Catalog Card: SS Marquette Passenger List – 15 September 1900

Front Cover, SSRMS Marquette First Class Passenger List, 15 September 1900, Enhanced by Photoshop To Show Detail. | GGA Image ID # 231561c680

Archival Box ID: GGA-PL-MISC-02

Archival Box Descriptson: Atlantic Transport Line and Red Star Line

Location Lot #: MC02

URL: Society at Sea: The SS Marquette’s First-Class Passenger List, 15 September 1900

📖 Brief Summary

A beautifully preserved Atlantic Transport Line SS Marquette First Class Passenger List for the voyage from New York to London on 15 September 1900, commanded by Captain Thomas F. Gates. This elegant heavy-stock paper passenger list showcases the ATL flag, intricate cover art, and a notable roster of passengers, making it highly collectible.

📝 Quick Facts/Reference

• Class: First Class (presumed)
• Date: 15 September 1900
• Route: New York to London
• Captain: Thomas F. Gates
• Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives)
• Condition: Very Good (VG)

💰 Estimated Value Range by Sales Channel

• eBay: $85 - $125
• Specialized Ephemera Dealer: $120 - $175
• Maritime or Nautical Auction: $150 - $225

✨ Value Enhancing Features

• Striking ATL flag and ornate cover design by UNZ & Co., New York
• Back cover with crossed British Ensign and US flags on a rich swirling background
• Heavy-stock paper construction adds durability and presentation value
• Passenger list includes notable families and prominent travelers
• No passenger markings, enhancing collector appeal

📜 Historical Enhancements

This passenger list provides a snapshot of elite transatlantic travel at the turn of the 20th century, reflecting both the luxurious marketing style of the Atlantic Transport Line and the social networks of its clientele.

🩺 Condition Notes

Separated into two pieces. Scuff marks on front cover's left margin. Minor yellowing of covers. Interior passenger list pages are nearly pristine.

🏷 Suggested Catalog or Sales Title

Atlantic Transport Line SS Marquette First Class Passenger List - New York to London - 15 September 1900 - VG

📑 Auction or Catalog Listing

Elegant heavy-stock passenger list from the Atlantic Transport Line SS Marquette, voyage from New York to London, 15 September 1900. Ornate covers, ATL flag, and flag-cross motif. Includes notable passengers and in VG condition.

📊 Sellability Scorecard

• Visual Appeal: 9/10
• Historical Interest: 8/10
• Condition: 8/10
• Rarity: 7/10

📚 Cataloging Notes

Ephemera including all passenger lists of the GG Archives are stored in archival-safe sheet protectors with secure top flap and placed in archival boxes.

🏛 Museum Placard

Atlantic Transport Line – SS Marquette

First Class Passenger List
New York to London
15 September 1900

This passenger list was issued for the SS Marquette of the Atlantic Transport Line, departing New York for London on 15 September 1900 under the command of Captain Thomas F. Gates. Printed on heavy stock paper, the document survives in two well-preserved pieces.

The front cover displays the ATL house flag, framed by ornate blue borders designed by UNZ & Co. of New York, with elegant lettering announcing “Passenger List – Atlantic Transport Line.” Below, the route “New York to London” is noted, alongside the company’s Broadway offices. The back cover features the British Ensign and U.S. flag crossed in symbolic unity, set against a swirling reddish-brown background. Together, these covers exemplify the refined graphic style of the Atlantic Transport Line at the turn of the century.

Inside, the list records First Class passengers, reflecting the elite clientele of the era. Among those documented were Mrs. Robert N. Fairbanks and her children Beatrice and Sydney Fairbanks; Miss Miriam M. Kimball and Mr. Benjamin Kimball; Mr. W. de la Devereaux; Mrs. Mary K. Seeger and Mr. Max F. Seeger; Mr. Hyland P. Stewart; Miss Theresa and Miss Mamie Kormann; and Mr. Archibald C. V. Wells.

Condition: Very Good, with minor scuff marks and light yellowing to the covers. The passenger list itself remains nearly pristine, with no annotations by the original owner.

This passenger list illustrates the luxury and prestige of transatlantic travel in 1900, combining fine design, notable names, and the enduring symbolism of Anglo-American maritime ties.

📌 Raw Data Used For Input

GGA-PL-MISC-02 MC02 Atlantic Transport Line Marquette 1900-09-15 1900 New York to London First VG

Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives). Commanded by Captain Thomas F. Gates. The Passenger List is Printed on Heavy Stock Paper and Separated into Two Pieces. There are Scuff marks on the Front Cover on the Left Margin. Minor Yellowing of the Covers is the only other blemish. No Markings by the Original Passenger. Front Cover has the ATL Flag in the Center and Elegant Text "Passenger List Atlantic Transport Line" Above the Flag, and "New York to London, The Atlantic Transport Col, Broadway, New York" Below the Flag. Framed in a beautiful blue design by UNZ and Co., New York. The back cover features the British Ensign and the US Flag crisscrossed. A Reddish-Brown Swirling Background behind the flags completes the Back Cover. The Revere Sides contains the Passenger List, presumed to be first class, although not explicitly stated. The condition of this side is nearly pristine. Notable Passengers Included: Mrs. Robert N. Fairbanks, Miss Beatrice Fairbanks, Master Sydney Fairbanks, Miss Miriam M. Kimball, Mr. Benjamin Kimball, Mr. W. de la Devereaux, Mrs. Mary K. Seeger, Mr. Max F. Seeger, Mr. Hyland P. Stewart, Miss Theresa Kormann, Miss Mamie Kormann, and Mr. Archibald C. V. Wells.

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