): $30 – $60
- Private Sale / Collector-to-Collector: $40 – $75
✨ Value Enhancing Features
- Front cover illustration of an 'M' Class steamship – strong graphic appeal.
- Back cover with chain link motif emphasizing 'Connecting Link' branding.
- Includes detailed passenger information, wireless rates, head tax recovery, and unused Atlantic track chart/log.
- Research and genealogical relevance with lists of prominent passengers.
- Notable passengers: Capt. James Ryan (U.S. Army, Ret.), Sir Daniel J. P. McNabb (Royal Navy, Ret.), Lady Bagot, Dr. W. Lewis Howe, William Andrew White, Edwin Thanhouser.
📜 Historical Enhancements
This list captures the interwar period of transatlantic travel, featuring a blend of military veterans, nobility, and figures connected to early film (Edwin Thanhouser). It also preserves primary source material on passenger services, head tax recovery notices, and shipboard life in the late 1920s.
🩺 Condition Notes
Passenger list shows wrinkling from suspected water damage, though pages are intact, clean, and fully legible. Front and back covers show wear consistent with handling. Minor passenger name marks inside. No stuck pages. Overall assessed as Poor/Fair but historically intact.
🏷 Suggested Catalog or Sales Title
Atlantic Transport Line SS Minnewaska First Class Passenger List – London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, 23 April 1927 (Poor/Fair Condition)
📑 Auction or Catalog Listing
SS Minnewaska (Atlantic Transport Line) First Class Passenger List, 23 April 1927, London–New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer. Captain Frank H. Claret commanding. Features cover art of 'M' Class steamer and chain-link branding on verso. Includes passenger listings, wireless rates, head tax notice, and unused track chart/log. Notable passengers include Capt. James Ryan, Sir Daniel J. P. McNabb, Lady Bagot, Dr. W. Lewis Howe, William Andrew White, and Edwin Thanhouser. Condition Poor/Fair (wrinkling from water damage but complete and legible). Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives).
📊 Sellability Scorecard
- Rarity: Moderate
- Condition: Low (Poor/Fair, limits high-end appeal)
- Notable Passengers: Strong (military, nobility, early film industry figure)
- Graphic/Artistic Appeal: Moderate to Strong (ship illustration and chain-link motif)
- Research Value: Strong
- Overall Sellability: 6/10
📚 Cataloging Notes
Stored in Archival Safe Sheet Protectors with Secure Top Flap. Housed in Archival Box GGA-PL-MISC-02.
📌 Raw Data Used For Input
GGA-PL-MISC-02 MC36 Atlantic Transport Line Minnewaska 1927-04-23 1927 London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer First Poor/Fair
Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives). Commanded by Captain Frank H. Claret. Passenger List was likely damaged by water as evidenced by the wrinkled pages and covers. All content is readable and clean and no pages are stuck together. Original passenger made a few small markings by passenger names. Front Cover Center Illustration is of a Single Funneled, Two-Masted Steamship of the "M" Class. "Passenger List" is written Above, "Atlantic Transport Line London to New York Direct" is Written on the Bottom of the Illustration. Below the Illustration is The New York and London Offices with Addresses. The Back Cover, Atlantic Transport Line - The Connecting Link London (Where You Step On) and New York (Where You Step Off) in Three Brown Links Surrounded by White Space. No other markings in the list. Contents Include: Map of New York City Showing Atlantic Transport Line Pier and Head Office, an extensive Information for Passengers, Wireless Telegram Rates, Long Range Wireless Service, Listing of Senior Officers, List of Passengers, Time on Shipboard, Letters for Passengers, Special Notice Regarding Professional Gamblers, Recovery of US Head Tax, Landing Arrangements at New York, Sailing Schedule, ATL Company Offices in America, and Atlantic Transport Line Track Chart of the Atlantic Ocean Showing the Northern, Southern, and Extra Southern Tracks (Routes) and Memorandum of Log (Unused).Notable Passengers Included Capt. James Ryan (United States Army, Retired), Sir Daniel J. P. McNabb (Royal Navy, Retired), Lady Bagot, Dr. W. Lewis Howe, Mr. William Andrew White, and Mr. Edwin Thanhouser.
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