Cannes, France Passenger Lists 1930-1954
Passenger Lists available from the GG Archives from the Port of Cannes, France. Organized by Date of Departure, Steamship Line, Steamship or Ocean Liner, Class of Passengers, Route, and the Ship's Captain.
Cannes is a city located in the French Riviera on the southeast coast of France. At the end of the 19th century, projects such as the Boulevard Carnot and the rue d'Antibes were carried out. After the closure of the Casino des Fleurs (hôtel Gallia), a luxury establishment was built for the rich winter clientele, the Casino Municipal next to the pier Albert-Edouard. In the 20th century, new luxury hotels such as the Carlton, Majestic, Martinez, and JW Marriott Cannes were built.
The city was modernised with a sports centre, a post office, and schools. There were fewer British and German tourists after the First World War, but more Americans. Winter tourism gave way to summer tourism, and the summer casino at the Palm Beach was constructed.

1930-08-19 SS Vulcania Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cosulich Line - Trieste
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Class
- Date of Departure: 19 August 1930
- Route: Naples to New York via Cannes
- Commander: Captain Antonio Hreglich

1938-07-13 SS Rex Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Italia Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 13 July 1938
- Route: Genoa to New York via Cannes, Naples, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Attilio Frugone

1938-08-09 SS Rex Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Italia Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 9 August 1938
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Giorgio Cavallini

1950-07-04 SS Saturnia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Italia Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 4 July 1950
- Route: Genoa to New York via Cannes, Naples, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Arrigo G. Gladulich

1951-05-25 SS Vulcania Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Italia Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 25 May 1951
- Route: Genoa to Halifax and New York via Cannes, Naples, Palermo, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Giovanni Giurini

1950-08-11 SS Conte Biancamano Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Italia Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 11 August 1950
- Route: Genoa to New York via Naples, Gibraltar, and Lisbon
- Commander: Captain Pasquale Pezzuto

1952-03-01 SS Constitution Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 1 March 1952
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Bernt A. Jacobsen

1952-10-27 SS Independence Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 27 October 1952
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer

1953-08-02 SS Independence Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 2 August 1953
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Ernest H. Nelson

1953-08-21 SS Constitution Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 21 August 1953
- Route: New York to Naples via Gibraltar, Cannes, and Genoa
- Commander: Captain Ernest H. Nelson

1953-08-24 SS Independence Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 24 August 1953
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes and Gibraltar,
- Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer

1954-07-03 SS Independence Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 3 July 1954
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer

1954-08-14 SS Independence Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 14 August 1954
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Ernest H. Nelson

1954-11-05 SS Constitution Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 5 November 1954
- Route: New York to Naples via Cannes and Genoa
- Commander: Captain Bernt A. Jacobsen

1954-11-09 SS Independence Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 9 November 1954
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Hugh L. Switzer

1954-12-07 SS Constitution Passenger List
- Steamship Line: American Export Lines
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 7 December 1954
- Route: Naples to New York via Genoa, Cannes, and Gibraltar
- Commander: Captain Bernt A. Jacobsen
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