SS Vulcania Passenger List - 14 July 1938
Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List for the SS Vulcania of the Italia Line, Departing 14 July 1938 from Trieste to New York via Dubrovnik, Patra, Naples, Palermo, Algiers, Gibraltar, Lisbon, and Azores, Commanded by Captain William Lazzari. GGA Image ID # 1ecdec47f9
Itinerary
Travel N. 14 (Round)
- Trieste: 14 July1938 = XVI
- Dubrovnik: 15 July1938 = XVI
- Patra: 16 July1938 = XVI
- Naples: 17 July1938 1938 = XVI
- Palermo: 18 July1938 = XVI
- Algiers: 19 July1938 = XVI
- Gibraltar: 20 July1938 = XVI
- Lisbon: 21 July1938 = XVI
- Azores: 23 July1938 = XVI
- New York: 28 July1938 = XVI
Executive Staff Members
- Commander: Captain William Lazzari
- Royal Commissioner: Dr. Dante Gaeta
- Chief Engineer: Mr. Luigi Bussani
- Chief Medical: Dowry Pay, UGO
- Portuguese doctor: Dr. Perry Leite Jose Anahory
- Chief Commissioner: Mr. Emilio Empoldi
- Official Tourist: Savoy Cap Marcello
- Chaplain: Rev. Comm Ridolei Luigi
- Master of the Chamber: Joseph ADT
First Class Passengers
-:- -:- A -:- -:-
- Mr. Maurice Alce
- Mr. Rafael Alunan
- Miss Josefa Alunan
-:- -:- B -:- -:-
- Miss Emily Ruth Becker
- Mr. Henri L. Berger
- Mrs. Henri L. Berger
- Mrs. Upham Bigelow
- Mr. John Brett
- Mrs. Tedesco Brett
- Mr. William Penn Brockermann Jr.
- Mrs. William Penn Brockermann Jr.
-:- -:- C -:- -:-
- Mr. Chas. B. Campbell
- Mrs. E. S. Campbell
- Miss Jean Stewart Campbell
- Mrs. Maurie Carver
- Gonzaga Marchesa Jocelyn Catalano
- Gonzaga Child Marta Catalano
- Mrs. Helen C. Chrisantbaki
-:- -:- D -:- -:-
- Mr. Edward A. Davies
- Mrs. Frances Downing
- Mrs. Florence Duffey
-:- -:- E -:- -:-
- Dr. Elmer M. K
-:- -:- F -:- -:-
- Dr. Constantine Faller
- Mrs. Constantine Faller
- Mr. Ignafz Fischer
-:- -:- G -:- -:-
- Mrs. Miriam Gordon
- Miss Kathleen Gordon
- Mr. Donald Gordon
- Mr. Paolo Grande
- Mr. William B. Green
- Mrs. William B. Green
- Mr. Francisco Jose Guerra
- Dr. Charles E. Guthrie
- Miss Gale Guthrie
-:- -:- H -:- -:-
- Mrs. Mary C. Harden
- Sig.ua Lucille Harden
- Mrs. Louise G. Hill
-:- -:- K -:- -:-
- Mr. Raymund J. Kerner
- Mrs. Edward C. Kirk
-:- -:- M -:- -:-
- Ing. Giulio Manzi
- Mr. Charles Marwedel
- Mrs. Charles Marwedel
- Dr. Helene D. Mayer
- Prof. A. Philip McMahon
- Mr. Thomas Monte
- Mrs. Thomas Monte
- Mr. Robert Monte
- Miss May Monte
- Mr. George Morgan
- Mrs. George Morgan
- big. Joseph John Mundet Jr.
-:- -:- N -:- -:-
- Mrs. Daphne Munn Nester
-:- -:- P -:- -:-
- Mr. Richard A. Parke
- Mrs. Richard A. Parke
- Dr. Daniel Poll
- Mr. Edward Potter
- Mrs. Leslie Porter
-:- -:- R -:- -:-
- Mrs. E. G. W. Rogers
-:- -:- S -:- -:-
- Mr. Heinrich Schweitzer
- Mrs. leinrich Schweitzer
- Mr. Chas. A. Smith
- Mrs. George Edward Smith
- Miss Betty Jane Smith
-:- -:- T -:- -:-
- Ng. Fred A. Tillman
- Mr. E. E. Todd
- Miss Lucy Todd
- Mr. Pierre Thomaron
- Mrs. Aline Thomaron
- Mrs. Kathleen Trinchieri
- Child Carolita Trinchieri
- Baby Paolo Trinchieri
-:- -:- V -:- -:-
- Dr. Robert Vincent
- Mrs. Denise Vincent
- Mr. Warren R. Voorhis
Agencies In Ports Of Call
- Trieste: Italia S. A. N., Palazzo del Lloyd
- Ragusa: Italia S. A. N
- Patrasso s Morphy & Son - Crowe & Stewens
- Napoli: Italia S. A N., Piazza Bovio 22
- Palermo: Italia S. A. N., Piazza Marina, 87
- Algeria: La Mercantile, Boulevard Carnot 19
- Gibilterra : John Carrara & Sons, 6o Main Str
- Lisbona: E. Pinto Basto & Cia. Lda., Avenida 24 de Julho
- P.fa Delgada: Bensaude & Co. Ltd , S. Michael's (Azzorre)
- New York: Italian Line, Palazzo d' Italia 624, Fifth Ave
Passenger List Information
Item Description
This is the official first-class passenger list for the SS Vulcania, operated by the Italia Line. The ship departed on 14 July 1938 from Trieste to New York, stopping at numerous ports including Dubrovnik, Naples, Gibraltar, and Lisbon. Commanded by Captain William Lazzari, this passenger list is an exquisite artifact of interwar transatlantic travel.
Key Features
- Ship: SS Vulcania
- Date of Departure: 14 July 1938
- Route: Trieste to New York via Dubrovnik, Patra, Naples, Palermo, Algiers, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Azores
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Commander: Captain William Lazzari
Historical and Design Highlights
- Beautifully designed front cover showcasing Italia Line’s commitment to elegance and luxury.
- Detailed itinerary highlighting a sophisticated journey through iconic Mediterranean and Atlantic ports.
- Comprehensive list of first-class passengers, including notable international figures and families.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Gonzaga Marchesa Jocelyn Catalano and child Marta Catalano – Aristocratic lineage and cultural significance.
- Prof. A. Philip McMahon – Distinguished scholar and academic.
- Dr. Helene D. Mayer – Renowned physician and trailblazer in medical research.
- Mrs. E. G. W. Rogers – Prominent socialite and philanthropist.
Historical Significance
The SS Vulcania, a flagship of the Italia Line, served as a symbol of Italian engineering and elegance during the 1930s. This passenger list provides a glimpse into the era's transatlantic travel, reflecting the societal dynamics and cultural exchange of the pre-World War II period. Its documentation of international elites and intellectuals adds historical depth to its value.
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