SS Oscar II Archival Collection

The SS Oscar II of the Scandinavian American Line 1901-1933. 10,012 Tons, Twin Screw. Passenger Capacity: 130 First, 140 Second, and 900 Steerage. GGA Image ID # 11ca97ff3d

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• Sailing Schedules
• Passage Rates
• Books Referencing the SS Oscar II

Oscar II (1901) Scandinavian-American Line

Built by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 10,012. Dimensions: 500' x 58' (515' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin- screw, 16 knots. Triple expansion engines. 8,500 I.H.P. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and one funnel. Passengers: 130 first, 140 second, 900 third. Service: Copenhagen-Oslo-New York. Fate: Scrapped in Great Britain, 1934. Sister ships: Heilig Olav and United States.

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Brochures

Menus

Excerpts from Information for Passengers

Information for Passengers - 14 August 1925

The Bar opens, after departure from port, from 8 a. in. to 11:00 pm

Lights are extinguished in the Music Saloon at 11:00 pm and in the Smoke Boom 11:30 pm

Seats at Table 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.

Passengers berthed in cabins Nos 1—30 are preferably entitled to seats in Dining Saloon A.

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 be provided free. The Doctor’s office is open from 11:00 am to 12 noon and from 4 to 5:00 pm

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

Source: SS Oscar II Passenger List - 14 August 1925

Postcards

SS Oscar II of the Scandinavian-American Line, Copenhagen-New York. Undated/Unused Postcard circa 1902. GGA Image ID # 1ddf574eb3

Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

Track Chart Showing the Atlantic Route Taken by the Scandinavian-American Line. Scandinavia to America - Scandinavian-American Line, 1912. GGA Image ID # 12391e183d

Photographs

SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States of the Scandinavian-American Line. Scandinavia to America - Scandinavian-American Line, 1912. GGA Image ID # 12336adfe9

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

First Cabin Deluxe Suite on the SS Oscar II. Direct Services Brochure - Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 121175e618

First Cabin Dining Room on the SS Oscar II, SS Hellig Olav, and the SS United States. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - 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. Direct Services Brochure - Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1212c87f49

Third Class Two-Berth Stateroom on the SS Oscar II. Direct Services Brochure - Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 1dd86f9dc9

Third Class Promenade Deck on the SS Oscar II. Direct Services Brochure - Scandinavian American Line, 1917. GGA Image ID # 121471fc9b

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

Second Cabin Ladies' Room on the "Oscar II," "United States," and "Hellig Olav". Cabin Service to Northern Europe, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 11cc85dc1e

Sailing Schedules

Schedules Sailings, New York-Copenhagen-Oslo (Kristiania), from 9 December 1919 to 25 February 1920. Brief Post World War I Schedule Included the Ships Frederik VIII, United States, and Oscar II. SS Frederik VIII Passenger List, 8 December 1919. GGA Image ID # 1e38b91fa2

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. 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, Copenhagen-Oslo-New York, from 22 March 1923 to 4 December 1923. Ships Included the Frederik VIII, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and United States. Scandinavian-American Line SS Hellig Olav Cabin Passenger List - 29 March 1923. GGA Image ID # 20f75b7b72

Sailing Schedule, New York-Kristiania (Oslo)-Kjøbenhavn (Copenhagen), from 7 February 1924 to 8 January 1925. Ships Included the Frederik VIII, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and the United States. SS Frederik VIII Cabin Passenger List, 7 February 1924. GGA Image ID # 2143df7e98

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 14 July 1927 to 5 January 1928. Ships Included the Frederik VIII, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and the United States. SS Hellig Olav Passenger List, 23 July 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f450db980

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

Passage Rates

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

Deck Plans

Tourist Third Cabin Plan—Upper Deck—SS United States, SS Oscar II, SS Heilig Olav. Tourist Third Cabin Brochure, 1928. GGA Image ID # 120ae90641

Books Referencing the SS Oscar II

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