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Front Cover, SS President Harding Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 12 April 1934

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.

Front Brochure Cover of Passenger Ships Owned by the United States Government Published in 1922

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.

Front Brochure Cover, Third Class Passage to Europe - 1923

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 Passenger Manifest for the SS President Harding

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
Front Cover of 1924 Brochure from the United States Lines for Travel Between New York and Several European Ports.

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.

Front Cover of a 1924 Brochure from the United States Lines Entitled "The American Way to Europe.

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 Passenger Manifest for the SS President Harding

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 Passenger Manifest for the SS President Harding

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 Passenger Manifest for the SS President Harding

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
Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS President Harding of the United States Lines, Departing 18 July 1928 from Bremen to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg

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
Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS President Harding of the United States Lines, Departing 17 September 1930 from Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg

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
SS President Harding Dinner Bill of Fare Card - 7 April 1934

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.

Breakfast Bill of Fare Card, SS President Harding, United States Lines, April 1934, Third Class

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.

Menu Card, SS President Harding Luncheon Bill of Fare Card - 10 April 1934

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.

Front Cover, SS President Harding Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 12 April 1934

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.

SS President Harding Breakfast Menu Card 13 April 1934

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.

SS President Harding Dinner Menu Card - 13 April 1934

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.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS President Harding of the United States Lines, Departing 1 September 1937 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)

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.
Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS President Harding of the United States Lines, Departing 14 September 1938 from Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 

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