Passenger List, TSS Cameronia – Cabin & Tourist Class, Glasgow to New York via Belfast & Moville, 16 August 1933

Front Cover, TSS Cameronia Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List of the Anchor Steamship Line, Departing 16 August 1933 from Glasgow to New York via Belfast and Moville, Commanded by Captain William Gemmell. On the Front Cover is a Painting of the Wallace Statue in Baltimore, MD. The Painting of the Wallace Statue, Baltimore, MD, Linkis Scottish Heritage With American History. | GGA Image ID # 22b12d5579

🚢 Elaborate Review & Summary – TSS Cameronia Passenger List (16 August 1933)

Ship & Voyage Overview

On 16 August 1933, the TSS Cameronia of the Anchor Steamship Line departed Glasgow bound for New York, with stops at Belfast and Moville. Under the command of Captain William Gemmell, this voyage carried both Cabin Class and Tourist Class passengers during the waning years of the Great Depression—when transatlantic crossings were still a vital bridge between the Old and New Worlds for business, migration, education, and leisure.

The front cover featured an evocative painting of the Wallace Statue in Baltimore, MD, underscoring the cultural and historical ties between Scotland and America.

📍 Route & Ports of Call

Departure: Glasgow, Scotland

Calls: Belfast, Northern Ireland; Moville, Ireland

Arrival: New York, USA

Operator: Anchor Steamship Line (Cunard Line subsidiary)

Voyage Context: August sailings often included returning summer tourists, students heading to autumn terms, clergy traveling between assignments, and emigrants seeking opportunities in America.

🛳 Key Features of the TSS Cameronia

Launched: 1919

Gross Tonnage: ~16,300 GRT

Type: Twin-screw turbine steamer

Operator: Anchor Steamship Line (Cunard subsidiary)

Accommodations: Cabin and Tourist Third Class

Notable Service: Served in both civilian and troopship capacities over her career

Reputation: Known for steady service on the Glasgow–New York route, often carrying a diverse mix of tourists, emigrants, clergy, and academics.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain William Gemmell
2. Chief Officer: A. McPhail
3. Chief Engineer: David Shaw
4. Surgeon: Daniel Murphy
5. Purser: J. Mahony
6. Chief Steward: G. McKinnon
   

Cabin and Tourist Class Passengers

1. Mr. James H. Allan
2. Mrs. Allan
3. Miss Grace Brasier
4. Miss Ethel G. Breen
5. Miss Helen Crawford
6. Miss Caroline Dillon
7. Miss Rose Dillon
8. Miss Anne E. Donald
9. Miss Francesca Donald
10. Mr. John Hume
11. Mr. Benjamin Liffitz
12. Mrs. M. J. McCabe
13. Miss Miriam E. MacCabe
14. Miss Ethel MacCabe
15. Miss Marjorie McFerran
16. Dr. Robert McGregor
17. Mr. James McKee
18. Mrs. McKee
19. Mr. Stewart L. Mims
20. Miss Elizabeth Mims
21. Miss Cornelia Mims
22. Mrs. J. Mitchell
23. Miss Anna Nixon
24. Mr. Harry T. Patterson
25. Mrs. Patterson
26. Miss Annie M. Quinn
27. Mrs. M. A. La Salle
28. Miss Dorothy La Salle
29. Mr. John L. Sanford
30. Mr. William Scott
31. Mrs. Scott
32. Mrs. E. Small
33. Miss Mary F. Smith
34. Miss Isabel M. Stewart
35. Mrs. A. A. Wager
36. Mr. William H. Webb
37. Mrs. Webb Mr. Paul Worth

Tourist Class Passengers

1. Mr. William Adamson
2. Miss Evelyn Allen
3. Mr. Thomas Ardes
4. Mrs. Jean Banks
5. Master David Banks
6. Miss Elizabeth Barber
7. Mr. John Barr
8. Mrs. Mary Barr
9. Miss Grace Bee
10. Rev. Father John Brady
11. Miss May Brown
12. Mrs. Mary Campbell
13. Mrs. Jane Cashel
14. Mrs. Agnes Connolly
15. Miss Rosemary Connolly
16. Mr. William J. Connolly
17. Rev. Arthur Cort
18. Mrs. Cort
19. Mr. Wm. Craig
20. Mrs. Nancy Craig
21. Mrs. Isab. Croll
22. Miss Margaret Croll
23. Miss May Cumming
24. Miss Mary Devlin
25. Mr. D. T. Dodge
26. Mrs. Alexandrina Douglas
27. Miss Margt. Douglas
28. Mr. H. A. Eaton
29. Mrs. Agnes Farquharson
30. Master George Farquharson
31. Miss Doris E. Fitzpatrick
32. Miss Georgina Foster
33. Mrs. Jeanie Gibson
34. Miss Alma Grabo
35. Miss Margt. Gray
36. Miss Elizabeth Greeley
37. Miss Ellen Greeley
38. Miss Margaret Henderson
39. Miss Martha Hood
40. Miss Eileen Johnston
41. Miss Susan Kirkpatrick
42. Mr. Richard Kyle
43. Mrs. May Alice Kyle
44. Miss Eileen Kyle
45. Mrs. Margaret Lagerquist
46. Miss Vera Lane
47. Miss Edith Langlands
48. Miss Jean G. Lawson
49. Mr. Robert Leggate
50. Mr. George McArthur
51. Mrs. W. W. McArthur
52. Mr. Henry McCamey
53. Mrs. Margaret A. McCamey
54. Mrs. Jean MacFarlane
55. Mr. H. A. McGIauflin
56. Mr. G. F. McInnes
57. Mr. Chas. MacKechnie
58. Mr. Benjamin McKelvey
59. Mrs. Jennie McKelvey
60. Mrs. Henrietta MacKenzie
61. Master Angus MacKenzie
62. Miss Etta MacKenzie
63. Rev. James Mackintosh
64. Mr. Harry MacLean
65. Mrs. MacLean
66. Master Harry MacLean
67. Miss Dorothy MacLean
68. Miss Catherine McMahon
69. Mr. Robert McMaster
70. Mrs. Eliza McMaster
71. Mrs. Margaret McMullan
72. Master Alester McMullan
73. Miss Mary McNelis
74. Mrs. Janet McQueen
75. Mrs. Josephine Maher
76. Miss Josephine Maher
77. Miss Sarah Massey
78. Prof. George Moore
79. Miss Audrey Musser
80. Miss Rita O’Toole
81. Mr. Henry Patterson
82. Mrs. Isabella M. Patterson
83. Miss Iris Patterson
84. Mr. Arvid Paulson
85. Mr. Frank Pieraets
86. Mrs. Janet Pieraets
87. Mrs. Ina Ranieri
88. Mrs. Eliz. Reid
89. Mr. James Reid
90. Mrs. Kathleen Reid
91. Miss Agnes Renfrew
92. Miss Alice Rice
93. Miss Eliz. Robison
94. Mrs. Margt. Scott
95. Mrs. Nellie Scott
96. Mr. J. T. Scully
97. Mr. Wm. Simpson
98. Miss Margt. Smyth
99. Miss Eliz. Speirs
100. Mrs. Margaret Strickland
101. Miss Mary Taylor
102. Mrs. Bridget Traynor
103. Mr. Norman Uprichard
104. Mr. Samuel Wallace
105. Mr. James Watkins
106. Mrs. Sarah Watson
107. Mr. Forbes Watson
108. Mrs. Annie Wheatley
109. Mr. Wm. Wheatley
110. Mr. Wm. Wheatley, Jr.
111. Mrs. Florence Wheatley
112. Mr. Edward White
113. Mr. Albert Williamson
114. Mrs. Jessie Williamson
115. Master Albert Williamson
116. Mrs. Jessie Woolsey
117. Mr. Robert A. Young

🧑‍🎓 Notable Individuals & Social Context

Academia

Prof. George Moore – An academic whose travels in 1933 suggest transatlantic academic exchange despite economic challenges. His presence reflects how universities maintained scholarly links even in difficult times.

Religious Figures

Rev. Father John Brady – Catholic priest, possibly returning from parish duties or visiting family in Ireland before serving in America.

Rev. Arthur Cort – Protestant clergyman traveling with his wife; may have been engaged in pastoral work abroad or guest preaching tours.

Rev. James Mackintosh – His inclusion emphasizes the role of clergy in fostering transatlantic religious communities.

Medical & Scientific

Dr. Robert McGregor – His travel during this era could be tied to professional conferences or medical appointments overseas.

Families & Social Groups

Several prominent family groups—such as the McKee, Kyle, and Wheatley families—were aboard, representing both leisure travelers and emigrants.

Mrs. M. A. La Salle and Miss Dorothy La Salle – Suggestive of socially active or business-connected travelers, possibly linked to the arts or education.

Passenger Information

Detailed onboard services, from deck chair rentals to wireless telegraph rates.

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.

Bar.—The Bars will not be open later than midnight, but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.

Barber’s Shop.—There is a well-appointed Barber’s Shop on board. Ladies will be attended to by appointment.

Clothes Pressing.—Application should be made to the Barber, from whom rates and other particulars can be obtained.

Berthing of Passengers.—No changes can be made except on application to the Purser.

Cables and Telegrams for dispatch by ordinary land wire should be handed in at the Wireless Telegraph Office. The time of acceptance for cables and telegrams to be sent by ordinary land wire will be intimated on the notice boards.

Wireless, cable and telegraph forms may be obtained from the Wireless office.

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.

The Anchor Line News, containing the latest news by wireless and closing prices on the various Stock Exchanges, is published on board and distributed free to passengers at breakfast time each morning during the voyage.

Deck Chairs and Rugs may be hired 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. Divine Service may be held (weather permitting) once every Sunday forenoon, and for those who so desire facilities are provided for the celebration of Mass.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of Licensee can only be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog or cat is taken on board.

Dogs and Cats can only be carried by special arrange- ment being made with the Company prior to embarkation. Whilst on board they are not permitted in any of the public rooms or staterooms.

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.

Information.—If passengers are in doubt on any point appertaining to their ocean voyage, or railroad journey, they are advised to consult the Purser.

Kiosk.—Passengers can obtain confectionery, fruit, toys, souvenirs, novels, postage stamps, etc., in the Kiosk.

Landing Cards.—Passengers must obtain from the Purser a U.S. landing card. The hours at which these cards are obtainable will be posted on notice board. It should be noted that before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to a U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

Library.—Library books may be obtained on application to the Librarian. The books are issued free of charge.

Lifebelts must not be removed from staterooms, except in cases of extreme danger and necessity.

Meals.—Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. ; Luncheon, 1 p.m. ; Dinner, 7 p.m.

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows
Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. ; Lunch, 1st sitting, 12.30 p.m. ; 2nd sitting, 1.30 p.m.
Dinner, 1st sitting, 6.15 p.m. ; 2nd sitting, 7.30 p.m.

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward. Meals cannot be served in cabins or on deck unless with the Surgeon’s permission.

Children’s Meals—Breakfast, 9 a.m.; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5 to 6 p.m.

Ports.—Passengers are requested not to open the ports. The Stewards will do this whenever practicable.

Postage Stamps are on sale at Purser’s Bureau and Kiosks. A notice will be displayed stating the latest time for posting mail matter on board.

British stamps must be used for correspondence posted on the High Seas. Rates :—Letters to United Kingdom and United States of America, 12d. for the first ounce and Id. for each additional ounce. Postcards, lid. each.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Librarian.

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax.—To enable the refund of United States Head Tax to be secured, passengers who intend staying in the United States for less than sixty days must state so on Declaration Form at time of booking. They must also inform the Immigration Officer at the Port of Landing that they are returning within 60 days, and obtain from him Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Company when completed, in time to allow same to be lodged with the American Authorities within 120 days of passenger’s arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.

Passengers who declare at the Port of Landing their intention of remaining in the United States for a period longer than 60 days will not be refunded Head Tax by the United States Government, even although they eventually leave the country within the 60 days limit.

Redirection of Mail.—Passengers who expect letters or parcels to be delivered to the ship after they have dis- embarked 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.

Smoking.—Cigarette smokers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigarettes are extinguished before being thrown away. Children are not allowed in the Smoking Room.

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 re-shipped without instructions being sent to Baggage Master, Anchor Line, Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow. A description of the articles should be given, also name of steamer from which they were landed and date. No shawls, rugs, &c., 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.

Table-Seating —The Chief Steward has the arrangement of table-seating.

The Surgeon is authorised to make customary charges for his service, subject to the approval of the Commander, to First Class, Cabin and Tourist Class passengers.

Nurses—Trained and qualified hospital nurses are carried. Their services, under the direction of the Surgeon, are at the passengers’ disposal.

Through Bookings to Gibraltar, Marseilles, Egypt, and India.—The Anchor Line steamers engaged in this service have excellent saloon accommodation. Full particulars as to fares, etc., on application.

CUSTOMS.—The following is a list of the principal articles which are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities :— Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Wines, Liqueurs, Spirits, Perfumery, Sugar and Goods containing Sugar, Silk and Artificial Silk, Lace and Embroidery, Musical Instruments, Gramophones and Gramophone Records, Clocks, Watches, Cameras, Field and Opera Glasses, Films, Wireless Sets and accessories, etc. Reprints of Copyright Books and Music are subject to confiscation.

Valuables.—Money or valuables should not be exposed in staterooms. The Company will not be responsible for articles lost or stolen. Valuables may be deposited in ship’s safe, under care of the Purser, free of charge.

Passengers are warned that they should not on any account part with money or valuables to any persons representing themselves as members of the ship’s staff.

Wardrobe Trunks.—The attention of passengers is called to the fact that the steamer has a Baggage Room where trunks may be stored during the voyage. It is not always possible to have large wardrobe trunks placed in an accessible position in passenger staterooms.

WIRELESS TELEGRAPH RATES

SHIP TO SHORE MESSAGES

Via British Stations.—For messages to the United Kingdom the rate is lid. per word, inclusive of land line charges.

Via United States Stations.—The rate via New York, Chatham, Mass., East Moriches, is 9d. per word, plus land line charges. Via Canadian Station.—The rate via Louisburg, N.S., is 9d. per word, plus land line charges.

NOTE.—All charges must be prepaid. Every word in the address, text, and signature is counted and charged for.

Reserving Hotel Accommodation.— By arrangement with certain hotels, messages reserving accommodation may be sent by passengers free of charge. A list of these hotels is kept in the W.T. Office, and passengers should enquire there.

SHIP TO SHIP MESSAGES

The rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word,

WIRELESS LETTERS

A Wireless Letter consists of a message transmitted to a ship travelling in the opposite direction and posted on her arrival at destination by “ Registered Post.” These messages are only charged for at the rate of 5s. for the first twenty words with 2d. per additional word to a maximum of 100 words.

At certain times during the day a wireless operator is in attendance in the passenger quarters for the purpose of giving information and receiving messages for transmission. Notices giving time and place are displayed throughout the ship. At all times, however, passengers may conduct their business at the Wireless Office if they prefer to do so.

🌟 Most Engaging Content

The passenger list stands out for its blend of religious leadership, academia, and family migration—a microcosm of 1930s transatlantic life. The clergy entries highlight spiritual connections between continents, while Professor Moore’s voyage reflects the persistence of scholarly exchange even amid economic depression. Large family groups aboard—many with children—hint at the enduring role of the Cameronia in family reunification and opportunity-seeking in the United States.

🎯 Relevance for Educators, Historians & Genealogists

Educators: Demonstrates the resilience of transatlantic cultural exchange during the Depression.

Historians: Offers primary source evidence of migration, religious networks, and economic patterns in 1933.

Genealogists: A valuable reference for tracing passenger movements, identifying family travel groups, and locating ancestors’ migration dates.

💡 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters

The TSS Cameronia passenger list of 16 August 1933 captures a rich intersection of faith, scholarship, and migration. The mix of professors, clergy, medical professionals, and multi-generational families presents a vivid portrait of the ship as both a cultural bridge and a working vessel in economically challenging times. For researchers, this list is a time capsule of human movement and aspiration in the early 1930s.

Title Page, TSS Cameronia Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List, 16 August 1933. | GGA Image ID # 22b14dc327

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