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SS Bergensfjord Collection

The SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian America Line.

The SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian America Line. GGA Image ID # 122647546c

Bergensfjord (1913) Norwegian-American Line

Built by Cammell, Laird & Co., Birkenhead, England. Tonnage: 11,013. Dimensions: 512' x 61' (530' o.l.). Twin- screw, 15/17 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Two masts and two funnels. Later converted to combination quadruple expansion engines and steam turbines. Maiden voyage: Oslo-Bergen-New York in September 1913. WWII Service: Served as a troopship in World War II. Renamed: (a) Argentina (1947) Home Lines, (b) Jerusalem (1953) Zim Lines, (c) Aliya (1957) Zim Lines. Fate: Scrapped in 1959. Sister ship: Kristianafjord.

Ephemera for the SS Bergensfjord are available at the GG Archives, including Passenger Lists, Menus, Brochures, Sailing Schedules, and more.

 

 

1915-08-18 Passenger Manifest for the SS Bergensfjord

 

1915-08-18 SS Bergensfjord Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List for the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line, Departing 18 August 1915 from Oslo to New York via Kristiansand, Stavanger, and Bergen, Commanded by Captain K. S. Irgens.

 

1928-06-08 Passenger Manifest for the SS Bergensfjord

 

1928-06-08 SS Bergensfjord Passenger List

Cabin and Tourist Third Class Passenger List for the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line, Departing 8 June 1928 from Oslo to New York via Stavanger and Bergen, Commanded by Captain Ole Bull. Designated as Voyage 124 West.

 

1935-07-27 Passenger Manifest for the SS Bergensfjord

 

1935-07-27 SS Bergensfjord Passenger List

Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List for the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line, Departing 27 July 1935 from Oslo to New York via Stavanger and Bergen, Commanded by Captain Thorbiørn Thorsen. Designated at Voyage 191 West.

 

 

Front Cover of 1915 Brochure from the Norwegian America Line Created by their New York Office.

 

1915 - Norwegian America Line New York to Norway

18-Panel Brochure from the Norwegian America Line, developed by their New York office to promote tourism to Norway. Profusely illustrated with many photographs of the ships and accommodations for first, second and third-class passengers. Featured Bergensfjord and Stavangerfjord.

 

Front Cover, 1915 Brochure from the Norwegian America Line

 

1915 - Norwegian America Line - Sweden to America

1915 brochure produced by the Norwegian-America Line to promote Immigrant traffic from Sweden to America in the Third Class. Many interior and exterior photographs along with illustrations make this a superb booklet that is very useful for genealogy research. Featured Ships: Bergensfjord, Kristianiafjord, and Stavangerfjord.

 

Front Cover, 1920s Brochure from the Norwegian America Line "Visit the Vikings"

 

1920s - Norwegian America Line Visit The Vikings

Early 1920s brochure covers the ships and accommodations of the Norwegian-America Line, tours of Norway, brief information about major cities in Norway, and many photographs that help promote a visit to beautiful Norway. Featured Ships: Bergensfjord and Stavangerfjord.

 

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Bill of Fare - 29 July 1929

 

1929-07-29 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu

Vintage Cabin Luncheon Bill of Fare from 29 July 1929 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Hungarian Goulasch, Consommé Macédoine, and Gâteau Mille-feuille for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Daily Bill of Fare - 1 September 1936

 

1936-09-01 SS Bergensfjord Daily Menu Card

Vintage Third Class Daily Bill of Fare Card from 1 September 1936 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Oatmeal for Breakfast, Potage Marie Louise for Dinner, and Ragout of Veal with Vegetables for Supper. The reverse side was the Bill of Fare in Norwegian.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Daily Bill of Fare - 4 September 1936

 

1936-09-04 SS Bergensfjord Daily Menu Card

Vintage Daily Bill of Fare Card from 4 September 1936 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian American Line featured Oatmeal for Breakfast, Fried Mackerel for Dinner, and Mutton with Cabbage for Supper. The reverse side was the Bill of Fare in Norwegian.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Daily Bill of Fare - 5 September 1936

 

1936-09-05 SS Bergensfjord Daily Menu Card

Vintage Daily Bill of Fare from 5 September 1936 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featuredOatmeal and Boiled Eggs for Breakfast, and Corned Beef Hash for the Luncheon. Dinner for this date was a special Farewell Dinner Menu.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 5 September 1936

 

1936-09-05 SS Bergensfjord Dinner Menu

Vintage Third Class Dinner Bill of Fare from 5 September 1936 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Baked Filet of Fish with Tomatoe Sauce, Roast Goose with Red Cabbage, and Crocan Ice Cream with Crackers for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Bill of Fare - 10 September 1938

 

1938-09-10 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu

Vintage Tourist Class Luncheon Bill of Fare from 10 September 1938 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Fried Mackerel with Brown Butter, Omelet Florentine, and French Apple Cake for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Bill of Fare - 11 September 1938

 

1938-09-11 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu

Vintage Tourist Class Luncheon Bill of Fare from 11 September 1938 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Fried Pale Fish with brown Butter, Veal Cutlet with Vegetables, and Tartlet Jamaica for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Bill of Fare - 17 September 1938

 

1938-09-17 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu

Vintage Tourist Class Luncheon Bill of Fare from 17 September 1938 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian American Line featured Norwegian Sausage, Fried Trout with brown Butter, and Fyrste Cake for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare 17 September 1938

 

1938-09-17 SS Bergensfjord Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 17 September 1938 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Filet of Flounder sauce Mousseline, Roast Grouse with Cream Sauce, and Petit Fours for dessert.

 

 

Scheduled Sailings for the Bergensfjord and Kristianiafjord from 15 August through 11 December, 1915.

Scheduled Sailings for the SS Bergensfjord and SS Kristianiafjord from 15 August through 11 December, 1915. Includes Trip Number, Day and Time of Departure, and Port of Departure. GGA Image ID # 1db00df341

 

Sailing Schedule for the SS Bergensfjord and SS Stavangerfjord from 8 June through 8 December 1928.

Sailing Schedule for the SS Bergensfjord and SS Stavangerfjord from 8 June through 8 December 1928. Includes Trip Number and Port of Departure. GGA Image ID # 1db0529624

 

Sailing Schedule for the SS Bergensfjord and SS Stavangerfjord from 27 July through 11 December 1935.

Sailing Schedule for the SS Bergensfjord and SS Stavangerfjord from 27 July through 11 December 1935. Includes Trip Number and Port of Departure. GGA Image ID # 1db05dafdb

 

 

SS Bergensfjord Track Chart from 1935.

SS Bergensfjord Track Chart from 1935. GGA Image ID # 1db07d78a2

 

Floor plan over the 3rd class of the Norwegian American Line steamers

Floor plan over the 3rd class of the Norwegian American Line steamers: upper Main deck (rear window); upper main deck; (forward); Main deck (rear); and Main Deck (forward). GGA Image ID # 1231fa512d

 

 

Departure of the SS Bergensfjrod from Kristiania (Oslo).

Departure of the SS Bergensfjord from Kristiania (Oslo). GGA Image ID # 12306f2658

 

The SS Bergensfjord at the Landing Stage in Kirstiania (Oslo).

The SS Bergensfjord at the Landing Stage in Kirstiania (Oslo). GGA Image ID # 123024ddd0

 

View of the Boat Deck of the SS Bergensfjord.

View of the Boat Deck of the SS Bergensfjord. GGA Image ID # 122f8e6b29

 

Title Page Featuring a Painting of the Modern Twin-Screw Passenger and Mail Steamers "Stavangerfjord" and "Bergensfjord."

Title Page Featuring a Painting of the Modern Twin-Screw Passenger and Mail Steamers "Stavangerfjord" (12,078 Tons, 552 Feet Long) and "Bergensfjord" (10,709 Tons, 530 Feet Long). GGA Image ID # 12279023a1

 

Front Cover, The Shipbuilder - Distinguished Liners 1907 - 1914 v2

 

The Shipbuilder - Distinguished Liners 1907 - 1914 v2

Reprinted from The Shipbuilder Magazine, the Distinguised Liners Covered in This Volume Include: Principessa Jolanda, Corsican, Heliopolis, Asturias, City of Paris, Grampian, President Grant, Oceania, Hesperian, Martha Washington, Afrique, Waratah, Morea, Vasari, Orsova, Otway, Osterley, Otranto, Orvieto, Franconia, Laconia, Kaiser Franz Josef I, Vandyck, Medina, Orama, Arlanza, Vestris, Vauban, Pastores, Appam, Niagara, Kristianiafjord, Bergensfjord, Congress, Gablonz, Marienbad, Empress Ekaterina II, Gelria, Tubantia, Columbus, Alsatian, Britannic, Calgarian, Cap Polonio, William O'Swaldt, City of Exeter, Aquitania, Imperator, Vaterland, Alcantara, Statendam, Cap Trafalgar, Bismarck.

 

 

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