SS Rex Passenger List - 13 July 1938
Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List for the SS Rex of Italia Line, Departing 13 July 1938 from Genoa to New York via Cannes, Naples, and Gibraltar, Commanded by Captain Attilio Frugone. GGA Image ID # 1ee5e5ce47
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain Cav. Uff. Cap. Attilio Frugone
- First Officer Cav. Uff. Cap. Pasquale Pezzuto
- Engineer Director Cav. Uff. Vittorio Badaracco
- Chief Engineer Cav. Renato Regolini
- Physician Dott. Cav. Luigi Gullini
- Physician Dott. Cav. Marcello Antonio Di Re
- Chief Purser Cap. Aurelio Lo Bianco
- First Commissioner Cap. Costanzo Defferari
- Tourist Office Cap. Leopoldo Ottaviani
- Chaplain Monsignor Umberto Cassani
- Steward Ernesto Peroni
Tourist Class Passengers
From Genoa
- Mrs. Angelina Achino Tognetti in Millo
- Mrs. Nelly Carla Aldor
- Comm. Pompeo Abba
- Mrs. Giuseppina T. Abba
- Mr. Alberto Angeli
- Mrs. Elizabeth A. Angeli
- Miss Simonetta Angeli
- Mrs. W. Robinson Brown
- Miss Frances Hildreth Brown
- Mr. James Buckley
- Mr. Alfred F. Brach
- Mr. Ruggero Bianchini
- Mrs. Maddalena Balena
- Miss Clarice Bruno
- Dr. Moritz Brodfeld
- Mr. Paulo Costa
- Mr. Alex Chiappe
- Mr. A. J. Chiappe
- Mr. Louis M. Camia
- Mr. Julius Camia
- Dr. Anthony Capizzi
- Mrs. Mary Casaretto
- Miss Yola Casaretto
- Miss Rose Colombi
- Mrs. Antonietta Zeno Duca
- Mr. Charles Healy Day
- Mrs. Charles Healy Day
- Mr. Frank Dardanell
- Mrs. Charlotte De Amezaga
- Mrs. Bertha Erminio
- Mr. Max Friedmann
- Mrs. Sophie Friedmann
- Mrs. Blanche Fornasiero
- Miss Albalina Garrou
- Miss Alice Norma Garrou
- Mrs. Frances Gilla
- Mr. Louis Giurlani
- Mr. Giuseppe Giurlani
- Mr. Pierino Gavello
- Mrs. Maria Ohiozzi
- Miss Louise Gavuzzi
- Mr. Jim Giudes
- Miss Liboria Rose Gentile
- Mr. Vittorio Generoso
- Miss Annabel Horn
- Mrs. Elizabeth R. Horn
- Miss Amy Heminway Jones
- Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs
- Miss Maria Krizsan
- Rev. Dr. N. L. Komlossy
- Mr. Joseph Kromel
- Mrs. Pauline Kromel
- Dr. Guido Lenci
- Mrs. Clare Louis
- Mr. Blase Lemmo
- Mrs. Caterina Massetti
- Mr. Charles Mills
- Mrs. Charles Mills
- Mr. John Muhr
- Dr. Manlio Mosca
- Mrs. Emma Mosca Riatel
- Mrs. Rita Marinucci Marghesani
- Mr. Dante Marghesani
- Mrs. Madeleine Mather
- Miss Madeleine Ann Mather
- Mrs. Caterina Nedy
- Mr. Roberto Nedy
- Mr. William Nerli
- Mrs. Ermelinda Pugioli
- Dr. Luigi Provasoli
- Mr. Caesar Reinero
- Mrs. Giuseppina Spelzini
- Mr. Giuseppe Sbarbori
- Mr. Alfonso J. Suarez Jr.
- Mr. Ernesto Angelo Sciutto
- Mrs. Silvia Sciutto
- Mrs. Elisabeth Spielmann
- Mr. Erich Spielinann
- Dr. D. Giorgio Idamo Scatena
- Mr. Sam Schwartz
- Mrs. Lily Sober Schwartz
- Mr. Mario Sossi
- Mrs. Mary Sossi
- Miss Lotti Spindel
- Dr. Giuseppe Trapani
- Mrs. Irma Rossi Trapani
- Miss Giuliana Trapani
- Mr. Antonio James Vitale
- Mr. George Vissio
- Mr. Arturo Vescovo
- Mrs. Beatrice Vigane Casardi
- Dr. Antonie Weller
- Dr. Arpad Widder
- Mrs. Gretchen Welliver
- Mr. Pedro A. Ycaza
- Mrs. Maria Anotonieta Ycaza
- Master Oscar Ivan Ycaza
- Master Bernardo Agustin Ycaza
- Mr. Angelo Zingari
- Mrs. Antonietta Zingari
From Cannes
- Miss Parrish Cummings
- Rev. Charles Keyser
- Miss Jeannette Massa
- Miss Beatrice Nimick
- Mrs. M. Shedd
- Mr. J. Henry Sayres
- Mrs. Cynthia Zavodow
From Naples
- Mr. Giuseppe Apicello
- Mrs. Maria Apicello
- Master Alfredo Apricello
- Mr. Athanasios Atsales
- Miss Rosina Elvira Albanese
- Mr. Amos M. Ardovino
- Mr. John Anthony
- Mrs. Anna Ladisa Aita
- Mr. Pietro Arienzo
- Rev. John Bobyock
- Mr. Mike Belles
- Mr. Vito Bica
- Mr. Domenico Bulzoni
- Mr. Frank Bulzoni
- Mr. Fred Barbaro
- Master John Barbaro
- Dr. Wilfredo H. Brito
- Prof. Pasquale Borgia
- Mrs. Maria Bayer
- Mr. Arturo Belli
- Miss Concetta Barranco
- Mrs. Caterina Caneparo
- Mrs. Marianne Colaizzo
- Mrs. Lina Cifelli
- Miss Anna Maria Cifelli
- Mr. Salvatore Castaldi
- Mrs. Mildred Castaldi
- Mr. Nino Casella
- Mr. Michele Camastro
- Mr. Louis P. Christo
- Mrs. Louis P. Christo
- Mr. Frank Conte
- Mrs. Frenzis Conte
- Mr. Salvatore Chiaramonte
- Mr. Vincenzo Chiaramonte
- Mrs. Maria Giovanna Camporeale
- Prof. Vergio Contini
- Mr. Michael Capuano
- Mr. Amedeo Chiappete
- Miss Annice Carter
- Mr. Antony Caldiero
- Avv. Adelmo Cerabona (Lawyer)
- Mrs. Maria Antonietta Cerabona
- Miss Ida Cerabona
- Mr. Vincenzo Contaldi
- Mrs. Anna M. Casini
- Mr. Antonio Cimmarusti
- Dr. Michele de Marsico
- Mrs. Emma de Marsico
- Miss Prof. Iris de Marsico
- Miss Prof. Idia de Marsico
- Mr. Joseph F. De Lorenzo
- Mr. Sabino Dagostino
- Mrs. Anna Dolce
- Mr. Joseph De Palma
- Mrs. Rose De Palma
- Rev. Michael Donatelli
- Avv. Pietro D'Ascia (Lawyer)
- Mrs. Fortunata P. D'Ascia
- Mr. Vincenzo D'Amato
- Mrs. Rosina D'Amato
- Mr. James D'Amato
- Mr. Antonio Di Piano
- Mr. Vincent Falanga
- Mrs. Maria Foscarini
- Mrs. Guinda Froumcair
- Mr. Jacob Frumker
- Mr. Columbus Galeani
- Mrs. Joseph Whitman Greenleaf
- Mr. Joseph Whitman Greenleaf
- Mr. Alessandro Gagna
- Mr. Salvatore Graffeo
- Mr. Rufino Grassi
- Mr. Nicola Guglielminetti
- Mrs. Elihu Grant
- Mrs. Antoinette Gregor
- Miss Olivia M. Hill
- Mr. Giovanni lannotti
- Mr. Edward W. Key-Tejera
- Mr. James Leingon
- Rev. Theodore Leuterman
- Dn. Gustavo Lanchazo
- Miss Laudelina Lemes
- Miss Lillian Littlefield
- Rev. Tommaso Lanza
- Mrs. Harry Edward Miller
- Can. Parroco Placido Macrf
- Rev. David Maloney
- Rev. Michael J. Mc Carthy
- Mrs. Nunziata Mardonato
- Mr. L. Masucci
- Mrs. A. Masucci
- Mrs. Rose Maletta
- Mrs. Francesca Napolitano
- Miss Mary Napolitano
- Mr. Giuseppe Nicosia
- Mr. Kendall A. Niglis
- Mr. Thos P. O'Connor
- Mother M. Hilary Okon
- Mrs. Giovannina Pinto
- Mr. Francis J. Pinto
- Mr. P. Papagni
- Mrs. P. Papagni
- Mr. Pete Pallas
- Mr. Albert Pizzi
- Mrs. Albert Pizzi
- Mrs. Maria Antonia Pirillo
- Mrs. Elisa Petillo
- Mrs. Esther Perahia
- Mr. David Perahia
- Mr. Thomas Plasioti
- Miss Anna Raia
- Dr. Med. N. I. Rieger
- Mr. Demeter Rakoci
- Dr. Vincent Renzi
- Rev. Henri Renard
- Mr. Giuseppe Randazzo
- Mrs. Grazia Randazzo
- Miss Caroline Silliman
- Miss Marie Salamone
- Mr. Stefano Sciortino M. Vincenzo Sgambato
- Mrs. Vincenza Sgambato
- Mr. Giuseppe Scaglione
- Rev. Joseph Strugnell
- Rev. Francois Sugiyama S. M
- Cav. Uff. Silvio Scandalli
- Mr. Louis R. Solomon
- Mrs. Jean Solomon
- Rev. Howard Sweeney
- Mother Ignatius Skopanski
- Mother Eusebia Shipkowski
- Mrs. Anna Seriuca
- Miss Grace Serra
- Rev. Jules Tane Marianiste
- Mrs. Graziella Tateo
- Miss Maria Turi
- Miss Anna Tateo
- Miss Caterina Tateo
- Mrs. Giusepp.t Tumminello
- Mr. Filippo Tirone
- Mr. Angelo V mmino
- Mr. Giovanni Valente
- Mrs. Maria Valente
- Mrs. P. Ventura
- Mr. Robert Widmer
- Mrs.Robert Widmer
- Miss Mary C. Walsh
- Mr. Chas R. Woods
- Mrs. Chas R. Woods
- Miss Doris Woods
- Mother M. Regina Wentowska
General Information for Passengers
Berthing of Passengers - No alteration in Cabin 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 York 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. Registered addresses are not admitted such addrCsses to be written in plain language. 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.
Pâté Italian lire 47,15 for 24 words, plus Italian lire 1.87 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 italian 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.
Night radiotelegrams for United States. - For Passengers convenience it was recently established a service of Night Radiolelegrams (NRT) to United States.
These messages are accepted at the Radio Office not later than midnight (ship's time) and delivered to destination next morning.
Messages are admitted in plain language only, but telegraphic address may be used.
The word (NRT) is to precede the address, and it is charged for.
Tariff
Per word . . . . Lit. 3,54 (equal to about $ 0,19)
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.
Telephone Service on Board The Vessels at Genoa and Naples. — During the days of arrival &/or sailing of the vessels from the port of Genoa, as well as during the vessels' stay at Naples, both on outward and homeward voyages from New York, a telephone service (interurban) at tariff rates is made expressly available on board this vessel for Passengers' requirements.
A person appointed by the Telephone Company is on board at Passengers' disposal during the time established for the service in question.
Mail — Mail received after Passengers have left the ship is Forwarded to the address furnished by them on fhe 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 Ban ca Commerciale Italiana.
A special booklet containing details of this service will be distributed to Passengers upon their request.
Important Notice.—Anyone entering or leaving Italy in allowed to carry a maximum amount in italian cash money of 350 Lire
Exporting and importing of 500!and 1000 Lira Banknotes is prohibited.
Any amount found not in accordance with these provisions is sequestered by Italian Custom Authorities.
Valuables - The Company is not responsible for loss or thPft 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.
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.
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 0,80, for rugs 0,80 and for cushions 0,40.
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 "Ships' 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 I lotels. Full particulars may be obtained at the Enquiry & Travel Office.
Arrival at New York — Passengers are landed at the Pier 92 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.
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 charge 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 614.
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.
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