SS Rex Passenger List - 13 September 1935

Front Cover of a Special Class Passenger List for the SS Rex of the Italia Line, Departing 13 September 1935 from Naples for New York via Genoa, Villefranche (Nice) and Gibraltar, Commanded by Captain Francesco Tarabotto. GGA Image ID # 1ee51bbde0

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain Cap. Grandir1ff. Francesco Tarabotto
2. Royal Commissioner Comm. Paolo De Simone R. C6nsale
3. First Officer Cap. Cay. Uff.. Albeito Ottino
4. Engineer Director Or. Uff. faigi Risso
5. Chief Engineer Cay. Ufft Vittorio Badaracco
6. Physician Dr. Cab. Luigi Outini
7. Physician Dr. Orazio Calvini
8. Chief Commissioner Cap. Comm. Luigi Pesenti
9. Chaplain Rev. Umberto Cassani

From Genoa

1. Mr. Giulio Alimenti
2. Mr. Ettore Bonazzi
3. Mrs. Rosa Bonazzi
4. Miss Mary Bird
5. Mrs. Lilian Biggs
6. Miss Matilde Brocchi
7. Mr. Salvatore Bellassai
8. Rev. Angelo Borgognone
9. Mr. Flavio Busca
10. Mrs. Carolina Busca Pelazzo
11. Miss Gabriella Bosano
12. Mr. Alfonso Cella
13. Mrs. Clara Celia
14. Mr. Antonio Cella
15. Mr. Raimondo Cella
16. Miss Gloria Cella
17. Mrs. Rosa Cella
18. Mr. Lino Chiarpotti
19. Mr. Walter Clarke
20. M. Mayer Cruminscky
21. Miss Mabel Cook
22. Mrs. Louisa Caminoli Bariotti
23. Mrs. Maria Cerrutti Pastore
24. Mr. William Davini
25. Mr. Raffaello Davini
26. Mrs. Mary Davini
27. Mr. Robert Donald
28. Mr. Erwin Escher
29. Mr. Frank Ely
30. Mrs. Stella Fontaine
31. Mr. Alaa Fantaine
32. Mrs. Cesarina Franchini
33. Mr. Louis Frigo
34. Mrs. Giustina Frigo
35. Mr. Giuseppe Gionetti
36. Mrs. Elvina Genoa
37. Mr. Lorenzo Grassis
38. Mrs. Giuditta Gadda Pastore
39. Mr. Georse Hukill
40. Mrs. Helen Hukill
41. Miss Jane Hukill
42. Mr. Peter Hukill
43. Miss Anna Knowlton
44. Miss Josephine Klin
45. Mrs. Ester Lamport
46. Mr. Ernest Muller
47. Mr. Adelmo Medici
48. Mrs. Paulin Milano
49. Miss Jennie Milano
50. Mrs. Hanna Maister
51. Miss Ursula Maister
52. Mr. Eugenio Nardini
53. Mrs. Irene Nardini
54. Mr. Leonardo Nicoletti
55. Mr. Emery Neff
56. Mrs. Wanda Neff
57. Mr. Alberto Oglietti
58. Mrs. Maria Oglietti Benacchietti
59. Miss Maria Preli
60. Miss Violet Pagni
61. Mrs. Teresa Perona Durando
62. Miss Olga Perona
63. Mr. Halo Pellegrini
64. Mr. William Ruff
65. Mrs. Jeanne Sala
66. Mr. Louis Sala
67. Miss Lucy Sala
68. Miss Julia Sears
69. Mrs. Grete Stohr
70. Mr. Joseph Strauss
71. Miss Matitda Taylor
72. Mr. Herman Ulmann
73. Mr. Mazzino Urbani
74. Mr. John Viani
75. Mrs. Olive Viani
76. Mrs. Jean Vassiley
77. Mrs. Maria Vietro
78. Mr. Costantino Yon
79. Mrs. Caterina Yon
80. Miss Margherita Yon
81. Miss Antonietta Yon
82. Miss Louise Yon
83. Mr. Pietro Yon
84. Mr. Mario Yon

From Villefranche (Nice)

1. Mr. Georges Armandos
2. Mrs. Rachel Auger
3. Mr. Edward R. Beach
4. Mrs. Louise Breaits
5. Mr. Nunzio Bogesi
6. Mrs. Elsie Coe
7. Mrs. Francoise David
8. Mrs. Jeanne R. Gilfillan
9. Mr. Frederick J. Gilfillan
10. Mr. Madge Holting
11. Mr. Peter Piccus
12. Mr. Joseph Perret
13. Miss Mary Roogers
14. Mr. Aaron Schwarz
15. Mrs. Mabel Siemonn
16. Miss Marie Louise Stockward

From Naples

1. Mr. Samuel Amato
2. Mr. Maris Antonucci
3. Rev. Antonio Amore
4. Mrs. Grazia Arena
5. Mr. Carlo Bonci
6. Mr. Cesare Bracuto
7. Mr. Andrew Bracuto
8. Rev. Thomas Barry
9. Mrs. Maria Bonello
10. Mr. Christopher Billman
11. Mr. Cart J. Bergmann
12. Mrs. Edith W. Bergmann
13. Mr. Fdward Baltz
14. Mr. Percival Bulen
15. Mr. Pietro Bruno
16. Sister Virginia Belleggia
17. Mrs. Maria Teresa Bracuto
18. Mr. Giovanni Bruno
19. Mr. Antonino Cuomo
20. Mr. Tony Carlucci
21. Mrs. Agnes Carlucci
22. Mr. Joseph Continaze
23. Mr. Salvatore Cinotti
24. Mr. Anlonio Cinotti
25. Mr. Frank Corsaro
26. Mrs. Concettina Corsaro
27. Mr. Herman Caserta
28. Mr. Herman Cellarino
29. Mr. Jallie K. Cellarino
30. Mrs. Lee Curry
31. Mr. Joseph Cassen
32. Miss Mary Cortright
33. Miss Maria Cannavale
34. Mr. Raimondo Cannavale
35. Rev. Umberto Oiuseppe Catagni
36. Mr. Domenico Caffo
37. Mrs. Bianca Corsetti
38. Mr. Riccardo Cappelli
39. Mr. Agostino Cianciulli
40. Mr. Livio Chersi
41. Mr. Tomaso Donato
42. Mrs. Dolores Del Peschia Liberatore
43. Rev. John Di Matteo
44. Mrs. Alice B. Daley
45. Mr. William Deniston
46. Mr. Cira Delli Paoli
47. Mrs. Angelandrea Di Simone
48. Mrs. Filomena De Vito
49. Mr. Giuseppe Devarda
50. Mr. Teodoro Fratellone
51. Mr. James Ferrigno
52. Mr. Nunziato Fusaro
53. Mrs. Esther Fusaro
54. Mr. Francesco Friscia
55. Mrs. Rosalia Friscia
56. Mr. Jacob Finkel
57. Mrs. Lena Finkel
58. Mr. Edward Gambardella
59. Mrs. Ruth Gambardella
60. Miss Raphael Gambardella
61. Mr. Louis Germain
62. Mr. Howard Germain
63. Mr. Wilson Grove
64. Miss Katherine Grove
65. Miss Lucille Gerber
66. Mrs. Johanna A. Greene
67. Mrs. Angelina Gionta
68. Mr. Giuseppantonio Giacinto
69. Mr. Merbert Charle Haag
70. Mrs. Mildred Haag
71. Mr. Charles John Haag
72. Mrs. Martha Haag
73. Sylvia Halt
74. Miss Roslyn Holbreich
75. Mr. Harry A. Hart
76. Mrs. Effie M. Hart
77. Mr. Walter R. Hensley
78. Mr. Michael lmbriale

79. Mr. Clinton James
80. Mrs. Alice James
81. Miss Cheistine Jansing
82. Mr. Davide Kornblum
83. Mr. Nicholas Kontos
84. Mrs. Afroditi Kontos
85. Mr. Michele Lippiello
86. Mrs. Teresa Lippiello
87. Mr. Ernesto Lucia
88. Helen Lewis
89. Mr. Giuseppe Leanza
90. Mrs. Teresa Leanza
91. Mrs. A. D. La Chase
92. Mr. Giuseppe Maiorana
93. Mr. Antonio Mirenna
94. Mr. Francis McEntee
95. Mrs. Anna McEntee
96. Mr. Allen Moore
97. Mr. Daniel W. Murphy
98. Mr. Augusto Merolle
99. Mrs. Maria Merolle
100. Mr. Richard Merolle
101. Sister Carmela Mugnano
102. Mrs. Carmela Moschetti
103. Mr. Raffaele Merolla
104. Mrs. Maria Merolla
105. Rev. Ottavio Martelli
106. Mrs. Serafina Morello
107. Mrs. Fortunata Mancuso
108. Miss Angelina Mancuso
109. Mrs. Rosalia Mancuso
110. Mrs. Angiolina Mazzola
111. Mr. Alfiero Marinelli
112. Miss Veneranda Marinelli
113. Mrs. Margherita Maresca
114. Miss Katherine McLean
115. Mr. Domenico Nardone
116. Mr. Antonio Pavia
117. Mrs. Irene Pavia
118. Mr. Vincenzo Pisani
119. Mr. Weston R. Price
120. Mrs. Florence R. Price
121. Rev. Blase Pasquariello
122. Mr. Ignazio Provenzano
123. Miss Palmira Pellegrini
124. Mr. John Palazzo
125. Mrs. Berenice Palazzo
126. Miss Doris Palazzo
127. Miss Claire Palazzo
128. Mr. Nicola Procino
129. Mrs. Maria Luigia Procino
130. Mrs. Concettina Piedimonte
131. Rev. Sigismondo Rosati
132. Mr. Clarence Rice
133. Prof. Joseph Russo
134. Mrs. Margherita Russo
135. Rev. Carlo Ronci
136. Mrs. Pasqualina Rossi
137. Mr. Paolo Rausa
138. Mrs. Teresa Regalbuto
139. Mrs. Genny Robinson
140. Mrs. Angela Rinaudo
141. Sister Pasqualina Rozzi
142. Mr. Lewis Stone
143. Mrs. Mannie Steinberg
144. Mrs. Meredith L. Scott
145. Mr. Ralph M. Smith
146. Mrs. Ethel May Smith
147. Miss Mary Ann Shepard
148. Mrs. Filomena Scozzarella
149. Mr. Ugo Schilke
150. Mr. Charles Thompson
151. Mrs. Bessie Thompson
152. Mrs. Frances Thompson
153. Mrs. Ester Traversari Nardelli
154. Mr. Vincenzino Ventrice
155. Mrs. Josephine Venneri
156. Mr. Cosimo Venneri
157. Mrs. Benedetta Valenti Mazza
158. Miss Irene Venneri
159. Mr. John Willis
160. Mr. Ward Baker Whitlork
161. Mrs. Emma Whttlork
162. Mrs. Gladis Willis
163. Miss Barbara Willis
164. Mr. Edward H. Weeks
165. Mrs. Edith V. Weeks
166. Mr. Ower Russell Warner

From Gibraltar

1. Mr. Andrey Avinoff
2. Miss Doroty Cohen
3. Miss Helen Flanagan
4. Mr. James Hetherington
5. Mr. Amadeo Garceran Simon
6. Miss Carolina Minero Mamial Dorado
7. Mr. Raimundo Torres
8. Rev. David Rubio
9. Mr. Fernando Silvelay De Tordesillos
10. Mr. Pilor Sangro Torres
11. Mr. Shoumatoff
12. Mr. Wells Nicolasawyer
13. Mrs. Katleen Sawyer
14. Miss Minnie Scathand
15. Mr. Mark L. Sperry
16. Dr. Frank Visceglia
17. Mr. Frcderick Rollin White

General Information for Passengers

Berthing of Passengers - No alteration in Ca. bin can be made except through the Purser. Receipt for any difference paid, as per the Company's fixed Tariff, will be given to Passengers by the Purser, who will also duly note on passage tickets changes of accommodation.

Medical Attendance - For medical and surgical attendance to Passengers, ship' s surgeons are entitled to professional fees, to be charged as per published schedule, available at Purser's Offices.

Said medical and surgical attendance will be free of charge, if Passengers are suffering from seasickness, or are affected by infirmities or injuries deriving from statical conditions of the ship or in any way pertaining to navigation, and also in cases of contagious diseases which are subject to denunciation.

Return accommodation - For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Enquiry & Travel Office will be pleased to radio the New Y&rk Office for any accommodation required. This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble.

Wireless Services — The vessels belonging to the Societa Italia are equipped with a most powerful and up-to-date radiotelegraphic plant. In this way the ships remain in communication with any part of the world by the medium of the chain of wireless stations on terra-firma.

All through the voyage, this vessel is in continuous touch with Italy, Europe, and the United States of America. Thus, the Marconigrams are transmitted, or received, direct; so that a quick service and a rapid exchange of business, or private, messages can be effected at any moment.

The Radiotelegraphic Station will be found on Sport Deck.

For the greater convenience of Passengers no Marconigrams arriving during the night will be delivered to Addressee before 7,30 a. m., unless the Passenger has expressly requested the Enquiry & Travel Office to hand him same at once on receipt during the night.

Mail Service - Three different types of messages can be sent from on board:

a) Marconigrams

b) Ocean radioletters (SLT) (reduced rates)

c) Marconigram - letters (OL)

Marconigrams Messages of an urgent nature should be sent as "Marconigrams " and same are telegraphed right through.

A marconigram to Italy or to North America sent this way from steamer cost less than a cable sent from on shore at the ports of call.

Ocean Radioletters (SLT) - Are accepted at reduced rates for the United States and Canada. The service is of the deferred type. Ocean Radioletters are sent by radio from steamer to one of the shore stations of North America who forward them to destination by air or ordinary mail.

Rate Italian lire 28.— for 24 words, plus Italian lire 1.11 for each extra word.

Marconigram - letters (OL) - Are only accepted for Italy. The service is of the deferred type. Such messages are sent by wireless to any vessel proceeding to Italy and the receiving vessel arranges for the forwarding to destination by ordinary mail at first port of call in Italy.

Rate Italian lire 10.60 for 20 words, and Italian lire 1.00 for each extra word.

Service On Land — News can be sent to Passengers by their relations or friends, if these are residing in Italy, by means of Marconigrams transmitted to the vessel via "Coltanoradio".

Relations or friends resident in other European countries will find it advisable to forward their Marconi-grams, intended for the ship, by the medium of the aforesaid " Coltanoradio " Station, the vessel being in continuous communication with same.

Marconigrams can be presented at any Telegraphic Office, using the following Form of Address:

Passenger's Name

Vessel's Name

"Coltanoradio.'

This is to be followed by the text.

Wireless Telephony Station — The vessel is also equipped with the most perfect and up-to-date radiotelephonic plant (ultra powerful "Marconi") for transmitting and receiving, therefore secures a regular service during the navigation, both with Europe, the U. S. A., Canada, Mexico and Cuba.

The normal range of this set of apparatus allows of direct communications from ship to North America, immediately after leaving Italy. As soon as the vessel has left America, Passengers can communicate with all the principal European Towns.

Suggestion and Complaints — Passengers are requested to ask for the Special Book, and insert in same any suggestions or complaints they may wish to make with regard to inconveniences noted by them in the Ship's Radiotelegraphic Service.

For full details and tariffs please apply direct to the Wireless Station on board.

Mail — Mail received after Passengers have left the ship is forwarded to the address furnished by them on the Identification Cards.

High Seas Mail — The Enquiry and Travel Office is acting also as oficial Agent of the Italian Post Administration; therefore accepts registered mail.

Banking Services - Passengers may avail themselves of the banking services (exchange of money, letters of credit, travelers cheques, banking enquiries, etc.) at the Bank located in the Entrance Hall, the care of which in entrusted to an Official of the Banca Commerciale Italiana.
A special booklet containing details of this service will be distributed to Passengers upon their request.

Valuables - The Company is not responsible for loss or theft of valuables, money, etc. Same should be handed to the Purser for deposit in his safe. In such cases valuables should be consigned under seal with the name of the depositor clearly shown.

No charge is made for such service and the Company accepts no liability in connection therewith.

Safe deposit boxes for the safe keeping of valuables can be secured free of charge upon application to the Enquiry and Travel Office. A deposit of 50 italian Liras in only requested and refunded to the Passengers when returning to boxes key.

The deposit of valuables in the safe boxes is made by the Passengers themselves without any inventory or control of the Line, it being expressly agreed that the Line does not accept any responsibility for the safe custody of the valuables.

Baggage Insurance — As the Company's liability for baggage is strictly limited, it is strongly recommended to Passengers to insure their baggage as, in the event of loss or damage to the same, the Company cannot under any circumstances, accept liability beyond the amount specified on the steamer contract ticket. - Baggage can be insured at the Enquiry & Travel Office, such insurance covering all risks on land or sea.

SPORTS - Swimming Pool — The Company accepts no responsability whatsoever for any accident from whatever cause arising to any Passenger using the Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and other kinds of Sports.

Passengers Are Not Allowed To Trespass the limit of their own class.

Steamer Chairs, Rugs and Cushions - For the westbound trip, the charge for chairs is Lire 20, for rugs Lire 20 and for cushions Lire 7.

Lifebelts — A special board containing Instructions for the Use of Lifebelts is posted in every Stateroom. Passengers are requested to take notice of the above mentioned Instructions as indicated.

Professional Gamblers — Passengers are informed that professional gamblers seeking to play for high stakes, are reported as crossing on Atlantic steamers.

Cinema - Films — Passengers are strictly forbidden to keep cinema-films in their cabins. Such must be delivered to the Enquiry and Travel Office in order to be stored in a suitable room during the voyage.

Collections, charitable or otherwise are strictly forbidden.

For further information, please consult the "Ship's routine".

Useful Information for The Arrival at New York

Hotel Reservations in New York By Wireless -Telegram - Passengers may send, free of charge, wireless telegrams in code reserving accommodation at New York Hotels. Full particulars may be obtained at the Enquiry & Travel Office.

Arrival at New York - Passengers are landed at the Pier 59 North River, where Passengers will find taxis, telephones etc. If the vessel arrives at the Pier after 8 p. m., Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after breakfast the following morning.

Parlor and Sleeping Car Reservations for pullman and ordinary trains throughout U. S. may be made through the Enquiry and Travel Office. In making any of the above reservations Passengers are kindly requested to do so at least two days before the day of arrival of the ship in New York.

Landing Cards, Port of New York — Before leaving the vessel, holders must present landing cards to the U. S. Doctor and to U. S. Immigration Inspector for endorsement.
American citizen must present Landings Cards only to the U. S. Immigrants Inspector for the visa.

Delivery of Baggage in New York — Passengers are especially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Custom's Baggage Room on the Pier, as, otherwise, considerable delay and extra. -...harge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the railway.

Forwarding of Passengers - For the convenience of all Passengers disembarking at our piers in New. York who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York, as well as Steamship Lines for Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet Passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from ours pier through to destination, relieving Passengers of the annoyance of purchasing their tickets at the depot or of re-checking their baggage. Transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by Passengers.

Recovery of U. S. Head Tax - This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the U. S. within sixty days (the time prescribed by U. S. Law) and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Transportation Company, when complete, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of Passenger's arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered:

Claims and Complaints — Passengers' criticism and suggestions relative to the services on board receive the most particular attention of the Company. Passengers are requested to address themselves in this connection either to the Captain or to the Direction, at the " Italia " Company's Headquarters, Piazza De-Ferrari, Genoa.

Italia Line Route Map, SS Rex Passenger List 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5437aef. Click to View Larger Image.

Passenger List Information

Item Description
An authentic Special Class Passenger List from the SS Rex of the Italia Line, documenting its voyage on 13 September 1935. This artifact represents the elegance and cultural exchange of ocean liner travel during the interwar years, connecting Naples to New York.

Key Features

• Date of Voyage: 13 September 1935.
• Route: Naples to New York, with stops at Genoa, Villefranche (Nice), and Gibraltar.
• Class of Travel: Special Class, highlighting luxury and exclusivity.
• Associated Vessel: SS Rex, under the command of Captain Francesco Tarabotto, renowned for its Blue Riband achievement and exceptional design.

Contents
This passenger list includes:

• Detailed rosters of Special Class passengers categorized by embarkation ports.
• Senior officers and staff directories, including the Captain and key personnel.
• Instructions for passengers, detailing shipboard amenities, safety, and services such as wireless communication and banking.

Historical and Design Highlights
The SS Rex was a celebrated marvel of the Italia Line, blending Italian craftsmanship with groundbreaking technology. This list captures a moment in the golden age of transatlantic travel, showcasing the ship’s appeal to global elites. The typographic design and layout reflect the refined aesthetic of the 1930s.

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

1. Rev. Angelo Borgognone – Esteemed clergyman and cultural leader, enhancing the list’s historical depth.
2. Mr. Edward R. Beach – Naval historian and author, contributing to maritime scholarship.
3. Prof. Joseph Russo – Academic and pioneer in cultural studies, connecting this voyage to intellectual history.
4. Miss Matilda Taylor – Artist known for contributions to the Italian avant-garde movement.
5. Mr. Andrey Avinoff – Renowned naturalist and artist, whose work bridges art and science.
6. Rev. Thomas Barry – Influential figure in religious and social circles.

Historical Significance
This list documents a pivotal era of ocean liner travel, reflecting the interplay between luxury, innovation, and global connections. The inclusion of prominent figures underscores the SS Rex’s appeal to the upper echelons of society, making this item a valuable resource for historians and collectors.

Conclusion
This passenger list is a remarkable relic of the SS Rex, a vessel that symbolized the height of interwar transatlantic travel. It offers an evocative link to an era defined by elegance, innovation, and cultural exchange.