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SS Hellig Olav Collection

The SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian American Line 1903-1934.

The SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian American Line 1903-1934. 10,085 Tons, Twin Screw. Passenger Capacity: 130 First, 140 Second, and 900 Steerage. Cabin Service to Northern Europe, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 11ca80a650

Heilig Olav (1902) Scandinavian-American Line

Built by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 9,939. • Dimensions: 500' x 58' (515' o.l.). Twin- screw, 16 knots. Triple expansion engines. Two masts and one funnel. Passengers: 130 first, 140 second, 900 third. Service: Copenhagen-Oslo-New York. Final Atlantic crossing in 1931. Fate: Scrapped in 1934. Sister ships: Oscar II and United States.

 

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Passenger Lists

 

1905-08-23 Passenger Manifest for the SS Hellig Olav

 

1905-08-23 SS Hellig Olav Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List for the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian America Line, Departing Wednesday, 23 August 1905 from Copenhagen to New York, Commanded by Captain J. P. Holst.

 

1921-08-12 Passenger Manifest for the SS Hellig Olav

 

1921-08-12 SS Hellig Olav Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List for the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian America Line, Departing Friday, 12 August 1921, from Copenhagen to New York, Commanded by Captain L. F. Peronard.

 

1921-11-06 Passenger Manifest for the SS Hellig Olav

 

1921-11-06 SS Hellig Olav Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List for the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian America Line, Departing Sunday, 6 November 1921, from Copenhagen to New York, Commanded by Captain L. F. Peronard.

 

Front Cover, SS Hellig Olav Passenger List - 27 July 1929

 

1929-07-29 SS Hellig Olav Passenger List

Cabin and Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian America Line, Departing Saturday, 27 July 1929, from New York to Copenhagen via Kristiansand and Oslo, Commanded by Captain L. F. Peronard.

 

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Brochures

 

 

Front Cover, 1912 Brochure "Scandinavia to America," From The Scandinavian-American Line.

 

1912 - Scandinavian-American Line - Scandinavia to America

50-Page brochure from the Scandinavian-American Line promoting their service from Scandinavia to New York focused on Third Class accommodations and persuading immigrants to cross the Atlantic on one of their steamships.

 

Front Cover 1917 Brochure, Scandinavian-American Line Regular Direct Communication Between New York and Scandinavia.

 

1917 - Scandinavian American Line Direct Services

1917 Brochure covers History, Fleet, Accommodations (First, Second and Third Class), Connections at Ports, Information on Scandinavia and Offices and Agencies. Numerous interior photographs make this brochure exceptional. Featured Ships: Oscar II, Hellig Olav, United States, and Frederik VIII.

 

Brochure Cover, Passenger Service to and from Northern Europe by the Scandinavian American Line.

 

1920s - Cabin Service to Northern Europe

16-page brochure from Scandinavian-American Line is devoted to their cabin service to and from Northern Europe. It contains information for passengers about their fleet and cabin accommodation. Featured Ships: Oscar II, Hellig Olav, United States, and Frederik VIII.

 

Brochure Cover for the Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin from 1928.

 

1928-02-01 Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin

8-Page brochure from the Scandinavian-American Line packs a lot of information and interior photographs of their Tourist Third Cabin accommodations, rates of passage, and other information for passengers. Produced by the New York office for American tourists to Europe. Featured Ships: Oscar II, Hellig Olav, and United States.

 

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Menus

 

Front Cover, SS Hellig Olav Dinner Bill of Fare - 25 June 1923

 

1923-06-25 SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu

Vintage Cabin Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 25 June 1923 on board the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Boiled Striped Bass with creamed Horseradish, Roast Loin of Veal Cauliflower à la hollandaise, and Ruben Steiner Cake for dessert. A Music Program was included with the Menu.

 

Menu Cover, SS Hellig Olav Dinner Bill of Fare - 10 May 1924

 

1924-05-10 SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu

Vintage Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from 10 May 1924 on board the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Mousseline, Calf’s Sweetbread à la Marachale, and Parfait Aida for dessert. The Bill of Fare was published in Danish and English and included a Music Program.

 

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Deck Plans

 

Tourist Third Cabin Plan—Upper Deck—S.S. United States, S.S. Oscar Ii, S.S. Heilig Olav.

Tourist Third Cabin Plan—Upper Deck—S.S. United States, S.S. Oscar II, S.S. Heilig Olav. Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin, 1928. GGA Image ID # 120ae90641

 

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Passage Rates

 

1928 Rate Schedule for Tourist Third Cabin on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States

Rate Schedule for Tourist Third Cabin on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States of the Scandinavian-American Line in effect during 1928. Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin, 1928. GGA Image ID # 120ac0cdf1

 

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Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

 

Route Map of the Scandinavian American Line. New York-Kristiansand-Oslo-Copenhagen.

Route Map of the Scandinavian American Line. New York-Kristiansand-Oslo-Copenhagen. Cabin Service to Northern Europe, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 11cafc4dbf

 

Sketch Map Showing Scandinavia and Central Europe.

Sketch Map Showing Scandinavia and Central Europe. Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin, 1928. GGA Image ID # 120c8d089d

 

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Excerpts from Information for Passengers

 

Seats at Tables can be arranged for through the Chief Steward in charge. If two sittings are necessary, children paying half fare take their meals at the first sitting.

Valuables. In the Purser’s Office the Company has provided a safe in which Passengers may deposit money or other valuables for safe-keeping. As the Company makes no charge for taking care of such articles during the voyage, no responsibility can be accepted for possible loss or damage however such may arise, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance. The Company is not liable to the Passengers for the loss of valuables kept in the cabins.

Exchange of Money. For the convenience of the Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of Foreign Money and will give due notice when the Exchange will be open.

Travelers Cheques are accepted in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not always carry funds to enable them to cash same.

Deck Chairs can be rented from the Deck Steward at a charge of $1.00 each for the voyage.

Steamer Rugs can be rented from the Deck Steward at a charge of $1.00 each for the voyage.

Library. Books can be obtained on applying to the Library Steward.

Physician and Nurse. A Physician and Trained Nurse are in attendance during the voyage. Medicine will also be provided free. The Doctor’s office is open from 11 to 12 neon and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Baths. Baths for ladies can be ordered from the Stewardess; baths for gentlemen can be ordered from the Barber.

Source: Hellig Olav Passenger List -- 27 July 1929

 

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Postcards

 

SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line in Kristiniafjord.

SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line in Kristiniafjord. Undated Postcard, Postally Used (Date Unreadable). GGA Image ID # 1dded06f35

 

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Photographs

 

The SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and SS United States.

The SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 12102957cb

 

First Cabin Dining Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

First Cabin Dining Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1210ff7b9e

 

First Cabin Music Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

First Cabin Music Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 121058706c

 

First Class Ladies' Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

First Class Ladies' Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1210f7d390

 

First Cabin Writing Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

First Cabin Writing Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1211020994

 

First Cabin Smoking Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

First Cabin Smoking Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 12113f556d

 

First Cabin Two-Berth Stateroom on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

First Cabin Two-Berth Stateroom on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1212c32119

 

Second Cabin Dining Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

Second Cabin Dining Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1213370fea

 

Second Cabin Smoking Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

Second Cabin Smoking Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1dd86e2762

 

Second Cabin Two-Berth Stateroom on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States.

Second Cabin Two-Berth Stateroom on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1212c87f49

 

Second Cabin Ladies' Room on the SS Hellig Olav and SS United States.

Second Cabin Ladies' Room on the SS Hellig Olav and the SS United States. Direct Services of the Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1213191716

 

Scene on the Boat Deck of the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian American Line.

Scene on the Boat Deck of the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian American Line. Cabin Service to Northern Europe, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 11cb18598c

 

Modern Comfort Photo Collage. The top picture is of a private suite sitting room, on "Frederik VIII." On the left, a two-berth, cabin stateroom on "Heilig Olav" and "United States" is shown, with the Chambre-Deluxe on "Oscar II" at the right. The four berth room below is a second cabin stateroom on "Frederik VIII." Cabin Service to Northern Europe, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 11cdecb783

 

SS United Slates, SS Oscar II, and the SS Heilig Olav.

SS "United Slates," SS "Oscar II," and the SS "Heilig Olav." Three Highly Comfortable and Popular Vessels of the Scandinavian-American Line. Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin, 1928. GGA Image ID # 120a562452

 

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Sailing Schedules

 

Sailing Schedule, New York-Copenhagen-Oslo (Kristiania), from 6 August 1920 to 6 January 1921.

Sailing Schedule, New York-Copenhagen-Oslo (Kristiania), from 6 August 1920 to 6 January 1921. Ships Included the Frederik VIII, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and the United States. SS Frederik VIII Passenger List, 5 August 1920. GGA Image ID # 1e38cf4317

 

Sailing Schedule, New York-Copenhagen-Kristiana (Oslo), from 12 December 1922 to 21 June 1923.

Sailing Schedule, New York-Copenhagen-Kristiana (Oslo), from 12 December 1922 to 21 June 1923. Ships Included the Frederik VIII, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and United States. SS United States Passenger List, 12 December 1922. GGA Image ID # 1e35f8752b

 

Sailing Schedule, New York-Copenhagen-Kristiana (Oslo), from 15 May 1924 to 8 January 1925.

Sailing Schedule, New York-Copenhagen-Kristiana (Oslo), from 15 May 1924 to 8 January 1925. Ships Included the Frederik VIII, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and United States. SS United States Passenger List, 15 May 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e368cae44

 

Sailing Schedule, Copenhagen-Oslo-New York, from 17 July 1929 to 7 January 1930.

Sailing Schedule, Copenhagen-Oslo-New York, from 17 July 1929 to 7 January 1930. Ships Included the Frederik VIII, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and United States. SS Hellig Olav Passenger List, 27 July 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e3704a46f

 

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