SS St. Paul Passenger List – 9 September 1916: WWI-Era Voyage from Liverpool to New York
Front Cover, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, Departing Saturday, 9 September 1916 from Liverpool to New York, Commanded by Captain A. R. Mills. | GGA Image ID # 22951ef78e
🚢 Review & Summary: SS St. Paul Passenger List – 9 September 1916
🛳️ Ship Overview
Ship Name: SS St. Paul
Operator: American Line
Voyage Route: Liverpool 🇬🇧 → New York 🇺🇸
Voyage Date: Saturday, 9 September 1916
Commander: Captain A. R. Mills
Launched: 1895, built by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia
Class: First and Second Class Only
Notable Features: Wireless Marconi service, onboard orchestra, full bar and luxury deck chairs
Explore the First and Second Class Passenger List of the SS St. Paul’s 1916 voyage from Liverpool to New York. Featuring diplomats, clergy, immigrants, and artist Jack Norworth, this historical record offers insights for educators, genealogists, and historians.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain A. R. Mills
- Surgeon: William Stump, M.D
- Purser: R. R. Mathews
- Assistant Purser: J. Alford
- Chief Steward: William Reen
First Class Passengers
- Miss D. C. Acklom
- Mrs. L. A. Adamson
- Miss Louise Adamson
- Master Francis A. Adamson
- Mr. S. Akiyama
- Mr. J. B. Albury
- Mr. Walter Allen
- Mr. James Allwood C.M.G
- Miss Elsie Baker
- Mr. Arnold Bennett
- Mr. M. G. Bennett
- Mr. H. Digby Beuttell
- Mrs. C. M. Bini
- Mrs. A. M. Blair
- Mr. J. F. Blake
- Mrs. Blake
- Miss Blake
- Mr. W. R. Box
- Mrs. N. G. Browne
- Mr. Umberto Bruzzone
- Dr. Leigh Buckner
- Mrs. Burke
- Miss Kathleen Burke
- Miss Leonora Caldwell and Maid
- Mr. Miguel A. Campa
- Mrs. Campa, Two Children and Infant
- Mr. W. B. Cleland
- Mrs. R. Collier
- Miss A. B. Collier
- Rt. Rev. Bishop Courtney D.D
- Miss Mabel C. Courtney
- Miss Annie Cusden
- Mr. John Darling
- Mrs. M. G. Valle de Folks
- Master H. C. de Folks
- Mr. A. H. Deimel
- Mr. Henry L. Deimel
- Mr. A. De Martini
- Mr. H. C. Donecker
- Mr. Frank L. Driver
- Mr. J. Talbot Eager
- Mr. J. L. East
- Mrs. G. Espinosa
- Miss E. Forbes
- Mr. W. J. Fulton
- Mr. W. H. Furness
- Mr. Alexis Gatzouk
- Mrs. A. W. Gibbs
- Mr. Gildea
- Rev. E. Gill
- Mrs. Gill
- Mr. E. Gill
- Miss E. Gill
- Mr. S. Goodman
- Mr. T. H. Graham
- Mrs. Graham
- Mr. J. W. Grimston
- Mr. R. C. Hamilton
- Miss V. E. Hardwick
- Mr. Albert E. Harris
- Mrs. Harris
- Mr. R. J. H. Hope
- Mr. M. A. Horrigan
- Mrs. G. M. V. Hoskin
- Mr. T. W. Howland
- Mrs. Howland
- Mr. Percy Ingalls
- Mrs. Ingalls
- Mr. Horace Jayne
- Mr. Main Johnson
- Miss Nellie Keane
- Miss Sarah Keane
- Mrs. E. Knuht
- Mr. Enrique Lasarte
- Mr. Harold W. Leahy
- Dr. Limerick Countess of Lindsay
- Mr. N. E. Walker Luboshey
- Mr. R. P. Lyon
- Mr. Leo Magil
- Mr. S. W. Magnus
- Mr. W. Matthews
- Mr. W. C. McGibbin
- Mr. W. C. McGibbin Jr.
- Dr. Stuart McGuire
- Mr. Charles McMillan
- Mrs. McMillan
- Miss McMillan
- Miss Terry Meade
- Miss Rosie Meade
- Miss Alys Meade
- Mr. J. E. Monahan
- Mr. A. M. Muirhead
- Mr. J. C. Mungo
- Mr. J. Norworth
- Mrs. Norworth and Maid
- Master Edward Norworth
- Master Jack Norworth
- Rev. D. O'Connor
- Mr. D. J. Partello Jr.
- Mrs. Partello
- Mr. A. Patterson
- Mrs. Paxton
- Mr. Terence Paxton
- Miss Moyra Paxton
- Mr. H. L. Peak
- Miss J. L. Pearce
- Mr. H. S. Peters
- Mr. E. W. Petter
- Miss Dore Plowden and Maid
- Dr. Angelo Quarlier
- Mr. S. Raimondo
- Mr. Vernon J. Richards
- Mrs. Ascension Roman
- Mr. Alfonso Romo
- Miss O. Muriel Ross
- Mr. N. W. Rowell
- Miss L. V. Salisbury
- Mrs. Claire Scott
- Mrs. R. Shaw
- Mr. Simon J. Shimberg
- Mr. H. W. Shonnard
- Mrs. E. M. Simmons
- Miss Dorothy Simmons
- Miss Hilda Simmons
- Mr. James Simpson
- Miss M. E. Smith
- Mrs. J. H. Stabler
- Mr. W. O. Stevenson
- Mr. J. A. Swanson
- Mrs. L. Tate
- Miss L. Tate
- Mr. J. I. Taylor
- Mrs. F. Tracy Taylor
- Mr. O. G. Evan Thomas
- Mrs. L. A. Thomson
- Miss M. J. Thomson
- Mr. James McK. Wallace
- Miss M. Walther
- Mr. Fred. Ward
- Mr. Bertram Williams
- Mrs. M. Williams
- Mr. W. P. Wise
- Mr. George Wishart
- Mr. H. Woerden
- Mrs. M. von der Wolff
- Mr. K. Yamanashi
- Mr. William Yeates
- Mrs. Yeates
- Miss Mary Young
U.S. Sea Post Office Clerk
- Mr. W. E. Barry
Second Class Passengers
- Rev. Myles Allman
- Mr. John Anderson
- Mr. M. S. Anderson
- Mrs. Helen Anderson
- Master K. G. Anderson
- Miss Rita Appelboom
- Mrs. Sarah Appelboom
- Mr. Phillipp Banal
- Miss Lily Barclay
- Master David Barnett
- Miss Lilly Barnett
- Miss Louie Barnett
- Miss Rebecca Barnett
- Mrs. Barnett
- Miss Jennie Bates
- Miss Bridget Battle
- Mr. John Battle
- Miss Mary Cissie Bell
- Miss L. D. Benford
- Miss Beatrice Berry
- Miss Beatrice Bersey
- Mr. Joseph Henry Blake
- Miss Ellen Bowie
- Mr. Joseph Boyd
- Rev. Patrick Brosnan
- Miss Frances Mary Burns
- Miss Edith S. Burrows
- Mrs. Annie Burrows
- Mr. Alfons Butowich
- Mrs. Ella Butowich
- Miss Ida Calver
- Miss Mary Carroll
- Mr. John Carroll
- Miss Anne Cawley
- Miss Grace Louise Chapman
- Miss Lilian Agnes Clarke
- Miss Susan Clarke
- Master Robert W. Clarkson
- Mrs. Catherine Clarkson
- Miss Sarah Ann Clayton
- Master Joseph Collins
- Mrs. Mary Collins
- Miss Margaret Connaughton
- Miss Nora Courtney
- Mr. John Craig
- Miss Fanny Cronin
- Miss Agnes Crooks
- Mr. John P. Crowe
- Miss Julia Cunningham
- Mr. Arthur Ernest Davies
- Miss B. L. Davis
- Miss Hortense Decosne
- Mr. Eugene Decosne
- Mrs. Decosne
- Mr. John Joseph Delane
- Mrs. A. J. Demey
- Miss Annie Dennehy
- Mr. Patrick Dowling
- Mrs. Patrick Dowling
- Miss Agnes Downsby
- Miss Nora Drennan
- Miss Nellie Duhig
- Miss Alice Dunne
- Miss Elizabeth Dunne
- Miss Matilda Dunne
- Mrs. Elizabeth Dunne
- Miss Lena I. Durston
- Rev. John Egan
- Miss Marjorie Farrel
- Mr. Barnett Fisher
- Miss Annie Flanagin
- Mr. Ernest Fleming
- Miss Gath
- Miss Mary Gershenwald
- Miss Ethel Glaister
- Miss Mary Ann Glynn
- Mr. Morris Goldman
- Mrs. Rebecca Goldman
- Miss B. M. Gooding
- Miss May Gray
- Miss Mollie Gray
- Miss Lucy A. Grey
- Mrs. Hannah Haigh
- Mr. Will J. Hale
- Miss Helen Hardman
- Mrs. Julia Blanche Hardman
- Miss Frances E. Hares
- Mrs. J. E. Harris
- Miss Mildred Hart
- Mr. William F. Hassett
- Master Cameron Hay
- Miss M. Hay
- Mr. Edward Hayes
- Mr. Michel Heller
- Miss Margaret Henry
- Mrs. Hodgkins
- Mr. Thomas Hopes
- Mrs. Winifred Hopes
- Miss Palmyra Hostyn
- Miss Louie Hughes
- Miss Jennie Jackson
- Mr. James G. Johnson
- Miss Emily E. Jones
- Mrs. D. H. Jones
- Miss Catherine M. Jordan
- Miss Marguerite Junod
- Miss Catherine Kearns
- Miss Ellen Kelly
- Mr. Robert E. Kelly
- Rev. Daniel Kelly
- Rev. Patrick Kelly
- Mr. John Kenny
- Miss M. Kielby
- Miss Ellen Killean
- Miss Bessie Kirk
- Mrs. Martha A. Kirk
- Mr. Ernest G. Lamb
- Miss Janie Lawry
- Miss Bridget Leahy
- Miss Mary Leehy
- Miss Nora Leehy
- Miss Elizabeth Lidstone
- Mrs. S. Wilhelmina Little
- Mrs. Elizabeth J. Lomax
- Miss M. E. Lovell
- Mr. Raymond Lyle
- Mr. James D. Lynan
- Mr. David Mandel
- Miss Catherine Mann
- Mr. John Manning
- Mrs. Mary Manning
- Miss Mary Margaret
- Rev. Peter Mavnane
- Miss Mary Alice Maxted
- Miss Emily Mays
- Miss Sarah A. Mays
- Miss Phyllis McAuley
- Mrs. Charles J. McAuley
- Miss Nellie McBrine
- Miss Aida McCarthy
- Miss Mary McClancy
- Miss Lizzie McDaid
- Rev. Davis McGrath
- Mr. John McKenna
- Miss Annie McLaughlin
- Mr. T. G. Moison
- Mrs. Mary M. Monaghan
- Miss Julia Mosteron
- Miss Annie Murphy
- Miss Elizabeth Murphy
- Miss Katie Murphy
- Miss Margaret Murphy
- Miss Winifred Murren
- Miss Jane Nathan
- Mrs. Joyce Naylor
- Mrs. Elizabeth Church Neff
- Miss Harriett Nolan
- Mr. Thomas F. Nolan
- Miss Annie Noonen
- Miss Frances Clare Nunan
- Miss Nora O'Brien
- Mr. A. S. M. O'Brien
- Rev. Thomas O'Brien
- Mr. Thomas D. O'Connel
- Miss Catherine O'Connor
- Miss Catherine O'Connor
- Miss Margaret O'Connor
- Mr. James O'Grady
- Rev. John O'Grady
- Miss Mary O'Leary
- Miss Bridget O'Neill
- Miss Lizzie O'Neill
- Miss Nora O'Neill
- Miss Katty O'Regan
- Mr. S. J. Papadopouli
- Mr. Frederick Augustus Pape
- Master Norman Penlington
- Mr. William John Phillips
- Miss Gabrilla Pitcher
- Miss Florence Pollock
- Mrs. Elizabeth Poole
- Mr. Thmes E. Price
- Mr. Howard E. Rand
- Miss A. M. Read
- Miss Mary Read
- Mrs. M. Read
- Miss Annie Reilly
- Miss Mary Reilly
- Miss Alice Rey
- Mr. G. A. Ring
- Miss Eileen Rogan
- Mr. Alexander Ross
- Miss Elsie Rowbotham
- Mr. L. F. Rudd
- Mrs. E. M. Rymer
- Miss Dorothy Sabin
- Mr. Rudolf Salvesen
- Mrs. Margaret Scales
- Miss Rachel Schapero
- Mrs. M. Semple
- Rev. P. E. O. Shaw
- Miss Margaret Sheedy
- Mr. Edward Sheehy
- Mr. Max Shenfeld
- Miss Millie Shinebaum
- Miss Edith Paule Shotellier
- Mr. H. L. Shotellier
- Miss M. M. Sibley
- Miss Eileen Singleton
- Mr. Joseph Slotnick
- Rev. J. B. Smith
- Miss Mina Solomon
- Miss Sarah Solomon
- Miss Lily Ethel Sparrow
- Mr. Frank H. Spurr
- Miss Christina Marie Stahler
- Miss Rosalie Storms
- Miss Mary Sullivan
- Mrs. Margaret Thomson
- Miss Elizabeth Todd
- Miss Margaret Trevelyn
- Miss Margaret Vickers
- Mrs. E. A. Vickers and Infant
- Mr. Wai On
- Miss Elvinia Walker
- Mrs. Rachel Walker
- Mr. Joseph M. Wallas
- Master Robert Walsh
- Miss Eleanor Walsh
- Miss Stasia Walsh
- Miss M. Webster
- Master Davis Wolkovsky
- Mr. M. Wolkovsky
- Mrs. Lily Wolkovsky
- Mrs. Harriette Wood
- Mr. Guy D. Worcester
- Mr. Carl Wretforss
- Mr. Essyn Yao
List of Orchestra Members
- Mr. Adrienne Vergauwen
- Master John Vergauwen
- Mr. R. Todo (Bandmaster)
- Mr. A. Brown
- Mr. H. C. Packwood
- Mr. E. laumbold
- Mr. E. Ward
🧑🎓 Notable Individuals
🎓 Academia & Science
Dr. Stuart McGuire – Renowned surgeon and educator from the Medical College of Virginia, contributing to wartime medical practice and surgical education.
Dr. Leigh Buckner – U.S. physician likely associated with public health or military medical roles during WWI.
🎖️ Military & Government
Mr. James Allwood, C.M.G. – Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; likely a British civil servant or military official with colonial or diplomatic service.
Mr. Percy Ingalls – Possibly associated with U.S. military transportation or logistics efforts during WWI.
Rev. Daniel Kelly / Rev. Patrick Kelly – Clergy members possibly supporting chaplaincy efforts for troops or immigrants.
Mr. Enrique Lasarte & Mr. Alfonso Romo – Latin American diplomats or officials, possibly engaged in wartime or Pan-American relations.
🎭 Entertainment & Culture
Mr. Arnold Bennett – Famous British novelist and playwright, author of The Old Wives’ Tale and The Grand Babylon Hotel. A literary luminary of the Edwardian and WWI-era.
Mr. J. Norworth – Jack Norworth, lyricist of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” traveling with family—evidence of cross-Atlantic performance or music engagements.
⛪ Religious Figures
Rt. Rev. Bishop Courtney, D.D. – Distinguished religious leader, possibly Anglican or Catholic, emphasizing the importance of spiritual guidance during wartime.
Rev. E. Gill & Family – Likely associated with religious outreach or missionary work.
Rev. Myles Allman, Rev. Peter Mavnane, Rev. P. E. O. Shaw, Rev. J. B. Smith – A remarkable presence of clergy during this transatlantic journey, perhaps serving as moral compasses amid WWI anxiety.
🧑🎤 Musicians & Orchestra Members
Mr. R. Todo (Bandmaster) – Led the onboard string orchestra, key in offering passengers solace and entertainment.
Mr. Adrienne & Master John Vergauwen, Mr. A. Brown, Mr. H. C. Packwood, Mr. E. Laumbold, Mr. E. Ward – Ship orchestra, part of a formal program enhancing the first-class experience.
🌍 Diverse Passenger Mix
This list reflects a socially and culturally diverse mix of passengers:
Latin American elites (e.g., Mr. Miguel A. Campa, Mr. S. Raimondo)
Numerous young women (nurses, teachers, governesses), including Miss Catherine M. Jordan, Miss Gabrilla Pitcher, and Miss Dorothy Simmons
Working-class families and Irish immigrants, such as Miss Annie Murphy, Miss Nora Drennan, and Miss Frances Clare Nunan
Their voyage on the St. Paul offers a microcosm of transatlantic movement during a critical point in WWI history.
Notice: Landing Arrangements at New York.
Should the steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8:00 pm, 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.
Upper Berths :—Passengers OCCUPYING Upper Berths CAN OBTAIN STEPS for GETTING in or OUT of SAME On APPLYING To The Steward or StewardESS.
Breakfast :—AS The BUGLE is Not SOUNDED for Breakfast, Passengers DESIROUS of BEING WAKENED Should ARRANGE To Be CALLED By Their BEDr.OM StewardS.
Steamer Rugs and Chairs.
Can be hired on application at the Purser's Office, at a charge
of 4/— each for the voyage.
Letters. Etc. for Passengers WILL Be BROUGHT on Board BEFORE The Passengers LAND.
Passengers Should Personally ASCERTAIN WHETHER THERE is Any Mail for THEM BEFORE DISEMBARKING, and THEY ARE INVITED To LEAVE Their Addresses at The Enquiry Office for LATER DESPATCHES To Be RE-DIRECTED.
Information for First Class Passengers.
Breakfast from 8:00 am until 10:00 am
Lunch at 1:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm
The Bar opens at 8:00 am, and closes at 11:30 pm
Lights are extinguished In the Saloon at 11:00 pm, Lounge and Reading Room at 11:30 pm, and Smoking Room at 12:00 pm
Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 10:30 am
Seats at Table.—Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply for same to the Second Steward.
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 'horning 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 (minimum 1U words), 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 We'Sleet (Cape Cod), 8s. 4d., each additional word 10d.; via Siasconsett, Mass., 9s. 7d., each additional word 110.; via Cape Race, Sable Island, and Cape Sable, 10s. 561., each additional word, ls. 04d. Land charges additional, all fees 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) 55. 6d. for 30 words, plus a penny 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.
Baggage.=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. All charges must be paid to the Purser.
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.
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.
Exchange of Money.—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 $4.75 to the £1 when giving American money for English currency, or £1 for $4.90 when giving English money for American money.
Insurance of Baggage, Etc.—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 New York Mail Service.
Public Telephones,
With Booths and Operators, on our New York Piers.
General Information for Second Class Passengers.
Breakfast, 8:00 pm Lunch, 12:30 pm Dinner, 8:30 pm
The Bar closes at 10.30 pm Lights are extinguished In the Saloon and Smoking Room at 11:00 pm
Letters and Telegrams should be handed to the Saloon Steward within an hour after leaving Liverpool and those for despatch 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. All charges must be paid to the Purser.
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 passmg 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 (minimum 10 words), 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), 8e. 4d., each additional word 10d.; via Siasconsett, Mass., 9s. Id., each additional word llid.; via Cape Race, Sable Island, and. Cape Sable, 10s. Id.. each additional word, ls. 04d. Land charges additional, all fees 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) be. 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.
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 arrlve at the New York Wharf after 8:00 pm. Passengers may land if they wish to do so, and have their baggage passed by the Customs authorities immediately on arrival. Nit 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, Sc. 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.
Exchange of Money. 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 $4.75 to the £1 when giving American money for English currency, or £1 for $4.90 when giving English money for American money.
Orchestras. A String Orchestra of skilled musicians is carried on all the American Line Steamers of the New York Mail Service.
Information for First Class Passengers, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 2292e803c3
Title Page and First Class Passengers, Part 1, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 22930ffeab
First Class Passengers, Part 2, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 22931d22a3
First Class Passengers, Part 3, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 2293224af2
US Sea Post Office Clerk, Information for Passengers, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 2293300918
Second Class Passengers, Part 1, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 2293498093
Second Class Passengers, Part 2, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 22939182a5
Second Class Passengers, Part 3, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 2293ce03a0
Second Class Passengers, Part 4 and Orchestra Members, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. Highlights the Importance of Music as Morale Support During This WWI-Era Voyage. | GGA Image ID # 2293d76401
General Information For Second Class Passengers, SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. Though Unusable, Its Presence Signifies the Routine Continuation of Transatlantic Commerce and Travel Amidst Global Upheaval. | GGA Image ID # 2294507f79
Sailing Schedule and Listing of American Line Offices and Agencies (Unusable Due to Defects). SS St. Paul First and Second Class Passenger List, 9 September 1916. | GGA Image ID # 2294dfa306
📚 Relevance for Educators, Students, and Genealogists
This passenger list holds value in several academic and genealogical contexts:
📜 Genealogists: Provides detailed naming conventions (e.g., full families, titles, suffixes), indicating social status, kinship, and heritage clues.
🏛️ Historians: Offers insight into civilian movement across the Atlantic during a major war, showing the resilience of travel and commerce.
🎓 Educators & Students: Useful for exploring themes like WWI migration, cultural exchange, maritime communication (Marconi service), and class structure aboard ocean liners.
🎤 Performing Arts Researchers: Highlights entertainers and musicians who traveled or performed during the war era.
🧭 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters
The SS St. Paul’s 9 September 1916 voyage captures a moment when international travel persisted in defiance of war. It illuminates the lives of writers, clergy, immigrants, diplomats, and musicians—all navigating personal and professional transitions amid global uncertainty.
Whether you’re tracing a family name, researching WWI-era migration, or exploring transatlantic culture, this document is a window into one of the most turbulent yet profoundly human periods in maritime history 🌍📖.
📜 Research note: Some names and captions were typed from originals and may reflect period spellings or minor typographical variations. When searching, try alternate spellings and cross-check with related records. ⚓
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For over 25 years, I've been dedicated to a unique mission: tracking down, curating, preserving, scanning, and transcribing historical materials. These materials, carefully researched, organized, and enriched with context, live on here at the GG Archives. Each passenger list isn't just posted — it's a testament to our commitment to helping you see the people and stories behind the names.
It hasn't always been easy. In the early years, I wasn't sure the site would survive, and I often paid the hosting bills out of my own pocket. But I never built this site for the money — I built it because I love history and believe it's worth preserving. It's a labor of love that I've dedicated myself to, and I'm committed to keeping it going.
If you've found something here that helped your research, sparked a family story, or just made you smile, I'd love to hear about it. Your experiences and stories are the real reward for me. And if you'd like to help keep this labor of love going, there's a "Contribute to the Website" link tucked away on our About page.
📜 History is worth keeping. Thanks for visiting and keeping it alive with me.
