SS Laurentian Archival Collection
Laurentian (1872) Allan Line (British)
Built by Robert Steele & Co., Greenock, Scotland. Tonnage: 4,522. Dimensions: 400' x 42'. Propulsion: Single-screw, 14 knots. Triple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and one funnel. First voyage as Laurentian: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, May 27,1893. Modifications: New engines and boilers installed in 1893. Fate: Wrecked near Cape Race, September 6, 1909, with no loss of life. The loss occurred, while on voyage from Boston to Glasgow. Previously Named: Ex-Polynesian (1893).
SS Laurentian Agent's Record - 20 July 1907
Agent's Record of a Passenger Ticket for a 23-year-old woman booked on the Allan Line Steamship Laurentian in 3rd Class from Boston to Londonderry leaving on 26 July 1907. The transaction was recorded and includes the amount of commission earned on this ticket.
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Londonderry-Québec-Montréal, from 8 July 1897 to 17 October 1897. Ships Included the California, Carthaginian, Laurentian, Numidian, and Parisian. RMS Numidian Saloon Passenger List, 17 July 1897. GGA Image ID # 20e984a362
The Saloon and Staterooms are in the central part where the least motion is felt. Electricity is used for lighting the ship throughout, the lights being at the command of the passengers at any hour of the night. Music rooms, the smoking room on the promenade deck, and the saloons and staterooms are heated by steam.
* Steamers marked thus are mail steamers and stop at Rimouski and Moville to receive and land Mail and Passengers. Other steamers proceed from Quebec to Liverpool directly.
All steamers sail from Montreal at daylight.
Passengers go on board the previous evening between 8 and 11 o'clock.
The Laurentian carries first-cabin passengers only, and the Carthaginian carries second-cabin passengers only on the Eastbound trip.
Rates of Passage will be supplied on the application.
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Montreal-Quebec, from 12 August 1897 to 31 October 1897. Ships Included the California, Carthaginian, Laurentian, Numidian, and Parisian. GGA Image ID # 20eac97e01
* Steamers marked thus are Mail Steamers and stop at Rimouski and Moville to receive and land Mail and Passengers. Other Steamers proceed from Quebec to Liverpool directly.
All Steamers sail from Montreal at daylight.
Passengers go on board the previous evening, between 8 and 11 o'clock
Laurentian carries Cabin Passetigers only. Carthaginian brings Second Cabin Passengers only on Eastbound trips.
The voyage to and from Great Britain via the St. Lawrence grows in popularity every season. By it, passengers have the advantage of three days sailing on the calm waters of the River and Gulf: the scenery is unsurpassed for beauty and interest, and a visit to the old historic city of Quebec may also be included.
The distance from the Straits of Belle Isle to Liverpool is 1200 miles shorter than from New York; The Ocean voyage is therefore reduced to five days.
The Allan Une enjoys a high reputation, gained by a long experience. for the discipline maintained on board its vessels. This, together with care and cleanliness in every department, adds much to the comfort of passengers.
Saloons and staterooms are amidships where the least motion is felt. Electric lights and electric bells are in every apartment and stateroom. Music rooms and smoking rooms are on the promenade deck, extending two-thirds of the vessel's length.
Rates of passage vary from $52.50 to 80.00. All have the same privileges as saloons. All the passenger Steamers of the Line are fitted with "Bilge Keels," which contribute significantly to the passengers' comfort by diminishing rolling.
For further information, apply to any Authorized Agent or H. & A. ALLAN. Montreal.
