SS Bergensfjord Archival Collection
The SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian America Line. New York to Norway on the NAL, 1915. GGA Image ID # 122647546c
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- Passenger Lists
- Brochures
- Menus
- Sailing Schedules
- Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
- Deck Plans
- Photographs
- Illustrations and Paintings
- Title Pages
- Excerpts from Information for Passengers
- Passenger Inscriptions
- Stationery
- Books
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.
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Passenger Lists
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 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 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.
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Brochures
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.
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.
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.
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Menus
1929-07-29 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu
Vintage Cabin Luncheon Menu 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.
1936-09-01 SS Bergensfjord Daily Menu Card
Vintage Third Class Daily Menu 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 Menu in Norwegian.
1936-09-04 SS Bergensfjord Daily Menu Card
Vintage Daily Menu 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 Menu in Norwegian.
1936-09-05 SS Bergensfjord Daily Menu Card
Vintage Daily Menu 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.
1936-09-05 SS Bergensfjord Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Third Class Farewell Dinner Menu 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.
1938-09-10 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Luncheon Menu 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.
1938-09-11 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Luncheon Menu 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.
1938-09-17 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Luncheon Menu 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.
1938-09-17 SS Bergensfjord Farewell Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu 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.
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Sailing Schedules
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. SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 18 August 1915. GGA Image ID # 1db00df341
Sailing Schedule, Oslo-Stavanger-Bergen-New York, from 13 September 1927 to 1 September 1928. Ships Included the Bergensfjord and Stavangerfjord. Includes Trip Number and Port of Departure. SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List, 13 September 1927. GGA Image ID # 1ed512ff66
Sailing Schedule for the SS Bergensfjord and SS Stavangerfjord from 8 June through 8 December 1928. Includes Trip Number and Port of Departure. SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 8 June 1928. GGA Image ID # 1db0529624
Sailing Schedule for the SS Bergensfjord and SS Stavangerfjord from 27 July through 11 December 1935. Includes Trip Number and Port of Departure. SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 27 July 1935. GGA Image ID # 1db05dafdb
Sailing Schedule , Oslo-Kristiansand-Stavanger-Bergen-New York, from 11 September 1937 to 6 July 1938. Ships Included the Bergensfjord and Stanvangerfjord. SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List, 11 September 1937. GGA Image ID # 1ed56e47ee
Sailing Schedule, New York-Oslo-Kristiansand-Stavanger-Bergen, from 6 July 1939 to 18 October 1939. Ships Included the Bergensfjord, Oslofjord, and Stavangerfjord. SS Stavangerfjord Passenger List, 6 July 1939. GGA Image ID # 1ed5b0e109
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Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
Track Chart and Abstract of Log (Unused), SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 18 August 1915. GGA Image ID # 1ef94d766c
Route Map and Extract from Log (Unused), SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 8 June 1928. GGA Image ID # 1efa3c5c9a
Route Map, SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 27 July 1935. GGA Image ID # 1db07d78a2
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Deck Plans
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
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Photographs
Departure of the SS Bergensfjord from Kristiania (Oslo). GGA Image ID # 12306f2658
The SS Bergensfjord at the Landing Stage in Kirstiania (Oslo). GGA Image ID # 123024ddd0
View of the Boat Deck of the SS Bergensfjord. GGA Image ID # 122f8e6b29
SS Bergensfjord Music Room. Visit the Vikings via NAL, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 1227ce1b9a
SS Bergensfjord Dining Room. Visit the Vikings via NAL, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 12280846ab
SS Bergensfjord Smoking Room. Visit the Vikings via NAL, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 1228defb78
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Illustrations and Paintings
Development of Passenger Ships of Norway, 1000, 1500, 1825, 1860, 1880, and 1930s. SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 27 July 1935. GGA Image ID # 1efb3067f8
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Title Pages
Title Page, SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 18 August 1915. GGA Image ID # 1ef9fd002c
Title Page, SS Bergensfjord Passenger List, 8 June 1928. GGA Image ID # 1efa1ca78d
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). Visit the Vikings Brochure, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 12279023a1
Title Page, SS Bergensfjord Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List, 27 July 1935. GGA Image ID # 1efae28c95
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Excerpts from Information for Passengers
Information for Passengers - June 1928
Meals will as a rule be served at the following hours: Breakfast 8-9.30 am, bouillon 11:00 am, lunch 1:00 pm, tea 4.30 pm dinner 7:00 pm
A Gong or bugle is sounded half an hour before and at the beginning of meals.
Seats at The Dining Tables are assigned by the Steward after sailing. In assigning the seats there will as far as possible be shown due regard to the wishes of the Passengers. Children under 10 years, who pay half fare, will as a rule be served at the Second sitting.
Meals will be served in staterooms or on deck only in case of sickness.
Public Rooms are open for the use and comfort of the Passengers from 7 A. M. all day to 11 P. M. Lights are extinguished at 11 P. M. (in the smoking rooms at 11.30 P. M.) and after these hours the Passengers are not allowed to stay in the public rooms. Nothing is served after 11 P. M.
Smoking is not allowed in the dining rooms, music rooms, state-rooms and corridors.
GAMBLING is prohibited.
Baths. Splendid uptodate bathrooms with hot and cold salt water and fresh water showerbaths are conveniently located. Baths, which are free, should be ordered from the bathroom or stateroom servants.
Library. Books may be borrowed from the ship's library by applying to the music room attendant to whom the books must be returned the day before arrival.
Baggage. Only ordinary steamertrunks and handbaggage is allowed in the staterooms. Baggage labeled "Baggage Room" will be placed in the baggage room, to which there is access every day 9 to 10 A. M. and 3 to 4 P. M. Baggage labeled "Hold" will be placed in ship's hold.
Deck Chairs may be secured by applying to the deckwaiter, Charge kr. 5.00.
Blankets and Pillows must not be taken from the staterooms for use on deck.
Rugs may be hired for doll. 0.50 for the voyage by applying to the deckwaiter.
Wireless Telegrams are received for transmission by the wireless operator. Wireless Station is located on upper deck (bridge deck).
The Marconi system of telegraphy is installed on board and messages will be received and transmitted at any time by operators in charge.
Ordinary Telegrams are received for transmission by the purser. Time for delivery of such telegrams will be posted on bulletin boards.
Letters must be stamped with Norwegian stamps and put in the mail boxes. Mail will be sent ashore at first port of call.
Stamps are obtainable from the music room attendant (deck-waiter), and also from the shop attendant in the Social Hall.
Valuables. The company will not be responsible for money jewelry or other valuables, belonging to the Passengers. The Passengers are warned not to leave such articles in their staterooms.
Money and other valuables enclosed in special safety envelopes provided for such purposes may be deposited with the purser, who will give receipt for package, but as no charges are made, the company assumes no responsibility.
Exchange of Money. The purser will change a limited amount of dollars or kroner. Time and rate of exchange will be posted in bulletin boards.
Ship's Doctor. Office Hours from 9.30-10:30 am and from 4-5:00 pm Attendance and medicin is free. In special cases a fee may be charged. A trained Nurse will assist Passengers in case of illness.
Purser's Office (also information office), is open from 9-10:00 am and from 4-5:00 pm
BENNETS TRAVELBUREAU is located near Tourist Third Class Dining-saloon.
The Barber's Shop is located in C.deck vestibule, port side. The following articles may be purchased in the Barber's shop:
- Cameras
- Pencils
- Seasick Remedies
- Films
- Ingersoll Watches
- Toilet articles
- Waterman's Fountain-pens
- Sun Goggles
- Caps, etc.
Source: SS Bergensfjord Passenger List - 8 June 1928
Information for Passengers - July 1935
Meals will as a rule be served at the following hours:
Cabin:
- Breakfast 7.30-9.30 am
- bouillon 11:30 am
- lunch 13 (1:00 pm)
- tea 16.30 (4.30 pm)
- dinner 19 (7:00 pm)
A bugle is sounded half an hour before and at the beginning of meals.
Tourist Class:
- Breakfast 7.30 — 9:00 am
- lunch 12.30
- tea 15.30 (3.30 pm)
- dinner 18.30 (6.30 pm)
A Gong is sounded at the beginning of meals.
Seats at the dining tables are assigned by the Steward after sailing. In assigning the seats there will as far as possible be shown due regard to the wish of the Passengers. Children under 10 years, who pay half fare, will as a rule be served at the Second sitting.
Public rooms are open for the use and comfort of the Passengers from 7:00 am all day to 23 (11:00 pm). Lights are extinguished at 23 (11:00 pm) (in the smoking rooms at 23.30 (11:30 pm)) and after these hours the Passengers are not allowed to stay in the public rooms. Nothing is served after 23 (11:00 pm).
Smoking is not allowed in the dining rooms, music rooms, state-rooms and corridors.
Gambling is prohibited.
Baths. Splendid uptodate bathrooms with hot and cold salt water and fresh water showerbaths are conveniently located. Baths, which are free, should be ordered from the bathroom or stateroom servants.
Library. Books may be borrowed from the ship's library by applying to the music room attendant to whom the books must be returned the day before arrival.
Baggage. Only ordinary steamertrunks and hand-baggage is allowed in the staterooms.
Baggage labeled "Baggage Room" will be placed in the baggage room, to which there is access every day 9 to 10 a m. and 15 to 16 (3 to 4 p m.). Baggage labeled "Hold" will be placed in ship's hold.
Deck chairs may be secured by applying to the deck-waiter. Charge $ 1.00.
Blankets and Pillows must not be taken from the staterooms for use on deck.
Rugs may be hired for $ 0.50 for the voyage by applying to the deck waiter.
Wireless Telegrams are received for transmission by the wireless operator at any time.
Wireless Station is located on upper deck (bridge deck).
Ordinary Telegrams are received for transmission by the purser. Time for delivery of such telegrams will be posted on bulletin boards.
Letters must be stamped with Norwegian stamps and put in the mail boxes. Mail will be sent ashore at first port of call.
Stamps are obtainable from the music room attendant (deckwaiter).
Valuables. The company will not be responsible for money, jewelry or other valuables, belonging to the Passengers. The Passengers are warned not to leave such articles in their staterooms.
Money and other valuables enclosed in special safety envelopes provided for such purposes may be deposited with the purser, who will give receipt for package, but as no charges are made, the company assumes no responsibility.
Exchange of Money. The purser will change a limited amount of dollars or kroner. Time and rate of exchange will be posted on bulletin boards.
Ship's Doctor. Office Flours from 9.30-10.30 a. m and from 16-17 (4-5:00 pm). Attendance and medicin is free. In special cases a fee may be charged. A trained Nurse will assist Passengers in case of illness.
Purser's Office (also information office), is open from 9-10:00 am and from 16-17 (4-5:00 pm).
Bennetts Travelbureau is located near Tourist Class Dining-saloon.
Barber Shop is located in C.deck vestibule, port side. The following articles may be purchased in the Barber's shop:
- Cameras
- Pencils
- Seasick Remedies
- Films
- Ingersoll Watches
- Toilet articles
- Waterman's Fountain-pens
- Sun Goggles
- Caps, etc.
Source: SS Bergensfjord Passenger List - 27 July 1935
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Passenger Inscriptions
Passenger Message on Back of Luncheon Menu, SS Bergensfjord, 29 July 1929. GGA Image ID # 1efca0c70d
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Stationery
Letterhead Envelope from the Den Norske Amerikalinje, Trondhjem. Part of the SS Bergensfjord Lunchen Menu, 29 July 1929 Collection. GGA Image ID # 1efcd73cde
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Books
The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs - 1983
Sumptuous volume recalls the glorious early years of elegant transatlantic travel. Over 190 historic photographs depict exterior and interior views of 101 great ocean liners, including the Virginian, Imperator, Vaterland, Bismarck, Lusitania, Mauretania, Balmoral Castle, Titanic, Olympic, Aquitania and dozens more. Full captions.
Distinguished Liners from The Shipbuilder - 1907-1914 Volume 2
Distinguished Liners, Volume 2 features 53 famous ships from 1907-1914. Read how the liners were constructed and launched. Lavishly illustrated, each carries many photographs, including the ships, their interiors, machinery, fittings, construction, and launching.
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