SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List – 12 May 1906 – London to New York

Front Cover, SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, Departing 12 May 1906 from London to New York, Commanded by Captain Thomas F. Gates. Front Cover Is a Large Illustration of a 1-Funnel, 4-Masted Steamer Flying the US and Atlantic Transport Line (Atl) Flags. on Top, “Atlantic Transport Line” With a Large Atl Flag. on the Bottom, “ Large Illustration of a One-Funnel, Four-Masted Steamer Flying Both U.s. and Atlantic Transport Line Flags, Symbolizing the Union of British Shipbuilding and American Ownership. First Class Passenger List With New York and London Offices." | GGA Image ID # 22c185619e

Photograph of the SS Minneapolis of the Atlantic Transport Line, 1901. Courtesy of the Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives. A Rare Contemporary Image Capturing the Liner’s Size and Configuration Shortly After Launch. | GGA Image ID # 22bea620f3

🚢 Review & Summary – SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List – 12 May 1906

🌊 Voyage Overview

The SS Minneapolis, one of the premier liners of the Atlantic Transport Line, sailed from London on 12 May 1906, commanded by Captain Thomas F. Gates, bound directly for New York. This route was a hallmark of the line’s prestige, offering uninterrupted passage between Britain’s capital and America’s largest port without intermediate stops—a preferred choice for those valuing privacy, exclusivity, and efficient travel.

The passenger list for this voyage reflects the Edwardian era’s vibrant transatlantic elite, including prominent authors, business leaders, and influential families who moved effortlessly between the Old and New Worlds.

⚙ Key Ship Facts – SS Minneapolis

• Launched: 1900 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast
• Operator: Atlantic Transport Line (American-owned, British-built)
• Type: Passenger-cargo liner (M class)
• Tonnage: Approx. 13,700 gross tons
• Route: Direct London ↔ New York service
• Notable Feature: Luxurious first-class accommodations combined with direct passage, eliminating the need for a Channel crossing to Southampton or Liverpool.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates
2. Surgeon: J. F. Fox
3. Chief Engineer: A. M. Cross
4. Purser:  F. T. Pritchard
5. Chief Steward: J. L. Martin

First Class Passengers

1. Mr. Henry V. Arundel
2. Miss M. R. Audubon
3. Miss Florence Audubon
4. Mrs. F. L. Borwell
5. Mr. H. H. Burgess
6. Mrs. H. H. Burgess
7. Miss Burgess
8. Mrs. Byrne
9. Miss Byrne
10. Miss R. M. Byrne
11. Miss T. A. Chickering
12. Miss Mary Coates
13. Miss Laura L. Coates
14. Miss Virginia Cogswell
15. Miss F. F. Fields and Maid
16. Mrs. M. K. Fox
17. Miss A. M. Gardner
18. Mr. John H. Goudey
19. Mr. John H. Gould
20. Mrs. John H. Gould
21. Mr. Basil Guy
22. Mrs. Basil Guy
23. Col. C. Hallett
24. Mrs. C. Hallett
25. Mr. Hallett
26. Mrs. Lilian M. Hughes
27. Mr. A. W. Kelley
28. Mrs. A. W. Kelley
29. Mr. J. T. Kerr
30. Mr. William Klein
31. Miss Eirene Ladd
32. Mr. George W. Millar
33. Mrs. George W. Millar
34. Mrs. Luke Martin
35. Mrs. Jane Marvin
36. Mr. Wm. A. Marshall
37. Mrs. W. A. Marshall
38. Miss H. W. May
39. Mrs. James McGee
40. Miss N. Meyer
41. Mrs. Russell Murray
42. Mr. J. E. Ousey
43. Mr. H. H. Reuss
44. Mrs. H. H. Reuss
45. Mr. A. Howard Sadler
46. Mrs. Rolin W. Sadler
47. Mrs. Charles Spong, Infant and Nurse
48. Mr. Arthur C. Stifel
49. Mrs. Arthur C. Stifel
50. Mr. William Stull
51. Mrs. William Stull Infant and Nurse
52. Mr. J. J. Sullivan
53. Mr. James Thompson
54. Mr. Louis Joseph Vance (Note 1)
    
55. Mrs. Louis Joseph Vance
56. Master W. B. Vance
57. Mr. Joseph R. Wainwright
58. Mrs. Joseph R. Wainwright
59. Miss Sybil Welch
60. Mr. H. B. Wilson
61. Mrs. H. B. Wilson and Infant
62. Mr. Thomas W. Woodhouse
63. Mrs. Thomas W. Woodhouse

Notes About Passengers

1. Louis Joseph Vance (September 19, 1879–December 16, 1933) was an American novelist, born in Washington, D. C., and educated in the preparatory department of the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He wrote short stories and verse after 1901, then composed many popular novels. His character "Michael Lanyard", also known as "The Lone Wolf", was featured in eight books and 24 films between 1914 and 1949, and also appeared in radio and television series.

🎭 Notable Individuals & Historical Context

📚 Louis Joseph Vance (1879–1933) – American Novelist & Creator of The Lone Wolf

Vance, educated at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, began publishing short fiction in 1901 and rose to fame with the creation of “Michael Lanyard,” the gentleman thief known as The Lone Wolf. This character became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring eight novels and two dozen films, plus radio and television adaptations. Vance’s appearance on the passenger list, traveling with his wife and young son, offers a glimpse into the life of a successful Edwardian-era American author navigating both literary and social circles on both sides of the Atlantic.

🎖 Col. C. Hallett – Military Figure

Though less is recorded about Col. Hallett’s personal biography, his title suggests service in a British or colonial regiment. Officers of this rank often traveled first class, especially when returning from or departing for postings abroad. His presence underscores the frequent movement of high-ranking military personnel in the service of the British Empire during the early 20th century.

🎹 Miss T. A. Chickering – Heiress to a Musical Legacy

The Chickering name was synonymous with fine pianos, as Chickering & Sons of Boston was one of the most respected American piano manufacturers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Miss Chickering’s voyage likely connected her to both cultural and business interests in the United States, reflecting the interplay between manufacturing, artistry, and high society.

✨ Most Engaging Aspect

The most engaging feature of this passenger list is the range of cultural, commercial, and military influence represented aboard a single vessel. From Louis Joseph Vance shaping popular literature to Col. Hallett representing imperial service, the voyage becomes a cross-section of Edwardian global life—a floating salon where art, commerce, and politics coexisted on the high seas.

Information for Passengers

MEALS

TEA and COFFEE at 7 a.in.
BREAKFAST 8.30 a.m.
LUNCH 1 p.m.
DINNER 7 p.m.

Meals for Nurses and Children :—BREAKFAST,Sa.in.: DINNER, 12 noon, TEA, 5 p.m.

Please apply to Second Steward for seating accommodation at Table.

LIGHTS in the Saloon are extinguished at II p.m., and in the Smoking Room at 11.30 pm.

BAR closes at 11 p.m.

SMOKING is not allowed in the Saloon, State-rooms or Companion-ways.

THE SALOON STEWARD will supply Stamps, Telegraph Forms, Books of Reference, and Railway Time Tables of the Principal Companies.

DIVINE SERVICE.—Intimation regarding Divine Service will appear on the Notice Boards every Sunday morning.

VALUABLES.—Passengers are enjoined to be very careful in the disposal of small articles of baggage; more especially during Embarkation, when there are always strangers on Board.

Money, Jewelry, and valuables of any kind, should always be left securely under lock and key.

Passengers may deposit with the Purser any Money, Jewelry, &c., for safe keeping during the voyage, but no responsibility can be accepted for same.

For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of English and American money. The rate of exchange will be $4.8o to the £1 when giving American in exchange for English currency, and 61 to $4.9S when giving English money for American.

LUGGAGE.—Only hand-bags and trunks which will fit underneath the berths are allowed in the State-rooms ; all large or heavy luggage must be placed in the Baggage Room, to which access can be gained by applying to the Officer in charge of Baggage.

Passengers will greatly expedite the disembarkation if they will have their State-room Baggage packed ready for removal directly on arrival, so that the transfer may at once be proceeded with.

BAGGAGE CHECKED FROM PIER AT NEW YORK TO DESTINATION.—Upon arrival in New York steamers are met by uniformed representatives of the Railroads, from whom tickets can be purchased and baggage checked from the pier to any point on the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Lehigh Valley, and connecting Railroads.

ELECTRIC BELL CALLS.—For Steward, one ring; for Stewardess, two rings.

PASSENGERS’ ADDRESSES should be left with the Purser, in order that any letters sent to the care of the Company may be forwarded.

LETTERS.—Passengers may have their letters addressed to any of the Company's Offices given below, where they will be retained until called for, or forwarded according to instructions.

White Star Line

Attention is called to the Mediterranean Services maintained by the White Star Line between NEW YORK and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, and BOSTON and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.

These Services are conducted by the modern Twin-Screw Steamers :—

• "REPUBLIC" 15,387 Tons
• "CANOPIC" 12,096 Tons
• "CRETIC" 13,500 Tons
• "ROMANIC" 11,400 Tons

which are amongst the largest, fastest and finest steamers running between America and the Mediterranean.

The annexed sailing Schedule gives the departures as at present arranged.
Passengers holding round trip tickets by the White Star Line are reminded that they are available for their full value for return by the Atlantic Transport Line, and vice versa.

ISMAY, IMRIE & CO.

LIVERPOOL, March 1906.

📚 Relevance of the SS Minneapolis Voyage

For Teachers & Students – A vivid resource for studying Edwardian social history, maritime technology, and transatlantic cultural exchange.

For Historians – Evidence of passenger mobility within the British Empire and U.S., and of early 20th-century publishing and entertainment industries.

For Genealogists – First-class passenger lists provide verified names, travel companions, and sailing dates, crucial for family history documentation.

💭 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters

The 12 May 1906 sailing of the SS Minneapolis captures a moment in Edwardian maritime history where speed, comfort, and exclusivity defined the transatlantic experience. Figures like Louis Joseph Vance link the voyage to literary history, while others represent the worlds of commerce, military service, and cultural enterprise. This list is not just a roster—it is a social snapshot of the era, preserved in paper and ink for over a century. 🌍⚓📜

ATL Sailing Schedule, London-New York Service, From 19 May 1906 to 24 November 1906. Ships Included the Mesaba, Minnehaha, Minneapolis, and Minnetonka. Passengers for the Sailing on July 7, 1906 Will Embark at Southampton Instead of London. Steamers Sail From Pier 39, North River, Foot of West Houston Street. Passengers for the Sailing on July 21 Will Land at Southampton Instead of London. SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c21018fe

Title Page, Listing of Senior Officers, List of Passengers, Part 1 (Arundel-Hallett). The One Passenger’s Name That Was Checkmarked Was Mrs. H. H. Burgess, Believed to Be the Original Owner of This Passenger List. SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c22a6742

List of Passengers, Part 2 (Hughes-Woodhouse). SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c22d2cc4

Information for Passengers and ATL Offices. SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c24a7c29

Back Cover: Atlantic Transport Line North Atlantic Ocean Track Chart and Memorandum of Log, (Unused). SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c283f85b

Annoucement: White Star Line Mediterranean Service, London, March 1906. Reflects Corporate Alliances and Passenger Options for Extended Itineraries. SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c2afc3b1

WSL Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Service, from 26 January 1906 to 20 November 1906. Ships Included the Canopic, Celtic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c28a19f5. Click to View a Larger Image.

Insert: Fire Warning. To Minimize Dangers From Fire and for the Comfort of Fellow Passengers, You Are Particularly Requested Not to Throw Matches, Cigars, or Cigarette Ends on the Deck but to Throw Them Overboard on the Lee Side of the Steamer. SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906. | GGA Image ID # 22c28b309e