SS Hamburg Collection

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 Buring -- 13,000 Horsepower. Across the Atlantic - First Class - Hamburg American Line Brochure, 1928. GGA Image ID # 11c121779b

Hamburg (1899) Hamburg-American Line

.Built by "Vulkan", Stettin, Germany. Tonnage: 10,532. Dimensions: 499' x 60'. Twin-screw, 16 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Two masts and two funnels. Service Routes: Originally in Far East service. Transferred to Hamburg- New York trade in 1904. She was later used in Mediterranean-New York service. Renamed: (a) Red Cross (1917), (b) Powhatan (1917), (c) New Rochelle (1920), (d) Hudson (1921), (e) President Fillmore (1922). Fate: Scrapped in United States, 1928

Hamburg (1926) Hamburg-American Line

Built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany. Tonnage: 21,133. Dimensions: 602' x 72'. Twin-screw, 16 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels. Launched: November 14, 1925. Passengers: 222 first, 476 second. 456 third. Service: Hamburg-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York. Re-engined in 1930; speed increased to 20 knots. In 1933 was lengthened to 645 feet (22,117 tons). Fate: Sunk by a floating mine near Rugen Island, March 7, 1945. Salvage operations took about four years. Salvaged: Converted to whale oil refinery ship. Renamed: Jurio Dolgoruki. Sister ship: New York. Similar to: Albert Ballin and Deutschland.

 

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• Hamburg (1899) Hamburg-American Line
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• Brochures
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• Passage Contracts, Tickets, and Receipts
• Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
• Photographs

 

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Passenger Lists

 

 

1905-09-14 SS Hamburg Passenger List

First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 14 September 1905 from Hamburg to New York via Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Commanded by Captain E. Burmeister.

 

 

1929-03-15 SS Hamburg Passenger List

First & Second Cabin Passenger List from the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line, Departing Friday, 15 March 1929 from Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton, Commanded by Captain Schwamberger. According To a Passenger Prepared Log Entry, the SS Hamburg Arrived in New York on 25 March 1929, a Voyage of Ten Days. 44 Senior Officers and Staff Members are also Listed.

 

 

1929-04-19 SS Hamburg Passenger List

Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class Passenger List for the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 19 April 1929 from Hamburg to New York, Commanded by Captain Schwamberger. 45 Senior Officers and Staff Members are also Listed.

 

 

1930-08-29 SS Hamburg Passenger List

First and Second Cabin Passenger List from the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 29 August 1930 from Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain Koch. 48 Senior Officers and Staff Members are also Listed.

 

 

1934-08-30 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

 

1935-07-11 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

 

1935-08-21 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

 

1936-06-04 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

 

1936-07-02 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

 

1937-09-02 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

 

1938-08-04 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

1939-04-20 SS Hamburg Passenger List

 

 

 

 

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Brochures

 

 

Across the Atlantic - Hamburg American Line - 1905

Although small in size, this 80 page booklet / brochure from 1905 provides an excellent record of the steamships and services of the Transatlantic Fleet of the Hamburg America Line. Ships Covered Included the Blücher, Deutschland, Graf Waldersee, Hamburg, Moltke, Patricia, Pennsylvania, Pretoria, Prinz Adalbert, Prinz Oskar, and Prinzessin Victoria Luise.

 

 

HAPAG - Across the Atlantic in First Class - 1928

Outstanding brochure from the Hamburg America Line captures the opulence of first-class transatlantic travel in the late 1920s. Rare interior photographs of public rooms such as the shopping plaza or promenade make this an excellent booklet. Ships Featured: Resolute and Reliance, New York, Hamburg, Albert Ballin, and Deutschland.

 

 

1936-02-10 HAPAG-North German Lloyd - Go Tourist Class

26-Page Brochure "Go Tourist Class" is a joint production of HAPAG-NDL. Profusely Illustrated with interior photographs of Tourist Class accommodations and ships of both lines that carried passengers of that class. A superb brochure produced for American tourist of the Summer Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Bremen, Europa, Columbus, Berlin, New York, Hamburg, Deutschland, Hansa, and St. Louis.

 

 

HAPAG-NDL Ships in the Transatlantic Service - 1937

14-page small format brochure produced jointly by HAPAG-LLOYD welcomes you to Germany in 1937 on their transatlantic ships Bremen, Europa, Columbus, New York, Hamburg, Hansa, Deutschland, St. Louis, and Berlin. Brief information along with a photograph of each ship is included in this booklet.

 

 

In der Dritten Klasse nach Nordamerika - 1938

Es handelt sich um eine gut erhaltene Broschüre veröffentlicht wurde, dass vor dem Beginn des europäischen Konflikt, der sich aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Superb Fotografie macht dies ein Rekord excecptional der dritten Klasse Unterkünfte auf dem Dampfer Deutschland, New York, Hamburg und die Hanse.

 

In The Third Class to North America - 1938

This is a well-preserved brochure that was published before the beginning of the European conflict that became World War II. Superb photography makes this an exceptional record of the Third Class accommodations on the steamships Deutschland, New York, Hamburg, and the Hansa. Translated from the German.

 

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Menus

 

 

1933-07-02 SS Hamburg Luncheon Menu

Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 2 July 1933 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg-Amerika Linie featured Philadelphia Pepper Pot, Roast High Rib, and Viennese Makronentorte for dessert.

 

 

1933-07-02 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu

Vintage Main Meal Bill of Fare from 2 July 1933 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line featured Philadelphia Pepper Pot, Steckrübenmus - German Style Ribs, and Vienna's macro-cake for dessert. In German with English Translation.

 

 

1936-07-03 SS Hamburg Breakfast Menu

Beautiful graphic Dinner Bill of Fare dating from 1936 from the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line offer traditional American fare plus sirloin steaks, german fried potatoes, and Bologna.

 

 

1937-03-11 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu

Elegant Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Thursday, 11 March 1937 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line featured Fried Fillet of Haddock Meunière, Râgout of Tongue with Mushrooms and Dumplings, Risotto, and Cannelons with Whipped Cream for dessert. Printed in German and English, the Bill of Fare included a Music Program.

 

 

1937-07-30 SS Hamburg Breakfast Menu

July 1937 Elaborate Breakfast Bill of Fare for passengers on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line offers the standard American fare plus German favorites.

 

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Passage Contracts, Tickets, and Receipts

 

 

1904-07-06 Steamship Contract - Hamburg American Line

Original steamship contract dated 6 July 1904 Between the Hamburg America Line and The Breitmann Family consisting of two adults and four children of Russian Hebrew descent, for third class passage from Hamburg to New York aboard the SS Hamburg.

 

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Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

 

Voyage Logbook from the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line, Departing Friday, 15 March 1929 from Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton. GGA Image ID # 177656d377

 

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Sailing Schedules

 

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 2906 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

 

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, 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

 

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Photographs

 

Promenade Deck - SS Hamburg. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbcd1a12a

 

Main Dining Saloon - SS Hamburg. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbcd35277

 

Music Room - SS Hamburg. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbd18ca5f

 

Vestibule and Companionway - SS Hamburg. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbd1feb91

 

Corner of Smoking Room - SS Hamburg. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbd8201ab

 

Departure of the SS Hamburg. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1dff7eecaa

 

Tourist Third Cabin Dining Room. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1dff9bdcf6

 

Tourist Third Cabin Drawing Room. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e008deb7c

 

Tourist Third Cabin Smoking Room. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e00cb8447

 

Corner of Third Class Dining Room. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e00cd1d70

 

Third Class Ladies' Saloon. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e0100e8b6

 

Third Class Bath and Stateroom. SS Hamburg Passenger List, 19 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e011f1741

 

The SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line. Go Tourist Class - Hamburg American Line and North German Lloyd Brochure, 10 February 1936. GGA Image ID # 12601572e5

 

Tourist Class Dining Room on the SS Hamburg. Go Tourist Class - Hamburg American Line and North German Lloyd Brochure, 10 February 1936. GGA Image ID # 1260b33407

 

Tourist Class Single Bed Stateroom on the SS Hamburg. Go Tourist Class - Hamburg American Line and North German Lloyd Brochure, 10 February 1936. GGA Image ID # 12617f7de9

 

Tourist Class Four-Berth Stateroom on the SS Hamburg. Go Tourist Class - Hamburg American Line and North German Lloyd Brochure, 10 February 1936. GGA Image ID # 1262339cbf

 

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Excerpts from Information for Passengers

 

Meals.

First Cabin.

• Breakfast is served from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• lunch à la carte from 12:30 to 1:30 p. m.
• dinner at 6:30 p. m

Second Cabin.

• Breakfast at 8:00 am
• dinner at 12:00 pm
• supper at 6:00 pm

A menu is printed for each meal. Seats at table are allotted by the Chief 'Steward. A bugle call will be sounded 15 minutes before each meal, and a second signal at the beginning of the meal. Children paying half-fare must dine at the children's table.

Steamer Chairs. Upon application to the Deck Steward, steamer-chairs belonging to the Ocean Comfort Company can be rented for use on the voyage, at a charge of one dollar per chair.

Music. The ship's band performs on the promenade deck during the forenoon from 10:00 am t0 11:00 am, in the first cabin saloon during dinner and in the second cabin from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Staterooms. All staterooms are lighted by electricity. They are also provided with connections for an electric heater for a hair-curler, as well as for an electric food warmer, by which milk, coffee, etc., can be kept warm during the night. The apparatus will be supplied by the Stewardess.

Passengers are recommended to lock the doors of their staterooms while the steamer is in port.

Baggage. As only small pieces of baggage can be taken into the cabins, all large pieces will be stored in the hold. Access to the hold may be had upon application to the Room Steward.

Hot or cold Baths. A number of comfortable bathrooms are provided aboard. The Bathroom Steward or Stewardess will attend to the bath upon the passenger's request. No charge is made for baths. The water used is sea-water.

Gymnasium. The gymnasium on the boat-deck is open daily for first class Passengers : for gentlemen from 9 1/2-11 a. in. and from 2 - 4:00 pm, for ladies from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Exercises take place under the supervision of experienced attendants. Children cannot be admitted.

Smoking is allowed only on deck and in the Smoking Room; it is positively prohibited in the cabins and below deck.

The Bar closes at midnight.

Lights are extinguished in the Saloons at it p. in. and in the Smoking Room at midnight.

Surgeon and Apothecary. An experienced Physician is attached to every steamer. Medical attendance and medicines are provided free of charge.

The Barber is entitled to charge for his services according to the tariff fixed by the Company.

Library. The books in the library, which may be obtained upon application to the Library Steward, are at the disposal of Passengers, free of charge. A catalogue of the English, French and German books in the ship's library can be had from the Library Steward.

Besides the Library a bookstall, supplied by the firm of George Stilke, Berlin, will be found on board, where all the latest newspapers and publications, weekly and monthly magazines, souvenirs, etc., are on sale.

Letters and Telegrams. Only the purser is authorized to receive letters and telegrams for delivery in the next port of call. Several telegraph-codes will be found in his office.

Writing Paper, Envelopes and Telegraph Forms as well as a limited number of Souvenir Postal Cards will be supplied by the Saloon Steward.

Valuables or Money. — The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company's form. As no charge is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance.

Foreign Money. The Purser is prepared to exchange foreign money.

Wireless Telegraphy. The „Telefunken" station will receive messages for transmission to shore stations or passing ships at the time and rate stated on the bulletin board.

Amusements. A number of pastime games, such as shuffleboard, quoits, chess, dominoes, etc., are provided for on board.

Attendance. The Stewards have strict instructions to attend to the wants of Passengers in a prompt and courteous manner. Passengers are requested to bring any inattention to the notice of the Chief Steward, and if the complaint made is not promptly investigated, to report it to the Captain

Souvenir Postal Cards will be furnished to Passengers free of charge by the Purser or Chief Steward.

Source: SS Hamburg Passenger List -- 14 September 1905

 

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.

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 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

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.

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.

Baggage Insurance. 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.

Source: SS Hamburg Passenger List - - 15 March 1929

 

New York Mail for Passengers. The New York Oflice 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 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 Mouse, Battery. New York.

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

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.

TOURIST DEPARTMENT OF THE HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE
On the B-Deck of the SS HAMBURG

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 ariival 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.

Source: SS Hamburg Passenger List -- 29 August 1930