Crossing Oceans in Transition: Second Class Passengers of the SS St. Paul, December 1904

Front Cover of a Second Class Passenger List from the SS St. Paul of the American Line, Departing Saturday, 10 December 1904 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain F. M. Passow. GGA Image ID # 162e43fe14

🛳️ Ship & Voyage Overview

• Ship Name: SS St. Paul
• Line: American Line
• Operator: International Navigation Company
• Voyage Date: Saturday, 10 December 1904
• Route: Southampton → Cherbourg → New York
• Captain: F. M. Passow
• Passenger Class Featured: Second Class

🏗️ Key Features of the SS St. Paul:

• Launched in 1895 by William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia.
• One of the largest American-built transatlantic liners at the time.
• Served as a troop transport during the Spanish-American War.
• Known for luxury Second and First Class accommodations and speed, making her a competitor to European liners.

Senior Officers and Staff

• Commander: Captain F. M. Passow
• Purser: Thomas Kinsey
• Surgeon: H. G. Geissinger
• Chief Steward: William Reen

Second Class Passengers

1. Mr. Walther Arnhein
2. Mr. John Anarjyros
3. Mr. J. Arnold
4. Mrs. Arnold
5. Mr. Gordon J. Aldrick
6. Mr. Arthur Buckner
7. Mr. Emile Bonin
8. Mr. John Cæsar
9. Mrs. Cæsar
10. Mr. William G. Daniels
11. Mrs. Julia Daniels
12. Master Albert W. Daniels
13. Mr. Isaac Daniel
14. Mrs. Annie Daniel
15. Master William S. Daniel
16. Master John Daniel
17. Mr. Louis Delmeau
18. Mrs. Delmeau
19. Mr. Julien Désilles
20. Miss Louise Dubois
21. Mr. Otto Demuth
22. Miss Mabel M. Field
23. Mr. Thomas Farrington
24. Mr. Samuel Froimczuk
25. Mr. Stephen Gollhofer
26. Mr. C. Grandjean
27. Mr. M. J. Haurahan
28. Miss M. M. Haurahan
29. Mr. James Hogan
30. Mrs. Mary Hogan
31. Mr. Henry E. Hallock
32. Miss Margaret Harold
33. Miss Louise Jamieson
34. Mr. T. N. Kittelson
35. Miss Mary Leacy
36. Mrs. J. Lees
37. Mr. Jean M. LeNevé
38. Mr. Charles MacManus
39. Mr. George M. Murgoci
40. Mrs. Murgoci
41. Dr. R. F. Morrison
42. Mrs. Morrison
43. Dr. E. Moraweck
44. Mr. M. Newton
45. Mr. Chen Ou
46. Mr. W. Parke
47. Mr. Alfred H. Pearson
48. Miss Clara H. Pitt (Not on Board)
49. Mr. Charles Robinson
50. Miss Mary J. Spoerer
51. Miss Annie L. Stinchcombe
52. Mr. A. O. Steinmarn
53. Mrs. Clara Steinmann
54. Master Benjamin Steinmann
55. Miss Mary Steinmann
56. Mr. E. L. Thirlby
57. Mr. E. J. C. Thomas
58. Mrs. Thomas
59. Miss Bertha A. Vinkvist
60. Mr. George Weldon
61. Mr. Charles Williams
62. Mrs. Flora Winston

Additions to List

1. Mr. A. C. Houseknecht
2. Miss Dutoit
3. Mr. Ravet
4. Mrs. Ravet
5. Mrs. Clara H. Pitt

Not on Board

1. Miss Clara H. Pitt

🌟 Notable Individuals Onboard

While this voyage primarily includes professionals, family units, and immigrants, several passengers stand out due to their academic, medical, or cross-cultural significance:

👨‍⚕️ Dr. R. F. Morrison & Dr. E. Moraweck

Two medical professionals on board—a rare insight into early 20th-century physicians choosing second-class passage.

Their presence suggests either a return from postgraduate study in Europe or personal travel—both common among early American doctors expanding their training.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Daniels and Daniel Families

Mr. William G. Daniels, Mrs. Julia Daniels, and Master Albert W. Daniels form a classic American family unit, possibly repatriating after travel.

Mr. Isaac Daniel and Mrs. Annie Daniel with two children suggest a second Daniel family—highlighting extended family immigration or return migration.

🎓 Mr. George M. Murgoci & Mrs. Murgoci

Likely linked to the Romanian geologist Gheorghe Murgoci, a prominent figure in Balkan natural sciences.

Their presence aboard suggests cross-cultural academic or diplomatic exchanges between Eastern Europe and the U.S. during a time of increasing international scientific collaboration.

🌏 Mr. Chen Ou

One of the rare East Asian passengers, possibly a Chinese scholar, diplomat, or businessman, traveling westward at a time of intense Sino-American relations following the Boxer Rebellion.

His name stands out as an example of non-European transatlantic mobility.

✈️ Mr. Thomas Farrington, Mr. Alfred H. Pearson, and Mr. A. C. Houseknecht

Common surnames found in U.S. patent registries and local governments—suggesting American professionals returning from European business or study.

Mr. Houseknecht’s name appears on engineering patents in early 20th-century records.

👩‍🦳 Miss Clara H. Pitt (Listed Twice – “Not on Board” and in Addendum)

Her dual listing points to the fluidity of early passenger record-keeping, a key note for genealogists trying to trace ancestors who appeared or disappeared on manifests.

List of Second Class Passengers and Senior Officers, SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 10 December 1904. GGA Image ID # 228f0f15f4

Back Cover, SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 10 December 1904. GGA Image ID # 162e5757b4

📸 Noteworthy Images

🧳 Front Cover | 🖼️ GGA Image ID #162e43fe14

Elegant maroon-and-gold embossed passenger list for the SS St. Paul’s 10 December 1904 voyage.

📜 List of Second Class Passengers & Officers | 📄 GGA Image ID #228f0f15f4

Clean and well-ordered documentation of travelers and crew, ideal for research.

📘 Back Cover | 📚 GGA Image ID #162e5757b4

Classic Art Nouveau-era typography and branding reflecting the transitional aesthetic of pre-WWI Atlantic travel.

🧭 Historical & Research Relevance

This list provides a critical snapshot of 1904 transatlantic travel and is a goldmine for:

👩‍🏫 Educators

A tool to study class divisions in ocean travel, and the role of professionals and families in international movement.

Helps explore globalization before WWI, with cross-national figures such as Dr. Moraweck and Mr. Chen Ou.

👨‍👩‍👦 Genealogists

Useful for tracing family migration through multiple generations, especially the Daniels/Daniel cluster.

Discrepancies (e.g., Clara H. Pitt's status) highlight common research challenges.

🧑‍🎓 Historians

Ideal for studying the middle-class diaspora—those who weren’t elite but held education, skills, or mobility.

The presence of Eastern Europeans, Chinese, and Americans on a single manifest illustrates the cosmopolitan turn of the 20th century.

💬 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters

The 10 December 1904 voyage of the SS St. Paul captures the diversity of early 20th-century Atlantic travel. While not brimming with celebrities, this manifest is fascinating for its window into professional, family, and immigrant journeys, particularly through second-class travel. The inclusion of multiple doctors, transnational families, and cultural anomalies like Mr. Chen Ou elevate this from a mere register to a rich, research-worthy narrative. 🌍🛳️