SS President Harding Collection
President Harding (1921) United States Lines
Built by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J. Tonnage: 13,869. Dimensions: 516' x 72' (535' o.l.). Twin-screw, 18 knots. Four steam turbines. Two masts and one funnel. Passengers: 300 first and 325 third class. Commenced service as President Harding in August 1922. Renamed: Ville de Bruges (1939) Antwerp Navigation Co. Fate: Bombed and sunk by Nazi aircraft in River Scheldt, May 14, 1940. Previously Named: Ex-President Taft (1922), ex-Lone Star State (1922). Sister ship: President Roosevelt.
1922 - Passenger Ships of the United States Lines
One of the first and most comprehensive brochures on the early beginnings of the United States Lines. Many photographs documents the cabin class (First Class/Second Class) amenities on the many ships of the USL. Undated, but likely published in 1922 before the Leviathan came into service in 1923. Featured Ships: George Washington, America, President Roosevelt, President Harding, President Monroe, President Adams, President Van Buren, President Polk, President Garfield, President Fillmore, and President Arthur.
1923 - USL Third Class Passage to Europe
The ships included in this 1923 brochure from the United States Lines include the great Leviathan, the largest liner in the world; the popular George Washington; America, largest "cabin" ship in the world; the famous "President" ships, President Harding and President Roosevelt, and the newly reconditioned Republic.
1923-01-06 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: First Cabin
- Date of Departure: 6 January 1923
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain P. C. Grening, U.S.N.R
1924 - USL - New York - Plymouth - Cherbourg - Southampton - Bremen
32-Page brochure from the United States Lines provides many interior views of their fleet of transatlantic steamships published in 1924. This brochure does not include their flagship -- the SS Leviathan as they prepared a separate booklet for that ship. Featured Ships: George Washington, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic.
1924 - United States Lines - The American Way to Europe
Comprehensive brochure from the United States Lines developed to provide information and photographs that describe the ships and amenities geared to Americans traveling to Europe. Also contains brief information on sites to see in European countries along with passport information. Featured Ships: America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic.
1926-07-28 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 28 July 1926
- Route: New York to Bremen via Cobh (Queenstown), Plymouth and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R
1926-09-08 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 8 September 1926
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton Cherbourg and Cobh (Queenstown)
- Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R.F
1927-03-16 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 16 March 1927
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Theodore Van Beek, U.S.N.R
1928-07-18 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 18 July 1928
- Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain William Rind, USNR
1930-09-17 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 17 September 1930
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain John L. Beebe, USNR
1934-04-07 SS President Harding Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Saturday, 7 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Baked Mackerel, Mexicaine, and FeaturedDessert for dessert. The reverse side contained weather notations by the passengers.
1934-04-08 SS President Harding Breakfast Menu Card
Colorful breakfast Bill of Fare card from the SS President Harding offered a Third Cabin viewpoint through the passenger's diary of the day written on the back of the menu.
1934-04-10 SS President Harding Luncheon Menu
Vintage Third Cabin Luncheon Menu from 10 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Braised Short Ribs of Beef, Fermière, Irish Lamb Stew, and Bon Bon Biscuits for dessert. Reverse Side contained personal notes from the passenger regarding voyage.
1934-04-12 SS President Harding Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 12 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Fried Plaice, Meunière, Baked Irish Ham, and Neapolitan Ice Cream for dessert. The Bill of Fare included the Credo for the United States Lines.
1934-04-13 SS President Harding Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Third Cabin Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from 13 April 1934 featured Salt Mackerel, Clear Butter, Scrambled Eggs with Bacon or Plain, and Fried Country Sausage.
1934-04-13 SS President Harding Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Third Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Friday, 13 April 1934 featured Lamb Stew à la Bretonne, Roast Beef au Jus, and Chocolate Pudding, Vanilla Sauce for dessert.
1937-09-01 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 1 September 1937
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain James E. Roberts, Lt., Cmdr. U.S.N.R.
1938-09-14 SS President Harding Passenger List
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 14 September 1938
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain James E. Roberts (Lt. Cmdr. USNR)
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 12 July 1922 to 13 October 1922. Ships Included the America, George Washington, President Arthur, President Filmore, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Susquehanna. SS America Passenger List, 12 July 1922. GGA Image ID # 1e2d1b41c3
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 22 February 1924 to 7 June 1924. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. SS America Passenger List, 22 February 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2d267528
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 27 July 1924 to 13 November 1924. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS America Passenger List 27 July 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2da1c89a
Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 29 September 1924 to 28 January 1925. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. SS America Passenger List, 29 September 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2e31a1b9
Eastbound Sailings, New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 28 July 1926 to 5 November 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 10 August 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e1ca0177e
Westbound Sailings, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 11 August 1926 to 19 November 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 10 August 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e1d0d3a92
Sailing Schedule, USL Steamers from New York, from 9 September 1926 to 20 December 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Republic Passenger List, 24 September 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e59cf074f
Sailing Schedule, USL Steamers to New York, from 24 September 1926 to 5 January 1927. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Republic Passenger List, 24 September 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e5a2cd0d2
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 6 April 1927 to 26 August 1926. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 19 April 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1daba3bf
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 20 April 1927 to 5 September 1927. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 19 April 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1e272d88
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 8 September 1927 to 15 January 1928. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 11 October 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1f3b4d45
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Cobh-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 26 August 1927 to 13 January 1928. Ships Included the George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 11 October 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1ef6a539
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 20 August 1929 to 27 November 1929. Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 27 August 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e1fbe0cd2
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-New York, from 4 September 1929 to 5 December 1929. Ships included the America, America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS Leviathan Passenger List, 27 August 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e1fddf5a8
United States Lines Fleet List for Bremen and London Services, 1922. Bremen Service Ships Included the America, George Washington, President Arthur, President Fillmore, President Harding, and President Roosevelt. London Service Ships Included the President Adams, President Garfield, President Monroe, President Polk, and President Van Buren. SS America Passenger List, 12 July 1922. GGA Image ID # 1e2d0848bb
United States Lines Fleet List for Passenger and Freight Services, 1924. Passenger Ships Included the America, George Washington, Leviathan, President Harding, President Roosevelt, and Republic. SS America Passenger List, 27 July 1924. GGA Image ID # 1e2dc18e1a
