WebFor passenger lists from all ports, arriving in New York 1892-1924 visit Ellis Island "Germans to America" 1850-1897 (books, online pay for view database at genealogy.com & CD-Roms) Immigration Records: German & Swiss Settlers in America, 1700s-1800s (CD #267) Family Tree Maker Built by W. Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia, the Finland was launched in 1902, and made her maiden voyage (New York-Antwerp) for Red Star, under an American flag, on 4 October 1902. Her last voyage on this service started Jan.1915 and she was then transferred to the International Navigation Co., Liverpool and renamed NORTHLAND. Sophie is listed as 5'3". document.write(".com'>"); They would build two identical ships, but with different means of propulsion. FANNIE POMERANTZ arrived in the US as "Frume Pomerancz" on 29 Aug 1899. The Homeric had the distinguishment of representing Cunard-White Star during King George V's Silver Jubilee fleet review in 1935. "Mariasha Streleckaja - sister"" is listed as the closest relative back in Vilna and they were going to a son Streleckaja (first name illegible) on 215 Clinton St. in NYC. In connection with the Red Star Line-takeover, the former Russia was lengthened to 132 metres and her gross tonnage was increased to 4,752. The BRESLAU was a 7,524 gross ton ship, length 429.3ft x beam 54.3ft, one funnel, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 13 knots. Izzy was the only one of his siblings to immigrate to the US. On 17th Oct.1914 she was damaged by a mine in the North Sea, but repaired and resumed sailing on 26th Mar.1915. document.write("theship"); 1927, scrapped at Genoa . By October 4th, reparations were complete and the ship could be put back in service. Launched on 23rd March 1912 , she sailed from Libau on her maiden voyage to Copenhagen and New York on 30th May 1912 . She was built in 1903 by Harland & Wolff at Belfast as the SERVIAN for Wilson and Furness - Leyland Line's North Atlantic service, which failed to materialise. From March onwards it was based in Sydney transporting Australian and New Zealand troops, also making two passages between Pearl Harbor and San Francisco . In 1910, the Carmania got her first taste of bad luck when a fire broke out on board the ship while at its dock in Liverpool. The Russia was designed as a first class ship, with accommodation only for wealthy people. WebPassenger ship, MMSI 211508590. He was going to join his brother, Selig SEIFER in NYC. His last permanent residence was listed as Wilna where his father, Abram Streletsky lived. September 1917-September 1919, middle two masts shortened. document.write("slist@g"); There was accommodation for 540-1st, 200-2nd and 1,000-3rd class passengers. document.write(""); While he was there he met and married SHIFRA QUATINSKY. Tel or Tel $ meaning Telegram, meaning they didnt have sufficient funds to travel to their intended destination, and they sent a telegram requesting money from a relative or someone else. 25 February 1929, arrived at Yokohama under the Japanese flag; scrapped. Sold to American Line,in 1893 and renamed Berlin. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The reason for her detention is listed as "Sis" (whereas others are listed as "Bro") and the disposition is "Cousin, Mrs. Fanny Friedman, Date: 24 AUG 1904, Meals: 1 bkfst, 1 dinner, 1 supper". Bonsor, vol.3, p.1356; vol.4, p.1511-12] [South Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P. This section contains articles describing the transatlantic voyage, the condition of the steerage accommodations and the experience of an ocean travel on an emigrant ship. Her details were - length 550ft x beam 62ft, one funnel, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 15 knots. The same year, the propeller driven steamer China entered service, and as she resembled the Scotia , she was perfect to compare with. The upcoming Passenger and Immigration Lists Index: 2020 Edition, available December 6, 2019, continues the compilation of this content by profiling an additional 112,000 persons who immigrated to the New World during a span of more than 300 years, from 1617 to the early 1950s. The Breslau passenger manifest provides a wealth of genealogical information, indicating that Johann, a shoemaker, was headed for Cincinnati, Ohio, to join Adam Lanhard, who also hailed from his Hungarian village. p913.]. The Aquitania 's passenger accommodation was superior to anything seen on the North Atlantic before. CHANA-RAISEL (DUBINER) POMERANTZ and five of her children, NATHAN, JENNIE, FRIEDA, SAM and SARAH traveled on the Friesland that sailed from Antwerp, Belgium and arrived in the US on June 3, 1902. Immigrants landing in the Port of New York went to either Castle Gardens or Ellis Island - depending on when they arrived. Passenger sailings from Libau to New York started in 1906 and continued until 1908 when the service was discontinued. Joined British Allan Line in 1911 and renamed SCOTIAN , subsequently bought by the Canadian Pacific Steamships in 1915 and renamed MARGLEN 1922. The contract to build the ship went to John Brown & Co and great publicity was given to the fact that it would be the largest liner in the world. In August the following year, World War I broke out. 16 May 1903, first voyage, Antwerp - New York (Belgian flag). Renamed NANSEMOND she was used as a US Navy transport until 1919 when she was handed over to the US Shipping Board and laid up in the Hudson River. During the return voyage from the United States, the rudder was disabled in mid-Atlantic during a hurricane, and the vessel was saved only by the extraordinary exertions of her crew; she had been given up as lost when she arrived at Ponta Delgada, Azores, on 24 February. This contract was renewed in 1949. Co. Castilian 1899, Allan In 1943 she was converted to the US Hospital ship LARKSPUR and in 1946 became the US Army Transport BRIDGEPORT. Similarly Under 16 was indicative of minor children not traveling to reunite with a parent. When this was almost complete the Government was forced to requisition the Aquitania once again to serve as a hospital ship in November 1916. In 1924 she was scrapped. ; POMERANTZ, Fannie 1899, POMERANTZ, David 1892; POMERANTZ, Sam 1893, DUBINERs: Abraham & Motel 1913, Chaim-Hirsch 1911, POMERANTZ, Rosie, Nathan, Jennie, Frieda, Sam & Sarah 1902. 6 April 1917, seized at Baltimore by the U.S. Government; renamed HERCULES (U.S. Army transport). She was fitted with three masts and a single funnel. Owners: Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt Aktien Gesellschaft (Hapag) aka. Repair work on the ship was finished by the end of 1914. The Depression forced the Cunard-White Star Line to retire the Homeric prematurely, and she was sold for scrap. [North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P.Bonsor, vol.3,p.1240]. Upon the Carmania's arrival in New York a few days later, they were all pleased to report that the engines had worked splendidly. He is listed as "Selig Seifer" age 21, single, a tinsmither, had $14 and stated that his last residence was Prusan (Pruzzeneh). The upcoming Passenger and Immigration Lists Index: 2020 Edition, available December 6, 2019, continues the compilation of this content by profiling an In 1924 she went to the United States Line, who named her REPUBLIC, and on 29/4/1924 she commenced sailing between New York, Plymouth, Cherbourg and Bremen. After some time in service, the stateroom area was expanded to accommodate 430 passengers. Demise: retired due to Depression and scrapped in 1936 . She resumed passenger voyages on 7th Aug.1920 & commenced her last voyage between Antwerp and Philadelphia in March 1925. 1 February 1913, last voyage, Hamburg - Boston - Baltimore. Launched: 1913 (as the German Columbus); Built by Caird & Co, Greenock in 1870 for the Hamburg America Line, the THURINGIA was a 3,133 gross ton ship, length 350.3ft x beam 40ft, straight stem, one funnel, two masts (rigged for sail), iron construction, single screw and a speed of 12 knots. This use of the great liners was soon to be proven unsuitable, but the Carmania was one of the few ships that made good use in this guise. By 1907, Johann had moved on to Berlin Township, Michigan, with several other families from Johannisfeld. 30 November 1920 , sunk in New York harbor after collision with the American steamship SAN MARCOS ; raised and repaired. They renamed her ESTONIA and placed her on the transatlantic service under the description of Baltic American Line. It is the aim of Passenger and Immigration Lists Index to lead you to the sources that will unravel some of the mysteries surrounding this fascinating group of people, particularly as they relate to individual family histories. Allan Line, Hammonia 1854, Hamburg American This database is an index to the passenger lists of ships and airplanes arriving at the port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, from 1820 to 1964. The names found in the index are linked to actual images of the passenger lists and airplane manifests, digitized from National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) microfilm. On 9 January 1950 Messrs Hampton & Sons Ltd were employed to auction the vessels furnishings and equipment. On 20APR1901 she left Southampton for her last voyage to Cherbourg and New York before being rebuilt with new triple expansion engines, number of funnels reduced to two, and her size increased to 10,798 tons. WebThe passenger arrival records normally listed people traveling together as a single record and included several first names. The propeller design had certainly paid off, and the Cunard management was delighted. FRIEDMANN at 53 Jefferson St., NY. Line, Emigration Office, London, Johann came first, travelling on the SS Breslau from Bremen, Germany, to Baltimore in December 1905. As a shoemaker, Johann knew that his trade was in high demand in the New World and he decided to move his family to America. document.write(""); On 15th Mar.1923 she started sailings between Gothenburg and New York, and on 7th Nov.1924 between Gothenburg, Halifax and New York. Were all going to join his brother, Selig SEIFER in NYC ( breslau ship passenger lists Lower Side! 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