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Deutschland (1899) Hamburg-American Line

The SS Deutschland (1899) of the Hamburg-American Line (HAPAG), Shown Departing on a Voyage. Photo by A. Loeffler. Library of Congress LC # 2004671897. GGA Image ID # 1d7321210d

Built by A. G. "Vulkan", Stettin, Germany. Tonnage: 16,502. Dimensions: 660' x 67' (686' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 23 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and four funnels. She had 16 boilers, 112 furnaces and developed 36,000 I.H.P. Building cost amounted to $3,200,000. Note: The only Hamburg-American liner to hold the trans-Atlantic speed record. Passengers: 690 first, 300 second, 280 third. Maiden voyage: Hamburg-Plymouth-New York, July 4, 1900. Cruising: Converted to cruise ship in 1910. Renamed: (a) Victoria Luise (1911), (b) Hansa (1922). Fate: Scrapped in 1925.

Deutschland (1923) Hamburg-American Line

SS Deutschland (1923) of the Hamburg-American Line at Sea. Crossing the Atlantic in Third Class, 1924. GGA Image ID # 1d732b9b2e

Built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany. Tonnage: 20,607. Dimensions: 602 x 72'. Propulsion: Twin-screw, 16 knots. Steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Four masts and two funnels. Passengers: 180 first, 400 second, 935 third. Maiden voyage: Hamburg- Southampton-New York, March 27, 1924. Modifications: Lengthened in 1933-34 to 645 feet (21,046 tons). Speed increased to 20 knots by new engines and new type bow to replace the original straight stem. Fate: Sunk by Allied air attack off Neustadt, May 3, 1945. Dismantled for scrap in 1948. Sister ship: Albert Ballin. Note: The New York and Hamburg were very similar, except they had only two masts.

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🚢 SS Hamburg & SS Deutschland Passage Receipt (1932) – A Glimpse into Depression-Era Educational Travel

In a world still reeling from the Great Depression, this vintage receipt dated April 11, 1932, for a round-trip ocean voyage aboard the SS Hamburg (eastbound) and SS Deutschland (westbound) is far more than a transaction—it’s a snapshot of educational travel, aspirational mobility, and mid-century global connectivity.

Prepaid Transatlantic Passage in a Time of Change: SS Deutschland Contract for the Lademacher Family – 1933

The SS Deutschland Passage Receipt and Contract from 5 June 1933 offers a compelling snapshot of European immigration during a pivotal era—just months after Hitler rose to power in Germany. This prepaid receipt, arranged by a Maryland-based relative, reflects not only the personal stories of transatlantic relocation but also the broader currents of 1930s migration, economic sacrifice, and the complexities of international travel by ocean liner. 🧳📜

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Sailing Schedules

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Dover-Boulogne-Cherbourg-New York, from 29 July 1905 to 2 December 1905. Ships Included the Amerika, Blücher, Deutschland, Fürst Bismarck, Graf Waldersee, Hamburg, Moltke, Patricia, Pennsylvania, and Pretoria. SS Graf Waldersee Passenger List, 29 July 1905. GGA Image ID # 1f06676725

Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Service (Genoa-Palermo-Naples-New York), from 21 August 1906 to 23 April 1907. Ships Included the Deutschland, Hamburg, Moltke, Oceana, and Prinz Adalbert. SS Moltke Passenger List, 21 August 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e437bf4d0

Twin-Screw Express and Passenger Steamship Services, and Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Southampton-Boulogne sur Mer-Cherbourg-Plymouth-New York, from 23 August 1906 to 27 October 1906. Ships Included the Amerika, Batavia, Blücher, Deutschland, Graf Waldersee, Hamburg, Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, Oceana, Patricia, Pennsylvania, and Pretoria. SS Moltke Passenger List, 21 August 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e43a0cfd7

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 7 October 1909 to 15 February 1910. Ships Included the Amerika, Blücher, Bulgaria, Cincinnati, Deutschland, Graf Waldersee, Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, Pennsylvania, President Grant, and the President Lincoln. SS Deutschland Passenger List, 7 October 1909. GGA Image ID # 1e41f7f6aa

Sailing Schedule, European Ports-New York, from 30 April 1910 to 16 November 1910. Ships Included the Amerika, Blücher, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Deutschland, Graf Waldersee, Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, Oceana, Pennsylvania, President Grant, and President Lincoln. NOTE:—All steamers eastbound to Hamburg call at Plymouth and Cherbourg, except the steamer GRAF WALDERSEE, which will sail to Hamburg directly. The steamer PENNSYLVANIA, which will carry Second Class passengers only, will sail directly from New York to Hamburg and from Hamburg to New York. The steamer GRAF WALDERSEE will also carry Second Class passengers only, beginning with her 11 September 1910 sailing from Hamburg. After that date, she will sail directly from and to Hamburg. Hamburg-American Gazette, May 1910. GGA Image ID # 2128049286. Click to View Larger Image.

Scheduled Sailings, Hamburg-Amerika Linie (HAPAG), and United American Lines (Harriman Line) from 28 January 1926 to 1 June 1926. Ships Included the Albert Ballin, Cleveland, Deutschland, Hamburg, Reliance, Resolute, Thuringia, and Westphalia. The listing includes the Name of the Ship's Commander. SS Albert Ballin Passenger List, 28 January 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e482ac29d

Scheduled Sailings, Hamburg-Amerika Linie (HAPAG), and United American Lines (Harriman Line) from 27 August 1926 to 1 December 1926. Ships Included the Albert Ballin, Cleveland, Deutschland, Hamburg, Reliance, Resolute, Thuringia, and Westphalia. The listing includes the Name of the Ship's Commander. SS Albert Ballin Passenger List, 28 January 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e496a80d7

Hamburg-American Line Proposed Sailings to Europe, From 6 July 1927 to 5 January 1928. Ships Included the Albert Ballin, Cleveland, Deutschland, Hamburg, New York, Reliance, Resolute, Thuringia, and Westphalia. Listing States Classes of Passengers Carried and the Ship's Commander. SS Albert Ballin Passenger List, 6 July 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e49d8e1bf

Hamburg-American Line Proposed Sailings from Europe, From 7 July 1927 to 31 December 1927. Ships Included the Albert Ballin, Cleveland, Deutschland, Hamburg, New York, Reliance, Resolute, Thuringia, and Westphalia. Listing States Classes of Passengers Carried. SS Albert Ballin Passenger List, 6 July 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e4a28ba52

Proposed Sailing List, Hamburg-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-New York, from 19 April 1929 to 15 August 1929. Ships Included the Albert Ballin, Cleveland, Deutschland, Hamburg, Milwaukee, Reliance, Resolute, St. Louis, Thuringia, and Westphalia. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e0152e801

Sailing Schedule, New York-Hamburg and New York-Bremen, from 18 July 1935 to 29 November 1935. Ships Included the Albert Ballin, Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Deutschland, Europa, Hamburg, New York, Reliance, St. Louis, and Stuttgart. HAPAG=Hamburg-American Line and Lloyd=North German Lloyd. SS Europa Tourist Class Passenger List, 17 July 1935. GGA Image ID # 20eb8041d5

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-American Line and North German Lloyd, Hamburg-New York or Bremen-New York, from 9 July 1936 to 15 December 1936. Ships Included Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Deutschland, Europa, Hamburg, Hansa, New York, and St. Louis. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 2 July 1936. GGA Image ID # 1e01667c03

Speed Records

Speed Records of the Twin-Screw Express Steamer SS Deutschland Includes Maiden Record, Fastest Eastbound and Westbound Trips, Fastest Trip to Italy, and Highest Day's Run. SS Batavia Passenger List, 1 June 1907. GGA Image ID # 1ec54e615e

Hamburg-American Line Advertisement, SS Cleveland Passenger List, 7 June 1930. Faster across the Atlantic, without Sacrificing Their Smooth and Steady Passage, the Steamships Albert Ballin, Deutschland, Hamburg, and New York Have Been Equipped with New Turbines, Enabling Them to Cross the Atlantic to and from New York in 7 Days. GGA Image ID # 2067a1ad01

Photographs

Express Steamer SS Deutschland. Die Hamburg-Amerika Linie 1897-1907. GGA Image ID # 2165932a2a

First Class Dining Room on the Express Steamer SS Deutschland. Die Hamburg-Amerika Linie 1897-1907. GGA Image ID # 216605dbab

The SS Deutschand (1899) at Hoboken Pier (New York) in 1905. Photo by Detroit Publishing Company. Library of Congress LCN 2016804747. GGA Image ID # 1d753128fd

The Swift SS Deutschland (1899) of the Hamburg-American Line. The Scientific-American Handbook of Travel, 1910. GGA Image ID # 1d732e0727

Marconi Operator Aboard the Ship "Deutschland," at His Instruments on the 27 August 1904. Bains News Service. Library of Congress LC # 2014683102. GGA Image ID # 1d758eec63

The radio operator in the German ocean liner SS Deutschland radio room, showed the early Marconi wireless telegraphy equipment. On the right is the spark transmitter, consisting of an induction coil, Leyden jar capacitors behind it, a spark gap, and an oscillation transformer ("jigger") inside the wooden box on the wall.

The operator transmitted information by tapping on a switch called a telegraph key (visible behind the coil) which turned the spark on and off, transmitting pulses of radio waves to spell out text messages in Morse code. On the left is the receiver, which recorded Morse code messages with an ink line on paper tape, which the operator later translated into text.

The Marconi Operator on board the SS Deutschland (1896) Sending a Wireless Message on 27 August 1904. Bains News Service. Library of Congress LC # 2014683101. GGA Image ID # 1d7598e3bd

British-Italian entrepreneur Guglielmo Marconi invented the first practical radio transmitters and receivers in 1896. The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company produced the equipment, and the radio operator was also an employee. The first significant radio use was on ships to keep in touch with the shore and call for rescue in emergencies.

Marconi's company dominated the marine wireless industry throughout the spark era until the 1920s, to the degree that the ship radio room was called the "Marconi room."

The SS Deutschland (1899) of the Hamburg-American Line Leaving New York ca 1901. Chromolithograph by Detroit Photographic Company. Library of Congress LC # 2018756498. GGA Image ID # 1d759cccfa

SS Deutschland in the Open Seas. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb79463bb

Cupola and Main Saloon of the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb7b042bb

Main Saloon of the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb7f2049c

Ladies' Parlor of the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb822362c

Partial View of Drawing Room on the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb846c8a2

Companionway on the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb85f5d77

Smoking Room on the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb88038e4

Grill Room on the SS Deutshcland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb8e12e89

Second Cabin Ladies' Parlor on the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb8eb9691

Second Cabin Smoking Room on the SS Deutschland. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bb9a39794

The SS Deutschland (1923) Departing from Cuxhaven (Hamburg). HAPAG Passenger List, Deutschland, 1928. GGA Image ID # 1d73968506

The SS Deutschland (1923) Tied Up at Pier at the Port of Hamburg in 1932. On the Bow, the Hamburg Coat of Arms for the Home Port. GGA Image ID # 1d75dd1f7b

SS Deutschland (1923) Was Converted Into a Hospital Ship at the End of the Second World War in 1945. GGA Image ID # 1d7520281b

The SS New York, SS Hamburg, SS Albert Ballin, and SS Deutschland. 11,500 Tons -- 633 Feet Long -- 79 Feet Wide -- Twin Screw Turbine -- Oil Burning -- 13,000 Horsepower. Across the Atlantic in First Class, 1928 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 11c121779b

First Class Lounge. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b422a295

First Class Ladies' Parlor. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b4320102

Passengers Relax on the Promenade Deck. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b43d2967

First Class Dining Room. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b461ef35

View of a First Class Stateroom. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b494e232

View of Stateroom in a First Class Suite. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b4bad461

Second Cabin Social Hall. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b4d069d5

First Class Smoking Room. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b4f3d85f

Passengers on the Boat Deck. New Twin Screw SS Deutschland Brochure, 1924. GGA Image ID # 11b51139c3

Tourist Third Cabin Dining Room on Board the SS Deutschland, 1924.. GGA Image ID # 1e42949472

Tourist Third Cabin Ladies' Parlor on Board the SS Deutschland, 1924.. GGA Image ID # 1e42e3a2cb

Tourist Third Cabin Smoking Room on Board the SS Deutschland, 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e42eddec6

Tourist Third Cabin Stateroom on Board the SS Deutschland, 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e43113b91

Corner of Third-Class Dining Room on the SS Deutchland (1923). HAPAG Passenger List, Deutschland, 1927. GGA Image ID # 1d7399d8ed

Third Class Ladies' Lounge on the SS Deutschland (1923). HAPAG Passenger List, Deutschland, 1927. GGA Image ID # 1d73b333a5

Third Class Passengers Relaxing on the SS Deutschland (1923) Promenade Deck. HAPAG Passenger List, Deutschland, 1927. GGA Image ID # 1d740361ff

Third-Class Smoking Room on the SS Deutschland (1923). HAPAG Passenger List, Deutschland, 1928. GGA Image ID # 1d745b3af4

Third-Class Bath (A) and Typical Stateroom (B) on the SS Deutschland (1923). HAPAG Passenger List, Deutschland, 1928. GGA Image ID # 1d7475e9ce

The SS Deutschland of the Hamburg America Line. Go Tourist Class - Hamburg American Line and North German Lloyd Brochure, 10 February 1936. GGA Image ID # 125fd14d07

The SS Bremen and Europa of the North German Lloyd. Go Tourist Class, 1936 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 125d330e8a

HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE EXPRESS S.S. DEUTSCHLAND. Cabin Class, Tourist Class, Third Class. Tonnage 21,046. Length 640. Breadth 79. Built 1923. No. Decks 8. Ships in the Transatlantic Service, 1937 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1274a58e69

Tourist Class Dining Room on the SS Deutschland. Go Tourist Class, 1936 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1260ced189

Bird's Eye View of Manhattan Skyscrapers, New York Viewed by Passengers of the SS Deutschland, circa 1927. GGA Image ID # 17733c7fea

Postcards

Colorized Postcard of the SS Deutschland of the Hamburg American Line Approaching Landing Stage, 1900. GGA Image ID # 1772d74ea2

Excerpts from Information for Passengers

Information for Passengers - 23 September 1927

ATTENDANCE. Passengers are requested to bring any com- jj plaints to the notice of the Chiefsteward, and, if the complaint is not promptly investigated, to apply to the Purser or to the Captain.

VALUABLES OR MONEY. Valuables or money should not be left in the cabin, but be placed in charge of the Purser in his safe.

No responsibility, however, can be accepted by the Company.

Wireless telegrams are accepted by the Radio Officer on duty in the Third Class.

PHYSICIAN. For medical attendance in case of sickness con­tracted on board no charge is made; medicines are also provided free of cost.

BAGGAGE. The baggageroom where all large trunks are stored will be open daily at certain hours. Passengers are requested to refer all baggage matters during the voyage to the baggage official on duty. Arrangements between passengers and stewards or other members of the crew are not binding on the Company. For hand baggage the Company will assume no responsibility.

Passengers are reminded that the porters on the New York piers are not allowed to ask for gratuities in consideration of the hand­ling of passengers’ baggage, they being paid sufficient wages for their services. If, nevertheless, any porter should demand payment for handling such baggage, passengers are requested to note the number plate on his cap and to report him to one of the uniformed policemen on the pier.

Information for Immigrants

In America, arriving passengers receive willingly and free information and advice in the following locations:

• Lutheran Immigrant Society, 280 East 61 st Street, New York City
• German Immigrant Home »Bethanien«, 205 East 53rd Street, New York City and 255 East 50th Street, New York City
• Leo House, 330 West 23rd Street, New YorksCity (Catholic)
• Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (Hias), 140 East 40th Street, New York City
• Travelers Aid Society, 142 East 44th Street, New York City

Source: SS Deutschland Passenger List - 23 September 1927

Information for First Class Passengers - 22 August 1930

Promenade Deck. In order to assure quietness throughout the ship, passengers are respectfully requested not to use the promenade deck for promenading purposes during the hours between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am

Baggage Insurance on Board. Passengers who omitted, prior to the commencement of their passage, to insure their baggage against all or any risks can still do so, at moderate rates of premium and at favourable terms, upon application to the Purser or Baggage Master on board.

New York Mail for Passengers. The New York Office of the Hamburg-Amerika Linie has made arrangements that mail addressed to passengers arriving in New York may be obtained at the principal exit on the upper floor of the Pier. This only applies to such letters, etc., that arrive too late to be delivered to passengers on board during their stay at the quarantine station.

Landing Card. On arrival in New York the "Landing Card" attached to your ticket is to be handed to the Immigration Officer for endorsement. First-class passengers will receive the landing cards by the purser during the voyage.

New York Porter Service. Passengers are reminded that the porters on the New York piers are not allowed to ask for gratuities in consideration of the handling of passengers' luggage, they being paid sufficient wages for their services.

If, nevertheless, any porter should demand payment for handling such baggage, passengers are requested to note the number plate on Ins tap and to report him to one of the uniformed policemen on the pier In addition, passengers are earnestly advised to direct their enquiries concerning baggage or passage matters exclusively to persons who, by their uniforms, are plainly seen to be Hapag employees.

Tailing this precaution, they expose themselves to the risk of being taken advantage of by unauthorized persons.

Passengers proceeding to interior Destinations. Wireless advance bookings of Pullman, sleeping .nut parlor car accommodation for the journey from New York to places situated in the interior may be effected on board through the intermediary of the Purser.

Sailing Permits for Non-Americans. Non-Americans (including visitors to the United States who intend a temporary stay only) must obtain, prior to their departure from the United States, a Sailing Permit, which must be produced previous to going on board, when the final passage ticket is examined. Such Sailing Permits are issued at the Custom House, Battery, New York.

Further information will be gladly given by the Hapag office, 39, Broadway, New York.

Use of Gymnasium. The operation of the gymnastic and massage appliances in the Gymnasium on board our vessels, more particularly the switching on and off of the electric current, must be exclusively effected by the oflicials. specially appointed to attend to them.

The Hamburg-American line do not hold themselves liable for any injury or accidents that may happen in connection with the use of the gymnasiums or the appliances that form their equipment.

Children cannot be admitted, unless accompanied by adults.

Use of Baths and Swimming Baths. Passengers using the baths and swimming baths on board our vessels do so entirely at their own risk and at their own responsibility. The Hamburg America Line do not hold themselves in any way liable for any damage, injury or accident that may be caused by such use.

Stateroom Portholes. In order to avoid accidents passengers are requested not to open or close the portholes in their staterooms, but to ask their Room Steward to do so.

Imported Plants and Soil etc. Prohibited. The United States Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine and Control Administration, advises under "Notice of Quarantine No. 37," that plants, soil or other similar materials cannot be imported into the United States, either as souvenirs or in any other category.

Source: SS Deutschland Passenger List - 22 August 1930

Information for Tourist Third Cabin Passengers - 22 August 1930

Prepaids of the Hamburg America Line. Should you wish to have your family, relatives or friends follow you to the United States or Canada, we would recommend you to buy for them a Prepaid ticket over our Line. For this purpose please apply to one of our own offices in the Unites States or Canada, or to any of our agencies in the cities and larger towns of the United States and Canada, which will be glad to furnish any information desired, and issue Prepaid tickets over our Line without additional charge.

In Europe all Prepaid passengers will be taken care of by the Agents of the Hamburg America Line appointed in all larger places. They will endeavor to render every possible assistance to Prepaid passengers in securing the necessary papers and eventually the United States visa.

Money orders. By virtue of her efficient agency-organization extending throughout Europe, the Hamburg America Line accepts in the United States Money Orders for transmission to Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Jugoslavia, Roumania, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The payments—transmitted by cable or letter—will be effected promptly, and upon request of the remitter either made in United States currency or the currency prevailing in the respective country.

Please apply to any agency of the Hamburg America Line in the United States which will gladly render any desired information as to the convenient and well protective manner of these remittances.

Valuables and money. Valuables or money should not be left in the cabin, but be placed in charge of the Purser in his safe.

No responsibility, however, can be accepted by the Company.

Letters and telegrams. Mail arriving for passengers will be distributed in the office of the Purser.

Letters and postcards written during the voyage may be left at the Purser's Office which on payment of the postage will see that they are forwarded.

Radio telegrams as well as such telegrams intended to be sent through shore telegraph companies are accepted at the Wireless Station.

Physician. Several experienced physicians are attached to the staff of this ship. No charge is made for medical attendance in case of sickness on board; medicines are also provided free of cost. The ship's physicians, however, are allowed to charge the usual fees to travelers who submit themselves to treatment for illness not contracted during the voyage.

Baggage. The baggage room where all large trunks are stored is open daily at certain hours. Passengers are requested to refer all baggage matters during the voyage to the baggage official on duty. Arrangements between passengers and stewards or other members of the crew are not binding on the Company. For hand baggage the Company will assume no responsibility.

Passengers are reminded that the porters on the New York piers are not allowed to ask for gratuities in consideration of the handling of passenger's baggage, they being paid sufficient wages for their services. If, nevertheless, any porter should demand payment for handling such baggage, passengers are requested to note the number plate on his cap and to report him to one of the uniformed policemen on the pier.

Steamer chairs and rugs. Upon application to the deck stewards, steamer chairs and rugs, can be rented during the voyage, at a charge of $1.— each. Places for steamer chairs are assigned by the deck steward.

Meals:

• Breakfast at 8:00 am
• Lunch at 12:30 pm.
• Dinner at 6:30 pm

As well as: Bouillon and Sandwiches at 11:00 am

Coffee and Cake at 3:00 pm

Sandwiches at 9:30 pm

Smoking room. The smoking room is open early in the morning until midnight. Smoking is prohibited in the social rooms and the staterooms as well as in the passageways below deck.

Hot and cold baths. A number of comfortable public bathrooms are provided on board. The room steward or stewardess will attend to the bath upon the passenger's request.

Passengers using the baths on board our vessels do so entirely at their own risk and at their own responsibility. The Hamburg America Line do not hold themselves in any way liable for any damage, injury or accident that may be caused by such use.

Stateroom Portholes. In order to avoid accidents passengers are requested not to open or close the portholes in their staterooms, but to ask their Room-Steward to do so.

Library. The books in the library may be obtained upon application to the library steward, and are at the disposal of passengers free of charge. A list of such books is kept by the library steward. Passengers are requested not to leave books lying on deck or the social rooms.

Music. The orchestra plays daily for 1 hour in the afternoon, and also for 2 hours in the evening either for concert or dancing.

Amusements. A number of games such as Shuffle Board, Dominoes, Chess, Quoits, etc., are at the disposal of passengers. Moving pictures are shown several times during the trip.

Barber. The barber is authorized to charge for his services according to the tariff fixed by the Company. The price list will be found in the barber shop.

Attendance. Passengers are requested to bring any complaints to the notice of the Chief Steward, and, if the complaint is not promptly investigated, to apply to the Purser.

Source: SS Deutschland Passenger List - 22 August 1930

Information for Third Class Passengers - 22 August 1930

PREPAIDS ISSUED BY THE HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE. Should you wish to have your family, relatives or friends follow you to the United States or Canada, we would recommend you to buy for them a Prepaid ticket over our Line.

For this purpose please apply to one of our own offices in the United States or Canada or to any of our agencics in the cities and larger towns of the United States and Canada, which will be glad to furnish any Information desired, and issue Prepaid tickets over our Line without additional charge.

In Europe all Prepaid passengers will be taken care of by the Agents of the Hamburg America Line appointed in all towns of any importance. They will endeavor to render every possible assistance to Prepaid passengers in securing the neecssary papers and the United States visa, if required.

SAILING PERMITS FOR NON-AMERICANS. Non-Americans (including visitors to the United States who intend a temporary stay only) must obtain, prior to their departure from the United States, a Sailing Permit, which must be produced previous to going on board, when the final passage ticket is examined. Such Sailing Pcrmits are issued at the Custom House, Battery, New York.

Further Information will be gladly given by the Hapag office, 39, Broadway, New York.

MONEY ORDERS. By virtue of her efficient agency-organization extending throughout Europe, the Hamburg America Line accepts in the United States Money Orders for transmission to Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Jugoslavia, Roumania, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Esthonia.

The payments-transmitted by cable or letter-will be effected promptly, and will—upon request of the remitter—be made in United States currency or that of the country concerned.

Please apply to any agency of the Hamburg America Line in the United States which will gladly render any desired information concerning this convenient and safe way of remitting money.

VALUABLES OR MONEY. Valuables or money should not be left in the cabin, but be placed in charge of the Purser in his safe. No responsibility, however, can be accepted by the Company.

LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS. Mail arriving for passengers will be distributed in the office of the Purser.

Letters and postcards written during the voyage may be left at the Pursers Office which, on payment of the postage, will see that they are forwarded.

Radio telegrams as well as such telegrams intended to be sent through shore telegraph companies are accepted at the Wireless Station on the A-Deck.

PHYSICIAN. An experienced physician is attached to the staff of this steamer. No charge is made for medical attendance in case of sickness on board; medicines are also provided free of cost. The ship's physician, however, is allowed to charge the usual fees to travelers who submit themselves to treatment for illness not contracted during the voyage.

BAGGAGE. The baggage room where all large trunks are stored will be open daily at certain hours. Passengers are requested to refer all baggage matters during the voyage to the baggage official on duty. Arrangements between passengers and stewards or other members of the crew are not binding on the Company. For hand baggage the Company will assume no responsibility.

Passengers are reminded that the porters on the New York piers are not allowed to ask for gratuities in consideration of the handling of passengers' baggage, they being paid sufficient wages for their services. If., nevertheless, any porter should demand payment for handling such baggage, passengers are requested to note the number plate on his cap and to report him to one of the uniformed policemen on the pier.

STEAMER CHAIRS AND RUGS. Upon application to the deck stewards, steamer chairs and rugs can be rented during the voyage, at a charge of $1.— each. Places for steamer chairs are assigned by the deck steward.

MEALS:

• Breakfast at 8:00 am
• Lunch at 12 noon.
• Supper at 6:00 pm

Also: Coffee and Cake at 3:00 pm and Sandwiches at 9:30 pm

SMOKING ROOM. The smoking room is open from early morning until 12 midnight. Smoking is prohibited in the social rooms and the staterooms as well as in the passageways below deck.

HOT AND COLD BATHS. The bathrooms on board may be used by the passengers for hot or cold baths at any time of the day; for their use please apply to the bathroom steward or stewardess. Passengers using the baths on board our vessels do so entirely at their own risk and at their own responsibility.

The Hamburg America Line do not hold themselves in any way liable for any damage, injury or accident that may be caused by such use.

STATEROOM PORTHOLES. In order to avoid accidents, passengers are requested not to open or close the portholes in their staterooms, but to ask their Room Steward to do so.

LIBRARY. The books in the library may be obtained upon application to the library steward, and are at the disposal of passengers free of charge. A list of such books is kept by the library steward. Passengers are requested not to leave books lying on deck or in the social rooms.

MUSIC. The orchestra plays daily for I hour either in the forenoon or in the afternoon, and also for 2 hours in the evening either for concert or dancing.

AMUSEMENTS. Requisites for games such as Shuffle Board, Dominoes, Chess, Quoits, etc., are at the disposal of passengers.

Moving pictures are shown several times during the trip.

BARBER. The barber is authorized to charge for his services according to the tariff fixed by the Company. The price list will be found in the barber's shop.

ATTENDANCE. Passengers are requested to bring any complaints to the notice of the Chief Steward, and, if the complaint is not promptly in vestigated, to apply to the Purser or to the Captain.

IMPORTED PLANTS AND SOIL ETC. PROHIBITED. The United States Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine and Control Administration, advises under "Notice of Quarantine No. 37," that plants, soil or other similar materials cannot be imported into the United States, either as souvenirs or in any other category.

Source: SS Deutschland Passenger List - 22 August 1930

Information for Passengers - 15 August 1935

New York Mail for Passengers. The New York Office of the Hamburg America Line/North German Lloyd has made arrangements that mail addressed to Passengers arriving in New York may be obtained at the principal exit on the upper floor of the Pier. This only applies to such letters, etc., that arrive too late to be delivered to Passengers on board during their stay at the quarantine station.

Landing Card. On arrival in New York the "Landing card" attached to your ticket is to be handed to the Immigration Officer for endorsement. First-class Passengers will receive the landing cards by the purser during the voyage.

New York Porter Service. Passengers are reminded that the porters on the New York piers are not allowed to ask for gratuities in consideration of the handling of Passengers' baggage, they being paid sufficient wages for their services. If, nevertheless, any porter should demand payment for handling such baggage, Passengers are requested to note the number plate on his cap and to report him to one of the uniformed policemen on the pier.

In addition, Passengers are earnestly advised to direct their enquiries concerning baggage or passage matters exclusively to persons who, by their uniforms, are plainly seen to be Hapag employees. Failing this precaution, they expose themselves to the risk of being taken advantage of by unauthorized persons.

Passengers proceeding to interior Destinations. Wireless advance bookings of Pullman, sleeping and parlor car accommodation for the journey from New York to places situated in the interior may be effected on board through the intermediary of the Purser.

Sailing Permits for Non-Americans. Non-Americans (including visitors to the United States who intend a temporary stay only) must obtain, prior to their departure from the United States, a Sailing Permit, which must be produced previous to going on board, when the final passage ticket is examined. Such Sailing Permits are issued at the Custom House, Battery, New York.
Further information will be gladly given by the Hamburg America Line/ North German Lloyd, 57, Broadway, New York.

Imported Plants and Soil etc. Prohibited. The United States Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine and Control Administration, advises uthder "Notice of Quarantine No. 37," that plants, soil or other similar materials cannot be imported into the United States, either as souvenirs or in any other category.

Advance Reservations of Automobiles. The Hamburg America Line has made arrangements with the Pennsylvania Cadillac Motor Service, New York, whereby private limousines may be ordered by wireless to our New York piers for arrival of our ships. Information as to rates and all other details are obtainable at the Tourist Department of the Hamburg America Line on board.

Tourist Department
of The Hamburg-Amerika Linie
On the A-Deck of the S. S. DEUTSCHLAND

an Office of the Tourist Department has been established. This Office furnishes information to Passengers concerning the sailings of the steamers, the railway services from port of arrival to the interior, the air service and all other arrangements of the Hamburg-Amerika Linie. It also provides information with regard to customhouse and passport arrangements and other matters which are of importance to travelers. At the Office tickets are issued for railroads and steamers to all parts of the world.

Safety regulations. Life preservers ready for immediate use are to be found at the top end of the beds in all cabins. They are put on like ordinary jackets and are tied together at the neck and across the body. The danger signal for Passengers consists of seven short and one long blast of the steam-whistle. Upon this signal Passengers proceed to the assembly places indicated in public notices on board. From here they are conducted to the boats by their room stewards under supervision of the officer in charge.

Source: SS Deutschland Passenger List - 15 August 1935

Books Referencing the SS Deutschland

Passenger Ships of the World - 1963

🎓 “A Global Voyage Through Steamship History for Historians, Genealogists, and Maritime Enthusiasts”

Eugene W. Smith’s Passenger Ships of the World – Past and Present (1963) is a masterfully curated encyclopedic reference that charts the rise, peak, and transformation of ocean-going passenger ships through nearly two centuries. Expanding upon his earlier Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific works, Smith offers a global maritime panorama that includes ships serving the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Oceania, as well as Canal routes and California-Hawaii shuttle lines.

🧭 This book is an essential resource for:

• Maritime historians seeking design evolution and fleet data
• Genealogists tracing voyages and shipping lines
• Educators and students studying transoceanic migration and tourism
• Ship modelers, naval architects, and enthusiasts interested in dimensions, tonnage, and speed

The American Line: 1871-1902 (2000)

📚 "Restoring the Stars and Stripes to the North Atlantic"

William H. Flayhart III’s The American Line: 1871–1902 is a powerful narrative chronicling one of the most ambitious yet underappreciated efforts in U.S. maritime history: the rebirth of American transatlantic shipping in the age of steam. For teachers, students, historians, genealogists, and lovers of ocean liner history, this book offers an indispensable resource on how the American Merchant Marine tried to reclaim its former glory after the Civil War devastated the industry.

The book centers around the rise of the American Line, backed by Philadelphia’s business elite and the Pennsylvania Railroad, and its close cousin, the Red Star Line, launched under a foreign flag to circumvent U.S. restrictions. Flayhart’s exhaustive research delivers a sweeping yet accessible account of how these two lines changed the face of transatlantic travel.