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

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

  1. Commander: Captain A. R. Mills
  2. Surgeon: William Stump, M.D
  3. Purser: R. R. Mathews
  4. Assistant Purser: J. Alford
  5. Chief Steward: William Reen

 

First Class Passengers

  1. Miss D. C. Acklom
  2. Mrs. L. A. Adamson
  3. Miss Louise Adamson
  4. Master Francis A. Adamson
  5. Mr. S. Akiyama
  6. Mr. J. B. Albury
  7. Mr. Walter Allen
  8. Mr. James Allwood C.M.G
  9. Miss Elsie Baker
  10. Mr. Arnold Bennett
  11. Mr. M. G. Bennett
  12. Mr. H. Digby Beuttell
  13. Mrs. C. M. Bini
  14. Mrs. A. M. Blair
  15. Mr. J. F. Blake
  16. Mrs. Blake
  17. Miss Blake
  18. Mr. W. R. Box
  19. Mrs. N. G. Browne
  20. Mr. Umberto Bruzzone
  21. Dr. Leigh Buckner
  22. Mrs. Burke
  23. Miss Kathleen Burke
  24. Miss Leonora Caldwell and Maid
  25. Mr. Miguel A. Campa
  26. Mrs. Campa, Two Children and Infant
  27. Mr. W. B. Cleland
  28. Mrs. R. Collier
  29. Miss A. B. Collier
  30. Rt. Rev. Bishop Courtney D.D
  31. Miss Mabel C. Courtney
  32. Miss Annie Cusden
  33. Mr. John Darling
  34. Mrs. M. G. Valle de Folks
  35. Master H. C. de Folks
  36. Mr. A. H. Deimel
  37. Mr. Henry L. Deimel
  38. Mr. A. De Martini
  39. Mr. H. C. Donecker
  40. Mr. Frank L. Driver
  41. Mr. J. Talbot Eager
  42. Mr. J. L. East
  43. Mrs. G. Espinosa
  44. Miss E. Forbes
  45. Mr. W. J. Fulton
  46. Mr. W. H. Furness
  47. Mr. Alexis Gatzouk
  48. Mrs. A. W. Gibbs
  49. Mr. Gildea
  50. Rev. E. Gill
  51. Mrs. Gill
  52. Mr. E. Gill
  53. Miss E. Gill
  54. Mr. S. Goodman
  55. Mr. T. H. Graham
  56. Mrs. Graham
  57. Mr. J. W. Grimston
  58. Mr. R. C. Hamilton
  59. Miss V. E. Hardwick
  60. Mr. Albert E. Harris
  61. Mrs. Harris
  62. Mr. R. J. H. Hope
  63. Mr. M. A. Horrigan
  64. Mrs. G. M. V. Hoskin
  65. Mr. T. W. Howland
  66. Mrs. Howland
  67. Mr. Percy Ingalls
  68. Mrs. Ingalls
  69. Mr. Horace Jayne
  70. Mr. Main Johnson
  71. Miss Nellie Keane
  72. Miss Sarah Keane
  73. Mrs. E. Knuht
  74. Mr. Enrique Lasarte
  75. Mr. Harold W. Leahy
  76. Dr. Limerick Countess of Lindsay
  77. Mr. N. E. Walker Luboshey
  78. Mr. R. P. Lyon

 

  1. Mr. Leo Magil
  2. Mr. S. W. Magnus
  3. Mr. W. Matthews
  4. Mr. W. C. McGibbin
  5. Mr. W. C. McGibbin Jr.
  6. Dr. Stuart McGuire
  7. Mr. Charles McMillan
  8. Mrs. McMillan
  9. Miss McMillan
  10. Miss Terry Meade
  11. Miss Rosie Meade
  12. Miss Alys Meade
  13. Mr. J. E. Monahan
  14. Mr. A. M. Muirhead
  15. Mr. J. C. Mungo
  16. Mr. J. Norworth
  17. Mrs. Norworth and Maid
  18. Master Edward Norworth
  19. Master Jack Norworth
  20. Rev. D. O'Connor
  21. Mr. D. J. Partello Jr.
  22. Mrs. Partello
  23. Mr. A. Patterson
  24. Mrs. Paxton
  25. Mr. Terence Paxton
  26. Miss Moyra Paxton
  27. Mr. H. L. Peak
  28. Miss J. L. Pearce
  29. Mr. H. S. Peters
  30. Mr. E. W. Petter
  31. Miss Dore Plowden and Maid
  32. Dr. Angelo Quarlier
  33. Mr. S. Raimondo
  34. Mr. Vernon J. Richards
  35. Mrs. Ascension Roman
  36. Mr. Alfonso Romo
  37. Miss O. Muriel Ross
  38. Mr. N. W. Rowell
  39. Miss L. V. Salisbury
  40. Mrs. Claire Scott
  41. Mrs. R. Shaw
  42. Mr. Simon J. Shimberg
  43. Mr. H. W. Shonnard
  44. Mrs. E. M. Simmons
  45. Miss Dorothy Simmons
  46. Miss Hilda Simmons
  47. Mr. James Simpson
  48. Miss M. E. Smith
  49. Mrs. J. H. Stabler
  50. Mr. W. O. Stevenson
  51. Mr. J. A. Swanson
  52. Mrs. L. Tate
  53. Miss L. Tate
  54. Mr. J. I. Taylor
  55. Mrs. F. Tracy Taylor
  56. Mr. O. G. Evan Thomas
  57. Mrs. L. A. Thomson
  58. Miss M. J. Thomson
  59. Mr. James McK. Wallace
  60. Miss M. Walther
  61. Mr. Fred. Ward
  62. Mr. Bertram Williams
  63. Mrs. M. Williams
  64. Mr. W. P. Wise
  65. Mr. George Wishart
  66. Mr. H. Woerden
  67. Mrs. M. von der Wolff
  68. Mr. K. Yamanashi
  69. Mr. William Yeates
  70. Mrs. Yeates
  71. Miss Mary Young

 

U.S. Sea Post Office Clerk

  1. Mr. W. E. Barry

 

Second Class Passengers

  1. Rev. Myles Allman
  2. Mr. John Anderson
  3. Mr. M. S. Anderson
  4. Mrs. Helen Anderson
  5. Master K. G. Anderson
  6. Miss Rita Appelboom
  7. Mrs. Sarah Appelboom
  8. Mr. Phillipp Banal
  9. Miss Lily Barclay
  10. Master David Barnett
  11. Miss Lilly Barnett
  12. Miss Louie Barnett
  13. Miss Rebecca Barnett
  14. Mrs. Barnett
  15. Miss Jennie Bates
  16. Miss Bridget Battle
  17. Mr. John Battle
  18. Miss Mary Cissie Bell
  19. Miss L. D. Benford
  20. Miss Beatrice Berry
  21. Miss Beatrice Bersey
  22. Mr. Joseph Henry Blake
  23. Miss Ellen Bowie
  24. Mr. Joseph Boyd
  25. Rev. Patrick Brosnan
  26. Miss Frances Mary Burns
  27. Miss Edith S. Burrows
  28. Mrs. Annie Burrows
  29. Mr. Alfons Butowich
  30. Mrs. Ella Butowich
  31. Miss Ida Calver
  32. Miss Mary Carroll
  33. Mr. John Carroll
  34. Miss Anne Cawley
  35. Miss Grace Louise Chapman
  36. Miss Lilian Agnes Clarke
  37. Miss Susan Clarke
  38. Master Robert W. Clarkson
  39. Mrs. Catherine Clarkson
  40. Miss Sarah Ann Clayton
  41. Master Joseph Collins
  42. Mrs. Mary Collins
  43. Miss Margaret Connaughton
  44. Miss Nora Courtney
  45. Mr. John Craig
  46. Miss Fanny Cronin
  47. Miss Agnes Crooks
  48. Mr. John P. Crowe
  49. Miss Julia Cunningham
  50. Mr. Arthur Ernest Davies
  51. Miss B. L. Davis
  52. Miss Hortense Decosne
  53. Mr. Eugene Decosne
  54. Mrs. Decosne
  55. Mr. John Joseph Delane
  56. Mrs. A. J. Demey
  57. Miss Annie Dennehy
  58. Mr. Patrick Dowling
  59. Mrs. Patrick Dowling
  60. Miss Agnes Downsby
  61. Miss Nora Drennan
  62. Miss Nellie Duhig
  63. Miss Alice Dunne
  64. Miss Elizabeth Dunne
  65. Miss Matilda Dunne
  66. Mrs. Elizabeth Dunne
  67. Miss Lena I. Durston
  68. Rev. John Egan
  69. Miss Marjorie Farrel
  70. Mr. Barnett Fisher
  71. Miss Annie Flanagin
  72. Mr. Ernest Fleming
  73. Miss Gath
  74. Miss Mary Gershenwald
  75. Miss Ethel Glaister
  76. Miss Mary Ann Glynn
  77. Mr. Morris Goldman
  78. Mrs. Rebecca Goldman
  79. Miss B. M. Gooding
  80. Miss May Gray
  81. Miss Mollie Gray
  82. Miss Lucy A. Grey

 

  1. Mrs. Hannah Haigh
  2. Mr. Will J. Hale
  3. Miss Helen Hardman
  4. Mrs. Julia Blanche Hardman
  5. Miss Frances E. Hares
  6. Mrs. J. E. Harris
  7. Miss Mildred Hart
  8. Mr. William F. Hassett
  9. Master Cameron Hay
  10. Miss M. Hay
  11. Mr. Edward Hayes
  12. Mr. Michel Heller
  13. Miss Margaret Henry
  14. Mrs. Hodgkins
  15. Mr. Thomas Hopes
  16. Mrs. Winifred Hopes
  17. Miss Palmyra Hostyn
  18. Miss Louie Hughes
  19. Miss Jennie Jackson
  20. Mr. James G. Johnson
  21. Miss Emily E. Jones
  22. Mrs. D. H. Jones
  23. Miss Catherine M. Jordan
  24. Miss Marguerite Junod
  25. Miss Catherine Kearns
  26. Miss Ellen Kelly
  27. Mr. Robert E. Kelly
  28. Rev. Daniel Kelly
  29. Rev. Patrick Kelly
  30. Mr. John Kenny
  31. Miss M. Kielby
  32. Miss Ellen Killean
  33. Miss Bessie Kirk
  34. Mrs. Martha A. Kirk
  35. Mr. Ernest G. Lamb
  36. Miss Janie Lawry
  37. Miss Bridget Leahy
  38. Miss Mary Leehy
  39. Miss Nora Leehy
  40. Miss Elizabeth Lidstone
  41. Mrs. S. Wilhelmina Little
  42. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Lomax
  43. Miss M. E. Lovell
  44. Mr. Raymond Lyle
  45. Mr. James D. Lynan
  46. Mr. David Mandel
  47. Miss Catherine Mann
  48. Mr. John Manning
  49. Mrs. Mary Manning
  50. Miss Mary Margaret
  51. Rev. Peter Mavnane
  52. Miss Mary Alice Maxted
  53. Miss Emily Mays
  54. Miss Sarah A. Mays
  55. Miss Phyllis McAuley
  56. Mrs. Charles J. McAuley
  57. Miss Nellie McBrine
  58. Miss Aida McCarthy
  59. Miss Mary McClancy
  60. Miss Lizzie McDaid
  61. Rev. Davis McGrath
  62. Mr. John  McKenna
  63. Miss Annie McLaughlin
  64. Mr. T. G. Moison
  65. Mrs. Mary M.  Monaghan
  66. Miss Julia Mosteron
  67. Miss Annie Murphy
  68. Miss Elizabeth Murphy
  69. Miss Katie  Murphy
  70. Miss Margaret Murphy
  71. Miss Winifred Murren
  72. Miss Jane Nathan
  73. Mrs. Joyce Naylor
  74. Mrs. Elizabeth Church Neff
  75. Miss Harriett  Nolan
  76. Mr. Thomas F. Nolan
  77. Miss Annie Noonen
  78. Miss Frances Clare Nunan

 

  1. Miss Nora O'Brien
  2. Mr. A. S. M. O'Brien
  3. Rev. Thomas O'Brien
  4. Mr. Thomas D. O'Connel
  5. Miss Catherine O'Connor
  6. Miss Catherine O'Connor
  7. Miss Margaret  O'Connor
  8. Mr. James O'Grady
  9. Rev. John O'Grady
  10. Miss Mary O'Leary
  11. Miss Bridget O'Neill
  12. Miss Lizzie O'Neill
  13. Miss Nora O'Neill
  14. Miss Katty O'Regan
  15. Mr. S. J. Papadopouli
  16. Mr. Frederick Augustus Pape
  17. Master Norman Penlington
  18. Mr. William John Phillips
  19. Miss Gabrilla Pitcher
  20. Miss Florence Pollock
  21. Mrs. Elizabeth Poole
  22. Mr. Thmes E. Price
  23. Mr. Howard E. Rand
  24. Miss A. M. Read
  25. Miss Mary Read
  26. Mrs. M. Read
  27. Miss Annie Reilly
  28. Miss Mary Reilly
  29. Miss Alice Rey
  30. Mr. G. A. Ring
  31. Miss Eileen Rogan
  32. Mr. Alexander Ross
  33. Miss Elsie Rowbotham
  34. Mr. L. F. Rudd
  35. Mrs. E. M. Rymer
  36. Miss Dorothy Sabin
  37. Mr. Rudolf Salvesen
  38. Mrs. Margaret Scales
  39. Miss Rachel Schapero
  40. Mrs. M. Semple
  41. Rev. P. E. O. Shaw
  42. Miss Margaret Sheedy
  43. Mr. Edward Sheehy
  44. Mr. Max Shenfeld
  45. Miss Millie Shinebaum
  46. Miss Edith Paule Shotellier
  47. Mr. H. L. Shotellier
  48. Miss M. M. Sibley
  49. Miss Eileen Singleton
  50. Mr. Joseph Slotnick
  51. Rev. J. B. Smith
  52. Miss Mina Solomon
  53. Miss Sarah Solomon
  54. Miss Lily Ethel Sparrow
  55. Mr. Frank H. Spurr
  56. Miss Christina Marie Stahler
  57. Miss Rosalie Storms
  58. Miss Mary Sullivan
  59. Mrs. Margaret Thomson
  60. Miss Elizabeth Todd
  61. Miss Margaret Trevelyn
  62. Miss Margaret Vickers
  63. Mrs. E. A. Vickers and Infant
  64. Mr. Wai On
  65. Miss Elvinia Walker
  66. Mrs. Rachel Walker
  67. Mr. Joseph M. Wallas
  68. Master Robert Walsh
  69. Miss Eleanor Walsh
  70. Miss Stasia Walsh
  71. Miss M. Webster
  72. Master Davis Wolkovsky
  73. Mr. M. Wolkovsky
  74. Mrs. Lily Wolkovsky
  75. Mrs. Harriette Wood
  76. Mr. Guy D. Worcester
  77. Mr. Carl Wretforss
  78. Mr. Essyn Yao

 

List of Orchestra Members

  1. Mr. Adrienne Vergauwen
  2. Master John Vergauwen
  3. Mr. R. Todo (Bandmaster)
  4. Mr. A. Brown
  5. Mr. H. C. Packwood
  6. Mr. E. laumbold
  7. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 🌍📖.

 

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