Passenger List of the SS Furnessia – Anchor Line Voyage from Glasgow to New York, 12 July 1900

Front Cover of a Second Class Passenger List for the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Line, Departing Thursday, 12 July 1900 from Glasgow to New York, Commanded by Captain Hugh Young. Illustration Includes Anchor Line Logo, US and UK Flags, Line Art Drawing of the SS Furnessia, and a Scene in New York Harbor Featuring the Statue of Liberty. GGA Image ID # 15b8fd0df9

🚢 Review & Summary – SS Furnessia Passenger List (12 July 1900)

Voyage Overview

On Thursday, 12 July 1900, the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Line departed Glasgow for New York, under the command of Captain Hugh Young.

Voyage Type: Westbound transatlantic crossing

Service Class Featured: Second Class

Seasonal Context: This midsummer sailing took place during one of the busiest transatlantic migration and travel periods, with Scotland’s urban centers and rural communities sending travelers to the United States for work, family reunions, or leisure.

The Ship – SS Furnessia

• Launched: 1880 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow
• Gross Tonnage: ~5,500 tons
• Length: Approx. 445 feet
• Service Life: Regular Glasgow–Moville–New York service
• Operator: Anchor Line (later incorporated into Cunard)

Notable Features:

Steel-hulled, with a single funnel and two masts — a hybrid sail/steam design reflecting the transitional period of maritime engineering.

Popular among Second Class passengers — merchants, teachers, skilled tradespeople, and modestly affluent families — who wanted a comfortable yet affordable crossing.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: Hugh Young, Commander
2. Surgeon: F. H. Adamson
3. Purser: David Bruce
4. Chief Steward: Samuel Hiendry
5. Matron: Miss Brodie
6. Matron: Miss McCorquodale

Senior Officers & Staff

• Captain: Hugh Young – A seasoned Anchor Line commander, known for efficient and disciplined crossings.
• Surgeon: F. H. Adamson – Responsible for shipboard health, particularly important in the pre-antibiotic era.
• Purser: David Bruce – Managed shipboard transactions and passenger documentation.
• Chief Steward: Samuel Hiendry – Oversaw catering and comfort for Second Class travelers.
• Matrons: Miss Brodie and Miss McCorquodale – Provided moral supervision and safety for unaccompanied women and children.

Second Class Passengers

1. Mr. John Aitken
2. Mr. Robert Anderson
3. Miss Christina Armour
4. Mr. A. Arthur
5. Mr. Ira De Bawn
6. Mrs. De Bawn
7. Miss Annetta De Bawn
8. Mrs. William A. Beattie
9. Miss Mary Bingham
10. Mr. Arthur Bornstein
11. Miss Mary Bright
12. Mr. George Burns
13. Mrs. Ellen Cameron
14. Mr. Patrick Carr
15. Miss Agnes Cooke
16. Mrs. J. E. Collis
17. Miss Margaret Craig
18. Mr. R. Craigie
19. Mr. D. Dallas
20. Mrs. Dallas
21. Miss J. Dickie
22. Mr. Ronald Ferris
23. Mr. Robert H. Fisher
24. Miss Jane Fleming
25. Miss Christina Fleming
26. Master Adam Fleming
27. Miss Jemima nett
28. Mr. Charles Foulke
29. Mr. Abraham D. George
30. Mr. W. J. Gilchrist
31. Mrs. Gilchrist
32. Miss Lizzie Glen
33. Mr. Isaac Goldsmith
34. Mr. Robert Gordon
35. Mrs. C. Gordon
36. Mr. T. C. Graham
37. Miss Ellen Grant
38. Mrs. Janet Hall
39. Miss Janet Hall
40. Mr. Wm. Hamilton
41. Mr. F: Haines
42. Mr. Malcolm Heddle
43. Mrs. Annie Holburn
44. Mrs. Annie M. Inglis And Infant
45. Miss Rose B. Jolly
46. Mr. James G. Kirkwood
47. Mr. John Leckey
48. Mr. John Leonard
49. Mr. Terence Leonard
50. Mr. A. K. Lodge
51. Mr. Nicol Love

52. Mrs. Margaret McAllister
53. Mr. Michael McAllister
54. Mr. John McAllister
55. Mr. John McBurnie
56. Mr. E. McCaffrey
57. Mr. James McCormack
58. Mr. Peter McCormick
59. Mrs. Mary McDermott
60. Mr. Thomas McDermott
61. Mr. James McFarlane
62. Mrs. A. McFarlane
63. Mr. Wm. McFarland
64. Miss Annie McGoldrick
65. Mr. John McGovern
66. Miss Janet McIsaac
67. Mrs. J. Mackenzie
68. Mr. Wm. McMullan
69. Mr. J. McQuillan
70. Miss Lizzie McQuillan
71. Mrs. H. C. Mack
72. Mr. James B. Magee
73. Mrs. Mair
74. Miss Mair
75. Mr. Morris Malloch
76. Miss Jane Millar
77. Mrs. Thomas Milne
78. Miss Lizzie Milne
79. Miss Eleanor Milne
80. Mr. George Morrison
81. Mr. Joseph Murray
82. Mr. Oscar Nemitz
83. Mr. James O'Neill
84. Mr. Richard Osborne
85. Mrs. Parker
86. Mr. William Parker
87. Mr. James Paterson
88. Mr. Robert Patrick
89. Mr. Robert Pringle
90. Mrs. Rachel Pringle
91. Mrs. Martha Pringle
92. Mrs. Ralston
93. Mr. Harvey C. Reynolds
94. Mr. Samuel Reynolds
95. Mr. John T. Rutherford
96. Mr. Gilbert Shaw
97. Mr. William Simpson
98. Mrs. Simpson
99. Mr. John Spalding
100. Miss Bessie Spencer
101. Mr. Joseph Small
102. Mrs. Sarah E. Stevenson
103. Master Robert Taylor
104. Master Thomas Taylor
105. Mr. George Thorns
106. Mrs. Margery Watson
107. Miss Margery Watson
108. Mrs. William Watson
109. Mr. William Watson
110. Mr. Matthew F. Watson
111. Mr. Andrew T. Walker
112. Mr. Robert J. Walker
113. Mr. Leon Westmoreland
114. Mrs. John Westwater
115. Mr. Charles Williams
116. Mrs. Alice Wilmot
117. Miss B. Wilmot
118. Miss Mary Wilson
119. Mr. Allan H. Wright
120. Mrs. Robert Young
121. Mrs. Younger And Infant

Notable Passengers & Social Context

This voyage reflects the rich tapestry of Second Class travel at the dawn of the 20th century. While primarily composed of working- and middle-class Scots and Irish, the list reveals professionals, merchants, and families engaged in transatlantic life.

🎓 Academic & Professional

Mr. Arthur Bornstein – Likely engaged in mercantile or import/export business; Second Class was favored by commercial agents traveling between Britain and the US.

🕊 Religious & Community Leaders

No major clergy are explicitly listed on this particular voyage, but the presence of multiple family groups with maternal leadership — e.g., Mrs. Margaret McAllister and Mrs. Annie M. Inglis — is consistent with church-affiliated migration sponsorships common in 1900.

🌍 Global Travelers

Mr. Oscar Nemitz – Surname suggests German or Central European heritage; may represent transnational movement beyond the British Isles.

Mr. Leon Westmoreland – Possibly connected to US or British colonial administration, given the period’s global travel networks.

👪 Prominent Family Clusters

The McAllister Family – Multiple McAllisters on board, indicative of family migration or return visits.

The Watson Family – Three entries (Mrs., Miss, and Mr. Watson) traveling together, suggesting intergenerational travel.

Drafts on the European Offices of Messrs. Anchor Line (Henderson Brothers) Limited, Payable on Demand, for Any Amount, Can Be Obtained, Free of Charge, at the Principal Agencies of the Anchor Line Throughout America. Similar Drafts on New York Can Be Had at Any of the European Offices of Messrs Anchor Line (Henderson Brothers) Limited.

The Most Engaging Elements of this Passenger List

The July 1900 Furnessia manifest stands out for:

• Its mid-summer timing, capturing seasonal migration and vacation travel.
• A passenger mix that blends merchant-class mobility with family emigration patterns.
• Glimpses of early 20th-century globalization through non-Scottish names like Nemitz and Bornstein.

Noteworthy Images 📸

Front Cover – A richly illustrated design featuring:

• The Anchor Line logo flanked by the US and UK flags.
• A line-art profile of the SS Furnessia.
• A vignette of New York Harbor with the Statue of Liberty — symbolic of opportunity and freedom for westbound travelers.

Back Cover – Promotional text detailing Anchor Line services and a global network of principal agencies, showing the company’s international reach in the steamship era.

Relevance for Teachers, Students, Historians & Genealogists ✍️

Genealogists – Valuable for tracing Scots, Irish, and Central European emigrants or visitors in the early 20th century.

Historians – Offers insight into the role of Second Class travel as the "middle ground" between luxury and economy.

Students – A primary source for projects on migration, maritime economics, and the social history of transatlantic travel.

Maritime Enthusiasts – Reveals how the Furnessia and the Anchor Line positioned themselves competitively against larger rivals like Cunard and White Star.

Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters ⭐

The 12 July 1900 crossing of the SS Furnessia represents a transition point in maritime and migration history — the Victorian era’s twilight and the Edwardian age’s dawn. The voyage carried skilled workers, merchants, and families seeking economic opportunity, educational advancement, or simply a return to their American homes after visits abroad.

This passenger list is not just a record — it’s a social snapshot of global mobility in 1900, preserved in a document that reflects the artistry, branding, and corporate reach of the Anchor Line.

Anchor Line Services and Principal Agencies on the Back Cover of a Second Class SS Furnessia Passenger List , 12 July 1900. GGA Image ID # 15b928f853