Catalog Card: SS Caledonia Passenger List – 16 September 1932

Archival Box ID: GGA-PL-MISC-01

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

📖 Brief Summary

A rare and visually appealing passenger list from the Anchor Line's SS Caledonia, dated 16 September 1932. This Cabin Class artifact provides a glimpse into interwar ocean travel and includes a full list of Saloon and Tourist Class passengers, notable individuals, and rich travel details, preserved in excellent condition.

📝 Quick Facts/Reference

• Class: Saloon and Tourist Class
• Date: 16 September 1932
• Route: Glasgow to New York via Belfast and Moville
• Commander: Captain Alexander Collie
• Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives)
• Condition: Excellent (Near Mint)
• Ship: SS Caledonia (Anchor Line)

💰 Estimated Value Range by Sales Channel

• eBay/Etsy (Retail/Consumer Market): $40–$65 USD
• Specialized Ephemera Dealers or Auctions: $75–$100 USD
• Museum or Academic Institution with Maritime Focus: Up to $125 USD

✨ Value Enhancing Features

• • Near Mint condition with no markings by original passenger
  • Artistic front cover: Painting of the Wallace Statue in Baltimore, MD
  • Contains detailed list of Saloon and Tourist Class Passengers
  • Includes Anchor Line Fleet List, Wireless Telegraph Rates, Table of Distances, and Passenger Information
  • Notable Individuals: Professor Hugh Black, Dr. C. P. Beattie, Dr. A. K. Bowman, Dr. W. A. Mac Kay, Dr. William M. Stein, Purser R. S. Willoughby (O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.), Rev. Father J. Tinney, and Sister Mary Paul

📜 Historical Enhancements

This 1932 passenger list reflects transatlantic travel just prior to the major upheavals of World War II. It includes not only clergy and academics, but also elite passengers and professional mariners—highlighting the diversity and status of the ship's clientele.

🩺 Condition Notes

Passenger list is in Excellent condition with no visible damage. The back cover is blank and clean. No folds, creases, tears, or passenger annotations—preserved in near mint state.

🏷 Suggested Catalog or Sales Title

Anchor Line SS Caledonia Passenger List – Saloon and Tourist Class – 16 September 1932 – Glasgow to New York

📑 Auction or Catalog Listing

Original Passenger List from the Anchor Line's SS Caledonia – 1932 Saloon and Tourist Class – Excellent Condition – Includes Notable Clergy and Medical Professionals

📊 Sellability Scorecard

• Condition: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Historical Significance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Artistic & Graphic Appeal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Notable Passengers: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Research/Genealogical Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

📚 Cataloging Notes

Stored in an archival safe sheet protector with secure top flap. Housed in archival-grade ephemera storage box as part of the GG Archives collection.

📌 Raw Data Used For Input

GGA-PL-MISC-01 MB06 Anchor Steamship Line Caledonia 1932-09-16 1932 Glasgow to New York via Belfast and Moville Mixed Excellent

Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives). Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie. Passenger List contains Saloon and Tourist Class Passengers. On the Front Cover is a Painting of the Wallace Statue in Baltimore, MD. Contents include a Anchor Line Fleet List, Table of Distances, Information for Passengers, Wireless Telegraph Rates, Offices and Agencies of the Anchor Line, List of Senior Officers and Staff, List of Saloon Passengers, and List of Tourist Class Passengers. There were no markings on this Near Mint Condition Passenger List. Back Cover is Blank. Notable Passengers Included: Professor Hugh Black, Dr. C. P. Beattie, Dr. A. K. Bowman, Dr. W. A. Mac Kay and Dr. William M. Stein, Purser R. S. Willoughby, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R., Rev. Father J. Tinney, and Sister Mary Paul.

📸 Archival Images

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