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• Pennsylvania (1873) American Line Ship's History (Brief)
• Pennsylvania (1896) Hamburg-American Line Ship's History (Brief)
• Passenger Lists
• Brochures
• Sailing Schedules
• Postcards
• Photographs
• Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
• Excerpts from Information for Passengers
• Back Cover Images
• Books Referencing the SS Pennsylvania
• The Eighth Voyage of the SS Pennsylvania - 1874

Pennsylvania (1873) American Line

SS Pennsylvania (1873) of the American Line. GGA Image ID # 1ee42e41d5

Built by Wm. Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Tonnage: 3,126. Dimensions: 360' x 42'. Propulsion: Single-screw, 13 knots. Compound engines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and one funnel. Iron hull. Note: Known as the American (Keystone) Line. Absorbed later by the American Line. Passengers: 76 cabin and 875 third class. Modifications: Third class quarters enlarged in the 1880's. Tonnage increased to 3,300. The Pennsylvania was the pioneer vessel of the line. Launched in August 1872. Maiden voyage: Philadelphia-Liverpool, May 22, 1873. Re-engined with triple expansions in 1891. Service: Transferred to Antwerp-Philadelphia service of the Red Star Line in 1892. Ownership Change: Sold to Pacific Mail Line in 1898. Fate: Destroyed by fire at Iquique Bay, Chile, November 12, 1918. Sister ships: Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.

Pennsylvania (1896) Hamburg-American Line

SS Pennsylvania, SS Patricia, SS Graf Waldersee and SS Pretoria at Sea. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbd85fbb6

Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 13,333. Dimensions: 559' x 62'. Twin-screw, 13 1/2 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Four masts and one funnel. Passengers: 160 first, 180 second, 2,200 third. Service: Hamburg-New York. WWI Service: Renamed: Nansemond (1917) United States troopship. Fate: Scrapped in 1924. Sister ships: Graf Waldersee, Patricia and Pretoria. Note: Large passenger-cargo type steamships, which could carry more cargo on one voyage than the entire Hamburg-American Line sailing fleet of the 1850's in a whole year.

Passenger Lists

Brochures

Sailing Schedules

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Plymouth - Southampton - Cherbourg - New York, from 21 June to 11 September 1902. Ships Included the Auguste Victoria, Blücher, Columbia, Fürst Bismarck, Graf Waldersee, Moltke, Palatia, Patricia, Pennsylvania, and Phoenicia. SS Pennsylvania Passenger List, 21 June 1902. GGA Image ID # 1ee40ad419

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

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.

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton, and Cherbourg, from 4 October 1912 to 20 February 1913 and Hamburg-Philadelphia from 7 October 1912 to 17 December 1912. Ships Included the Amerika, Cincinnati, Corcovado, Graf Waldersee, Hamburg, Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, Patricia, Pennsylvania, President Grant, President Lincoln, Pretoria, Prinz Adalbert, Prinz Oskar, and Victoria Luise. Assignment of Ship's Captains Included with Hamburg-New York Ships. SS Patricia Passenger List, 28 September 1912. GGA Image ID # 1ed91a7f1a

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Bologne-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 25 October 1913 to 19 February 1914. Ships Included the Amerika, Graf Waldersee, Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, Moltke, Patricia, Pennsylvania, President Grant, President Lincoln, and Pretoria. SS Pretoria Passenger List, 25 October 1913. GGA Image ID # 1ee4c20743

Postcards

SS Pennsylvania (1896) First Class Two-Berth Cabin. HAJ Schultz & Co., Art Institute, Hamburg. Polychrome Postcard. GGA Image ID # 212717c18c

SS Pennsylvania (1896) First Class Drawing Room. HAJ Schultz & Co., Art Institute, Hamburg. Polychrome Postcard. GGA Image ID # 21277716e0

Passengers Mill About the Promenade Deck on the SS Pennsylvania (1896). HAJ Schultz & Co., Art Institute, Hamburg. Polychrome Postcard. GGA Image ID # 2127790986

SS Pennsylvania (1896) First Class Smoking Room. HAJ Schultz & Co., Art Institute, Hamburg. Polychrome Postcard. GGA Image ID # 21278815da

Staircase Found in First Class on the SS Pennsylvania (1896). HAJ Schultz & Co., Art Institute, Hamburg. Polychrome Postcard. GGA Image ID # 2127bbb1c5

Photographs

Entrance Hall on the SS Pennsylvania, SS Patricia, SS Graf Waldersee and SS Pretoria. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbda1103f

Main Saloon on the SS Pennsylvania, SS Patricia, SS Graf Waldersee and SS Pretoria. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbda27c0e

Promenade Deck on the SS Pennsylvania, SS Patricia, SS Graf Waldersee and SS Pretoria. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbdf79745

Smoking Room on the SS Pennsylvania, SS Patricia, SS Graf Waldersee and SS Pretoria. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbe16dc5e

Social Hall on the SS Pennsylvania, SS Patricia, SS Graf Waldersee and SS Pretoria. Across the Atlantic, 1905 HAPAG Brochure. GGA Image ID # 1bbe17433f

Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

Track Chart and Extract of Log, Cabin Passenger List for the SS Pennsylvania of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 22 April 1902 from New York to Hamburg via Plymouth and Cherbourg. GGA Image ID # 1780491332

Excerpts from Information for Passengers

Information for Passengers - 22 April 1902

Meals.—First Cabin.—Breakfast is served at 8 to 10 a m., lunch at 1 pm., dinner at 7 pm.

Second Cabin.—Breakfast at 8 A. m., dinner at 12.30 P. it., supper at 6.30 P. M.

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.

Steamer Chairs belonging to the Ocean Comfort Company can be rented for use on the voyage, at a charge of one dollar, upon application to the Deck Steward.

Stewards.—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.

Cabins.—All cabins 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.

Baggage.—As only small pieces of baggage can be taken into the cabins, all large pieces will be stored in the hold. In good weather access may be had to the hold from 10 A. Id. to 11 A. M. Passengers desirous of getting at their large baggage should apply to their Room Steward.

For information about baggage, which is to be left in the Company's care during the passenger's stay abroad, Passengers are referred to the special baggage circular, which can be obtained from the Purser.

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.

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 11 p.m. and in the Smoking Room at midnight.

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 for same 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.

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 German, English and French books in the shrp's library can be had from the Library Steward.

Writing Paper, Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be supplied by the Saloon Steward.

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

Source: SS Pennsylvania Passenger List - 22 April 1902

Information for Passengers - 21 June 1902

Meals. Breakfast is served from 8 to 10 a. rn., lunch at 12 noon., dinner at 6 pm. and tea at 9:00 pm A bell will be rung 15 minutes before each meal, and a second signal will be given at the beginning of the meal.

Promenade deck. Steamer Chairs belonging to the Ocean Comfort Company can be rented for use on the voyage, at a charge of one dollar, upon application to the Deck Steward,
Stewards. The Stewards have strict instructions to attend to the wants of Passengers in a prompt and courteous mapper. 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.

Baggage. As only small pieces of baggage can be taken into the cabins all large pieces will be stored in the hold. In good weather access may be had to the hold and Passengers desirous of getting at their large baggage should apply to their 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.

Smoking Saloon. Smoking is allowed only on deck and in the Smoking Room; it is positively prohibited in the cabins and below deck. Lights in the Smoking Room are extinguished at midnight.

Valuables. The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables are kept in the staterooms. A safe is provided in the office of the Purser, to whom money, jewelry, etc., may be handed for safe-keeping, but without guaranty of the Company.

Surgeon and Apothecary. An experienced Physician is attached to every steamer. For medical attendance in cases of sickness no charge is made; medicines also 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 German, English and French books in the ship's library can be had from the Library Steward.

Writing Paper, Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be supplied by the Saloon Steward.

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

Source: SS Pennsylvania Passenger List - 21 June 1902

Information for Passengers - 11 November 1905

Meals.

First Cabin.

• Breakfast is served from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• lunch at 12:30 pm
• 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 tahle.

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

Muslc. The ship's hand 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 hy electricity. They are also provided with connections for an electric heater lot 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 he supplied by the Stewardess.

Passengers are recommended to lock the doors of their staterooms whilc 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 bold 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 hath upon the passenger's request. No charge is made for baths. The water used is sea-water.

Smoking is allowed only on deck and ln 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 11:00 pm and in the Smoklug Room at midnight.

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

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

Library. The books in the library, which may be obtained upon application to the Lihrary 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 Lihrary Steward.

Besides the Library a hookstall, supplied hy the firm of George Stilke, Berlin, will he found on hoard, 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 he found in his office.

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

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

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

Amusements. A numher of pastimc 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 furnisfied to Passengers free of charge by the Purser or Chief Steward.

Source: SS Pennsylvania Passenger List - 11 November 1905

Information for Passengers - 4 August 1906

Meals.

First Cabin.

• Breakfast is served from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• lunch at 12 1/2:00 pm
• dinner at 6 1/2 p. m

Second Cabin.

• Breakfast at 8:00 am
• dinner at 12 p. M.
• 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 9-10 p. in.

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.

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 11:00 pm 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.

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.

Source: SS Pennsylvania Passenger List - 4 August 1906

Back Cover Images

Back Cover of a First & Second Cabin Passenger List for the SS Pennsylvania of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 11 November 1905 from Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Plymouth. GGA Image ID # 178191c48e

Back Cover of a First & Second Cabin Passenger List for the SS Pennsylvania of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 4 August 1906 from Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Plymouth. GGA Image ID # 1781e6712d

Books Referencing the SS Pennsylvania

The Eighth Voyage of the SS Pennsylvania - 1874

The SS Pennsylvania of the American Line (1873) 3,126 Tons, 360 Feet Long x 42 Feet Wide. GGA Image ID # 1674b77e00

S. R. (European Correspondent), "The Eighth Voyage of the Pennsylvania," in Friends' Intelligencer, Philadelphia: John Comly, Publishing Agent, Vol. XXXI, No. 12, 16 May 1874, pp. 187-188.