SS Gerolstein Passenger List 24 September 1938
Front Cover of a Tourist Passenger List from the SS Gerolstein of the Arnold Bernstein / Red Star Line, Departing Saturday, 24 September 1938 from Antwerp to New York, Commanded by Captain Friedrich Ahrens. GGA Image ID # 13fecdf59c
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain Friedrich Ahrens
- Chief Officer: Ernst Kuhl
- Second Officer: Erich Wieschke
- Chief Engineer: Adolf Willmann
- Purser: Hans Bode
- Assistant Purser: G. Ohlsen
- Surgeon: Dr. Friedrich Wenzel
- Chief Steward: John Sass
- Chief Cook: Albert Heygl
- Chief Wireless Operator: Gotthard Krause
- Bar Steward: Frankie
One-Class Cabin Passengers
- Mrs. F. F. Baley
- Master Jesse Baley
- Mr. Markus Baruch
- Mrs. Marie Baruch
- Mr. Julius Baruch
- Mr. Erich Baruch
- Mr. Willi Baruch
- Miss Magdalena Basedau
- Miss Clothilde Bekaert
- Mr. Elie Bertrand
- Mrs. Elie Bertrand
- Mrs. Catherine Beyers
- Mr. A. Bos
- Mr. Jean Bourgoin
- Mr. Josef Brandwein
- Mrs. Jacoba Buchanau
- Miss Mary Buchanau
- Miss Aide Cainelli
- Mr. Herbert Cahn
- Mrs. Herbert Cahn
- Miss Hilde Cahn
- Mr. James Chapin
- Mr. Luis Campos
- Mrs. Amparos Campos
- Miss Miriam Crenshaw
- Mrs. James Dusenberry
- Mr. Ernst Eckstein
- Mrs. Nechume Eckstein
- Miss Anneliese Eichenberg
- Miss Frieda Ekart
- Mrs. Wilhelmine Elias
- Miss Elfriede Elias
- Mr. Moszek Englender
- Mrs. Anna Marie Englender
- Miss Cilly Erreich
- Miss Perl Fischkus
- Mr. Franz Fleischer
- Mrs. K. Fodderies
- Mr. Jacob Frenkel
- Mrs. Anna Friedheim
- Miss Rudolfine Frisch
- Mr. Lothar Goldstein
- Mrs. Lothar Goldstein
- Miss Ruth Goldstein
- Master Kurt Goldstein
- Miss Elletta Gordon
- Mr. Pierre Groen
- Mr. Max Grunberg
- Miss Ruth Habler
- Mr. Hans Halpern
- Mr. Georg Halpern
- Mrs. Paula Hasenfratz
- Mr. George Heimann
- Mr. Armand Hellersberg
- Mrs. Ernestine Hellersberg
- Mr. Ernst Hess
- Horstmann, Mr C.
- Mr Rruno Illfelder
- Miss Gisela Isser
- Mrs. Dora Jeremias
- Miss Karen Jorgensen
- Miss Irmgard Kaffe
- Mrs. Margarete Kaffe
- Mrs. Chaje Kalb
- Mr. Paul Kalb
- Mrs. Minna Kalb
- Mr. Max Kaufmann
- Mrs. Frieda Kaufmann
- Mr. Alexander Kaufmann
- Mrs. Julie Kaufmann
- Miss Kitty Kaufmann
- Master Hans Kaufmann
- Mrs. Friedel Kettenbach
- Mrs. John Kirby
- Miss Therese Kirby
- Mrs. Luise Klaessig
- Miss Emily Klaessig
- Mr. Isaak Klarreich
- Mr. Simche Leib Kohn
- Mr. Abraham Kohn
- Mr. F. Leenknecht
- Mrs. L. Leenknecht
- Miss Ruth Lehnberg
- Mr. Berthold Leidner
- Mr. Ari Levi
- Miss Jeanne Levi
- Mr. Ernst Lichter
- Mr. Kurt Lindau
- Mr. Isaak Lissiansky
- Mrs. Paula Lissiansky
- Miss Kitty Lissiansky
- Miss Evelyne Lissiansky
- Dr. Eaton Mackay
- Mrs. Eaton Mackay
- Mr. Joachim Marder
- Mrs. Ernestine Marder
- Mr. Noubar Markarian
- Mr. Haig Markarian
- Miss Gertrude Markus
- Mr. Julius Messites
- Mr. Erwin Meyer
- Mr. Peter Mulder
- Mr. Rudolf Muller
- Mr. Robert Müller
- Mrs. Emmy Müller
- Mrs. Sophie Neufeld
- Miss Herta Neumann
- Miss Dora Nobis
- Mr. Kurt Nussbaum
- Mrs. Lee Ogilvie
- Mrs. E. Oppenheim
- Mr. Ludwig Poliak
- Mrs. Hona Poliak
- Miss Trude Poliak
- Mr. David Poliak
- Mis. Selma Poliak
- Miss Mary Potter
- Mr. Louis Quittner
- Mrs. Aldian Reed
- Miss Dean Reed
- Mrs. Fanny Reiss
- Miss Charlotte Riesenfeld
- Mr. Robert Rindeleaub
- Mrs. Robert Rindeleaub
- Mrs. Olive Robreno
- Miss Gertrud Rosenberg
- Miss Klara Rosenrauch
- Miss Toni Ruben
- Mr. Ruben Rudnicki
- Mrs. Mathilde Rudnicki
- Mr. Aron Sabrokritzky
- Mr. Aron Sabrokritzky
- Mr. Francis Scheafer
- Mr. Otto Schwarz
- Miss A. Shea
- Mr. Delos Smith, Jr.
- Mr. Delos Smith
- Mrs. Delos Smith
- Mrs. I. D. Staudt
- Mr. Josef Steinschneider
- Mrs. Anna Steinschneider
- Mr. Franz Steinschneider
- Mr William Sulzby
- Mr. Otto Susmann
- Mrs. Otto Susmann
- Mr. Felix Taussig
- Mr. Ronald Thomas
- Mr. Arno Trautmann
- Mrs. Flora Trautmann
- Master Hans Trautmann
- Master Bernhard Trautmann
- Mr. Thomas Turbin
- Mrs.Walter Van den Hengel
- Mrs. Franziska Von Wedel
- Mr. Siegfried Warkany
- Mrs. Lucie Warschauer
- Mrs. Mary Weir
- Dr. Hans Weiss
- Mr. Hans Wendler
- Miss Josephine Wilson
- Mr. Hans Wimpfheimer
- Mr. Gustav Wimpfheimer
- Mrs. Emilie Wimpfheimer
- Mr Gustav Witt
- Mr P. Wolff
- Mrs. P. Wolff
- Mrs. Johanna Zeinecke
- Mr. Herbert Zeinecke
- Mr. Baruch Zimmerman
- Mrs. Rosa Zimmerman
- Miss Hella Zimmerman
Information for Passengers
ANIMALS
Special rooms and kennels are available on board for the transportation of dogs, cats, etc. Anlmals are not allowed In the cabins and other public rooms. Attention should be given that these animals be declared on the Customs declaration on arrival.
BAGGAGE
Passengers have daily access to the baggage room at fixed hours. Trunks exceeding the ordinary measurements cannot be taken Into the cabins. It Is also forbidden to have in ones baggage, Inflammable, explosive or other dangerous articles. The ship's staff reserve all rights to eliminate all such articles. If deemed necessary.
BAR
The bar, as a rule, except between 2 and 4:00 pm, will be open until Midnight, but It Is within the discretion of the Commander to close same during the voyage, at any time should he consider this course desirable.
BARBER SHOP
A barber's shop for ladles and gentlemen Is Installed on board. The charges for services are announced by the Line.
CHANGE OF CABINS
Change of cabins Is only permissible when authorized by the Purser.
COMPLAINTS
The Purser or the Commander Is authorized to accept and Investigate complaints. Passengers may also report their complaints, suggestions and special desires on the "Suggestion Cards" which are handed over to every passenger before arrival.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
On landing at New York, all baggage will be examined by the Customs Offlclals. It Is therefore to be recommended that passengers fully enquire at the purser's office about the customs regulations and to carefully fill In the customs declaration form handed over to them by the purser.
DANGEROUS ARTICLES
Dangerous articles such as Inflammable and explosive objects may not be taken aboard. The attention of passengers is also drawn to the fact that it is very dangerous to throw away lighted cigars, cigarettes or tobacco rests. Passengers are therefore requested to throw these rests in the recipients placed on board to this effect.
DECK CHAIRS & RUGS
To be hired from the Deck Steward. $ 1.50 per deck chair, .$ 1.— per rug.
DRINKS. TOBACCO, ETC.
wines. beer, liquor and many'other beverages as well as cigarettes of the largest choice may be obtained on board at prices fixed by the Line. Owing to the Customs regulations prevailing at the ports of call, passengers are not
allowed to bring with them large quantities of liquors or tobacco for personal use. Any large quantities must be reported to the Purser for Customs declaration. They will be kept in custody by the Purser in an appropriate room.
EXAMINATION ON ARRIVAL
Passengers and their luggage will pass the examination of the Immigration and Customs Authority immediately upon arrival. Our landing agent is at the disposal of passengers to assist them in accomplishing these formalities.
INLAND DESTINATIONS
The Railroad and Steamship companies at New York send their representatives to every incoming steamer in order to meet the passengers destined to interior points and furnish them with tickets to all destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. They also take charge of the forwaring of the luggage from the Pier to final destinations.
LANDING AGENT
A representative of the line will be at the disposal of the passengers on embarkation and disembarkation and will give them any information and assistance which passengers may require.
LANDING CARDS, NEW YORK
Every passenger, before landing, has. to presenf his landing card to the Immigration Inspector. Passengers are landed at Pier 3, Hoboken, N. J. Passengers are recommended to enquire at the pier office for any mail or telegram.
LIBRARY
A Miscellaneous selection of English, American and French literature is at the disposal of the passengers.
LOST & FOUND ARTICLES
Found or lost articles are to be handed over or to be reported to the Purser. Articles not called for before arrival, or left in the cabins will be handed over to the agency at the port of arrival, where passengers may claim same or make enquiries.
Mail to be forwarded can be handed over to the Purser, who will take care of it. Postage stamps may also be obtained at his office. It is recommended to stamp the mail before handing it over to the Purser's office for forwarding. Arriving mail is immediately distributed by the cabin steward. Passengers are kindly reguested to fill in the special form "Mail Instructions" which are to be obtained at the Purser's office. It will enable the Line to re-forward all mail arriving too late.
MEALS
The hours during which meals will be served will be shown on the ship’s information boards. Passengers are kindly reguested to observe these hours. For special dishes, etc., please apply to the Chief Stewerd.
MEDICAL ATTENDANCE
The Surgeon is always at the disposal of passengers requiring his services. In case of illness originating on or after the departure of the steamer, no charge will be made tor services. In case of Illness not originating on beard, the Surgeon Is permitted to make reasonable charges, subject to the approval of the Commander.
MOTOR COACH SERVICE IN NEW YORK
A special motor coach service Is operated from the pier to the city. The busses stop at the Hotel Piccadilly, 227 West 45th Street, Hotel Commodore- 42nd Street, Hotel Victorla. Corner 51st Street and Lexington Avenue٠ Grand Central Station, Pennsylvania Station and on the South side of the 7th Avenue, between 32nd or 33rd Street.
The fare amounts to $ 1 to all above mentioned points, and Includes free transportation of 2 pieces of hand luggage. $ 0.25 will be charged for each additional piece. Tickets are obtalnable at the Purser's office.
NOTE PAPER & ENVELOPES
Note paper and envelopes will be found on the writing desks.
N0VELTY SHOP
Souvenirs, books and other articles are for sale at the Novelty Shop. Registered Marks may be used tor the purchase of these Items.
PAYMENTS
For every payment on board, i.e. additional passage money, excess baggage, deck chairs, rugs, etc., passengers should obtain a receipt on Company's form.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Films will be developed by the ship's printer at moderate prices. Photographic accessories can be obtained from him.
PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS
Passengers are warned tliat protesslonal gamblers occasionally travel on the ocean liners so that caretul attention Is recommended.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE
Public telephones are available tor passengers on the pier.
RAILWAY, AIR & STEAMSHIP GUIDES
These guides may be consulted at the Purser's office.
REGISTERED MARK CHEQUES
Passengers who intend to pay their expenses on board with registered marks, are requested to report to the Purser's office at the beginning ot the Voyage. At this office, full intormation will be given regarding the regulations of the Law concerning the use ot these marks.
Registered mark cheques are personal and not transterable and consequently may only be used tor personal outlays. Misuse of such cheques render the passenger liable to heavy penalties under the German Money Restriction Law.
TABLE SITTING
Table and seat should be reserved on board at the Chief Steward's office at embarkation.
U.S. HEAD TAX
AII passengers for whom U. S. Head tax has been collected and who declare to the Immigration Examining Officer their intention to leave the United States within 59 days after their arrival, will receive from the aforenamed official a "Notice of Refund", upon production of this form, the purser of the steamer will refund the head tax before disembarkation.
Passengers who paid for their head tax in German Marks will receive a credit-order for RM 20.— which they can cash in Hamburg at the Line's office or from the agent Daniel Milberg.
VALUABLES
The Company is not responsible for theft of valuables or money which are kept in the staterooms, and same should be placed in charge of the purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company s form.
As no charge is made for carriage, the Company cannot accept any respon-sibility for loss or damage however arising. Passengers are accordingly requested to protect themselves by insurance.
WINDOWS & PORT HOLES
Passengers are kindly requested to have the windows and the port holes of their cabins opened or closed by the cabin steward. The Commander has the right to have all windows and port holes closed when such Is found necessary for the ship's safety on account of weather conditions.
WIRELESS STATION
Our steamers have a modern equipped wireless station enabling passengers during the voyage, to communicate with all parts of the world. SS Pennland and Westernland have further a wireless telephone station. Full Information will be given by the wireless officer on duty.
Ship Information
The inexpensive cost of modern “one class run-of-the-ship” transportation has brought a trip to Europe within the range of most travel budgets. And experienced travelers have found that they have more to spend abroad by sailing “tourist class is top’’ on the Red Star Line.
In spite of this saving in cost you can enjoy excellent accommodations, splendid food and service . . . and the unrestricted facilities of a fine transatlantic ship.
Round Trip New York-Antwerp was $189-$196 in the Tourist Class only Ships of SS Konigstein, Gerolstein, and Iisenstein in 1937.
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