SS Albert Ballin Passenger List - 6 July 1927
Front Cover of a Third Class Passenger List for the SS Albert Ballin of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 6 July 1927 from New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton, Commanded by Captain Paul Wiehr. GGA Image ID # 176bc331d0. Cover Signed by Original Passenger, Viola Dean.
For the original owner of this passenger list, this voyage was more than just a journey. It was a unique experience that they immortalized in a mini-yearbook, complete with an autographed photograph of the Chief Steward, Third Class, Mr. A. Groß, and four pictures of various areas of Albert Ballin's Third Class. This list is a testament to the power of turning a simple souvenir into a cherished memory. The Third Class experience, as captured in this list, is truly unforgettable!
Chief Steward, Third Class, A. Gross. SS Albert Ballin Third Class Passenger List, 6 July 1927. GGA Image ID # 176bd7445b
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain Paul Wiehr
- 1st Officer: R. Blume
- 2nd Officer: G. Schröder
- 2nd Officer: C. Krebs
- 2nd Officer: W. Glahn
- 3rd Officer: F. Römer
- 4th Officer: K. Ludwig
- 4th Officer: K. Stieglmayr
- 1st Radio Officer: A. Hegemann
- 2nd Radio Officer: H. Form
- 3rd Radio Officer: E. Toppke
- 4th Radio Officer: O. Steffan
- Chief Engineer: M. Schmidt
- 2nd Engineer: B. Wüpper
- 3rd Engineer: W. Körner
- 3rd Engineer: O. Müller
- 3rd Engineer: H. Boye
- 4th Engineer: H. Schön
- 4th Engineer: H. Klintworth
- 4th Engineer: W. Johr
- 4th Engineer: A. Degener
- 1st Electrician: P. Lass
- 2nd Electrician: K. Müller
- Moiling Picture Operator: L. Sturzwage
- 1st Physician: Dr. K. Koch
- 2nd Physician: Dr. F. Meyer
- Trained Nurse: Anna Hammer
- Purser: K. Zeplien
- 2nd Purser: A. Gisy
- 2nd Purser: A. Von Weely
- Asst. Purser: G. Seler
- Asst. Purser: K. Packendorff
- Baggage Representative: Th. Hartmann
- Chief Steward, 1st Cabin: R. Markmann
- Asst. Chief Steward: J. Kölln
- 2nd Chief Steward: H. Hausmann
- Grill Room Chef: W. Dicht
- Chief Steward, 2nd Cabin: H. Bauer
- Asst. Chief Steward: W. Kleemann
- Chief Steward, 3rd Class: A. Gross
- Asst. Chief Steward, 3rd Class: P. Cordts
- Chief Cook: R. Hesse
- Orchestra Leader: O. Engel
- Band Leader: W. Stahlkopf
Scenes of the Third Class on S. S. “Albert Ballin’’ circa 1926. GGA Image ID # 176c10a4f7
Third Class Passengers
- Mr. Paul Abel
- Mrs. Emma Abel
- Mrs. Anna Amberge
- Master George Amberge
- Mr. Frank Amend
- Mr. Rintao Aoki
- Dr. W. T. Armstrong
- Mrs. Anna Asperger
- Miss Gertrude Barth
- Miss Emma Bastert
- Mr. William Bauer
- Mrs. Maria Bauerlein
- Mr. Herbert Becker
- Mrs. Augusta W. Becker
- Mrs. F. A. Becker
- Mr. Josef Behrend
- Mr. Albert Beissmann
- Mrs. Victoria Belunas
- Mr. Jacob Bertscb
- Mr. Paul C. Bibbs
- Mrs. M. Bitterly
- Mr. Max Blankenstein
- Miss Margarete A. Bligh
- Mr. Theodore Block
- Mrs. Emma Blocker
- Mr. Robert Blum
- Mrs. Julia Blum
- Mr. Robert Blum, Jr.
- Miss Clara Breiholdt
- Mr. John Breines
- Mrs. Anna Breines
- Miss Frances Breines
- Miss Gladys Breines
- Mrs. Antonie Breuer
- Master Bernhard Breuer
- Mr. Fred Brooks
- Mrs. Fred Brooks
- Mr. Edward Brown
- Mr. Viktor Cavoj
- Mrs. Viktor Cavoj
- Master Anton Cavoj
- Mrs. J. Decker
- Rev. Adolf H. Diers
- Mrs. Adolf H. Diers
- Mrs. George Doering
- Miss Edeltraut Doering
- Miss Marcella Doering
- Miss Rosa Marie Doering
- Miss Marie Doherty
- Mrs. E. Dorfei
- Mr. Fred Dreschermeier
- Mrs. Katie Dreschermeier
- Miss Margarethe Eckhardt
- Miss Magda Eckhardt
- Mr. Emil Egeling
- Miss Ida Eggers
- Miss Ella Ehrich
- Mr. William Enke
- Mr. Nasser Ensha
- Mr. Jacob Epstein
- Mrs. Jacob Epstein
- Mrs. Elfriede Erhart and child
- Mrs. Lizzie Fauth
- Miss Elizabeth Fauth
- Mr. Friedrich Fehrmann
- Mr. William Feil
- Mr. Charles Fero
- Mrs. Charles Fero
- Mr. Gustav Finke
- Mr. Carl Fischer
- Miss Anna Fischer
- Miss Margarethe Fischer
- Mr. Paul Flaeschel
- Miss Franziska Franz
- Mr. Jacob Fried
- Miss Perl Fried
- Mrs. E. Fruehwein
- Miss E. Fruehwein
- Mr. Frank Führer
- Mr. Jacob Furnweger
- Mr. Emil Gebhardt
- Mrs. Emil Gebhardt
- Miss Hedwig Gebhardt
- Mr. Fridolin Gehlert
- Mrs. Martha Gehlert
- Mrs. Minna Gehlert
- Miss Erna Gehlert
- Mr. Frank A. Gemple
- Miss Emma Giese
- Miss Katherine Gillich
- Dr. John J. Ginsberg
- Mrs. Ruth Ginsberg
- Mr. Charles Gliewe
- Mr. Hans Golle
- Mr. Heinrich Gramkow
- Mr. Hans Gropp
- Mrs. Hans Gropp
- Mr. Charles Grueneisen
- Mr. Anthony Grueneisen
- Miss Rosa Gruenwald
- Miss Erna Guderian
- Miss Else Gussenstetter
- Mr. Paul Hachnel
- Mr. Isidor Hamann
- Mr. Otto Hannemann
- Mrs. Otto Hannemann
- Mr. Reinhard Hansen
- Mr. Dietrich H. Harms
- Mrs. Dietrich H. Harms
- Mr. John Harold
- Mrs. Bertha Harold
- Mr. Henry Hauenstein
- Mrs. Katharine Hauenstein
- Mr. Josef Hauer
- Mr. Edwin Hausier
- Mrs. Emil Hecht
- Miss Else Hermann
- Miss A. E. Hinchliffe
- Miss Emma Hinrich
- Miss Anna Hollander
- Miss Leonore Holzhäuser
- Mr. August Hornef
- Mrs. Mary Horvath
- Miss Helen Horvath
- Mr. Andrew Hosner
- Mr. Henry Hoss
- Mrs. Anna Hoss
- Miss Victoria Huber
- Mrs. Frieda Huettner
- Master Adolph Huettner
- Mr. William Jabusch
- Miss Recha Jacobs
- Mr. Fred Jaenisch
- Miss Cecilia Jannen
- Mrs. Eva Jobb
- Miss Martha Jobczyk
- Mrs. Louise Jordan
- Miss Margaret Kahrs
- Mr. S. Kalb
- Mrs. Helene Kandzia
- Mrs. Margaret Kern
- Mr. William Killian
- Miss Louise Kladde
- Mr. John Kleinert
- Mr. Herman Kluge
- Mr. Franz Knab
- Mrs. Franz Knab
- Miss Irma Koch
- Mr. Adolf Koener
- Mr. Steven Kolmanko
- Mrs. Maria Kolmanko
- Mr. John Krause
- Mr. Paul Krause
- Mrs. Elizabeth Kremers
- Mrs. Ida Kroll and children
- Mrs. Minna Krueger
- Mr. Emil Kuhn
- Mr. Frank Kunz
- Miss Lina Laemmel
- Mr. Mike Lapsansky
- Miss Mary Legleiter
- Miss Emma Lentfer
- Mr. August Lenz
- Mr. Fritz Lieberwirth
- Mrs. Mary Lindner
- Mrs. Therese Loos
- Miss Mary Luchau
- Miss Elsie Luschau
- Mr. Ernst R. Madler
- Mr. Hirsch Magilnitzky
- Mr. Dave Marcus
- Miss Maria Marosch
- Mr. Ludwig Mebler
- Mr. Karl Meier
- Miss Augusta Melsch
- Mrs. Bertha Merner
- Mrs. Jennie Meyer
- Mr. John F. Miller
- Miss Anna Mueller
- Mr. Martin Muenzer
- Mrs. Emily Muenzer
- Master Thomas Muenzer
- Mr. Emil Munger
- Mrs. Fanny Munger
- Miss Josephine Ness
- Mr. Montasser Nosrat
- Mrs. Anna Oldag
- Miss Jenny Oldag
- Mr. Ernst Ordoy
- Mr. Ernest Paul
- Mrs. Katharine Paulsen
- Miss Grete Paulus
- Mr. Paul J. Pinck
- Mrs. Mina Pohla
- Master Richard Pohla
- Miss Elsa Pohla
- Miss Mary Pohland
- Mr. Wilhelm Rabe
- Mrs. Helene Reimers
- Miss Senta Reimers
- Miss Ida Reinhardt
- Mr. Carl Reiss
- Mr. Ludolph Reiss
- Mr. Yochim P. A. Rethmann
- Mrs. Auguste Riemer
- Mrs. Alma Roherer
- Mrs. Anna Roppelt
- Mrs. Katherine Roth and son
- Mr. Nicholas Roth
- Mr. Nicholas M. Roth
- Mr. Franz Rueb
- Miss Anna Ruecker
- Mrs. Pepi Samuel
- Mrs. Karoline Sandau
- Miss Margaret Sandau
- Miss Gertrud Sandau
- Mrs. Dorothea Sandau
- Miss Grete Sandleben
- Mr. Joseph Schaeffer
- Mrs. Barbara Schaeffer
- Miss Frances Schaeffer
- Master Joseph Schaeffer
- Miss Anna Schaeffer
- Miss A. Schaffer
- Mr. John Scheuermann
- Mrs. Theresia Scheuermann
- Mr. Gottlob Schick
- Mrs. Elizabeth Schlichting
- Miss Marie Schlichting
- Master Richard Schlichting
- Miss Charlotte Schlums
- Mr. Erich Schlüter
- Mrs. Gertrud Schmeichel
- Mrs. Amelia Schmid
- Mr. Adolf Schmidt
- Miss A. Schmidt
- Mr. Eugen Schmidt
- Miss Elizabeth Schmidt
- Mr. Fred Schmidt
- Mr. Henry Schmitt
- Mr. Kurt Schnalke
- Mr. Herman Schneider
- Mr. Richard Schneider
- Mrs. Olga Schneider
- Mr. Schneider
- Mrs. Schneider
- Mrs. A. Schnitzler
- Miss Katrin Schoen
- Mr. Eduard Schroeder
- Dr. Erich W. Schroetter
- Mrs. Arthur F. Schubring
- Mr. Theodor Schult
- Mrs. Frieda Schulz
- Mr. Andrew Seawick
- Mr. Paul Seifert
- Mrs. Paul Seifert
- Mrs. Hildegard Siebert
- Mr. Hermann Siemers
- Mrs. Taube Sigel
- Mrs. Amalie Sitz
- Master Raymond Sitz
- Master Clifford Sitz
- Mr. Sam Somesan
- Mrs. Sam Somesan and children
- Mr. Jacob Sonderling
- Mrs. Emma Sonderling
- Master Hans Sonderling
- Mr. Martin Spornraft
- Mr. Louis Stange
- Mrs. Mathilde Steiger
- Mrs. Ida Stoll
- Mrs. Anna Straky
- Mr. Paul Szabo
- Mrs. Rosalie Tabbert
- Master Henry Tabbert
- Miss Emmy Tabbert
- Mr. Frederick Trinks
- Mrs. Emma Trinks
- Mr. Paul Tschampke
- Mr. John Unrau
- Mr. Erich Ventur
- Miss Elfrieda Vis
- Mr. Paul Voigtland
- Mr. Henry Wagner
- Mrs. Henry Wagner
- Mrs. Amelia Wagner
- Mr. Paul Walther
- Mrs. Paul Walther
- Mrs. Hildegard Walther
- Master Paul Walther
- Mr. Louis Weber
- Mrs. Lilly Weber
- Mr. Ludwig Weiss
- Mrs. Ludwig Weiss
- Mr. Martin Weiss
- Mr. John Wichner
- Mrs. Agnes Wichner
- Miss Theresia Wichner
- Miss Elsie Wichner
- Mr. Joseph Wieder
- Miss Mary Wieder
- Mrs. Estelle G. Winant
- Miss Chr. Wukics
- Mrs. Olga Yache
- Mr. Karl Yung
- Mr. Frank Zazbec
- Mrs. Katharine Zettel
- Mr. Albert Zimmermann
- Miss Elisabeth Zummallen
Centerfold Containing Autographs Collected During Voyage of the Albert Ballin, 6 July 1927. GGA Image ID # 176c6ae08e. Click to View a Larger Image.
Twin Screw Oil Burning Steamer “Albert Ballin”
21,000 GTons Gross 626 Feet Long 79 Feet Wide
Equipped with wireless and submarine Bell Signal apparatus.
Capacity 21,000 gross reg. tons : Length 626 ft : Beam 79 ft : Depth 56 ft. Builders: Messrs. Blohm & Voss, of Hamburg (1923)
Abert Ballin, after whom the vessel has been named, was born in C-/X Hamburg on August 15, 1857. After finishing his education, he entered his father’s business—Morris 6? Co.—at the age of seventeen, and in 1877 became the head of the firm. The firm’s business consisted in the booking of emigrants. In 1881 Albert Ballin was appointed general representative of the passenger business of the Carr Line, a newly established shipping company, which soon started ujion a protracted rate war with the Hapag.
An understanding, however, was eventually arrived at between the two companies, and Albert Ballin, in connection with the settlement, joined the Hapag as head of its passenger department. This event initiated a new era in the history of the Hamburg America Line. In him the Company acquired a leader whose genius intuitively foresaw the economic development of his country and of the world at large years ahead of others, and who was willing to devote his incomparable organising gifts to the furtherance of the Company’s fortunes.
The progress made by the Hapag during his leadership up to the war was enormous and has been rivalled by that of few, if any, other concerns. This period of nearly thirty years may be described as one of practically uninterrupted expansion in every direction, and one during which everything was done to strengthen the position of the Company against its competitors and against the danger of sudden crises.
The Hapag, indeed, became the biggest shipping concern in existence. It owned a fleet totalling 1,360,000 gross reg. tons and carrying 8,300,000 cubic metres of goods and 463,571 passengers in the year preceding the outbreak of the war, whereas the corresponding figures for 1885 were only 65,000 gross reg. tons, 420,000 cubic metres of goods, and 57,383 passengers (N. B. One cubic metre= 35.32 cu. ft.).
The world war destroyed Albert Ballin’s life-work. He did not live to see the surrender to the Entente of all the sea-going ships owned by his company under the terms of the Versailles treaty. He died on November 9, 1918. The destruction of his work, however, was only temporary. The reconstruction of the Hamburg America Line after the close of the war proceeded in a comparatively short space of time with the result that it now owns a fleet which, including vessels ordered and building, totals more than one million gross reg. tons, whilst its services extend to all parts of the world.
Inscription from Herman Diers, the Original Owner of this Passenger List. Includes Third-Class Passenger Listings Unrau through Zummallen. GGA Image ID # 176c8f7804
Information for Passengers
Attendance. The stewards have strict instructions to attend promptly and courteously to the wants of passengers. Passengers are requested to bring any inattention to the notice of the chief steward, and, if the complaint is not promptly investigated, to apply to the purser.
Valuables and Money. Valuables or money should be placed in charge of the purser for deposit in his safe. It is especially pointed out, however, that the Company can not accept any responsibility for loss or damage.
Letters and Telegrams. Mail and telegrams intended to be sent from the next port of call should be delivered to the purser or one of his assistants at the purser’s office. No other ship’s employees are authorized to receive mail to be posted. Stamps are sold at the purser’s office.
Wireless Telegraph Service. Passengers may obtain all information about the sending of wireless telegrams from the Chief Steward.
Steamer Chairs and Rugs. Upon application to the deck stewards, steamer chairs and rugs, can be rented during the voyage, at a charge of $1.00 each. Places for steamer chairs are assigned by the deck steward.
Baggage. Large pieces of baggage cannot be taken into the cabins and should be placed in the Baggage Room. Access to the Baggage Room may be had daily upon application to the room steward. Passengers may have their baggage checked through to their final destination upon application to the Baggage Representative-on board.
Hot and Cold Baths. A number of comfortable public bathrooms are provided on board. The bathroom steward or stewardess will attend to the bath upon the passenger’s request.
Meals.
Breakfast at 8:00 am
Dinner at 12:00 noon.
Supper at 6:00 pm
As well as:
Coffee and Cake at 3.00 pm
Smoking Room. The smoking room is open early in the morning until 12:00 pm Smoking is prohibited in the social rooms and the staterooms as well as in the passageways below deck.
Library. The books in the library may be obtained upon application to the library steward, and are at the disposal of passengers free of charge. A list of such books is kept by the library steward. Passengers are requested not to leave books lying on deck or in the social rooms.
Music. The orchestra plays daily for 1 hour either in the forenoon, or in the afternoon, and also for 2 hours in the evening either for concert or dancing.
Amusements. A number of games such as Shuffle Board, Dominoes, Chess, Quoits, etc., are at the disposal of passengers. Moving pictures are shown several times during the trip.
Physician. An experienced physician is attached to the staff of this steamer. For medical attendance in case of sickness contracted on board, no charge is made; medicine is also provided free of charge.
Barber. The barber is authorized to charge for his services according to the tariff fixed by the Company. The price list will be found in the barber shop.
European Railroad Tickets. Railroad tickets to points in Continental Europe may be purchased from the Purser on board; passengers will find this a great convenience, and it will avoid unnecessary delays after arrival in Hamburg.
Foreign Money. The purser is prepared to exchange foreign money and will meet passengers’ wishes as far as possible. Travelers' checks of well known companies and banks will be taken in payment, provided the amount of the check does not greatly exceed the amount of the bill to be paid. Personal bank checks cannot be cashed.
Money Orders
The Hamburg America Line accepts money for transmission to Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Hungary. Payment is effected in actual U. S. Dollars. For rates, apply to any of our offices or agents.
Landing at New York
Citizens and bonafide residents of Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland and Luxemburg are now examined in their respective countries by the U. S. Public Health Doctors and Immigration officials, and upon arrival in New York, are discharged at the pier, thus avoiding the necessity of going to Ellis Island.
United States Citizens. Returning Resident Aliens holding Re-entry Permits, and persons coming for a temporary visit for business or pleasure, are also discharged at the pier, the same as First and Second Class passengers.
Passenger List Information
An original and rare Third-Class Passenger List from the SS Albert Ballin of the Hamburg America Line, documenting its voyage departing 6 July 1927 from New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton. This unique piece combines historical significance and personal memorabilia, including an autograph by an original passenger, Viola Dean.
Item Description
A Third-Class Passenger List that stands as both a travel document and a personal keepsake. The list includes passenger rosters, detailed ship information, and images of the onboard experience. Additionally, it features a centerfold of autographs collected during the voyage and a signed cover by a passenger.
Key Features
- Original Passenger List for the SS Albert Ballin dated 6 July 1927.
- Route: New York to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton.
- Signed cover by passenger Viola Dean.
- Centerfold featuring autographs collected during the voyage.
- Illustrations of Third-Class accommodations and activities.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Documented voyage under the command of Captain Paul Wiehr.
- Photographs showcasing life in Third-Class, including dining and promenade areas.
- Detailed bilingual text (German and English) outlining passenger amenities and services.
- Original typography and design reflecting the maritime style of the late 1920s.
- Includes historical notes on Albert Ballin, the ship's namesake.
Condition
- Good overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age.
- Clear and legible text, well-preserved images.
- Pages intact, with no major tears or stains.
- Autographed cover and centerfold add to the item’s uniqueness and value.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Viola Dean: Original passenger who autographed the cover, making this item highly personal and collectible.
- Chief Steward A. Gross: Responsible for Third-Class operations, featured in an autographed photograph.
- Dr. K. Koch: First Physician aboard, providing healthcare during the voyage.
Historical Significance
The SS Albert Ballin was a vital link in transatlantic migration and travel during the 1920s. This Passenger List captures the essence of life aboard one of the Hamburg-America Line's premier vessels, offering a rare glimpse into Third-Class accommodations and the social fabric of interwar oceanic travel. Named after Albert Ballin, a pioneer in modern passenger shipping, the vessel represents a pivotal era in maritime history.
Conclusion
This Passenger List is an extraordinary artifact for collectors, historians, and genealogists. Its combination of historical context, personal signatures, and visual elements make it a compelling item in our collection. The autographed cover and centerfold of passenger signatures further enhance its uniqueness and historical value.
