Hans C. Anderson left from Holbaek, Denmark and arrived in New York on 21 Mar 1887 on the ship

SS Island. Following is his entry in the passenger list showing that he was 20 years old and a workman. Following that is a picture of the ship and information about the ship.

The "Island" was built for the Thingvalla Line in 1882 by Burmeister & Wain, Copenhagen as a passenger and cargo ship. She had a tonnage of 2,844 tons gross, 1,993 under deck and 1,819 net. Constructed in iron, straight stem, one funnel, three masts (Schooner), single screw and a service speed of 11 knots. Propulsion: compound engine with 4 cylinders of 36 and 72 inches diameter each pair; stroke 42 inches; 400 horsepower. The engine was built by the same company as the hull. There was accommodation for 50-1st, 50-2nd and 900-3rd class passengers. Call sign: NTHQ.