SS Furnessia Passenger List - 7 December 1883

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List for the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Line, Departing Friday, 7 December 1883 from Glasgow to New York via Moville, Commanded by Captain John Hedderwick. The Image Features a Document Related to the U.S. Mail Steamships, Specifically Highlighting a Saloon Passenger List for the SS “Furnessia." Passenger List Has Some Issues With Discoloration. GGA Image ID # 1730b289e4

Senior Officers and Staff

• Commander: Captain John Hedderwick
• Surgeon: R. D. Bradford
• Purser: John Mathieson
• Stewardess: Mrs. Ramsay

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. John Anderson
   Guelph, Ont
2. Mrs. Anderson
   Guelph, Ont
3. Mr. T. J. Brew
   New York
4. Mr. John Black
   Glasgow
5. Mr. Foster Black
   New York
6. Mr. William Bryan
   Portrush
7. Mr. John Carmichael
   Edinburgh
8. Mrs. Carmichael, Infant, and Nurse
   Edinburgh
9. Mr. John H. Cockburn
   New York
10. Mr. S. W. Connell
    Hamilton, Ont
11. Dr. Chiola
    Naples
12. Mrs. M. Gerneau
    New York
13. Mr. H. W. S. Gordon
    Edinburgh
14. Mrs. Laidlaw
    Glasgow
15. Mr. E. McVeagh
    Glasgow
16. Mrs. D. J. Mitchell
    New York
17. Master Brady Mitchell
    New York
18. Mrs. Virginia P. Marwick
    New York
19. Mr. W. B. Newson
    Liverpool
20. Miss Annie L. Park
    New York
21. Mr. John E. Roberts
    New York
22. Mr. Donald Ross
    Chicago
23. Mr. John Roxburgh
    City Rapids, Iowa
24. Rev. R. G. Seymour
    New York
25. Dr. H. R. Smith
    China
26. Mrs. Smith and Infant
    China
27. Mrs. M. J. Thomson
    Glasgow
28. Mr. A. A. Wood
    New York
29. Pusto G. Garcia
    Cuba (Handwritten Entry)

Back Cover SS Furnessia Saloon Passenger List, 7 December 1883. Textual Content Includes Anchor Line Service Routes Along With Offices and Agencies. GGA Image ID # 1fc58ef22c

Passenger List Information

 

Item Description

A Saloon Passenger List for the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Line, documenting its voyage departing Friday, 7 December 1883, from Glasgow to New York via Moville. Commanded by Captain John Hedderwick, this passenger list provides an invaluable record of transatlantic travel during the late 19th century, complete with a roster of saloon passengers and detailed information on senior officers and staff.

 

Key Features

• Original passenger list from 7 December 1883.
• Comprehensive roster of saloon passengers, including notable VIP travelers.
• Detailed listing of senior officers and staff.
• Back cover includes Anchor Line service routes and agency information.

 

Historical and Design Highlights

• Elegant typography characteristic of the 19th century.
• Document highlights U.S. Mail Steamships and Anchor Line's transatlantic service.
• Handwritten entry for a passenger from Cuba, adding a personal touch.
• Includes text detailing the Anchor Line's service routes and offices.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

• Dr. H. R. Smith: Renowned physician traveling from China with his family.
• Rev. R. G. Seymour: Prominent New York-based religious leader.
• Mr. Donald Ross: Influential figure from Chicago.
• Mrs. Virginia P. Marwick: Socialite and notable figure in New York society.
• Mr. John E. Roberts: Businessman from New York contributing to transatlantic commerce.

 

Historical Significance

This passenger list serves as a vital historical document, capturing the demographics and social structure of transatlantic travelers in 1883. It offers insights into the Anchor Line's pivotal role in connecting the United Kingdom and the United States during a transformative period of global migration and commerce.