Immigrant Ships
Transcribers Guild

SS Arabic


Page 2 of 4
Liverpool, England to New York
2 August 1887

DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK - PORT OF NEW YORK

I, Geo. Burton, Master of the S.S. Arabic do solemnly, sincerely, and truly swear that the following List or Manifest, subscribed by me, and now delivered by me to the Collector of the Customs of the Collection District of the City of New York, is a full and perfect list of all the passengers taken on board the said vessel at Liverpool from which Port said vessel has now arrived; and that on said list is truly designated the age, the sex, and the calling of each of said passengers, the location of the compartment or space occupied by each during the passage, the country of citizenship of each, and also the destination or location intended by each; and that said List or Manifest truly sets forth the number of said passengers who have died on said voyage, and the dates and causes of death, and the names and ages of those who died; also of the pieces of baggage of each; also a true statement, so far as it can be ascertained, with reference to the intention of each alien passenger as to a projected sojourn in this country. So help me God. (Signed) Geo. Burton.

Sworn to this Aug. 2,1887, before me. (signed) T. Jocum, DC

List or Manifest of ALL THE PASSENGERS taken on board the SS Arabic whereof Geo. Burton is Master, from Liverpool, burthen 2989 tons.

Columns represent: given name and surname, age, sex, calling, the country of which they are citizens, intended destination or location, location of compartment or space occupied, number of pieces of baggage. Since no one died during the voyage, that column was omitted in this transcription. All the passengers have "Permanent" entered in the column headed "Transient or in transit or intending protracted sojourn" so that column too was omitted in this transcription. An "X" entered immediately preceding the column headed "Intended destination" indicates American citizens or aliens who have visited the U.S. America before.

 
136* Ha???? Med???           a.      F  Servant   Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
137* Ha???? Presten          21      F  Servant   Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
138* Anna C. Erickson        30      F  Servant   Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
139  Carolina Christopherson 25      F  Servant   Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
140* Anna R. Sandeson        30      F  Wife      Germany      U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  3 
141* Bernhard Sandeson        1      M  Child     Germany      U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
142* Sarah Sandeson           ?      F  Child     Germany      U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
143* John Sandeson            0y11m  M  Infant    Germany      U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
144* Othetia Stevenson       a.      F  Servant   Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  ? 
145  Mattias Patterson       a.      M  Labourer  Germany      U.S.America  No. 3 Main Dk.  ? 
146* Betr?? Andson           37      F  Wife      Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
147  Frederick Andson         2      M  Child     Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  - 
148* August W?????           48      M  Miner     Poland       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  2 
149* Ernestine W?????        36      F  Wife      Poland       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
150* Otto W?????              8      M  Child     Poland       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
151* Thorsten Larson         44      M  Miner     Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
152  Hidmar Mathesen         a.      F  Servant   Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
153  Andreas Iverson         19      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  2 
154* Ed????? Iverson         16      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
155* Mavis Janson            2?      F  Servant   Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
156* Mar't R. Pergesdales    18      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 1 Main Dk.  2 
157* ?a?c?? ?egic            20      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 1 Main Dk.  1 
158* Josephine ?a?tten       25      F  Servant   Poland       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  ? 
159  C.E. Sjaline            a.      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
160* Abb?? ???lsen           18      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
161* Jonas Winkler           a.      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
162* Sodese Ongelo           29      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
163* Po???? Joseph           36      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     3 
164* Aug't Larson            19      M  Farmer    Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     4 
165* August ???lling         30      M  Farmer    Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
166  Sophia Johnson          23      F  Spinster  Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
167  Hanna Larson            24      F  Spinster  Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
168  Marie Larson            30      F  Spinster  Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
169* Johan ?. Landsdadt      22      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
170  Nils Nilson             23      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
171  Anna Thorsen            57      F  Spinster  Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
172  Otto Berg               45      M  Farmer    Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
173  Marie Berg              11      F  Child     Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
174  Ole J. Berg             20      M  Farmer    Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     3 
175  Carl Gustafson          21      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
176  Lisa Gustafson          61      F  Spinster  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
177* John Banstron           30      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
178  Emma Olson              21      F  Spinster  Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
179  Magnus Olson            35      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
180  Claus Johnson           39      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
181  Erick Norman            38      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
182* Alec Kinsla             32      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
183  Johan Revock            30      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
184  Frans Gustafson         21      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
185* A.?. Ros??hand          36      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
186* K.?. Crannas            43      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
187* E.?. ?jalr              21      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
188  H. Langfors             24      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
189  J.C. Langfors           49      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
190  Robert Anas             38      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
191* Joss ??holm             32      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
192* Axel Rasenback          23      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
193  Sofie Johanson          18      F  Spinster  Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
194* Lana Olson              17      F  Spinster  Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
195  Oscar Mathiason         20      M  Labourer  Germany      U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
196* Carolina Delg??         28      F  Wife      Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  4 
197* Alf Delg??               4      M  Child     Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  -    
198* Se? Delg??               2      M  Child     Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  - 
199  Anna Anderson           27      F  Spinster  Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
200* ?us'? O. Sevenson       25      M  Labourer  Germany      U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
201* ??lena S. Jandotter     36      F  Wife      Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  3 
202* Elas Jandotter           8      M  Child     Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  - 
203* Carl Jandotter           6      M  Child     Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  - 
204  Carl A. Solaren         20      M  Labourer  Germany      U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
205* F??d A. Carlson         20      M  Labourer  Germany      U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
206* Per John Steneson       31      M  Labourer  Germany      U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
207* Carl John ????son       ??      M  Labourer  Germany      U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
208  Agusta Carlson          31      F  Spinster  Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  3 
209  Anna Carlson            30      F  Spinster  Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
210  Johanna Anderson        30      F  Spinster  Germany      U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
211  Erick Olson             22      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
212* Erick ?. Kurran         23      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
213  Maria Carlson           31      F  Spinster  Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  3 
214  Axel Johanson           20      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
215  Adolf E. Anderson       27      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
216* Carl Ol???son           ?7      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
217  Andres C. Johnson       24      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
218  John P. Anderson        39      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  5 
219* ???da Anderson          38      F  Wife      Norway       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
220  Elfreda Anderson         4y 9m  F  Child     Norway       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
221* ?????? Anderson          3      M  Child     Norway       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
222  Carl Anderson            0y 7m  M  Infant    Norway       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
223  Carl Everson            23      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     3 
224  John A. Carlson         16      M  Labourer  Norway    X  U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
225* Per A. ??nder???st      22      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
226* John ?. Anderson        27      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
227* Louise ?oggstron        24      F  Spinster  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  ? 
228  Johan J. Johnson        27      M  Labourer  Norway    X  U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
229* John ???th              26      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
230* Hanna Harlon            22      F  Spinster  Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
231* ?alfdan ????son         16      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
232* A??? ????son            13      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
233  Andres Samuelson        48      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. ? Main Dk.  3 
234* A????? Samuelson        37      F  Wife      Norway       U.S.America  No. ? Main Dk.  - 
235* G???? Samuelson          2      M  Child     Norway       U.S.America  No. ? Main Dk.  - 
236* Em???a Kasselberg       21      F  Spinster  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
237* Al??da Johnsdotter      14      F  Spinster  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  1 
238* Anna Adamson            43      F  Wife      Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  6 
239* ??lda Adamson            8      F  Child     Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
240  Gustaf Adamson           6      M  Child     Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
241* E??? Adamson             1      M  Child     Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
242  Erick Adamsom            0y11m  M  Infant    Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
243  Samuel Samuelson         0y11m  M  Infant    Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
244* Kristine Jo??            3      F  Child     Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  1 
245* Wilhelmina Jo??          2      F  Child     Sweden       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  1 
246* Olf Anderson            18      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  2 
247* Johan Sjangdals         18      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
248  Anders Anderson         a.      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
249  Mathias Hanson          a.      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  2 
250* Ferdinand Anderson      a.      M  Labourer  Norway       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  1 
251* Tho? O. Olson           a.      F  Servant   Norway       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
252* ???? Jenson             a.      F  Wife      Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  2 
253  Johan Jenson             0y11m  M  Infant    Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  - 
254* Elias Ranbo??           30      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
255* Su?? Seborrty           20      M  Labourer  Sweden       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
256* Gera Samborrty          20      F  Wife      Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  3 
257* Antha Samborrty          0y11m  F  Infant    Sweden       U.S.America  No. 5 Main Dk.  - 
258* Ver?an? ?ugemand        28      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
259  Michael Peletyke        28      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
260* Isak Heuwall            16      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
261* Robert ????elstadt      34      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     2 
262* Cep?? Furij             18      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
263* ???kel Gottleigh        26      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
264  Gustaf Stefen           25      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
265* ????? ??????            ?1      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Orlop     1 
266* Frieda ?ougak?          19      F  Servant   Poland       U.S.America  No. 5 Orlop     2 
267* ?ol?o ?????an           24      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  1 
268* Clege ?????an           22      F  Wife      Poland       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  1 
269* ????? ?????an            0y11m  M  Infant    Poland       U.S.America  No. 4 Main Dk.  - 
270* R????? ???????          29      M  Labourer  Poland       U.S.America  No. 2 Main Dk.  2 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Transcriber's Notes:
     
  An asterisk (*) indicates either difficulty in deciphering the handwriting
  of the manifest or something that the reader should note.

  A question mark (?) indicates a letter or a number that can not be 
  transcribed definitely.

  An "a." entered into the Age column most likely indicates an adult who did not wish to 
  disclose his or her age.

  An "X" entered immediately preceding the column headed "Intended destination" indicates 
  American citizens or aliens who have visited the U.S. America before.

  "Orlop" entries in the column headed "location of compartment or space occupied"
  indicates the lowest deck of a ship having at least four decks. 


136  Given name is not decipherable, but is the same as #137. It appears to begin with
     an "Ha" followed by either "m" or "nn".  Last few letters are not too faint to read.
     Surname begins with Med" followed by a letter that may be "i" or "e".  The next 
     letter might be "n" and the last letter either "e" or "s".  Surname might be 
     "Medins" or "Medine" or something similar to this.
137  Given name is not decipherable, but is the same as #136. It resembles "Hamie" or
     "Hannie".
138  Given name is either "Anna" or "Ama".  Surname is either "Erickson" or "Ereckson". 
140  Numbers "21-2" were recorded after the Calling column. The numbers are noted here
     as they may be pertinent to researchers in the future, even though their 
     significance is unknown at this time.  
140-143 Surname is "Sandeson" or "Sanderson".
142  Age is a single digit, probably "2".
144  Given name is difficult to decipher but appears to be "Othetia".
144-145 Number of pieces of baggage is covered by an ink smudge and unreadable.
146  Given name appears to be "Betran" or something similar.
148-150  First letter of surname is "W" followed by one or probably two letters that are
     too faint to read.  Last letters appear to be either "le" or "ls".  Surname might
     possibly be "Worls" or "Worle".
151  Given name is not written clearly.  It appears to be "Thorsten".     
154  Given name is not written clearly.  It appears to be "Edarest".
155  Given name appears to be either "Mavis" or "Maris".
156  Given name appears to be written as "Mar't" a common abbriviation for "Margaret".
     Surname is either "Pergesdales" or "Bergesdales".
157  Given name too faint to decipher with certainty, but is possibly but not certainly
     "Jacob". First letter of surname is unreadable, but might be "H". Remainder of name 
     appears to be "egic".  Surname is possibly "Hegic".
158  Given name appears to be written as "Joesphine".  Surname appears to be "Tactten".
160  First letter of given name is definitely "A" followed by what appears to be "bb".
     The remaining letters are less clear but might be "et" or "ot" or "els".  First few
     letters of surname are unclear but might be "Car" or "Nei".  Last few letters 
     appear to be "lsen".  Surname is possibly but not definitely "Carlsen" or "Neilsen".
161  Given name and surname are both unclear, but best estimate is "Jonas Winkler".
162  Given name and surname are both unclear, but given name appears to be "Sodese" or 
     "Lodese".  Surname appears to be "Ongelo", but might be "Angelo".
163  First two letters of given name appear to be "Po" followed by letters that are
     unreadable. Last two letters might be "ky" or "by".
164  Given name is written "Aug" followed by a superscripted "t", probably indicating
     the name is "August".
165  First few letters of surname are very faint, but surname could be "Skelling" or
     "Skilling" or something similar.
169  Middle initial is unreadable with any confidence, but might be "O".
177  First few and last letters of surname are difficult to decipher, but surname might 
     be "Branstron", "Branstrom", Cranstron" or "Cranstrom".
182  Surname appears to be either "Kinsla" or "Kinola".
185  Middle initial might be "M" or "W".  Surname might be "Rosinhand" or "Rosenhand".
186  Middle initial might be "M" or "W".  Surname might be "Cramer", "Cranner", or 
     "Crannas".
187  Middle initial and first letter of surname are completely unreadable due to some
     damage to the manifest at this spot. Remainder of surname might be "jalo" or "jalr".
191  First initial of given name is possibly "J" or "T", so name is "Joss" or "Toss".
     Middle initial or first letter of surname might be "C" followed by a letter or 
     letters which are not readable. Last four letters appear to be "holm".
192  Surname is either "Rosenback" or "Rasenback".
194  Given name is either "Lana" or "Lena".
196-198  First few letters of surname are "Del" followed by a letter which might be "a" 
     or "g".  Last few letters of name are not readable except for last letter which 
     might be "n" or "w".
200  Given name appears written as "?us'?" with the last letter superscripted implying 
     an abbreviation for a name such as "Gustaf" or "Gustof".
201-203  "Jandotter" is normally a surname for an unmarried female.  Perhaps this was 
     her maiden name and her married name was not recorded.
202  Numbers "15-6" were recorded after the Calling column. The numbers are noted here
     as they may be pertinent to researchers in the future, even though their 
     significance is unknown at this time.      
205  Second and third letters of given name are too faint to decipher.  Given name is
     possibly "Fred".
206  Surname might be "Steneson", "Stevenson" or "Steverson".
207  Entire name is too faint to decipher with confidence.  Given name might be "Carl".
     Middle name might be "John" or "Johan".  First letter of surname is not visible, but
     next letter is definitely "a" followed by two very faint letters that might be "rl".
     Last three letters probably are "son".  Surname is possibly "Carlson". Numbers "22-1" 
     were recorded after the Calling column. The numbers are noted here as they may be 
     pertinent to researchers in the future, even though their significance is unknown at 
     this time.  
212  Middle initial is too faint to read, but possibly is "T".  Surname appears to be 
     either "Kurran" or "Kurnan".
216  First two letters of surname are clearly "Ol" followed by two or more letters that
     are too faint to decipher.  Last letters are likely "Son".  Surname is possibly
     "Ollenson" or something similar.  First digit of Age is not clear, but might be "17".
219  First few letters of given name are too faint to decipher with certainty, but the
     following letters are either "elda" or "eeda".  Name might be "Velda" or "Freeda".
221  Entire given name is too faint to decipher with confidence, but might be "Francis".
225  Surname is too faint to decipher with confidence, but appears to be "Lunderquist".
226  Middle initial is barely visible, and impossible to decipher.
227  Given name is too faint to decipher with confidence, but might be "Louise".  First
     letter of surname is too faint to decipher.
229  First letter of surname is difficult to decipher, perhaps it is "J" or "S".  
     Remainder of name appears to be "uth" or "eeth".  
230  Surname is either "Hanson" or "Harlon".
231-232  First letter of given name and first few letters of surname are too faint to 
     decipher.  Surname is possibly but not certainly "Iverson".
232  First letter of given name is "A" followed by either "bel" or "lel" making name
     either "Abel" or "Alel".
234  Given name is too faint to decipher with certainty, but appears to be "Augusta" or
     something very similar.
235  Given name is too faint to decipher with certainty, but appears to be "Gusta" or
     something very similar.  Numbers "4-2" were recorded after the Calling column. The 
     numbers are noted here as they may be pertinent to researchers in the future, even 
     though their significance is unknown at this time.  
236  First two letters of given name appear to be "Em" followed by possibly "elia",
     making the name possibly "Emelia" or something similar.  Surname is "Kasselberg" 
     or possibly "Nasselberg".
237  Given name is possibly "Alunda".
238  Given name is either "Ama" or "Anna".
239  Given name is possibly "Hilda" or "Helda".
241  Given name begins with letter "E" followed by letter which appear to be "ll" and 
     then possibly "e", but the name is too faint to be certain.  Name is possibly "Elle".
244-245  Surname is possibly "Joke" or "Jotte".
245  Given name is possibly but not certainly "Wilhelmina".  Name appears written as
     "Wikelminne".
246  Given name appears to be written "Olf", but the name might be "Olaf".
247  Surname is faint but appears to be "Sjangdals" or "Sjangdale".
250  Numbers "32-2" were recorded after the Calling column. The numbers are noted here
     as they may be pertinent to researchers in the future, even though their 
     significance is unknown at this time.  
251  Given name appears to be either "Thos" or more likely "Thor".
252  Given name is possibly but not certainly "Suga".
254  Surname appears to be either "Ranborn" or "Ranbom".
255  First letters of given name appear to be "Su" or "Sa" followed by "ke" or "ks".
255-257  Although the surnames of these passengers have been recorded with slightly
     different spellings, it is likely that they are all of one family.
257  Numbers "5-4" were recorded after the Calling column. The numbers are noted here
     as they may be pertinent to researchers in the future, even though their 
     significance is unknown at this time.  
258  First few letters of given name are "Ver" followed by a letter too faint to decipher.
     The next two letters appear to be "an" followed by another letter too faint to read.
     Given name might be something like "Vermand".  First letter of surname is too faint
     to decipher with certainty, but might be "S" resulting in surname of "Sugemand".
260  Surname is either "Henwall", "Heuwall", "Healvald" or possibly "Henwald".
261  First part of surname is faint and difficult to decipher, but might be "Mittel",
     "Wittel" or "Nittel".  Last part of surname is likely "stadt".  Surname is possibly
     "Mittelstadt", "Wittelstadt" or "Nittelstadt".
262  First letters of given name appear to be "Cep" followed by two letters that are 
     difficult to decipher but might though not definitely be "re" resulting in "Cepre".
263  First three letters of given name are too faint to decipher with certainty, but
     might be "Rac" followed by "kel" resulting in "Rackel".
265  Both given name and surname are too faint to decipher.  
266  First letter of surname is very faint, but might be "R" followed by "ougak".  The 
     last letter is nearly invisible but might be "e".  
267  Given name is very faint but might be "Solno". 
267-269  First letter of surname is very faint but might be "K" followed by "ap". Last
     few letters appear to be "ian" or "lan".  Surname is possibly "Kaplan".
269  Given name is faint and difficult to decipher, but might be "Geils" or even 
     "Shels" or something similar.
270  Given name is possibly "Reizel" or "Renzel".  Surname is too faint to decipher
     any of the letters.



Historical Note

This ship was built in 1881 as the "Asiatic" for the White Star Line. She was a 4,368 gross ton ship, length 427.8 ft, with one funnel, four masts rigged for sail, a single screw and a speed of 13 knots. Before she was put into service, the ship's name was changed to "Arabic" and she left Liverpool on her maiden voyage to New York on 10 September 1881. In 1890, the ship was sold to Holland America Line, renamed "Spaarndam" and she sailed the Rotterdam to New York route until she was scrapped in 1901.


National Archives and Records Administration, Film M237, Reel 510, List 976.

Transcribed by Phil Buckley and Harry Green members of the
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
31 March 2003




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