🔎 Passenger List Review: SS St. Paul Second Class – 27 May 1914 Voyage from Southampton to New York
Front Cover, SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, Departing Wednesday, 27 May 1914 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg and Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain F. M. Passow. | GGA Image ID # 2291c5fd7f
🧭 Ship and Voyage Overview
- Ship Name SS St. Paul
- Operator American Line
- Voyage Date 27 May 1914
- Route Southampton → Cherbourg → Queenstown (Cobh) → New York
- Captain Captain F. M. Passow
- Ship Type Twin-screw steamer
- Launched 10 April 1895
- Known For Participation in naval exercises; briefly converted to an auxiliary cruiser by the U.S. Navy during the Spanish–American War in 1898
- Notable Features Carried Marconi wireless telegraphy, full orchestral entertainment, and a sea post office with both British and American clerks.
Note: NOB = Not on Board
Senior Officers and Staff
- Coommander: Captain F. M. Passow
- Surgeon, Alpha M. Whiton
- Purser, Thomas Kinsey
- Assistant Purser, Arthur W. Prince
- Chief Steward, William Reen
Second Class Passengers
- Miss Wardeh M. Abbood
- Sister Mary P. Adamson
- Mr. J. Aidoh - NOB
- Mrs. Aidoh, and Infant - NOB
- Miss Ellen Anderson
- Mr. Robert Arthur
- Mr. H. G. Atwater
- Mr. All Backus
- Mr. Norman L. Bailey
- Mr. John Bancher
- Mrs. Bancher
- Miss Barker
- Mrs. Mary E. Beare
- Miss May Beare
- Master Cyril Beare
- Master Albert Beare
- Master Gordon Beare
- Master Harry Beare
- Mrs. Emma Bidwell
- Mr. Thomas W. Blakeman
- Miss Gertrude Blakeman
- Miss Margaret Blakeman
- Mrs. William Blaker
- Miss Ellen Blaker
- Miss Ethel Blaker
- Mr. Harry Blaker
- Mrs. Amy Boorman
- Miss Harriett G. Bown
- Mr. James Boyd
- Mrs. Jean Boyd
- Mr. Herbert F. Bradburne
- Mrs. Herbert Brooks
- Mr. Francois Callant
- Rev. Michael Cashman
- Miss Amy E. Christie
- Miss Kathleen N. Clancy
- Mrs. Clark
- Miss Katherine Cole
- Mr. Arthur S. Comley
- Mr. H. R. Corlield
- Mr. Fzido Cote
- Mr. L. De Brachelier
- Mrs. M. De Brachelier
- Mrs. L. Dunn
- Master L. Dunn
- Master A. Dunn
- Miss M. Dunn
- Master G. Dunn
- Miss Marthe Duvernoy
- Mrs. Emily Double
- Mrs. Elmer W. Dreher
- Miss Rose Eaton
- Mr. B. Efit - NOB
- Mr. B.. H. Elliott
- Mr. E. V. Eskesen
- Mr. Beu A. Evans
- Miss Dorothy S. Fagge
- Mr. Joseph Falkovitch
- Mr. Leon Feldman
- Mr. David Ferguson
- Mr. Albert Ferrari
- Mrs. Ferrari
- Mr. J. W. Filson
- Miss May V. Flynn
- Mrs. Emma Fowler
- Miss Annie Gallagher - NOB
- Mr. Armando Gama
- Mr. Albert T. Gamber
- Mr. Jose Ganches
- Mr. Mial Ghiorghi
- Miss Hilda M. Gladish
- Miss Grace Godfrey
- Miss Marion Gray
- Miss Catherine M. Gray
- Miss Bertha Green
- Mr. Robert Green
- Mr. E. Gregg
- Mr. Peter Gronaghan
- Mrs. Lizzie Grubb
- Miss Gladys Hall
- Mrs. Charlotte Hartley
- Miss Emily Hartley
- Mrs. Ella E. Hartman
- Mr. J. G. Hay
- Mrs. Hay
- Mr. Percy Hay - NOB
- Mrs. Signe Heino
- Miss Heile Heino
- Miss Pentti Heino
- Master Esko Heino
- Mr. Clarence A. Hibbard
- Mr. Percy J. Hodge
- Mr. William C. Hortor
- Mr. James Howell
- Mr. Fred C. Hunt
- Mrs. Iold Hunt
- Miss Josephine Huse
- Mr. S. Issa
- Miss B. Jacobs
- Mrs. Eliza James
- Mr. H. Jefferson
- Miss Frances G. Jones
- Miss Alice Jones
- Mr. E. Jenkins
- Mr. Jens P. H. Jensen
- Mr. Walter H. Johnson
- Mrs. Margaret Keating
- Miss Mabel Keith
- Sister Camillus Keiper
- Miss Winifred Kemsley
- Miss Sara Ker
- Miss Anna B. King
- Mr. Eddie P. Knight
- Mr. Jacob Lauge
- Mr. John S. Leick
- Miss Emma Leidike
- Mr. Arthur Liddicoat
- Mrs. Julia Liddicoat
- Mrs. Chaim Lipfeld
- Miss Mary M. Loader
- Mr. Otterwell T. Lomax
- Mr. W. P. McBath - NOB
- Mrs. McBath - NOB
- Mr. Mils C. McFeeters
- Mrs. Helen C. McNulty
- Miss Jennie McNulty
- Miss L. McNeill
- Miss Annie McSherry - NOB
- Mr. Charles B. Mack
- Capt. MacDougall
- Mr. D. G. MacLennan
- Miss A. B. Maine
- Mr. Edgar Mannell
- Miss Mary Manning
- Miss H. Mark
- Miss E. Marlowe
- Mr. Leslie Martlew
- Mr. Karl Mathiasen
- Miss Jean C. Maynard
- Mr. Royal Meeker
- Mr. Edgar S. B. Nobbs
- Mr. William C. Oakes
- Mrs. A. Pain
- Mr. Alfred Painter
- Mr. Edwin Pascoe
- Mrs. May Pearce
- Miss Betty Pearce
- Mr. Robert Pearson
- Mrs. Arthur W. Pope
- Miss Mildred Pope
- Master Norman A. Pope and Governess
- Mr. Raymond Powell
- Mr. Robert D. Powell
- Miss Daisy Presnall
- Mr. Arthur W. Prouse
- Mr. N. J. Reynard
- Mr. John Richard
- Miss Constance Richards
- Mr. Joseph Rodda
- Mr. Ernest G. Rogers
- Mrs. Minnie Roach
- Mr. N. Salame
- Mr. Joseph Salmon
- Mrs. Emily A. Savage
- Mr. Salman Schapiro
- Mr. Mariana Schapiro
- Mr. Louis Schapiro
- Mrs. Annie Semmens
- Master John Semmens
- Miss May Semmens
- Mr. Murray Smith
- Mr. Nikolai Sokoloff
- Mr. J. H. Spain - NOB
- Mr. George H. Steinle
- Mr. A. B. Stephens
- Mr. Joseph Stevens
- Mr. Elia Stoytze
- Mr. Michael Strehl
- Miss Sudler
- Mr. John L. Sullivan
- Miss Agnes E. Summers
- Miss Richie Sutton
- Mrs. Mary J. Thomas
- Miss Mabel K. Thomas
- Miss F. B. Todd
- Mr. A. Tringham
- Mrs. A. Tringham
- Miss B. Tringham
- Miss V. Tringham
- Mr. A. W. Turner
- Mrs. Turner
- Mrs. Ann E. Varney
- Mr. Francis P. Venable
- Mrs. Venable
- Miss Louie M. Venable
- Miss Frances P. Venable
- Mr. Joseph Voorzanger
- Mr. George Henry Wade
- Mr. Philip Wade
- Mrs. Carrie Wade
- Mr. Philip Wade, Jr.
- Miss Barbara Walsh - NOB
- Mr. Harry Weiss
- Mr. Stanley B. Weld
- Mrs. Weld
- Miss Amy Williams
- Miss M. A. Williams
- Mrs. Annie Wilkins
- Master Wilkins
- G. M. William
- Miss Mona Wilson
- Mrs. Gray Wilson
- Miss Lillian Wright
- Mr. H. Yacoub - NOB
- Mr. Trcnio Yaune
- Mr. Aidoh Zarifa - NOB
Additional
- Mr. A. Cooper
- Mrs. E. Davis
- Mr. L. Holbiner
- Mrs. Holindy
- Mr. J. Isola
- Mrs. A. Isola
- Mr. J. Krehan
- Mr. Poole
- Mrs. Poole
- Miss Schliber
- Mr. S. Wexman
- Mr. L. Wexman
Not on Board (NOB)
- M Zarifa
- H Yacoub
- Miss Walsh
- Mr. Spain
- Miss McSherry
- Mr. & Mrs. McBath
- Mr. P. Hay
- Miss Gallagher
- Mr. Efit
- Mr. & Mrs. Aidoh, and Infant
Orchestra :
- Mr. A. E. Garrod
- Mr. F. Parrer
- Mr. W. H. Helliwell
- Mr. C. Atkinson
- Mr. P. Baldwin
Sea Post Office Clerks.
British
- Mr. Samuel Morgan
- Mr. John M. McGarry
American
- Mr. George P. Doherty
- Mr. Thos. S. Hughes
🎓🏅 Notable Passengers: Highlights with Historical and Social Context
🧑🎓 Academic Figures
Prof. Francis P. Venable — President Emeritus, University of North Carolina. A renowned chemist, Venable contributed to both scientific research and higher education reform in the South. He traveled with family, possibly indicating a sabbatical or academic tour.
✝️ Religious Leaders
Rev. Michael Cashman — A Roman Catholic priest likely involved in pastoral work among immigrants. His appearance aligns with clergy serving transatlantic communities during mass emigration periods.
Sister Mary P. Adamson and Sister Camillus Keiper — Roman Catholic nuns likely traveling for missionary or educational work, suggesting the ship carried a significant number of ecclesiastical travelers engaged in overseas charity or nursing.
🎼 Cultural and Musical Contributors
Mr. Nikolai Sokoloff — Russian-born American conductor and violinist, later the founding conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra. His presence speaks to the transatlantic movement of elite musicians and cultural figures pre-WWI.
🪖 Military Figures
Captain MacDougall — While details are limited, his title and era suggest he may have been a British or American officer traveling home or relocating ahead of mobilization.
Mr. Edgar S. B. Nobbs — Likely Lieutenant-Colonel Edgar S. B. Nobbs, a military engineer or strategist connected to the Canadian or British services. His presence so close to war hints at pre-positioning or official travel.
🎻 Onboard Orchestra
A. E. Garrod, F. Parrer, W. H. Helliwell, C. Atkinson, and P. Baldwin — Members of the ship’s second-class orchestra, reflecting the American Line's commitment to cultured passage even outside first class.
📬 Sea Post Office Clerks
Samuel Morgan and John M. McGarry (British), George P. Doherty and Thos. S. Hughes (American) — Integral to transatlantic communication. Their work ensured reliable mail service aboard ship, including early wireless telegrams and “ocean letters.”
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS.
FOR ONE SITTING—BREAKFAST, 8 to 9 a.m. LUNCH, 1.0 p.m. DINNER, 7.0 p.m.
FOR TWO SITTINGS—BREAKFAST, 8 and 9 a m. LUNCH, 12 non and 1 p.m. DINNER, 6 and 7.15 p.m.
The Bar closes at 11.30 p.m. Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11 p.m., and in the Smoking Room at 12 Midnight.
Please apply to the second Steward for Seats at Table.
Letters and Telegrams should be handed to the Saloon Steward within an hour after leaving Southampton, and those for dispatch upon reaching port should be handed to him an hour before arrival.
Writing Paper, Envelopes, and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library.
For Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies, apply to the Saloon Steward.
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.
Large Deck Chairs can be obtained for use on the voyage, at a charge of 4/- each, upon application to the Deck Steward. Rugs can also be hired on Board at a charge of 4/-.
THE MARCONI WIRELESS TELEGRAPH SERVICE.
Messages are accepted on board for transmission to any part of the world or for delivery on board passing ships. The following are the wireless rates, to which must be added the land line or cable tolls to points of destination.
The names of shore stations and of ships, with which communication is expected during the day, are posted every morning in different parts of the ship.
FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. Via Crookhaven or other stations in the United Kingdom, or through the medium of a passing steamer, 20 cents per word without a minimum, address and signature counted. Land charges of one cent per word (minimum 12 cents) additional.
FOR UNITED STATES. For ten words or less, address and signature counted, via Seagate, Sagaponack, or South Wellfleet (Cape Cod), 8s. 4d., each additional word 10d. ; via Siasconsett, Mass., 9s. 7d., each additional word 11.5 d. ; via Lape Race, Sable Island, and Cape Sable, 10s. 5d., each additional word 1s. 0.5d. Land charges additional, all charges must be prepaid. Messages via the above ports may be sent through medium of a passing steamer.
FROM SHIP TO SHIP. The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but varies according to nationality of steamer communicated with.
The American Line is not responsible for the transmission of messages.
OCEAN LETTERS.—The Marconi Company have inaugurated an " Ocean Letter " service, by which radio-telegrams may be sent from one ship to another going in an opposite direction, for delivery by Registered Post from the first port of call of the latter vessel. The rate is (inclusive of wireless, postage and registration; 5s. 6d. for 30 words, plus ld. for each additional word up to a maximum of 100 words.
Further information may be obtained by applying to the Purser.
Letters and telegrams may be addressed to the care of any of the Company’s Offices, where they will be held until called for, or forwarded, according to instructions. The latest editions of the leading American and English papers are kept on file at the Company’s new West End Offices, No. 1, Cockspur Street, London, where passengers’ baggage will also be received and stored if required.
For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of English and American money, at the rate of $4.80 to the pound when giving American money for English currency, or £1 per $4.95 when giving English money for American currency.
The following rates of exchange have also been adopted for American, French and German money Eastbound, $1=5 francs=4 marks. Westbound, notes and gold—19 cents per franc or 23 cents per mark, silver- 18 cents per franc, or 22 cents per mark.
THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating 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.
Should the Steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8 p.m., passengers may land if they wish to do so, and have their baggage passed by the Customs authorities immediately on arrival, but those who prefer to remain on board may do so, and have their baggage passed the following morning not earlier than 7 o’clock.
Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board overnight.
VALUABLES. The American Line has provided a Safe in the office of the Purser in which Passengers may deposit Money, Jewels, or Ornaments for safe keeping.
INSURANCE OF BAGGAGE. &c. Arrangements have been made whereby passengers can have their baggage insured against loss by sea or land, including risk of fire, breakage, theft or pilferage, from the time the baggage is received by the American Line until delivery at destination. Other risks can also be insured against.
The Company strongly recommend passengers to insure their packages whenever practicable, as in the event of loss or damage to baggage the American Line cannot under any circumstances accept any liability beyond the amount specified on their steamer contract ticket.
TRAVELLERS’ CHEQUES. The Company's Cheques are accepted on board American Line Steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
ORCHESTRAS—A String Orchestra of skilled musicians is carried on all the American Line Steamers of the Southampton—Cherbourg—New York Service.
PUBLIC TELEPHONES
With Booths and Operators on our New York Piers.
🧠 Relevance for Educators, Historians, and Genealogists
This passenger list offers rich context for:
- Genealogists tracing ancestors who emigrated just before the Great War
- Historians studying the transatlantic experience in 1914 and the civilian-military crossroads on the eve of conflict
- Educators teaching immigration, transatlantic mobility, or pre-WWI geopolitics
- Sociologists examining class divisions aboard ship, gender roles (note the many solo women), and family migration patterns
🔚 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters
The 27 May 1914 crossing of the SS St. Paul occurred at the edge of an era. Within two months, Europe would plunge into World War I. This list preserves a glimpse into the very last weeks of transatlantic travel under Edwardian norms, carrying nuns, musicians, professors, children, entire families — each with their own story, now interwoven into a collective historical thread.
This passenger list is not only a tool for tracing individuals, but also a sociological and historical document that bridges the peaceful world of spring 1914 and the catastrophic upheaval to follow. 🕰️🧳
American Line Sailing Schedule, Southampton-New York Service, from 27 May 1914 to 15 August 1914. Ships Included the Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnewaska, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, St. Paul. plus Listing of American Line Offices and Agencies. SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 27 May 1914. | GGA Image ID # 2292c789f1
Title Page and Passengers, SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 27 May 1914. | GGA Image ID # 22920bb417
Passengers, Parts 2 and 3 with Errata, SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 27 May 1914. | GGA Image ID # 22928f10f3
Passengers, Part 4 plus Orchestra Memberes, and British and American Sea Post Office Clerks. SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 27 May 1914. | GGA Image ID # 2292b355ee
General Information for Passengers, SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 27 May 1914. | GGA Image ID # 2291fffae5
For Your Return Trip, The Great Fleets of The American Line, Atlantic Transport Line, Leyland Line, Red Star Line, White Star Line, and White Star Dominion Line Offer Exceptionally Comfortable and Convenient Services for Your Return Trip from America. SS St. Paul Second Class Passenger List, 27 May 1914. | GGA Image ID # 2291dda08b
