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Stuttgart (1889) North German Lloyd

Built by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 5,048. Dimensions: 415'x 48'. Single-screw, 13 knots. Triple expansion engines. Two masts and one funnel. Steel hull. Made her final voyage to New York in 1909. Fate: Scrapped in 1909. Sister ships: Darmstadt, Gera, Karlsruhe, Oldenburg and Weimar.

Stuttgart (1923) North German Lloyd

Built by "Vulkan", Stettin, Germany. Tonnage: 13,387. Dimensions: 526' x 65' (551' o.l.). Twin-screw, 16 knots. Triple expansion engines. Two masts and two funnels. Service: Bremen-New York. Fate: Bombed and sunk by Allied air attack on Gdynia, October 9, 1943. Sister ship: München.

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Crossing the Atlantic: 1935 Tourist Class Passage Contract for the SS Stuttgart

The 1935 Tourist Class Passage Contract for the SS Stuttgart, issued by the Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd) Line, is a historical gem that offers educators, students, genealogists, and historians a window into the protocols, expectations, and risks associated with mid-20th century transatlantic ocean travel. This document highlights the personal journey of Mr. H. A. Hawgood, who booked his passage in Paris for a westbound voyage departing Boulogne-sur-Mer to New York on 6 September 1935.

Photographs

Tourist Third Cabin Dining Room on the SS Stuttgart. GGA Image ID # 15fbef2789

Sailing Schedules

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Australia, Genoa-New York-Genoa, Marseille-Naples-Alexandria-Naples-Marseille, from 17 May 1905 to 18 November 1905. Ships Included the Hohenzollern, König Albert, Königin Luise, Neckar, Prinzess Irene, Schleswig, Seydlitz, Stuttgart, Weimar, and Zieten. SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse First and Second Class Passenger List, 23 May 1905. GGA Image ID # 2108ac16c3

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Brazil and Bremen-La Plata, from 20 October 1906 to 12 March 1907. Ships Included the Aachen, Bonn, Borkum, Crefeld, Erlangen, Halle, Helgoland, Karlsruhe, Norderney, Oldenburg, Roland, Sigmaringen, Stuttgart, Tübingen, Weimar, Wittenberg, and Würzburg. SS Bremen Passenger List, 27 October 1906. GGA Image ID # 21403261e8

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Baltimore (Direct), from 27 March 1907 to 9 October 1907. Ships Included the Breslau, Cassel, Chemnitz, Frankfurt, Gera, Hannover, Köln, Main, Rhein, Stuttgart, Weimar, and Wittekind. Ships Carry Cabin and Steerage Passengers. SS Chemnitz Passenger List, 6 April 1907. GGA Image ID # 1f766813b3

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-New York, from 8 April 1926 to 21 August 1926. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Lützow, München, Sierra Ventanna, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 8 April 1926. GGA Image ID # 20e6aaba2c

Sailing Schedule, New York-Bremen, from 3 April 1926 to 18 August 1926. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Lützow, München, Sierra Ventanna, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 8 April 1926. GGA Image ID # 20e6c08a39

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-New York, from 16 January 1927 to 28 June 1927. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Derfflinger, München, Sierra Ventanna, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 8 April 1926. GGA Image ID # 20e6c9d896

Sailing Schedule, New York-Bremen, from 22 January 1927 to 6 July 1927. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Derfflinger, München, Sierra Ventanna, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 8 April 1926. GGA Image ID # 20e6e5e3aa

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 18 May 1927 to 5 September 1927. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Columbus, Derfflinger, Lützow, München, Sierra Ventana, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Bremen Passenger List, 18 May 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f867d4df3

Sailing Schedule, New York-Queenstown (Cobh)-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 12 May 1927 to 3 September 1927. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Columbus, Derfflinger, Lützow, München, Sierra Ventana, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Bremen Passenger List, 18 May 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f8691611e

Westbound Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown-New York, from 27 August 1927 to 8 December 1927. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Derfflinger, Dresden, Lützow, München, Seydiltz, Sierra Ventana, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 27 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f00317ac4

Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Queenstown-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen, from 24 August 1927 to 18 December 1927. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Dresden, Lützow, München, Sierra Córdoba, Sierra Ventana, and Stuttgart. SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 27 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f00779288

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh), from 28 July 1928 to 30 December 1928. Ships Included the Berlin, Columbus, Dresden, Karlsruhe, Lützow, München, Seyditz, Sierra Cordoba, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 28 July 1928. GGA Image ID # 1e609f3c10

Sailing Schedule, New York to Bremen via Queenstown (Cobh), Plymouth, Cherbourg, Southampton, and Bologne-sur-Mer, from 27 July 1928 to 13 January 1929. Ships Included the Berlin, Columbus, Dresden, Karlsruhe, Lützow, München, Seyditz, Sierra Cordoba, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 28 July 1928. GGA Image ID # 1e60c12f58

Sailing Schedule, Norddeutscher Lloyd Canadian Service, from 16 July 1928 to 15 December 1928. Ships Included the Crefeld, Köln, München, Seydlitz, and Stuttgart. Service to the West Coast of North America, from 18 August 1928 to 25 October 1928. Ships Included the Spree, Witell, and Witram. SS Columbus Passenger List, 28 July 1928. GGA Image ID # 1e60c1ad2b

Sailing Schedule, Bremen to New York, from 13 April 1929 to 26 September 1929. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Dresden, Karlsruhe, München, Seydlitz, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 13 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e63b9221a

Sailing Schedule, Bremen to New York, from 11 April 1929 to 5 October 1929. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Dresden, Karlsruhe, München, Seydlitz, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 13 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e640b97ed

Sailing Schedule, Canada, Boston, and North American West Coast Services, from 11 April 1929 to 16 November 1929. Ships Included the Crefeld, Dresden, Havel, Isar, Karlsruhe, Köln, Lützow, Saale, Schwaben, Stuttgart, and Yorck. SS Columbus Passenger List, 13 April 1929. GGA Image ID # 1e641aa34d

Sailing Schedule, Bremen-Boulogne-Southampton-Cherbourg-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 4 September 1929 to 17 January 1930. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Dresden, Karlsruhe, Lützow, München, and Stuttgart. SS Bremen Passenger List, 4 September 1929. GGA Image ID # 1f875bc19a

Sailing Schedule, New York-Queenstown (Cobh)-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Southampton-Boulogne-Bremen, from 29 August 1929 to 11 January 1930. Ships Included the Berlin, Bremen, Columbus, Dresden, Karlsruhe, Lützow, München, and Stuttgart. SS Bremen Passenger List, 4 September 1929. GGA Image ID # 214069c8be

Title Pages

Title Page, SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 26 August 1924. GGA Image ID # 1eff66921c

Title Page, SS Stuttgart First and Second Class Passenger List, 27 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1eff7e0938

Title Page, SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 12 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 1f01712ae2

Title Page, SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 28 September 1933. GGA Image ID # 1f018689ca

Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

Norddeutcher Lloyd Worldwide Route Map on the Back Cover, SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 11 May 1927. GGA Image ID # 15dc62c27b

Global Route Map of the Norddeutscher Lloyd, 1927. SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 28 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f0165e139

Fleet List

Norddeutscher Lloyd Fleet List, 1927, With Tonnage Between 46,000 and 7,044. Includes the Names of Assigned Commanders. SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 27 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f01137443

Norddeutscher Lloyd Fleet List, 1927, With Tonnage Between 6,946 and 3,751. Includes the Names of Assigned Commanders. SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 27 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f01347896

Norddeutscher Lloyd Fleet List, 1927, With Tonnage from 3,670 to 999. Includes the Names of Assigned Commanders. SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 27 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f013f2d76

Norddetuscher Lloyd Fleet List, 1927, Tonnage from 999 to 593. Sea Bath Steamers, Tonnage from 2,436 to 256. Includes the Names of Assigned Commanders. SS Stuttgart Passenger List, 27 August 1927. GGA Image ID # 1f015fc5f9

Back Cover Images

Back Cover, North German Lloyd SS Stuttgart Tourist and Third Class Passenger List - 3 December 1927. GGA Image ID # 15e3204396

Palm Beach, Florida on the Back Cover of a Luncheon Menu from Thursday, 12 June 1930 for the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd. GGA Image ID # 1301f606c4

Programs

Music Program on the Back Cover of the Dinner Menu, on the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd, Thursday, 12 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 12ff501aec

1930-06-12 Concert Program - SS Stuttgart

Concert program card produced for a 4 pm music concert onboard the SS Stuttgart on Thursday, 12 June 1930. Beautiful graphics made this a great souvenir from the voyage to New York from Bremen on the North German Lloyd.

Excerpts from Information for Passengers

Information for Cabin Passengers - 26 August 1924

Important!

Letters for Passengers will be brought on board at the port of destination before the Passengers lanil. In their own interest, therefore, Passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before they leave the ship.

Passengers are requested to comply with the orders of the captain and/or his officers who are responsible for both the safety of the ship and Passengers, and comfort and order on board.

Change of Cabin. Passengers desiring to change their accommodation while on board must apply to the purser who, alone, is authorized to make the transfer. If higher graded accommodation is desired the difference in fare must be paid accordingly.

Meals will be served as follows:

I. Class

• Breakfast from 7.30 —10:00 am
• Lunch 12.30— 2:00 pm
• Dinner 6.30— 8 p. m.

II. Class

• Breakfast from 7.30 a. m. and 8.30 a. m.
• Lunch 12 noon. - 1:00 pm
• Dinner 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Children are served in the Childrens' Dining Room, Breakfast from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Lunch at 12 noon, Dinner at 6:00 pm Servants, not attending the children, are served in the Childrens' Dining Room. Breakfast from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Lunch at 1:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm

Seats in the Dining Saloon may be reserved beforehand upon application to the Chief Steward.

Meals are not served in the cabins or on deck, unless Passengers are prevented through sickness from coming to the Dining Room.

A good selection of beverages is carried on hoard. Drinks brough on board by the Passengers will not be served in the Dining Room. Prices are fixed in U. S. currency.

The Dining Room will be closed at 11:00 pm, the Smoking Room at midnight. Drinks will be served till 11:30 pm

Passengers will please take note that to ensure their nightly rest, the lights in the Conversation Rooms and on the Promenade Deck will be extinguished at 11:30 pm, those in the Smoking Room at 12 midnight.

Passengers are requested not to order any beverages in the Smoking Room after 11:30 pm and not to frequent the Promenade Deck between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am

Baggage. Only small parcels, and hand baggage in limited quantity may be taken into the stateroom. Trunks and other bulky articles must be stored in the baggage room, to which Passengers have access daily, if possible, if accompanied by an officer or the baggage master.

Each passenger must fill up a "Customs-Declaration" of his or her personal luggage.

In the case of families the oldest member is entitled to fill up this declaration for the whole family. Blank forms will be distributet on board the steamer.

Money, valuables Sic. A safe is located in the Chief Stewards Office, accessible to Passengers at all times. The safedeposit boxes are under the control of the passenger who is provited with the key. The rent for the trip is $ 1.— for small, and $ 2.— for large boxes. The purser will also accept valuables &c. duly sealed or enclosed in an envelope bearing the name of the owner, for safe keeping during the voyage, but without any guarantee on the part of the Company. The purser will give a receipt on demand.

Library. A library on board is placed at the disposal of the cabin Passengers. A list of the books will be found in the Saloon.

Doctor. A duly qualified Doctor is on board who will, free of charge, attend to Passengers falling sick during the voyage.

Bath Rooms. Passengers who desire to make use of the bath rooms, are requested to write their names, and the hour selected, on the list placed in the ante-room.

Barber. A tariff fixed in U. S. currency is exhibited in the Barber's saloon.

Cigars, Cigarettes and Playing Cards are obtainable in the Smoking-Room at fixed prices, in U. S. currency.

Smoking is permitted only in the Smoking Room and on deck, It is strictly prohibited below deck, in the saloon or in the state rooms.

Letters and Telegrams. The Chief Steward is charged with the distribution of incoming mail.

Letters for Passengers will be brought on board at the port of destination before the Passengers land. In their own interest, therefore, Passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before they leave the ship.

Before leaving the ship Passengers are recommended to leave their address in a book at the pursers office, so that all mail arriving after their departure may be forwarded to them.

Letters and telegrams may be directed in cio any of the company's agents.

Telegrams which are to be despatched from the next port are accepted at the purser's office only; wireless messages at the ship's wireless station.

Deck Chairs and blankets may be hired of the Deck Stewards on board at a charge of $ 1.50 each for the voyage.

Pastimes and Games are provided on board.

Service. Passengers are requested, in their own interest, to submit any complaints they may have to make to the Captain at the time of his daily round of inspection every morning. The wishes of the Passengers will be considered in the best possible manner.

Wireless Telegraph. The Wireless Telegraph Station on board the steamer is in daily touch with ail Coastal Stations either direct or through the medium of passing steamers.

All particulars respecting conditions of transmission, duration, tariff, &c. may be obtained on application at the station on board.

News received by wireless telegraphy will be published daily.

Landing. Every first, second and cabin class passenger will be furnished during the voyage with a landing card bearing his name. This card must be presented in the dining room to the Immigration Officers who board the steamer at Quarantine Station.

The card will be stamped after inspection and returned to passenger who has to present it again to an Official of the Company when leaving the steamer.

No passenger will be permitted to land without this stamped card.

Hand Baggage after having passed the customs on the pier may be forwarded thence at tariff rates by the Travelers Transfer Company, Steneck Building, Hoboken, N. J., Porters of the company are stationed at the pier.

Firearms. The carrying of fire arms of any kind is prohibited by law in the U. S. A. Offenders are liable to heavy fines and punishment.

Source: SS Stuttgart Passenger List - 26 August 1924

Information for Passengers - 11 May 1927

Passengers are requested to comply with the orders of the captain and or his officers who are responsible for both the safety of the ship and passengers, and comfort and order on board.

Change of Cabin. Passengers desiring to change their accommodation while on board must apply to the purser who, alone, is authorized to make the transfer. If higher graded accommodation is desired the difference in fare must be paid accordingly.

Meals will be served as follows:

First Class   

• Breakfast from 8 a. m. to 10 30 a. m.
• Lunch from 12.30 p. m. to 2 p. m.
• Dinner from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m.

Second Class

• Breakfast at 7.30 a. m. and  8.30 a. m.
• Lunch at 12 p. m. and 1 p. m.
• Dinner at 6 p. m. and 7 p. m.

Seats in the Dining Saloon may be reserved beforehand upon application to the Chief Steward.

Meals are not served in the cabins or on deck unless passengers are prevented through sickness from coming to the Dining Room.

A good selection of beverages is carried on board. Drinks brought on board by the passengers will not be served in the Dining Room.

The Dining Room will be closed at 11 p. m., the Smoking Room at midnight. Drinks will be served till 11.30 p. m.

Passengers will please take note that to ensure their nightly rest, the lights in the Conversation Rooms and on the Promenade Deck will be extinguished at 11.30 p. m., those in the Smoking Room at 12 midnight.

Passengers are requested not to order any beverages in the Smoking Room after 11.30 p. m. and not to frequent the Promenade Deck between 11 p. m. and 7 a. m.

Baggage. Hand baggage and one cabin trunk maybe taken into the cabin, but the cabin trunk must not exceed the maximum size, i. e. 3' 3" long by 1' 11" wide and 1' 1" high.

Larger articles of baggage will be stored in the hold, and will be accessible to passengers at certain fixed times daily. Baggage may not be placed in the corridors.

During the voyage, each passenger has to fill out a "Customs-Declaration" form for his or her personal baggage.

In the case of families the oldest member may fill out this declaration for the whole family. Blank forms will be distributed on board the steamer.

Baggage, parcels, etc. intended for re-forwarding, for storage, or for delivery to a third party, are to be handed to the Baggage Master who, alone, is competent to receive such baggage.

The Company accepts no responsibility for any article handed over by passengers to other members of the ship's personnel.

Passengers are specially in their own interest recommended to look after their hand-baggage upon landing in the port of destination.

Passengers are requested to take care that, before leaving the steamer, no personal belongings are left in their cabins or elsewhere aboard.

Arrangements must be made with the Customs Inspector at the port of disembarkation respecting any baggage under bond which has to be forwarded to some further destination. Such baggage must be specially mentioned on the Customs Declaration Form and the value thereof stated.

Left behind baggage to be forwarded by a later sailing must reach the port of destination within three months of the passenger's arrival, and must be included on the Customs Declaration together with the baggage which the passenger has already taken with him.

Animals. All animals, regardless of size and kind, will be accommodated aboard in suitable quarters. It is not allowed under any circumstances to take animals into any rooms used by passengers or to lend them around any part of the steamer set aside for the convenience of passengers.

Money, valuables Etc. The purser will accept valuables etc. duly sealed or enclosed in an envelope bearing the name of the owner, for safe keeping during the voyage, but without any guarantee on the part of the Company. The purser will give a receipt on demand.

Library. A library on board, properly catalogued, is placed at the disposal of the cabin passengers.

Doctor. A duly qualified Doctor is on board who will, free of charge, attend to passengers falling sick during the voyage.

Bath Rooms. Passengers who desire to make use of the bath rooms, are requested to write their names, and the hour selected, on the list placed in the ante-room.

Barber. A tariff is exhibited in the Barber's saloon.

Photographer. The photographer is entitled to charge for his services in accordance with the tariff exhibited.

Cigars, Cigarettes and Playing Cards are obtainable in the Smoking-Room at fixed prices.

Smoking is permitted only in the Smoking Room and on deck. It is strictly prohibited below deck, in the dining room, ladies' parlor or in the state rooms.

Letters and Telegrams. The Chief Steward has charge of the distribution of incoming mail.

Letters for passengers will be brought on board at the port of arrival before the passengers land. In their own interest, therefore, passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before they leave the ship.

Before leaving the ship, passengers are recommended to leave their address at the pursers office, so that any mail arriving after their departure may be forwarded to them.

Letters and telegrams may be directed c/o any of the company's agents.

Telegrams, to be dispatched from the next port, are accepted at the purser's office only, but wireless messages at the ship's wireless station.

Deck Chairs and blankets may be hired of the Deck Stewards on board at a charge of $ 1.50 each for the voyage.

Pastimes and Games, as shuffleboard, deckquoits, dice, dominos, draughts, and chess are at the disposal of the passengers.

Service. Passengers are requested, in their own interest, to submit any complaints they may have to make to the Captain at the time of his daily round of inspection every morning. Wishes expressed by passengers will be complied with as far as circumstances allow.

Landing. Every passenger will be furnished during the voyage with a landing card bearing his name. This card must be presented in the dining room to the Immigration Officers who board the steamer at the Quarantine Station.

The card will be stamped after inspection and returned to the passenger who has to present it again to an Official of the Company when leaving the steamer.

No passenger will be permitted to land without this stamped card.

Hand Baggage, after having passed the customs on the pier, may be forwarded thence at tariff rates by the Travelers Transfer Company. Steneck Building. Hoboken, N. J. Porters of the company are stationed at the pier.

Firearms. The carrying of fire arms and weapons of any kind is prohibited by law in the U. S. A. Offenders are liable to heavy fines and punishment.

Wireless Telegraphy

The wireless stations (Telefunken System) on board all steamers of the Norddeutscher Lloyd are permanently in communication with coast stations either directly or by way of other ships. The names of such stations and ships will be published every fore-noon.

A wireless message sent from land to a ship at sea must be addressed is follows:

1. Name of Addressee (to ensure correct delivery give full name).
2. Name of Steamer (as given in the International Register).
3. Name of Coast station (by which the message is to be transmitted).

Example : Heinrich Schmidt — Columbus — Norddeich.

All information regarding the dispatch of wireless messages, length of time required for transmission and telegraph fee may be obtained free of charge at the wireless station on board, or on land from the Deutsche Betriebsgesellschaft für drahtlose Telegrafie m. b. H., Berlin. SW. 11, Hallesches Ufer 12/13; telegraphic address "Debeg", telephone No.: Lütrow 3630/34.

Messages are accepted at all telegraph offices in Germany and abroad for all ships mentioned in the International Register.

The wireless service on board of the steamers is operated by the Deutsche Betriebsgesellschaft für drahtlose Telegrafie m. b. H" (Debeg). Berlin SW. 11. All enquiries, complaints etc., may be addressed to this company. The steamship company takes no responsibility in this respect.

American Head Tax.

The amount paid as American Head Tax may be refunded if all the under-noted conditions are fulfilled

1. If the passenger does not stay in the United States longer than 60 days, and if the reply to question No. 20 of the Declaration Form is given as "not more than 60 days".

2. If, when passing the prescribed examination before landing in New York, the passenger informs the competent official of his intention to leave the United States within 60 days; and that he receives Form No. 514-A (Transit Certificate) in which the arrival in America is officially noted. (Part A).

3. If, when leaving America, the date of departure of the passenger is endorsed on the same form by the Steamship Company whose steamer is used (or in the case of travelers by rail, the date of crossing the frontier is inserted by the officials of the railroad concerned, and the form signed by them.) (Part B).

4. If Form No. 514-A. when duly signed by the passenger in portions A and B, is presented to the American Authorities within 120 days from the original date of landing in the United States.

It is recommended that Form 514-A. when completely filled in, be handed to our Office, North German Lloyd, 32. Broadway, New York, or else sent to the Norddeutscher Lloyd, Passage Department, Bremen, immediately after landing in Europe.

If these conditions are not fulfilled the return of the amount paid for American Head Tax will not be granted by the United States Immigration Authorities.

Source: SS Stuttgart Passenger List - 11 May 1927

Information for Passengers - 3 December 1927

Letters and Telegrams. The Chief Steward has charge of the distribution of incoming mail. Letters for passengers will be brought on board at the port of arrival before the passengers land. In their own interest, therefore, passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before they leave the ship.

Before leaving the ship passengers are recommended to have their address taken at the pursers office, so that all mail arriving after their departure may be forwarded to them.

Letters and telegrams may be directed in c o any of the company's agents.

Telegrams to be dispatched from the next port are accepted at the purser's office only, wireless messages at the ship's wireless station.

Landing Cards. Before leaving the vessel the holder must present the landing card to a U. S. Immigrant Inspektor for endorsement.

Photographer. The photographer Is entitled to charge for his services in accordance with the tariff exhibited.

Service. Passengers are requested, in their own interest, to submit any complaints they may have to make to the Captain at the time of his daily round of inspection every morning. The wishes of the passengers will be considered in the best possible manner.

Firearms. The carrying of fire arms of any kind is prohibited by law in the U. S. A. Offenders are liable to heavy fines and punishment.

Money, valuables Etc. The purser will accept valuables etc. duly scaled or enclosed in an envelope bearing the name of the owner, for safe keeping during the voyage, but without any guarantee on the part of the Company. The purser will give a receipt on demand.

Baggage. Hand baggage and one cabin trunk may be taken into the cabin, but the cabin trunk must not exceed the maximum size, i. e. 3' 3" long by 1' 11" wide and 1' 1" high.

Larger articles of baggage will be stored in the hold, and will be accessible to passengers at certain fixed times daily. Baggage may not be deposited in de corridors.

Each passenger must fill up a "Customs-Declaration" of his or her personal baggage.

In the case of families the oldest member is entitled to fill up this declaration for the whole family. Blank forms will be distributed on board the steamer.

Pieces of baggage, packets etc., destined to be re-forwarded, for storage, or for delivery to a third party, are to be handed to the Baggage Master who, alone, is competent to receive them.

The Company accepts no responsibility for any article handed over by passengers to other members of the ship's personnel.

Passengers are requested to take care that, before leaving the steamer, no personal belongings are left in their cabins or elsewhere aboard.

Passengers are specially in their own interest recommended to look after their hand baggage upon landing in the port of destination.

Arrangements must be made with the Customs Inspector at the port of disembarkation Respecting any baggage under bond which has to be forwarded to a further destination. Such baggage must be specially mentioned in the Customs Declaration and the value thereof stated.

Left behind-baggage to be forwarded by a later sailing must reach the port of destination within three months of the passenger's arrival, and must be included in the Customs Declaration as baggage which the passenger took with him.

Animals. All animals, regardless in size and kind, will be accommodated aboard in suitable quarters. It is not under any circumstances allowed to take animals into any rooms used by passengers or to lead them around on any part of the steamer set aside for the convenience of passengers.

Letters for Passengers will be brought on board at the port of destination before the passengers land. In their own interest, therefore, passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before they leave the ship.

Source: SS Stuttgart Passenger List - 3 December 1927

Information for Passengers - 12 June 1930

Passengers are requested to comply with the orders of the Captain and his officers, who are responsible for the safety of the ship, the comfort of passengers, and order on board.

Change of Cabin. Passengers desiring to change their accommodations while on board must apply to the purser who, alone, is authorized to make the transfer. If higher grade accommodations are desired the difference in fare must be paid accordingly.

Meals will be served as follows:

1st Sitting

• Breakfast: 7.30 a. m. to 8.30 a. m.
• Lunch: 12 Noon to 1.00 p. m.
• Dinner: 6.30 p. m. to 7.30 p. m.

2nd Sitting

• Breakfast: 8.30 a. m. to 9.30 a. m.
• Lunch: 1.00 p. m. To 2.00 p. m.
• Dinner: 7.30 p. m. To 8.30 p. m.

Seats in the Dining Room may be reserved upon application to the Chief Steward.

Meals are not served in the cabins or on deck, unless passengers are prevented through illness from taking their meals in the Dining Room.

A selection of good beverages is carried on board.

The Dining Room will be closed at 11 p.m. The Smoking Room at Midnight. Drinks will be served until 11.30 p.m.

In order not to disturb passengers lights in the Social Hall and on the Promenade Deck will be extinguished at 11.30 p.m., those in the Smoking Room at Midnight.

Passengers are requested not to order any beverages in the Smoking Room after 11.30 p.m. and not to frequent the Promenade Decks between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Baggage. Hand baggage and steamer trunk may be taken into the cabin, but the steamer trunk must not exceed the maximum size, 3' 3" long by 1' 11" wide and 1’ 1" high.

Larger articles of baggage will be stored in the baggage room and will be accessible to passengers at certain times during the day. Baggage should not be placed in the corridors.

Baggage, parcels, etc., intended for forwarding, for storage, or for delivery to a third party, are to be handed only to the Baggage Master who is authorized to receive such baggage.

The Company accepts no responsibility for any article handed over by passengers to other members of the ship’s personnel.

For their own interest passengers are especially requested upon landing to look after their hand baggage and to take care that, before leaving the steamer, no personal belongings are left in their cabins or elsewhere on the steamer.

Animals. All animals, regardless of size and kind, will be accommodated aboard in suitable quarters. It is not permissible under any circumstances to take animals into rooms used by passengers or to lead them around any part of the steamer set aside for the convenience of passengers.

Money and Valuables. Facilities are provided for the safekeeping of money, jewelry and other articles of value. The North German Lloyd however assumes no responsibility for such valuables given into its custody. The Purser or the Chief Steward will furnish complete information upon request.

Exchange of Money. The purser has only a limited supply of currency at his disposal, and thus money can only be exchanged to such an amount as is in accordance with the amount of currency available.

Library. A library on board, properly catalogued, is placed at the disposal of the cabin passengers.

Doctor. A duly qualified physician is on board who will, free of charge, attend to passengers in need of medical aid during the voyage.

Treatment of Seasickness. Travelers inclined toward seasickness have an opportunity on all North German Lloyd passenger steamers of availing themselves of an entirely new method of treatment (Dr. Dammert’s Process of inhalation). Experience has hitherto shown that good results are attained by this method. Passengers wishing to be treated by this new process arc requested to apply to the ship’s doctor.

A small charge of Mks. 2 (50c.) is made for each treatment, the amount to be paid to the Chief Steward. A printed form is provided on which to enter memo of treatments received, and this is to be handed in at Chief Steward’s office at end of voyage when settlement is made for sundry expenses incurred during the voyage.

Bathrooms. Passengers intending to use the bathrooms, are requested to write their names, and the hour desired, on the list placed in the anteroom.

Barber, Hairdresser. Prices are exhibited in the Barber’s room.

Photographer. The photographer is entitled to charge for his services in accordance with the tariff exhibited.

Cigars, Cigarettes and Playing Cards may be obtained in the Smoking-Room at list prices.

Smoking is only permitted in the Smoking Room and on deck. It is strictly prohibited below deck, in the Dining Room or in the state rooms.

Letters and Telegrams. The Chief Steward has charge of the distribution of incoming mail.

Mail for passengers is delivered on board at the port of arrival before the passengers land. Passengers should ascertain personally whether there is any mail for them before they leave the ship.

Before leaving, passengers should leave their address at the purser’s office, so that any mail arriving after their departure may be forwarded to them.

Letters and telegrams may be addressed in care of any of the company’s agents.

Telegrams, to be dispatched from the next port, are accepted at the purser’s office only, but wireless messages at the ship’s wireless station.

Deck Chairs and Blankets may be rented from the Deck Stewards on board at a charge of SI. each for the voyage.

Pastimes and Games are at the disposal of the passengers.

Service. Passengers are requested, in their own interest, to submit any complaints they may have to make to the Captain at the time of his daily round of inspection every morning. The wishes of the passengers will be complied with if possible.

Wireless Telegraph. The wireless stations (Telefunken-System) on board of all steamers of the North German Lloyd are permanently in communication with coast stations either directly or by way of other ships.

All information regarding the dispatch of wireless messages, length of time required for transmission and telegraph fee may be obtained at the wireless station on board, or on land from the Deutsche Betriebsgesellschaft für drahtlose Telegraphie m.b.H., Berlin, SW11, Hallesches Ufer 12/13; telegraphic address “Debeg,” telephone No. : Lützow 3630/34.

A daily bulletin is published with news received by wireless.

Source: SS Stuttgart Passenger List - 12 June 1930

Information for Passengers - 14 September 1937

According to the German Currency Regulations putting an embargo on the import of German Reichsmark Notes and Silver Coin officials and members of the crew are prohibited from accepting German Reichsmark Notes and German Silver Coin.

Passengers are therefore kindly requested to pay their bills and intended gratuities only in Ships Money Orders or in foreign currencies.

Films and Chemicals. Any large quantities of films, chemicals and other photographic material of inflammable nature may under no circumstances be kept in the cabins. Passengers are requested to hand them to the purser on board for safe-keeping.

Utilization of Public Rooms. Passengers are sincerely requested to confine themselves to the public rooms, promenade decks and deck space specifically provided for the class in which they travel.

Wireless Telegraph Service. The Wireless Station (Telefunken system) is in uninterrupted communication with the mainland and may be used for cable messages both ways.

Information regarding the use of this service may be had free of charge on application to the wireless operator, whose office is on the Bridge Deck. All inquiries, complaints, etc.. should be exclusively addressed to Deutsche Betriebsgesellschaftfiir drahtlosc Telegrafie in. b. H., 2Q, Hardenberg Strasse, Berlin-Charlottenburg II, and not to the Hamburg America Line, the latter company assuming no responsibility for the wireless services.

New York Mail for Passengers. The New York Office of the Hamburg America Line/North German Lloyd has made arrangements that mail addressed to passengers arriving in New York may be obtained at the principal exit on the upper floor of the Pier. This only applies to such letters, etc-, that arrive too late to be delivered to passengers on board during their stay at the quarantine station.

Landing Card. On arrival in New York the "Landing card" attached to your ticket is to be handed to the Immigration Officer for endorsement. Cabin passengers will receive the landing cards by the purser during the voyage.

New York Porter Service. Passengers are reminded that the porters on the New York piers are not allowed to ask for gratuities in consideration of the handling of passengers' baggage, they being paid sufficient wages for their services.

If, nevertheless* any porter should demand payment for handling such baggage, passengers are requested to note the number plate on his cap and to report him to one of the uniformed policemen on the pier.

In addition, passengers are earnestly advised to direct their enquiries concerning baggage or passage matters exclusively to persons who,, by their uniforms, are plainly seen to be Hapag employees.

Failing this precaution, they expose themselves to the risk of being taken advantage of by unauthorized persons.

Sailing Permits for Non-Americans. Non-Americans (including visitors to the United States who intend a temporary stay only) must obtain, prior to their departure from the United States, a Sailing Permit, which must be produced previous to going on board, when the final passage ticket is examined.

Such Sailing Permits are issued at theCustom House, Battery, New York.

Further information will be gladly given by the Hamburg America Line/North German Lloyd, 57. Broadway, New York.

Imported Plants and Soil, etc. Prohibited. The United States Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine and Control Administration, advises under "Notice of Quarantine No. 37," that plants, soil or other similar materials cannot be imported into the United States, either as souvenirs or in any other category.

Source: SS Stuttgart Passenger List - 14 September 1937

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Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen, 1857–1970, Volume 1 by Edwin Drechsel is a meticulously researched chronicle of the origins and golden age of the Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL), one of the most important steamship lines in global maritime history.

The book covers:

• The founding of NDL in 1857 by Hermann Henrich Meier and Eduard Crüsemann
• The transition from sail to steam, paddle to screw propulsion
• The increasing demand for transatlantic mail and passenger service
• The NDL’s competition with British lines for speed, prestige, and the Blue Riband
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• Its involvement in global mail and freight services
• The impact of World War I on German shipping and commerce

Volume 1 concludes just before or during the war years that halted NDL’s rapid rise.

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Winds of Change: Norddeutscher Lloyd and the Final Era of Ocean Travel (1920–1970)

The second volume of Edwin Drechsel’s monumental work Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen, 1857–1970 picks up in the aftermath of World War I, tracing five tumultuous decades through:

🌊 Postwar decline and slow recovery

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📉 The Great Depression’s toll on ocean travel

🌍 The transformation of global shipping under the shadow of WWII

🧱 Postwar reconstruction and the decline of passenger liners

📦 The pivot to container freight and the 1970 merger with HAPAG

Drechsel, drawing on his personal ties (his father was a North German Lloyd captain), maritime journalism background, and deep expertise in ship mails and German liner history, delivers a book that is both richly detailed and profoundly human.

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Eugene W. Smith’s Passenger Ships of the World – Past and Present (1963) is a masterfully curated encyclopedic reference that charts the rise, peak, and transformation of ocean-going passenger ships through nearly two centuries. Expanding upon his earlier Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific works, Smith offers a global maritime panorama that includes ships serving the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Oceania, as well as Canal routes and California-Hawaii shuttle lines.

🧭 This book is an essential resource for:

• Maritime historians seeking design evolution and fleet data
• Genealogists tracing voyages and shipping lines
• Educators and students studying transoceanic migration and tourism
• Ship modelers, naval architects, and enthusiasts interested in dimensions, tonnage, and speed

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