RMS Caledonia Collection

Caledonia (1863) Anchor Line

Built by Tod & McGregor, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 1,393. Dimensions: 262' x 33'. Single-screw, 10 1/2 knots. Inverted type engines. Compound engines in 1872. Three masts and one funnel. Iron hull. Clipper bow. Maiden voyage: Glasgow-Portland-New York, December 11, 1863. India Service: Inaugurated Glasgow-Bombay service in 1875. Modifications: Lengthened to 311 feet (2,125 tons) in 1872. Fate: Scrapped in 1898. Sister ship: Britannia.

Caledonia (1904) Anchor Line

TSS California and Caledonia of the Anchor Line. Information for Passengers Brochure, 1912. GGA Image ID # 1152776304

Built by D. & W. Henderson & Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 9,223. Dimensions: 500'x 58'. Twin-screw, 16 knots. Triple expansion engines. Two masts and two funnels. Maiden voyage: Glasgow-New York, March 25, 1905. Passenger accommodation as of 1912: 390 first, 376 second, 850 third. Fate: Torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on December 4, 1916. Running mates: California, Cameronia, and Columbia.

Caledonia (1925) Anchor Line

Built by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 17,046. Dimensions: 553'x 70' (578' o.l.). Twin- screw, 15 1/2 knots. Speed increased to 17 knots in 1939. Steam turbines. Two masts and three funnels. Passengers: 264 first, 458 second, 620 third. Launched: April 22, 1925. Maiden voyage: Glasgow-New York, October 3, 1925. World War II Service: Converted to armed merchant cruiser in 1939. Renamed: Scotstoun (1939). Fate: Torpedoed and sunk in the North Atlantic, June 13, 1940. Sister ship: Transylvania.

 

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Passenger Lists

 

 

1905-07-01 SS Caledonia Passenger List

Cruise Passengers on Clark's Excursions to Europe for the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 1 July 1905 from New York to Glasgow via Londonderry.

 

 

1935-11-01 TSS Caledonia Passenger List

First Class and Tourist Passenger List from the TSS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing 1 November 1935 from Glasgow to New York via Belfast, Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie.

 

 

1936-09-18 TSS Caledonia Passenger List

Cabin and Tourist Passenger List from the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing Friday, 18 September 1936 from Glasgow to Boston and New York via Belfast and Londonderry, Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie.

 

 

1938-08-26 SS Caledonia Passenger List

Cabin and Tourist Passenger List from the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing Friday, 26 August 1938 from Glasgow to Boston and New York via Belfast and Londonderry, Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie.

 

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Brochures

 

 

1911 - Anchor Line Special Attractions For Excursion Season

This brochure printed by the Anchor Line for the Tourist season in 1911 featured information for passengers, internal and external photographs of the ships and interior views and some information on destinations. Ships Covered: Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia.

 

 

1912 - Anchor Line Information For Passengers

Exquisite brochure from 1912 offers an excellent glimpse of cabin class travel aboard steamships of that era. This booklet was produced after the Anchor Line's Newest steamship - The Cameronia in 1911. Other Ships Covered: Caledonia, California, and Columbia.

 

 

1913-11-29 Anchor Line Second Cabin Accommodations

12-Page brochure on second cabin accommodations on transatlantic steamships of the Anchor Line offering weekly service between New York, Glasgow, and Londonderry. Published by Amsden-Kalbfleisch Co., Agents - Rochester, NY on 29 November 1913. Numerous photographs, Rates of Passage, and other information are included. Ships Covered: Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia.

 

 

1926 - The New Anchor Line Fleet

Profusely illustrated brochure from 1926 documents the grand interiors of the Caledonia and Transylvania, the newest additions to the Anchor Line fleet with views of the California and Cameronia, transporting passengers between New York, Londonderry, and Glasgow. Ships Covered: Antonia, Ascania, Caledonia, California, Cameronia, Transylvania, and Tuscania.

 

 

1930s - Anchor Line Cabin Class - 1930s

For passengers who are accustomed to the amenities of good-living, the Anchor Line offers a truly delightful mode of travel, in the company of other passengers with the same substantial standards which characterize their own good taste. Ships Featured: Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Transylvania.

 

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Menus

 

 

1905-07-04 SS Caledonia Independence Day Dinner Menu

Fourth of July Bill of Fare from the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line featured Green Turtle Soup, Mutton Cutlets à la Deplomate and Pudding à la Republic, Sherry Sauce.

 

 

1910-06-09 SS Caledonia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 9 June 1910 on board the TSS Caledonia of the Anchor Line featured Boiled Halibut, Hollandaise Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Baked Potatoes, and Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce for dessert.

 

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Sailing Schedules

 

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 12 October 1907 to 28 December 1907. Eastbound Voyages Call at Moville to Land Passengers. Ships Include the Astoria, Caledonia, California, Columbia, and Furnessia. SS California Passenger List, 12 October 1907. GGA Image ID # 1e39558c53

 

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 17 August 1912 to 14 December 1912. Ships included the Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia. SS Columbia Passenger List, 17 August 1912. GGA Image ID # 1e3b7feb7b

 

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 25 August 1930 to 13 February 1931. Ships Included the Andania, Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Transylvania. SS California Passenger List, 20 August 1930. GGA Image ID # 1e39b3e994

 

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 11 September 1936 to 14 November 1936. Ships Included the Caledonia, Cameronia, and Transylvania. SS Transylvania Passenger List, 11 September 1936. GGA Image ID # 1e3ad41e77

 

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Passage Rates

 

Anchor Line Second Cabin Passage Rates In Effect 1913. Ships Included the Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia. Second Cabin Accommodations Brochure, 1913. GGA Image ID # 1156df9815

 

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Excerpts from Information for Passengers

 

Boat Muster and Fire Stations for Passengers.—A muster of passengers v/ill be held as soon as possible after leaving port, and in the interests of discipline all passengers are requested to attend.

Divine Service will be held, weather permitting, on the morning of Sunday. Requisites are provided for the celebration of Mass. Episcopalian and Anglican clergy may, on applying to the Purser, have the use of plate and linen for the purpose of holding Communion.

Additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.-Passengers should obtain official receipt on the Company's form.

Baggage. —Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage-Master.

Trunks, etc., will be stored and re-shipped by the Company if desired (see Storage).

Storage.—The Company will undertake to store steamer trunks belonging to passengers at owner's risk until they are required for returning. Trunks should have owner's name printed on them, and they will not be re-shipped without instructions being sent to Baggage Master, Anchor Line, Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow. A description of the articles should be given, also name of steamer from which they were landed and date. No charge for storage is made if the owners return by the Company's vessels. If trunks are forwarded by rail this is done at owner's risk and expense.

Barber's Shop.—There is a fully equipped barber's shop on board for the convenience of passengers.

Clothes Pressing.—Application should be made to the Barber, from whom rates and other particulars can be obtained.

Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist.—There is a well-appointed Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist's shop on board. Appointments can be arranged.

Changes in Accommodation.—The Purser alone is authorised to make changes in accommodation and may only do so on payment of any difference in fare which may be required according to Company's tariffs.

Landing Cards.—Passengers must obtain from the Purser a U.S. landing card. The hours at which these cards are obtainable will be posted on notice board. It should be noted that before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to a U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

The Anchor Line News, containing the latest news by wireless and closing prices on the various Stock Exchanges, is published on board and distributed free to passengers at breakfast time during the voyage.

Deck Chairs, Rugs and Cushions may be hired on application to the Deck Steward. At the end of each voyage the rugs and cushions which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned before being re-issued.

Lifebelts must not be removed from staterooms, except in eases of extreme danger and necessity.

Ports.—Passengers are requested not to open the ports. The Stewards will do this whenever practicable.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license and particulars of quarantine period can be obtained by direct application to the Department before the animal is taken on board. Dogs and Cats can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation. Whilst on board they are not permitted in any of the public rooms or staterooms.

Postage Stamps are on sale at Purser's Bureau, Writing Rooms and Kiosks. A notice will be displayed stating the latest time for posting mail matter on board.

British stamps must be used for correspondence posted on the High Seas.

Rates:—Letters to United Kingdom and United States of America, 1 1/2d. for the first ounce and 1d. for each additional ounce. Postcards, 1 1/2d. each.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Purser.

Redirection of Mail.—Passengers who expect letters or parcels to be delivered to the ship after they have disembarked should leave their full names and addresses at the Bureau in order that their mail may be forwarded to them.

Meals.—

• Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. ;
• Luncheon, 1 p.m. ;
• Dinner, 7 p.m.

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :—

• Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.;
• Lunch, 1st sitting, 12.30 p.m.; 2nd sitting, 1.30 p.m.
• Dinner, 1st sitting, 6.15 p.m. ; 2nd sitting, 7.30 p.m.

Children's Meals — Breakfast, 9 a.m.; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5 to 6 p.m.

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.

Smoking.—Cigarette smokers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigarettes are extinguished before being thrown away.

Children are not allowed in the Smoking Room.

The Surgeon is authorized to make the undernoted charges for his services :—
ist Class and Cabin.—5/- for the first visit and 2/6 per visit thereafter.
Tourist Class.—2/6 per visit.

In the case of sea-sickness or the consequences thereof, no charge will be made. In all cases medicines are provided by the Company free of charge.

Valuables.—Money or valuables should not be exposed in staterooms. For the convenience of passengers the Company has provided a safe in the Purser's Office in which money, jewels, ornaments, documents, or other valuables may be deposited by passengers. A receipt for any articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser, but the Company does not, having regard to the ticket conditions and to the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, and of Section 4281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles.

Cheques.—Passengers are respectfully informed that the Purser is not authorized to accept private cheques.

Source: TSS Caledonia Passenger List - 1 November 1935

Meals.—Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Luncheon, 1:00 pm; Dinner, 7:00 pm

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :—

Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Lunch, 1st sitting, 12:30 pm; 2nd sitting, 1.30 pm Dinner, 1st sitting, 6:15 pm; 2nd sitting, 7.30 pm

Children's Meals —Breakfast, 9:00 am; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.

Boat Muster and Fire Stations for Passengers.—A muster of passengers will be held as soon as possible after leaving port, and in the interests of discipline ail passengers are requested to attend.

Divine Service will be hold, weather permitting, on Sunday morning. Requisites are provided for the celebration of Mass. Episcopalian and Anglican clergy may, on applying to the Purser, have the use of plate and linen for the purpose of holding Communion.

Additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.—Passengers should obtain official receipt on the Company's form.

Baggage.—Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage-Master.

Wardrobe Trunks.—The attention of passengers is called to the fact that the steamer has a Baggage Room where trunks may be stored during the voyage. It is not always possible to have large wardrobe trunks placed in an accessible position in passenger staterooms.

Barber's Shop.—There is a fully equipped barber's shop on board for the convenience of passengers.

Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist.—There is well-appointed Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist's shop on board. For convenience appointments may be arranged.

Changes in Accommodation.—The Purser alone is authorized to make changes in accommodation and may only do so on payment of any difference in fare which may be required according to Company's tariffs.

Information.—If passengers are in doubt on any point appertaining to their ocean voyage, or railroad journey, they are advised to consult the Purser.

Landing Cards.—Passengers must obtain from the Purser a Landing Card. The hours at which these cards are obtainable will be posted on notice board. It should be noted that before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to an Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

Library.—Library books may be obtained on application to the Librarian. The books are issued free of charge.

Deck Chairs, Rugs and Cushions are available for hire and may be obtained on application to the Deck Steward.

Dogs and Cats.—Passengers are notified that dogs and Cats should be handed over to the livestock attendant on board and are not allowed in Staterooms, Public Rooms, or on Passenger Decks.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a licence has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of licence and particulars of quarantine period can be obtained by direct application to the Department before the animal is taken on board. Dogs and'Cats can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation.

Postage Stamps are on sale at Writing Rooms and Kiosks. A notice will be displayed stating the latest time for posting mail matter on board.

British stamps must be used for correspondence posted on the High Seas.

Rates:—Letters to United Kingdom and United States of America, 1 1/2 d. for the first ounce and 1d. for each additional ounce. Postcards, 1 1/2 d. each.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Purser.

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax—Refund of Head Tax can be obtained provided passengers have complied with the following conditions:—

(1) Inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival that it is their intention to leave the United States within 60 days, and obtain from the Inspector "Head Tax Refund Certificate" (Form 514).

(2) When leaving the United States to have the departure certified on Form 514 by the Purser of the vessel or by the conductor of the train upon which the departure takes place.

Smoking.—Passengers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigarettes and cigars are extinguished before being thrown away. Children are not allowed in the Smoking Room.

The Surgeon is authorized to make the following charges for his services : —

Cabin Class.—5/- for the first visit and 2/6 per visit thereafter.

Tourist Class.—2/6 per visit.

Nurse—A trained and qualified hospital nurse is carried. Her services, under the direction of the Surgeon, are at the disposal of passengers.

A receipt for any articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser, but the Company does not, having regard to the ticket conditions and to the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, and of Section 4281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles.

Money Exchange.—Facilities areavailableon Steamers for Passengers to change sterling and American currency at favourable rates.

Intimation will be made on the notice boards when transactions may be effected.

In their own interests Passengers should obtain an Exchange Voucher on the Company's Printed Form for each transaction.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS.

By arrangement with certain hotels, messages reserving accommodation may be sent by passengers free of charge. A list of these hotels is kept in the Radio office.

Source: SS Caledonia Passenger List - 18 September 1936

Meals.—Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Luncheon, 1:00 pm; Dinner, 7:00 pm

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :—

• Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am;
• Lunch, 1st sitting, 12:30 pm; 2nd sitting, 1.30 pm
• Dinner, 1st sitting, 6:15 pm; 2nd sitting, 7.30 pm

Children's Meals—Breakfast, 9:00 am; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.

Boat Muster and Fire Stations for Passengers.—A muster of passengers will be held as soon as possible after leaving port, and in the interests of discipline all passengers are requested to attend.

Lifebelts must not be removed from staterooms, except in cases of extreme danger and for official Boat Muster.

Divine Service will be held, weather permitting, on Sunday morning. Requisites are provided for the celebration of Mass. Episcopalian and Anglican clergy may, on applying to the Purser, have the use of plate and linen for the purpose of holding Communion.

Baggage.—Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage-Master.

To facilitate examination and identification of baggage on landing, all packages should have an official label affixed. These labels are supplied on board on application to Bedroom Steward.

Kiosk.—Passengers can obtain confectionery, fruit, toys, souvenirs, novels, postage stamps, etc., in the Kiosk.

Barber's Shop.—There is a fully equipped barber's shop on board for the convenience of passengers.

Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist.—There is a well-appointed Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist's shop on board. For convenience appointments may be arranged.

Dogs and Cats.—Passengers are notified that Dogs and Cats should be handed over to the livestock attendant on board and are not allowed in Staterooms, Public Rooms, or on Passenger Decks.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain and Ireland unless a licence has been procured from the Ministry of Agriculture, London. Forms of licence and particulars of quarantine period can be obtained by direct application to the Department before the animal is taken on board. Dogs and Cats can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Purser.

Return Bookings.—The Purser and his staff will at all times be pleased to assist passengers to arrange their return passages.

The Surgeon is authorized to make the following charges for his services :—

Cabin Class.—5/- for the first visit and 2/6 per visit thereafter.

Tourist Class.—2/6 per visit.

Passengers are warned that they should not on any account part with money or valuables to any persons representing themselves as members of the ship's staff.

The Purser deals with these at his office only.

Money Exchange.—Facilities are available on Steamers for Passengers to change sterling and American currency at favourable rates.

Intimation will be made on the notice boards when transactions may be effected.

In their own interests passengers should obtain an Exchange Voucher on the Company's Printed Form for each transaction.

Complaints of incivility, carelessness or inattention on the part of any of the ship's staff should be immediately reported to the Purser or Chief Steward, and failing satisfaction to the Captain.

Source: SS Caledonia Passenger List - 26 August 1938

 

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Photographs

 

The Steamship Caledonia of the Anchor Line. Special Atrractions Excursion Brochure, 1911. GGA Image ID # 11503966f7

 

Twin-Screw Steamships "Caledonia" and "California" of the Anchor Line. Second Cabin Accommodations Brochure, 1913. GGA Image ID # 1155535dff

 

Top: Smoking Lounge on the TSS California. Bottom: Room with Bath on the TSS Caledonia. Cabin Class Brochure, 1930s. GGA Image ID # 115eb0c17f

 

French Regency Lounge -- TSS Caledonia. Cabin Class Brochure, 1930s. GGA Image ID # 115edb19dd

 

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Postcards

 

Postcard Originally Attached to a Second Class Dinner Menu dated 9 June 1910 for the Anchor Line Twin-Screw Steamship "Caledonia." The Bottom image is of Dunstaffnage Castle, located in western Scotland near Oban. Reverse Side is Blank. During World War I, the passenger ship Caledonia was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, 125 nautical miles east by south of Malta by SM U-65 (Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. GGA Image ID # 149bf7742c

 

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