Catalog Card: SS Anchoria Passenger List – 4 June 1903

SS Anchoria First and Second Cabin Passenger List, 4 June 1903, Enhanced by Photoshop to Show Detail. | GGA Image ID # 230e8c5fba

Archival Box ID: GGA-PL-MISC-01

Archival Box Descripton: American Line and Anchor Line Passenger Lists.

Location Lot #: MB02

URL: SS Anchoria Passenger List – 4 June 1903: Cabin-Class Voyage from Glasgow to New York

📖 Brief Summary

A visually striking and historically rich Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Anchoria of the Anchor Line, departing Glasgow to New York via Moville on 4 June 1903. This document offers exceptional genealogical and maritime research value, featuring a colorful cover design and detailed listings for both First and Second Cabin passengers.

📝 Quick Facts/Reference

• Class: Cabin Class
• Date: 4 June 1903
• Route: Glasgow → New York via Moville
• Captain: F. H. Wadsworth
• Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives)
• Condition: VG (Very Good)

💰 Estimated Value Range by Sales Channel

• eBay: $40 – $75
• Ephemera Dealer: $60 – $95
• Auction House: $75 – $120

✨ Value Enhancing Features

• Artistic & Graphic Appeal: Colorful front cover with three flags (British Red Ensign, Anchor Line, US Flag) and life ring design
• Research & Genealogical Relevance: Separate listings for First and Second Cabin Passengers
• Notable Passengers: Miss J. McAllister, Mrs. Mary Rennie, The Dobbin, Hardy, and Hosie Families
• Practical Inserts: Anchor Line track chart of the Atlantic Ocean and a Memorandum of Log (unused) on back cover

📜 Historical Enhancements

• Early 20th-century transatlantic voyage with visual and logistical documentation
  • Includes a rare reference to the presence of both a stewardess and two matrons

🩺 Condition Notes

• Back cover and inside covers have age-related discoloration and light blemishing
• No markings by original passenger
• Overall interior condition is VG

🏷 Suggested Catalog or Sales Title

Anchor Line SS Anchoria Cabin Class Passenger List – 4 June 1903 (Glasgow to New York)

📑 Auction or Catalog Listing

Vibrant Cabin Class Passenger List from the SS Anchoria of the Anchor Line, dated 4 June 1903, Glasgow to New York. Noted for its highly decorative cover featuring international flags and a steamship at sea. Includes separate listings of First and Second Cabin passengers, officer/staff details (including stewardess and matrons), and a full Anchor Line Atlantic track chart. VG condition with minimal age-related wear. Ideal for collectors, educators, and genealogists.

📊 Sellability Scorecard

• Graphic Appeal: 5
• Historical Value: 4
• Genealogical Utility: 4
• Rarity: 3
• Condition: 4
•  Overall: 4.0

📚 Cataloging Notes

This item is stored in an archival-safe sheet protector with a secure top flap, and housed in an archival-quality box. Inventory and condition notes logged by GG Archives. Features prominent graphic and functional value as a well-preserved example of early 20th-century Anchor Line ephemera.

Museum Placard

Anchor Steamship Line – SS Anchoria

Cabin Passenger List
Glasgow to New York via Moville
4 June 1903

This original passenger list was issued for the SS Anchoria of the Anchor Steamship Line, sailing from Glasgow to New York in June 1903 under Captain F. H. Wadsworth. The crew included a stewardess (Mrs. Wright) and two matrons (Mrs. McMennamin and Mrs. Sinclair), highlighting the essential roles women played in supporting passengers during transatlantic crossings.

The front cover features a striking full-color lithograph: a three-funneled, two-masted steamship at sea framed by a gold and red mat. Above, three flags—the British Red Ensign, Anchor Line house flag, and United States flag—are draped over a lifebuoy inscribed “Passenger List.” At the base, a banner proclaims “Anchor Line U.S. Mail Steamers.” The back cover contains a detailed Atlantic track chart and an unused Memorandum of Log.

Inside, the booklet lists First and Second Cabin passengers separately, along with information for travelers, officer rosters, and a fleet schedule. Notable names include Miss J. McAllister, Mrs. Mary Rennie, the Dobbin Family, the Hardy Family, and the Hosie Family.

Condition: Very Good, with minor age discoloration and a small blemish on the inside front cover.

This passenger list captures the visual elegance and practical utility of Edwardian-era steamship ephemera, reflecting both the artistry of its cover design and the social history of its passengers.

📌 Raw Data Used For Input

GGA-PL-MISC-01 MB02 Anchor Steamship Line Anchoria 1903-06-04 1903 Glasgow to New York via Moville Cabin VG

Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives). Commanded by Captain F. H. Wadsworth. Senior Officers and Staff Included a Stewardess (Mrs. Wright) and Two Matrons (Mrs. McMennamin and Mrs. Sinclair). Back Cover and Inside Front and Back Covers have Age Related Discoloration and a light blemish on the inside front cover. First and Second Cabin Passengers Listed Separately. Front Cover contains a very colorful graphic on the Blue Background with a Gold and Red Matt surrounding the graphic. On Top are three Flags: British Red Ensign, Anchor Line Flag, and the US Flag placed on top of a Life Preserver Ring. On the Top of the Ring is a banner "Passenger List." Inside the Ring is a painting of a 3-Funneled, 2-Masted Steamship at sea. At the Bottom is another Banner "Anchor Line U.S. Mail Steamers. An Anchor line Track Chart of the Atlantic Ocean and Memorandum of Log (Unused) is on the Back Cover. There were no markings made by the original passenger. Notable Passengers: Miss J. McAllister, Mrs. Mary Rennie, The Dobbin Family, The Hardy Family, and The Hosie Family.

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