SS Dominion Archival Collection
SS Dominion, Twin-Screw Steamship of the Dominion Line. Propulsion: Twin-screw, Tonnage: 6618, Length: 446 Feet, Breadth: 51 Feet. Dominion Line Brochure: Book of Views, 1900. GGA Image ID # 121b4941b0
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- SS Dominion - 1898
Dominion (1894) Dominion Line
Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 7,036. Dimensions: 445'X 50'. Twin-screw, 13 knots. Triple expansion engines. Four masts and one funnel. Passengers: 200 first, 170 second, 750 third. Service: Placed in the Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal service, May 7, 1898. Fate: Scrapped in 1922. Formerly Named: Ex-Prussia (1898).
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Passenger Lists
1900-08-09 SS Dominion Passenger List
Second Saloon Passenger List for the RMS Dominion of the Dominion Line, Departing 9 August 1900 from Liverpool to Québec and Montréal.
1909-08-19 SS Dominion Passenger List
Second Class Passenger List for the RMS Dominion of the Dominion Line, Departing 19 August 1909 from Liverpool for Québec and Montréal, Commanded by Captain W. L. Mendus.
1911-08-31 SS Dominion Passenger List
Cabin Passenger List for the SS Dominion of the American Line, Departing Thursday, 31 August 1911 from Liverpool to Philadelphia via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. L. Mendus.
1913-09-17 SS Dominion Passenger List
Cabin Passenger List from the SS Dominion of the American Line, Departing 17 September 1913 from Liverpool to Philadelphia via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. A. Morehouse.
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Brochures
Dominion Line Book of Views - 1900
Excellent brochure from the Dominion Line circa 1900 that provided several views of their fleet of steamships, facts about their fleet, and views of their first, second, and third-class accommodations. Ships Featured: New England, Canada, Dominion, Scotsman, Vancouver, and Labrador.
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Immigrant Documents
Canadian Immigrant Inspection Card - 1909
Canadian Immigrant Inspection Card, SS Dominion Sailing from Liverpool to Québec, 4 November 1909. Passed Medical Examination at the Port of Québec on 14 November 1909. Name of Immigrant: "Neurray???."
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Fleet List
The Dominion Dine Steamers Sail Regularly Between Liverpool and Boston (Via Queenstown); Liverpool, Quebec, and Montreal; Liverpool, Halifax, St. John, NB; Liverpool, Halifax, and Portland, Me. The Following Is a List of the Steamers Comprising the Fleet: SS Commonwealth, SS New England, SS Canada, SS Dominion, SS Scotsman, SS Derbyshire, SS Vancouver, SS Labrador, SS Irishman, SS Ottoman, SS Cambroman, SS Roman, and SS Norseman. These Steamers Are Fitted with Electric Light Throughout, Have Saloons and State Rooms, Music Rooms, Smoking Rooms, and Bath Rooms Amidships, Where the Slightest Motion Is Felt, Are Amongst the Largest and Finest Afloat, and Arc Well and Favorably Known for the Comfort and Excellent Arrangements They Afford for All Classes of Passengers. Book of Views, 1900. GGA Image ID # 1f061f5e11
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Sailing Schedules
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Québec-Montréal or Liverpool-Boston, from 9 August 1900 to 10 November 1900. Ships Included the Cambroman, Commonwealth, Dominion, New England, and Vancouver. SS Dominion Passenger List, 9 August 1900. GGA Image ID # 1f048c83da
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston Service and White Star-Dominion Canadian Service, from 22 April 1909 to 8 January 1910. Ships Included the Canada, Cymric, Dominion, Laurentic, Megantic, Ottawa, and Vancouver. RMS Arabic Passenger List, 11 June 1909. GGA Image ID # 1e4b15ece5
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Québec-Montréal, from 15 July 1909 to 20 November 1920. Ships Included the Canada, Dominion, Laurentic, Megantic, and Ottawa. SS Dominion Passenger List, 19 August 1909. GGA Image ID # 1f04d757ef
Sailing Schedule, White Star-Dominion Line Canadian Service, Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, from 2 July 1910 to 19 November 1910. Ships Included the Canada, Dominion, Laurentic, and Megantic. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 26 July 1910. GGA Image ID # 1e56277011
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal and Liverpool-Portland, ME, from 6 September 1913 to 18 April 1914. Ships Included the Arabic, Canada, Cymric, Dominion, Laurentic, Megantic, and Teutonic. SS Cretic Passenger List, 22 November 1913. GGA Image ID # 1e57a61bc5
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Excerpts from Information for Passengers
Information for Passengers - August 1909
Landing Arrangements at Montreal.
Should The Steamer Arrive at The Montreal Wharf After 8:00 pm, Passengers Have The Option of Remaining on Board Overnight and Landing After Breakfast On The Following Morning.
White Star—Dominion Canadian Service.
Second Class.
Meals
- Breakfast 8:00 am
- Luncheon 12:30 pm
- Dinner 6:00 pm
The Bar closes at 11 pm Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, and in the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm Smoking is not allowed in the Saloon or State-rooms. Please apply to the Second Steward for Seats at Table.
MARCONIGRAMS.—The " Laurentic " Megantic," " Canada," and Dominion," are fitted with Marconi Wireless System of Telegraphy, and messages for despatch should be handed to the Saloon Steward.
The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating any Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness developed on board, no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
Valuables.—The Company will not be responsible for Money, Jewellery and other Valuables of Passengers.
Passengers are warned not to keep such articles in their Staterooms, but are recommended to hand same, sealed, and marked with the owner's name, to the Purser for deposit in his safe, but as no charge- is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsibility for loss or damage however arising.
For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of English and American money. The rate of exchange will be 4 dollars 8o cents. to the when giving American in exchange for English currency, and Li to 4 dollars 95 cents. when giving English money for American.
Inquiries regarding Baggage will be attended to by the Baggage Steward, to whom all Baggage which Passengers wish to leave in the Company's care should be handed, properly labelled, and with full instructions as to disposal.
Steamer Chairs can be obtained for use on the voyage, at a charge of 3s. each, upon application to the Deck Steward.
Baggage.—Only hand bags and trunks which will fit underneath the berths are allowed in the state-rooms. All large or heavy luggage must be placed in the baggage-room, to which access can be gained by applying to the Baggage Steward.
Automobile Tours.—Arrangements have been made whereby Passengers by the White Star—Dominion Canadian Service can hire automobiles to meet them on arrival of the steamer at Liverpool, for tours in the British Isles or on the Continent. Orders may be sent from Canada or the United States through the Company's Offices, or direct from the steamer by the aid of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph.
Passengers will greatly expedite the disembarkation if they will have their state-room baggage packed ready for removal directly on arrival, so that the transfer may at once be proceeded with.
Persons holding Return Certificates should give as early notice as possible of the date upon which they desire to sail Eastbound to the White Star—Dominion Canadian Service, Bell Telephone Buildings, 118, Notre Dame Street West, Montreal.
Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Offices named herein, and they will r be retained until called for, or forwarded according to instructions. All such letters should bear the address to which they should be sent if not called for.
Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the Principal Offices of the White Star—Dominion Canadian Service.
Source: RMS Dominion Passenger List - 19 August 1909
Information for Passengers - August 1909
Landing Arrangements at Montreal.
Should The Steamer Arrive at The Montreal Wharf After 8:00 pm, Passengers Have The Option of Remaining on Board Overnight and Landing After Breakfast On The Following Morning.
White Star—Dominion Canadian Service.
Second Class.
Meals
- Breakfast 8:00 am
- Luncheon 12:30 pm
- Dinner 6:00 pm
The Bar closes at 11 pm Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, and in the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm Smoking is not allowed in the Saloon or State-rooms. Please apply to the Second Steward for Seats at Table.
MARCONIGRAMS.—The " Laurentic " Megantic," " Canada," and Dominion," are fitted with Marconi Wireless System of Telegraphy, and messages for despatch should be handed to the Saloon Steward.
The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating any Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness developed on board, no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
Valuables.—The Company will not be responsible for Money, Jewellery and other Valuables of Passengers.
Passengers are warned not to keep such articles in their Staterooms, but are recommended to hand same, sealed, and marked with the owner's name, to the Purser for deposit in his safe, but as no charge- is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsibility for loss or damage however arising.
For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of English and American money. The rate of exchange will be 4 dollars 8o cents. to the when giving American in exchange for English currency, and Li to 4 dollars 95 cents. when giving English money for American.
Inquiries regarding Baggage will be attended to by the Baggage Steward, to whom all Baggage which Passengers wish to leave in the Company's care should be handed, properly labelled, and with full instructions as to disposal.
Steamer Chairs can be obtained for use on the voyage, at a charge of 3s. each, upon application to the Deck Steward.
Baggage.—Only hand bags and trunks which will fit underneath the berths are allowed in the state-rooms. All large or heavy luggage must be placed in the baggage-room, to which access can be gained by applying to the Baggage Steward.
Automobile Tours.—Arrangements have been made whereby Passengers by the White Star—Dominion Canadian Service can hire automobiles to meet them on arrival of the steamer at Liverpool, for tours in the British Isles or on the Continent. Orders may be sent from Canada or the United States through the Company's Offices, or direct from the steamer by the aid of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph.
Passengers will greatly expedite the disembarkation if they will have their state-room baggage packed ready for removal directly on arrival, so that the transfer may at once be proceeded with.
Persons holding Return Certificates should give as early notice as possible of the date upon which they desire to sail Eastbound to the White Star—Dominion Canadian Service, Bell Telephone Buildings, 118, Notre Dame Street West, Montreal.
Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Offices named herein, and they will r be retained until called for, or forwarded according to instructions. All such letters should bear the address to which they should be sent if not called for.
Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the Principal Offices of the White Star—Dominion Canadian Service.
Source: RMS Dominion Passenger List - 19 August 1909
Information for Passengers - September 1913
Breakfast: As the Bugle is not sounded for Breakfast, Passenges desirous of being wakened should arrage to be called by their Bedroom Stewards.
NOTICE.
Landing Arrangements at Philadelphia
Should the steamer arrive at the Philadelphia Wharf after 8 pm, passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast on the following morning.
- BREAKFAST at 8 am
- LUNCH at 12:30 pm
- DINNER at 6 pm and 7:15 pm
- SUPPER at 9 pm
The Bar closes at 11 pm. Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11 pm, and the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm.
Please apply to the Second Steward for Seats at Table.
Inquiries regarding Baggage wil be attended to by the Second Steward,m to whom all Baggage which passengers wish to leave in the Company's care should be handed properly labeled, and with full instructions as to disposal.
Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs can be obtained for use on the voyage at a charge of 4s each upon application to to the Second Steward.
The Company will not be responsible for Money, Jewelery, and other valuables of passengers. Passengers are warned not to keep such articles in their staterooms, but are recommended to hand same sealed, and marked with the owners name, to the Purser for deposit in his safe, but as no charge is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsilibty for loss or damage however arising.
The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case, to the approval of the Commander, for treating any passenter at their request for any illnes not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness developed on board, no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
The Purser is prepared for the convenience of Passengers to exchange a limited amount of English and American Money, and he will allow at the rate of $4.80 to the GBP 1 when giving American Money for English Currency, or the to GBP 1 to 4.95 when giving English for American Money.
Persons holding Return Certificate should give as early notice as possible of the date upon which they desire to sail from Philadelphia, to the American Line, 1319 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Office named below, and they will be retained until called for, or forwarded according to instructions. All such leters should bear the address to which they should be sent if not called for.
Travellers' Checks, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principle offices of the American Line.
Source: SS Dominion Passenger List - 17 September 1913
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SS Dominion - 1898
Extract from "THEE HERALD," Montreal, May 18th, 1898.
At one o'clock this afternoon, the guns announced the arrival of the latest acquisition of the Dominion Steamship Line, the " DOMINION." She is one of the finest passenger vessels, if not the finest, which sails to this port.
Passengers on this trip are unanimous in saying that she is one of the steadiest ships they ever sailed on. For the last few years, the shipping of Montreal has been increasing, and the arrival of this steamship is another evidence that the passenger trade of this port is growing, and will continue to do so.
-- Dominion Line Brochure: Book of Views, 1900.
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