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• Second Cabin Steamships of the Anchor Line - 1910

Columbia (1866) Anchor Line

Built by Alexander Stephen & Son, Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 1,698. Dimensions: 283' x 33'. Single-screw, 10 knots. Inverted engines. Three masts and one funnel. Iron hull. Tonnage increased to 2,030; compound engines installed. Originally in Bombay service. Renamed: Francesco Crispi (1894) Italian. Fate: Wrecked on Shipwash in August 1898. Sister ship: Hibernia.

Columbia (1901) Anchor Line

Built by D. & W. Henderson & Co., Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 8,292. Dimensions: 485' x 56' (503' o.l.). Twin- screw, 15 1/2 knots. Triple expansion engines. Two masts and three funnels. Renamed: (a) Columbella (1914), (b) Columbia (1919), (c) Moreas (1926). WW1 Service: Employed as a British armed merchant cruiser during World War I. Fate: Scrapped in Italy, 1929.

1903-08-08 TSS Columbia Passenger List

Second Class Passenger List for the SS Columbia of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 8 August 1903 from Glasgow to New York, Commanded by Captain Walter Baxter.

1912-08-17 TSS Columbia Passenger List

Saloon Passenger List for the SS Columbia of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 17 August 1912 from Glasgow to New York via Moville, Commanded by Captain John Black. The ship arrived in New York on 25 August 1912.

1920-07-17 TSS Columbia Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List for the SS Columbia of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 17 July 1920 from Glasgow to New York via Moville, Commanded by Captain David W. Bone.

1923-08-23 TSS Columbia Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Columbia of the Anchor Line, Departing Thursday, 23 August 1923 from Glasgow to New York via Moville, Commanded by Captain G. B. Kelly.

Track Chart for the 8 August 1903 Voyage of the SS Columbia of the Anchor Line. GGA Image ID # 15b8835df3

Track Chart, Unused, from the 17 August 1912 Voyage of the SS Columbia. GGA Image ID # 1da592e383

1873-04-29 Certificate for Passage - Glasgow to New York

Certificate for Passage of Mrs. Andrew Fair from Glasgow to New York on board the SS Columbia of the Anchor Line. She arrived in New York on 11 June 1873.

1903-06-08 Prepaid Passage Certificate - Anchor Line 3rd Class

Prepaid Passage Certificate for a family of three from Northern Ireland in 1903. They arrived in New York in August 1903 aboard the Anchor Line SS Columbia.

1902 - Anchor Line Second & Third Class Accommodations

Six-Panel Flyer from the Anchor Line promoting their weekly service between New York and Glasgow. Brochure provided information pertaining to the Second Saloon and Third Class passengers only including rates of passage and rail rates to or from Glasgow to points in the UK. Ships Covered: Anchoria, Astoria, Columbia, Ethiopia, and Furnessia.

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.

Going Abroad via Cunard and Anchor Lines - 1923

Excellent brochure from 1923 provides numerous photographs, the majority interior views of the many steamships in the fleets of the Cunard and Anchor Lines. Ships covered include Albania, Aquitania, Assyria, Berengaria, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Columbia, Franconia, Laconia, Mauretania, Samaria, Saxonia, Scythia, Tuscania, Tyrrhenia, and "A" Class Ships. Additional features included Cold Buffets, Assorted Staterooms, and a large format Map of "Strange Lands and Foreign Ports Reached by Cunard and Anchor Passenger Services."

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Plymouth, Southampton, and Cherbourg, from 7 October 1900 to 19 January 1901. Ships Included the Auguste Victoria, Belgravia, Bulgaria, Cap Frio, Columbia, Deutschland, Fürst Bismarck, Graf Waldersee, Kaiser Friedrich, Patricia, Pennsylvania, and Pretoria. SS Patricia Passenger List, 7 October 1900. GGA Image ID # 1ed8c97071

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York and New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Hamburg, from 17 April 1902 to 30 October 1902. Ships Included The August Victoria, Columbia, Deutschland, and Fürst Bismarck. SS Pennsylvania Passenger List, 22 April 1902. GGA Image ID # 1ee4108b03

Sailing Schedule, New York-Glasgow Service via Movile (Londonderry), from 24 April 1902 to 15 November 1902. Ships Included the Ethiopia, Astoria, Anchoria, Columbia, and Furnessia. Issued 7 May 1902. Second and Third Class Accommodations, 1902 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 114b905df3

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Plymouth - Southampton - Cherbourg - New York, from 21 June to 11 September 1902. Ships Included the Auguste Victoria, Blücher, Columbia, Fürst Bismarck, Graf Waldersee, Moltke, Palatia, Patricia, Pennsylvania, and Phoenicia. SS Pennsylvania Passenger List, 21 June 1902. GGA Image ID # 1ee40ad419

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

Twin-Screw Steamship "Columbia" of New York and Glasgow Service for the Anchor Line. Second and Third Class Accommodations, 1902. GGA Image ID # 114ba1581c

The Steamship Columbia of the Anchor Line - 8,292 Tons. Special Attractions Excursion, 1911 Brochure. GGA Image ID # 114f5ffb84

Steamship Columbia of the Anchor Line. Information for Passengers Brochure, 1912. GGA Image ID # 11516b6571

The Cunard-Anchor Line RMS Columbia. Length: 501 Feet; Tonnage: 8,300. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bcd27e6b4

Every Golfer Who Is a Hero to His Caddy Has a Secret Ambition to Play the Game in Scotland on the Best Links. St. Andrews Golf Course Is Illustrated Above, for Example. The Columbia Is an Excellent Introduction to Scotland —They Call Her "Sir Harry's Boat"—Which Is Praise Enough. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bcc73b4c1

When You Dine on the Columbia, You May, if You Enjoy Savoring the Foods of Other Lands, Order Scotch Specialties from the Good Cheer Which Is Characteristic of Anchor Liners. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bcce82ef7

The Music Room of the Columbia Is a Pleasant Place, Where the Ship's Orchestra and Any Talent That Happens to Be Present, Make Things Merry for All Hands. And There Usually Is Considerable Talent among the Passengers. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bccf83e60

Second Saloon Rates of Passage For New York -- Glasgow or Londonderry. Published 7 May 1902. GGA Image ID # 114ac8fbae

Third Class Rates. Outward from New York. Prepaid to New York. Published 7 May 1902. GGA Image ID # 114add2db0

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

Information for Passengers - 17 August 1912

SALOON

Meals will be served in the Saloon at the following times:

• Breakfast from 8 to 10:
• Luncheon at 1 p.m.;
• Dinner at 6:30.
• Supper, if required, will be served before 10 o'clock.

The Bar will be closed at 11 p.m. and the Smoke Room at 11-30 p.m.

Seats at Table.—The Chief Steward has the arrangement of the seats at table.

Forms, Stamps, Etc.—Music Room Steward is provided with Telegraph Forms, Stamps, etc. Telegrams and Letters for despatch to be handed to this Official (fully prepaid) one hour before leaving Moville. This Official will also provide Railway Time 'Fables for use of Passengers.

Divine Service may be held (once) on Sunday.

Dogs.—Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has been previously procure d from the Foard of Agriculture, London. Forms of license can only be obtained hv direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board. Dogs may be taken on certain dates and by special agreement only.

Baggage.—All enquiries regarding baggage should be made to the Second Steward and Trunks, Wraps, etc., will be received, stored and shipped by the Company for the return voyage. The Second Steward will provide Passengers with Initial Labels for Boxes, so as to facilitate examination of baggage on landing.

Steamer Chairs may be hired from the Deck Steward at a cost of $1.00 for the voyage. Printed receipt to be obtained by Passengers for this hire.

Valuables.—The Company is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables. The Purser will be glad to place such in his safe, if Passengers so desire. As no charge is made for carriage, the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but Passengers can protect themselves by Insurance.

Receipts.—Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for any additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.

Glasgow to New York Passengers.—Passengers joining Steamers for New York at Londonderry, must be at our Office there not later than 3 o'clock Afternoon on day Steamers leave Glasgow.

Customs.—Tobacco, cigars, etc., wines, spirits and perfumery are liable to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs authorities when required. Reprints of copyright books and music will be confiscated.

Surgeon.—Each Steamer carries an experienced Surgeon, who is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating Saloon Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.

Source: SS Columbia Passenger List - 17 August 1912

Information for Passengers - 17 July 1920

Valuables.—The Company is not responsible for the theft of valuables or money if kept in staterooms. All such articles may be deposited free of charge, in the ship's safe, under care of the Purser.

Additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board— Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for such disbursements.

Drafts are issued, free. of charge, payable in currency at any of the Offices of the Company in the United States and Canada, and,' similarly, drafts are issued in the United States and Canada payable at any of the Company's Offices in the United Kingdom in sterling, or at the Company's Offices in Europe in the currency of the country on which they are drawn.

The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Captain, for treating Saloon Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.

Baggage. — Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Second Steward.

Trunks, Wraps, etc., will be stored and re-shipped by the Company for the return voyage.

To facilitate examination and identification of baggage on landing, all packages should have an initial label affixed; these labels are supplied on board on application.

Baggage Insurance.—Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as, in the event of loss or damage, the Company cannot accept liability beyond the limit specified on the Steamer Contract Tickets. Rates and particulars on application.

Dogs.—Returning Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a licence has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of Licence can only be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board.

Dogs may only be shipped by certain sailings and by special agreement.

Tobacco, Spirits, Etc.—Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, wines, spirits and perfumery are liable to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs authorities. Copyright Books and Music are forbidden and will be confiscated by the Customs authorities.

Telegraph Forms and Postage Stamps can be had from the Writing-Room Steward.

Telegrams and Letters for despatch should be handed to the Music-Room Steward (fully prepaid) one hour before leaving Moville.

Railway Time-Tables may be consulted on application to the Music-Room Steward.

Through Bookings To Gibraltar, Egypt, and India. —The Anchor Line steamers engaged in this service have excellent Saloon accommodation: Full particulars as to Fares, etc., on application.

Source: SS Columbia Passenger List - 17 July 1920

SS Columbia of the Anchor Steamship Line. Hands Across the Sea Postcard ca 1902. GGA Image ID # 1d79210989

Back Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Columbia of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 17 July 1920 from Glasgow to New York via Moville, Commanded by Captain David W. Bone. GGA Image ID # 1da5bc40b6

Twin Screw Steamer "Columbia," 8300 Tons, 500 Feet Long, 56 Feet Wide - Glasgow and New York Service. On the Back Cover of a Second Class SS Furnessia Passenger List from 30 May 1901. GGA Image ID # 15b93c6622

Anchor Line Fleet List, 1920. SS Columbia Passenger List, 17 July 1920. GGA Image ID # 1e3b970946

Time at Sea and Ocean Distances. SS Columbia Passenger List, 17 July 1920. GGA Image ID # 1e3be84095

Marconi Wireless Telegraph System Instructions for Passengers. SS Columbia Passenger List, 17 July 1920. GGA Image ID # 1e3bef7ebd

Model of the SS Columbia (1901) of the Anchor Steamship Line. GGA Image ID # 1d792e5afc

Second Cabin Steamships of the Anchor Line. Ships Included the Caledonia, California, Columbia, and Furnessia. SS Furnessia Passenger List, 18 June 1910. GGA Image ID # 1f366c5d84