Passenger List of the SS California – 24 May 1930: Cabin & Tourist Third Class from New York and Boston to Glasgow
Front Cover, SS California Cabin and Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 24 May 1930 from New York and Boston to Glasgow via Belfast, Commanded by Captain Robert Smart. | GGA Image ID # 22a2886f1a
🚢 Voyage Overview
Ship Name: TSS California
Line: Anchor Line (Cunard subsidiary)
Launched: 1907
Tonnage: 17,000 tons
Voyage Date: Saturday, 24 May 1930
Route: New York and Boston to Glasgow via Belfast
Commander: Captain Robert Smart
This transatlantic sailing took place amid the Great Depression's early waves, with the California acting as a vital artery between the United States and Scotland. The manifest includes a compelling blend of academics, clergy, medical professionals, families, and likely immigrants, all contributing to the complex human fabric of the early 20th century.
Explore the SS California’s 24 May 1930 Passenger List featuring Cabin and Tourist Third Class travelers from New York and Boston to Glasgow via Belfast. Includes professors, clergy, doctors, immigrant families, and global travelers—ideal for genealogists and historians.
⚙️ Key Features of the TSS California
Propulsion: Twin-screw turbine steamer
Capacity: Thousands of passengers in Cabin and Tourist Third Class
Amenities:
- Library, barber, wireless news 📰
- Deck chair/rug rental 💺
- Mass and Sunday Divine Services ⛪
- Children’s meals 🍽️
- Onboard kiosk for toys and souvenirs 🎁
- Wireless messages, mail services, and customs support 📡✉️
- Daily Mail Atlantic Edition available in staterooms
🚢 About the SS California
Launched: 1907 by Anchor Line
Operated Routes: Glasgow–New York/Boston via Belfast
Role: A stalwart of the Anchor Line fleet, noted for reliability and elegant transatlantic service
The SS California bridged continents, families, and eras—operating during WWI, through the Roaring Twenties, and into the Depression. She was representative of luxury within reach for many emigrants and professionals alike.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: Robert Smart
- Chief Officer: Thos. W. Hawley
- Chief Engineer: N. Nairne
- Surgeon: W. Best
- Purser: T. K. McGregor
- Chief Steward: Archibald Woodrow
- Tourist Third Cabin Purser: J. Patterson
- Tourist Third Cabin Steward: Wm. Rae
Cabin Passengers
Cabin Passengers Embarking at New York
- Mr. William Adams
- Mr. Mark Allerton
- Miss Margaret W. Allison
- Mrs. M. A. Ballantyne
- Mrs. Christine Bennett
- Mr. Daniel Bennie
- Mrs. Bennie
- Miss M. Bennie
- Mr. Charles C. Bernard
- Mrs. Bernard
- Miss Marie Bernard
- Mr. J. L. Boyle
- Mrs. Boyle
- Mr. Boyse
- Mr. Boyse
- Mr. A. D. Brownlie
- Mr. Calder
- Mrs. Catherine Calderwood
- Mr. T. K. Cheng
- Miss Daly
- Mr. C. Duncan
- Miss Mary Ferry
- Mr. W. R. Finnie
- Miss F. Fitzpatrick
- Miss Anna Fletcher
- Miss Elizabeth Galway
- Mr. John Gordon
- Mr. Frank D. Haimes
- Mr. Henry J. Hewat
- Miss Jane Holden
- Mr. J. D. Hutton
- Mrs. Hutton
- Miss Mary Hutton
- Mrs. Catherine Jeans
- Miss Mary Jeans
- Master Frank Jeans
- Dr. A. J. Jeffrey
- Mrs. Annie B. Kneas
- Mrs. S. Bryan Kneas
- Mr. Y. Y. Leu
- Mr. Donald MacDonald, III.
- Mrs. J. McAnuff
- Miss Patricia McAnuff
- Mr. Robert McBratney
- Mrs. Anna McBratney
- Mr. Robert McCormick
- Mr. McDonald
- Mr. Walter McDougall
- Mrs. James L. McEwen
- Mrs. Owen McGuire
- Mrs. Catherine McGuire
- Mr. Tames McMillan
- Mrs. McMillan
- Miss Cecilia Malcolm
- Mrs. M. Mathewson
- Mr. John Melrose
- Mr. H. Morley
- Mrs. E. Morley
- Rev. H. Andrew Morrison
- Dr. Morrison
- Miss Elsie Morrison
- Mrs. J. Mulligan
- Miss M. A. Olde
- Miss M. R. Olde
- Mr. James Oliver
- Mrs. Oliver
- Miss Nancy Oliver
- Miss Mary Patterson
- Mr. S. W. Phillips
- Miss Quinn
- Mrs. A. S. Reeves
- Miss Jean B. Robertson
- Miss Ellen Rooney
- Miss Elisabeth Rooney
- Mr. Thomas Sloss
- Mrs. B. Stokes
- Mr. W. J. Thompson
- Miss M. A. Vint
- Mr. Walter Westervelt
- Mrs. Westervelt
- Mrs. J. A. Wilson
- Mrs. J. A. Wilson
- Mr. Y. W. Wong
Cabin Passengers Embarking at Boston
- Miss Adams
- Mr. Lawrence Cockburn
- Mrs. Cockburn
- Mr. Frank T. Ferguson
- Mrs. Ferguson
- Mrs. Susan Goebel
- Miss Emilv Hale
- Miss H. Kelly
- Mr. T. F. Lamood
- Mrs. Lamond
- Mrs. G. Henderson Lyonns
- Miss Aim MacDonald
- Mr. Phillip Moore
- Miss Isabel Moore
- Dr. H. A. Murray, Jr.
- Mrs. Murray
- Miss Josephine L. Murray
- Mr. Thomas Payne
- Mrs. John Carroll Perkins
- Miss M. K. Randetl
- Mrs. Alice K. Smith
- Mr. Wallinger
- Mrs. J. A. Wilson
Tourist Thrid Cabin Passengers
Tourist Thrid Cabin Passengers Embarking at New York
- Addison, Mr. James
- Addison, Mrs.
- Addison, Master James
- Aitken, Mrs. T.
- Aitken, Master John
- Aitken. Miss Mamie
- Alexander, Miss E.
- Allardyce, Mrs.
- Amos, Mrs. Isabel P.
- Amos, Master James R.
- Amos, Master Douglas D.
- Auld, Mr. John
- Baikie, Miss Marjorie
- Barclay. Miss J.
- Barr, Miss Agnes
- Bell, Mrs. Dorothy
- Berry, Miss Isabelle P.
- Black, Mrs. John
- Blackie, Miss E.
- Boag, Miss K.
- Boag, Miss A. T.
- Bogie, Mrs. Annie
- Bogie, Mr. David
- Brewster, Miss Sarah
- Brown, Miss J. B.
- Brown, Mrs. M.
- Brown, Mr. K. L.
- Bryce, Mrs. Elizabeth
- Bryce, Miss Rose
- Bryson, Mrs. Jane
- Bryson, Master
- Buchanan, Mr. C.
- Burns, Mrs. John F.
- Burns, Miss Iris E.
- Cameron, Mrs. Isabella
- Cameron, Miss Doris M.
- Cameron, Master George
- Campbell, Mr. J.
- Campbell, Mr. J. Jr.
- Candlin, Miss Mary
- Cashel, Mr. J.
- Chalmers, Mr. Francis
- Chalmers, Mrs. Jane
- Clark, Mrs. Jane
- Clark, Mr. R. C.
- Clark, Mrs.
- Clark, Mr. T.
- Clark, Mrs.
- Clements, Mrs. E.
- Clements, Mrs. H.
- Clunie, Mrs. Jessie
- Corbett, Miss Georgina M.
- Cormack, Miss M.
- Costello, Mrs. J. V.
- Costello, Master
- Craig, Miss H.
- Cunningham, Mrs. Isabella
- Currie, Mr. M.
- Daines, Mrs. F. C.
- Davidson, Mrs. C.
- Dempster, Miss M. D.
- Dickson, Mr. L. M.
- Dickson, Miss Jean
- Dinnage, Mrs. Hannah and infant
- Doerr, Mrs. Lydia
- Doerr, Mr. Alexander
- Donnelly, Mr. Frank
- Donnellv, Miss E.
- Donnelly, Miss M.
- Drack, Mrs. R. J.
- Drummond, Mrs. J. P.
- Duncan, Mrs. Mina
- Duncan, Miss Bessie
- Duncan, Miss Nessie
- Eastland, Mr. John J.
- Eastland, Mrs.
- Easton, Mr. J.
- Edward, Mrs. Caroline
- Erwin, Mrs. J. M.
- Fairley, Miss L.
- Falconer, Mrs. E.
- Fingland, Mrs. Isabella
- Fingland, Miss Janet M.
- Fingland, Mr. William
- Finlayson, Mr. John G.
- Finlayson, Mr. William
- Finn, Mrs. Catherine
- Fitzpatrick, Mr. John
- Fitzpatrick, Mrs.
- Fitzpatrick, Master
- Fleming, Miss Mary
- Fleming, Miss Millie
- Floyd, Miss E.
- Forrester, Mr. A. M.
- Forrester, Mrs.
- Forrester, Miss J.
- Fosbrook, Mr. Walter
- Franklin, Mrs. W. E.
- Franklin, Miss Margaret
- Fraser, Miss Jemima A.
- Eraser, Mrs. W.
- Fraser, Miss W.
- Gardner, Mr. Hugh
- Gardner, Mrs.
- Gartley, Mrs. F.
- Gartley, Miss J.
- Gaston, Mr. Samuel
- Gibb, Mrs. E.
- Gilchrist, Mrs. Isabella
- Given, Miss Mary J.
- Gladfelter, Mrs. R.
- Gourley, Miss Ann
- Graham, Miss A.
- Grant, Miss R.
- Green, Mrs. Mary
- Grieve, Mr. James
- Grinton, Mr.
- Grinton, Mrs.
- Guthrie, Mrs. Jean
- Guthrie, Master David
- Hamilton, Mr. Matthew
- Hanna, Mrs. Annie
- Harkness, Miss C.
- Hastie, Miss Elizabeth
- Haxton, Mrs. Janet
- Hay, Master G.
- Hegarty, Miss M.
- Henderson, Mrs. C.
- Henderson, Miss Mona
- Henry, Mr. John
- Hepburn, Miss Agnes
- Higgins, Miss Mary
- Horner, Mrs. A.
- Horner. Miss M.
- Houston, Mrs. L.
- Howieson, Mrs. A.
- Hunt, Mr. P.
- Hunt, Mrs.
- Hunt, Miss M.
- Hutchinson, Mrs. M.
- Hutchinson, Master J.
- Irvine, Mr. James A.
- Jeans, Mrs. Catherine
- Jeans, Miss Mary
- Jeans, Master Frank
- Johnston, Miss Mary
- Johnston, Mrs. E.
- Kane, Mr. H.
- Kearney, Mrs. A.
- Kearney, Mrs. William
- Kearney, Master William J.
- Kearney, Master Charles
- Kearney, Master Frank
- Kennedy, Mrs. J.
- Kennedy, Mrs. Margaret
- Kerr, Mrs. J.
- Kerr, Mr. Robert
- Kerr, Mrs. Agnes
- Kerr, Mrs.
- Kidd, Miss Ann
- Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Catherine
- Kirkpatrick, Miss Rhona
- Lamont, Miss Martha
- Levine, Miss M.
- Lindsay, Mr. Robert
- Little, Mrs. T.
- Little, Master Thomas
- Legie, Mrs. C.
- Logie, Master Gordon
- Logue, Mr. George F.
- Lorimer, Miss Agnes
- Low, Mrs. Mary W.
- Low, Miss Margaret
- Low, Master Archie
- Lumsden, Mr. H.
- Lutton, Mr. Ralph
- Lyon, Mr. R.
- Lyon, Mrs.
- MacDougal, Miss Jessie
- MacKay, Miss C.
- MacKay, Miss M.
- MacKenzie, Mrs. J.
- MacLean, Mrs. M.
- MacLean, Miss A.
- MacLean, Master M.
- MacLean, Mrs. D.
- MacLeod, Mr. Allan J.
- McArthur, Mrs. E.
- McArthur, Master A.
- McAskill, Mr. Alexander
- McAskill, Mrs.
- McClelland, Miss N.
- McClelland, Mrs. LI.
- McCubbin, Miss M.
- McDowall, Mr. J.
- McDowall, Mrs.
- McEachan, Miss M.
- McEwan, Mrs. C. and infant
- McGivern, Miss Rose
- McHenry, Mrs. Helen M. A.
- Mclvor, Miss Martha
- McKie, Miss Mary A.
- McKinley, Mrs. W.
- McKinley, Miss Violet
- Mckinstrv, Mrs. J.
- McKinstry, Miss Mabel
- McLardy, Mr. Tan
- McLaughlin, Mrs. Jessie
- McLean, Mr. J. H.
- McLellan, Miss Mary
- McLennan, Miss Margaret
- McLennan, Mrs. J.
- McNeill, Mrs. Margaret
- McNeill, Miss Dorothy
- McWhinnie, Mrs. A.
- Macpherson, Mrs. E.
- Maddick, Mrs. Frances M.
- Manderson, Miss C.
- Mann, Miss C.
- Marshall, Mrs. Andrina
- Marshall, Master Rupert J.
- Marshall, Mrs.
- Massie, Mr. Alexander
- Massie, Mrs.
- Merritt, Mrs. M.
- Mevatt, Miss J.
- Miller, Miss J.
- Milne, Miss Lilly
- Molloy, Mrs. G. C.
- Moore, Mrs. J.
- Moore. Miss D. H.
- Morris, Miss J.
- Mulhall, Mr. P.
- Mulhall, Mrs.
- Mulhall, Miss C.
- Mulhall, Master J.
- Munro, Mr. N.
- Munro, Mrs.
- Murray, Mr. J. B.
- Murray, Miss E.
- Nash, Mr. George E.
- Nash, Mrs.
- Neal, Mr. Ernest J.
- Neil, Miss L.
- O'Donnell, Bro. Bede
- O'Farrell, Mrs. Agnes
- Ogilvie, Mr. Charles
- Ogilvie, Mr. W.
- Oliver, Miss Lilly R.
- Oppenheim, Mr. Alexander
- Orr, Mrs. J. R.
- Paterson, Mrs. Margaret
- Paterson, Master Robert
- Paterson, Miss Margaret
- Paton, Mr. David
- Patterson, Miss M.
- Pattison, Miss I.
- Pattison, Miss R.
- Paul, Mr. George
- Pepworth, Mrs. Margaret
- Pepworth, Miss Margaret
- Power, Mrs. C.
- Prentice, Mr. Robert
- Prentice, Mrs.
- Provan, Mrs. Jenny
- Queen, Mrs. Jemina
- Rafferty, Mr. P.
- Rafferty, Mrs.
- Raith, Miss Mary
- Rankin, Mr. H.
- Reid, Mr. George
- Reid, Miss B.
- Ritchie, Mr. R.
- Ritchie, Mrs.
- Roan, Mrs. J.
- Roberts, Miss Mary A.
- Roberts, Miss Elizabeth E.
- Robertson, Mrs. Janet
- Robertson, Miss Helen
- Robertson, Master John
- Robertson, Mrs. Janet
- Robertson, Miss Margaret
- Robertson, Miss I.
- Robertson, Miss A.
- Robertson, Mr. John
- Robertson, Mrs.
- Robertson, Miss Mary
- Rodgers, Mrs. Grace
- Rodgers, Miss Mary
- Ross, Mr. T.
- Ross, Mrs.
- Roy, Miss Jessie
- Russell, Mrs. M.
- Russell, Mrs. Annie B.
- Russell, Master John
- Rutherford, Miss Isabella
- Sands, Mrs. Lizzie
- Sands, Miss Henrietta
- Schoen, Mrs. Leonora
- Scott, Mr. John
- Scott, Mrs.
- Scott, Miss Margaret
- Sennette, Mrs. Mary
- Sennette, Miss Dorothy
- Sennette, Master Dick
- Sennette, Miss Mary
- Sharkey, Miss B.
- Shearer, Mrs. Margaret
- Shearer, Master Alexander
- Shields, Mrs. Isabella
- Shields, Master Albert McKay
- Shields, Miss Barbara
- Singer, Mrs. Catherine B.
- Slingerland, Mrs. Jessie
- Sloane, Mrs. Fred
- Smith, Mrs. J.
- Smith, Mrs. Margaret
- Sommerville, Miss Annie
- Spence, Dr. John
- Spencer, Miss C.
- Spencer, Mr. James
- Stephen, Mr. George
- Stevenson, Miss
- Steward, Mrs. F.
- Steward, Miss E.
- Stewart, Mrs. M.
- Stewart, Mrs. H.
- Stewart, Master A.
- Stewart, Miss E.
- Stewart, Miss M.
- Stewart, Mr. D.
- Strain, Miss M.
- Stratton, Mrs. Alexander
- Stratton, Miss Margaret L.
- Stuart, Mrs. Charlotte
- Stuart, Master John K.
- Sullivan, Mrs. C.
- Sullivan, Master John J.
- Tait, Mr. E. W.
- Tait, Mrs.
- Tait, Master G.
- Tait, Mrs. Elizabeth
- Thomas, Miss M.
- Thomas, Miss
- Thomson, Mrs. C.
- Thomson, Master James
- Thorburn, Mrs. Agnes
- Todd, Mr. Tohn
- Todd, Mrs.
- Turk, Miss H.
- Turner, Mrs. Margaret
- Tyre, Miss Agnes
- Uibel, Mrs. Catherine
- Valentine, Miss Annie
- Van Den Hoek, Mrs. A. M.
- Ventor, Miss J.
- Waldie, Miss R.
- Watson, Mrs. J.
- Watson, Master W.
- Watson, Mrs. Jane P.
- Watters, Mrs. J.
- Weir, Mrs. Elizabeth
- Whitelaw, Miss M.
- Whitney, Mrs. Jessie
- Willis, Miss V.
- Wilson, Miss I.
- Wright, Mrs. M.
- Wyler, Mr. Johnston
- Wyler, Mrs.
- Wyler, Master Johnston R.
- Wyler, Miss Margaret J.
- Wylie, Mr. John
- Yeats, Miss A. J.
- Young, Mrs. Mary
- Young, Master James W.
- Young, Miss N.
- Young, Mrs.
- Young, Mr. William
Tourist Third Cabin Passengers Embarking at Boston
- Adamson, Miss Mary
- Atkins, Mrs. Jean I.
- Atkins, Master Reginald C.
- Barraclough, Mrs. George
- Barrie, Mr. William
- Boleyn, Mrs. Janet
- Brown, Mr. Samuel
- Brown, Master Samuel
- Bruning, Mrs. Jessie
- Collins, Miss Margaret
- Connell, Mr. David
- Connell, Mrs.
- Costello, Mrs. Catherine
- David. Mrs. Agnes
- David, Miss Alice
- Dickson, Mrs. William
- Dickson, Miss Mary
- Dovle, Miss Alice
- Driver. Mr. H. B.
- Esplin, Miss Jamima
- Feeney. Miss Elizabeth
- Forbes, Mr. William
- French. Mrs. Esther
- Gilmout. Miss Mathilda
- Gould, Mrs. S. L.
- Halkett. Miss Alice
- Hastie, Mrs.
- Houston, Mrs. Annie T.
- Hughes, Mrs. Ada
- Hughes, Master George B.
- Hughes, Miss Florence B.
- Hydman, Mr. John
- Lawrence. Mrs. Frank
- McCallum, Mrs. Elizabeth
- McCallum, Master Kenneth
- McMahon, Mrs. Catherine
- McPherson, Mr.
- Maguire, Mr. John
- Marshall, Mrs. and child
- Mondle, Mrs. Margaret
- Morris. Mr. Adam
- Morris, Mrs.
- Munro, Mr. R.
- Munro, Mrs.
- Munlock, Mrs. Catherine
- Murdock, Master Logan
- Murdock, Miss Betty
- Murdock, Master George
- Noble, Mr. A. W.
- Noble, Mrs.
- Paterson. Mr. William
- Quinn, Miss Bridget
- Scobie, Mr. Charles
- Scott. Mr. William
- Shannon, Miss Catherine
- Shannon, Miss C.
- Sheves, Mr. Andrew
- Sheves, Mrs.
- Soutar, Miss Dorothy
- Tawse, Mrs. Alexander
- Tawse, Master Alexander
- Tawse, Miss Margaret
- Templeton, Mr. William
- Thomson, Miss Christina
- Todd, Miss Elizabeth
- Troughton, Mrs. Sarah
- Troughton, Master John F.
- Younger, Mr. George
🎓⛪🩺 Notable Individuals & Social Context
🎓 Academic and Professional Figures
Dr. A. J. Jeffrey – Though his institutional affiliation is not listed, the presence of a medical title during the interwar period suggests involvement in public health or postwar academic exchange.
Dr. H. A. Murray, Jr. – Likely a physician or academic from the Boston area, possibly tied to Harvard or another New England institution.
Dr. John Spence – A well-respected Scottish name; possibly returning from medical training in America or attending to academic or hospital duties in the UK.
⛪ Religious Figures
Rev. H. Andrew Morrison – A rare clearly identified clergyman in the list, suggesting Protestant ministry. He may have been connected to Presbyterian missions or ecumenical conferences across the Atlantic.
Brother Bede O'Donnell – A Catholic religious brother. His inclusion highlights Catholic missionary or educational efforts between the US and Ireland/Scotland.
These clergy reflect not only spiritual leadership but also educational and community-building roles aboard ship and abroad.
🎭 Cultural Curiosities
Mr. T. K. Cheng and Mr. Y. W. Wong – These Chinese passengers stand out on an otherwise Western-dominated manifest. Their travel in Cabin Class suggests educational, diplomatic, or business roles—especially notable in 1930, given exclusionary US immigration laws.
Miss Emilv Hale – The name recalls the literary Emily Hale, associated with poet T. S. Eliot. Although the spelling differs, this passenger may represent a cultural or literary connection worth genealogical exploration.
👨👩👧👦 Engaging Family Groups
The Amos Family – Including Master James and Master Douglas—an upper working-class family likely relocating or returning home.
The Jeans Family – Reappearing in both Cabin and Tourist lists (Mrs. Catherine Jeans, Miss Mary Jeans, and Master Frank Jeans)—possibly returning to Scotland from an extended American stay.
The McAnuff Family – Including young Patricia—potentially part of a missionary, academic, or diplomatic household.
Information for Passengers
THE BAR will be closed at 11:00 pm
DIVINE SERVICE may be held In the Saloon (weather permitting) once every Sunday between 11 and 12. For those who so desire facilities are provided for the celebration of Mass.
ADDITIONAL PASSAGE MONEY OR FREIGHT paid on board passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form.
WARDROBE TRUNKS—Tlie attention of passengers is called to the fact that the steamer has a Baggage Room whore trunks may be stored during the voyage. It is not always possible to have large wardrobe trunks placed in an accessible position in passengers' staterooms.
BAGGAGE—Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.
Trunks, Wraps, etc., may be stored and re-shipped by the Company for the return voyage.
To facilitate examination and identification of baggage on landing all packages should have an initial label afllxed; these labels are supplied on board on application.
BAGGAGE INSURANCE—Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as, in the event of loss or damage, the Company cannot accept liability beyond the limit specified on the Steamer Contract Tickets. Rates and particulars on application.
BARBER'S SHOP—Barber's shop Is on board for the convenience of passengers. The barber will attend to ladies by appointment.
CLOTHES PRESSING—Application should be made to the barber, from whom rates and other particulars can be obtained.
COMPLAINTS—Complaints of incivility, carelessness or inattention on the part of any of the ship's staff should be Immediately reported to the Purser or Chief Steward and failing satisfaction, to the Captain.
KIOSK—Passengers can obtain confectionery, toys, souvenirs. etc., in the Kiosk.
DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 6/3 (or $1.50) each on application to the Deck Steward. At the end of each voyage the rugs which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned before being re-Issued.
DRAFTS are issued, free of charge, payable In currency at any of the Offices of the Company in the United States and Canada, and, similarly, drafts are issued in the United States and Canada payable at any of the Company's Offices in the United Kingdom in sterling, or at the Company's Offices in Europe in the currency of the country on which they are drawn.
DOGS AND CATS—Passengers are notified that dogs and cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license lias been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of License can only be obtained by direct application to the Depart incut before the dog or cat is taken on board.
LIBRARY—Library Books may be obtained on application to the Librarian. The Books are issued free of charge.
MEALS—Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Lunch, 1:00 pm; Dinner, 7:30 pm
When two sittings are necessary, meals will be as follows:
Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Lunch, 1st sitting 12:30 pm; 2nd sitting, 1:30 pm
Dinner, 1st sitting, 6:15:00 pm 2nd sitting, 7:30 p m.
Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.
CHILDREN'S MEALS—Breakfast, 9:00 am; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
PORT HOLES—Passengers are requested not to open the port holes. The Stewards will do this whenever practicable.
REDIRECTION OF MAIL—Passengers who expect letters or parcels to be delivered to the ship after they have disembarked should leave their full names and addresses at the Bureau in order that their mail may be forwarded to them.
RETURN BOOKINGS—The Purser and his staff will at all times be pleased to assist passengers to arrange their return passages, or to supply them with the name and address of the agent in the town to which they are proceeding.
RAILWAY TIME-TABLES—Railway and steamer time-tables may be consulted on application to the Librarian.
DISEMBARKATION ARRANGEMENTS AT LONDONDERRY— Passengers landing at Londonderry disembark by tender off Moville, whence they are taken to Londonderry—a distance of about 17 miles—the journey, by tender, taking about 1 and 1/4 hours.
No passengers land at Moville; baggage is inspected at Londonderry. Moville Is in the Irish Free State whereas Londonderry is in Northern Ireland.
The distance, by rail, from Londonderry to Belfast is 100 miles, and from Londonderry to Dublin 163 miles.
DISEMBARKATION AT GLASGOW—Passengers disembark either by tender at Greenock—which is on the River Clyde about 20 miles from Glasgow—or go up the river and disembark at Yorkhill pier, which is within easy reach of the principal railroad stations in Glasgow.
Passengers disembark at one or the other of the places mentioned according to the state of the tide, also the time of arrival of the steamer off Greenock.
When passengers disembark at Greenock and customs formalities have been gone through, they are conveyed, free of charge, to Glasgow, either by a special or regular train; if the number of passengers does not warrant a special train, coaches are attached to a regular train for the convenience of Anchor Line Passengers.
RECOVERY OF U. S. HEAD TAX—This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within sixty days (tlie time prescribed by U. S. Law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.
It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within one hundred and twenty days of Passenger's arrival in the United States.
Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.
SMOKING—Children are not allowed in tlie Smoke-room. Smokers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigars, cigarettes and pipe ashes are extinguished before being thrown away.
STORAGE—The Company will undertake to store Deck Chairs and Steamer Trunks belonging to passengers at owner's risk until they are required when returning.
Chairs and Trunks should have owner's name painted on them, and they will not be reshipped without instructions being sent to Baggage Master, Anchor Line, York hill Quay, Glasgow.
A description of the articles should be given, also name of steamer from which they were landed and date. No shawls, rugs, etc., to be attached to Chairs. No charge for storage is made if the owners return by the Company's vessels. If Chairs or Trunks are forwarded by rail this is done at owner's risk and expense.
THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his service subject to the approval of the Commander, to First Class, Cabin, Second Class and Tourist Third Cabin passengers.
TOBACCO, SPIRITS, etc.—Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, wines, spirits and perfumery are liable to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and even the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs authorities.
THE DAILY MAIL ATLANTIC EDITION, giving the latest news by wireless and the closing prices on the London and New York Stock Exchanges, is published on board. The paper will be delivered each morning to the passenger's stateroom if an order is given to the Bedroom Steward.
THROUGH BOOKINGS TO GIBRALTAR, EGYPT AND INDIA—The Anchor Line steamers engaged in this service have excellent Saloon accommodation. Full particulars as to Fares, etc., on application.
VALUABLES—The Company is not responsible for the theft of valuables or money if kept in state-rooms. All such articles may be deposited free of charge, in the ship's safe, under the care of the Purser.
Passengers are warned that they should not on liny account part with money or valuables to any persons representing themselves as members of the ship's staff.
ANCHOR LINE New York and Glasgow Service
SERVICES To and From
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- Boston, Londonderry and Glasgow
- Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool
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- Bombay to Marseilles
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- TSS "CALEDONIA" 17,000 Tons
- TSS "CALIFORNIA" 17,000 Tons
- TSS "TRANSYLVANIA" 17,000 Tons
- TSS "TUSCANIA" 17,000 Tons
- TSS "CAMERONIA" 16,365 Tons
- SS "BRITANNIA"8,464 Tons
- SS "ASSYRIA" 8,142 Tons
- SS "CASTALIA" 6,600 Tons
- SS "CIRCASSIA" 6,861 Tons
- SS "ELYSIA" 6,757 Tons
- SS "MASSILIA" 5,156 Tons
- SS "TARANTIA" 4,939 Tons
📚 Relevance for Teachers, Students, Genealogists, and Historians
The 1930 SS California passenger list provides valuable insights into:
Transatlantic ties during the Depression era – While many were returning to Europe due to economic hardship, others were still traveling for education, religious missions, or medical reasons.
Family migration patterns – Genealogists can track surname clusters, such as the Bryces, Murrays, or McArthurs.
Women and children – A significant number of solo women and mothers with children traveled unaccompanied by men, reflecting social and familial independence in the 1930s.
Religious missions and diversity – The presence of clergy, as well as Chinese cabin-class travelers, reveals broader global interactions not often emphasized in mainstream maritime history.
Historical maritime customs – Notes on baggage, disembarkation at Londonderry vs. Moville, and Mass reflect not just logistics, but evolving cultural norms in travel.
🌟 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters
This 24 May 1930 voyage of the TSS California represents more than a transatlantic crossing—it is a cultural mirror, reflecting the era’s complexities:
- Cross-continental families
- Ecclesiastical and academic travel
- Interwar economic shifts
- Maritime customs and comforts
Whether you’re a historian, genealogist, or student, this list offers rich storytelling potential, global perspectives, and a foundation for in-depth research.
Back Cover, SS California Cabin and Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List, 24 May 1930. | GGA Image ID # 22a2c844ae
Curator’s Note
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