SS Lucania Passenger List - 24 December 1898
Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List for the the SS Lucania of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 24 December 1898 from New York to Liverpool, Commanded by Captain Horatio McKay. A Chirstmas Eve Day Departure. | GGA Image ID # 15a789bb31
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain Horatio McKay (Lt. R.N..R.)
- Surgeon: James Pointon
- Purser: Wm. Field
- Chief Steward: Henry Clark
Saloon Passengers
- Mr. E. M. Angel
- Mr. James P. Armitage
- Capt. C. B. Anderson
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Atkinson
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Bradford and Maid
- Mr. A. Bowersax
- Mrs. R. D. Brenton
- Mr. T. Bowman
- Mr. Bernhard Baron
- Mr. Henry Brown
- Mr. F. H. Beall
- Mr. E. H. Brocklehurst
- Mrs. Bickford
- Mr. Bickford
- Mr. Harold C. Bickford
- Mr. James M. Bush
- Mr. Chas. Burns
- Capt W. R. Barhotkin, (Imperial Russian Navy.)
- Mr. George E. Bent
- Mr. M. Elsasser
- Mr. R. W. Ford
- Mrs. S. Van Rensselaer Cruger
- Mr. Filton, and Maid
- Mr. Nicholas T. Fleming
- Mr. Richard Churchill
- Mr. Wyndham Forbes
- Mr. John W. Clarke
- Mr. Francisco Cordero
- Mrs. Emma Guthrie
- Mr. John Clark
- Mr. Horace Gaggero
- Mr. George Caffe
- Mr. J. H. Gardner
- Mr. L. I. Chambers
- Mr. G. Clunies-Ross
- Mr. R. Hargous, Governor of Christmas Island, and Valet
- Mr. E. D. Colie
- Mrs. M. E. Hill
- Mr. A. M. Duckett
- Mr. R. G. Heape
- Mrs. E. R. Dodge
- Mrs. Leo. Hartwig
- Mrs. Dennis
- Mr. R. Hazelton
- Mr. Charles J. Dewes
- Mr. F. C. Havens
- Mr. James Dyer
- Mr. Adolph Hertz
- Mr. G. F. Ehrenzeller
- Mr. Horace Inmanof
- Mr. H. M. Johnson
- Mr. M. Kittenplan
- Miss Mary Kyle
- Mr. Adolph Lewisohn
- Mr. A. A. Loeb
- Mr. Frank D. Long
- Mr. Harold Lowther
- Mr. W. E. Lake
- Mr. Simon Lesem
- Mr. George Lateulade
- Mr. Lowell Lamb
- Mr. C. H. Melchear
- Mr. C. A. Muller
- Mr. Darius V. Moses
- Mrs. M. Martin
- Miss E. O. Moore
- Mr. D. Mason
- Mr. Louis J. Marks
- Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Messenger, Jr.
- Mr. Allen T. Nye
- Mr. Harry Z. Oppenheimer
- Mr. Ansel Oppenheim
- Mr. Chas. G. Parker
- Mr. George Poulan
- Mr. Josiah Royce
- Mr. C. A. Rowell
- Mr. A. R. Richtmyer
- Mr. Benjamim F. Rees
- Miss M. R. Robson
- Mr. H. D. Richardson
- Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher F. Ryer
- Miss Doris Ryer
- Mr. Otto Schinne
- Mr. and Mrs. Montague F. S. Stevens
- Mr. Schroeder
- Mrs. E. H Sothern and Maid
- Mr. Henry Scheuer
- Mr. Carl Strauss
- Mr. F. E. Swift
- Mr. I. M. Stettenheim
- Mme- I. D. Santilhano
- Miss M. Sherwood
- Mr. Max M. Schwarcz
- Mr. Cecil R. Stephens
- Mr. Paul Springmann
- Mr. Chas. Stockbridge
- Mr. N. K. Turnbull
- Mr. H. Thomas
- Mr. M. T. Uhler
- Mr. Andrew Urquhart
- Mr. P. C. Van Vloten
- Mr. E. N. Whitehouse
- Mr. F. S. P. Weston
- Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. White, and Maid
- Mr. Maurice Wertheimer
- Mrs. E. A. Wood
- Dr. John Warren
- Mr. George Williams
- Mr. C. L. Webb
- Mr. John Thompson
- Mr. David Zimmern
Passenger List Information
The SS Lucania Passenger List, dated 24 December 1898, is a remarkable artifact of maritime history, capturing the essence of transatlantic travel on the Cunard Line's luxurious ocean liner. This Christmas Eve departure from New York to Liverpool offers a window into the lives of its passengers and crew during a pivotal era of ocean travel.
Item Description
This is the saloon passenger list for the SS Lucania's voyage departing on 24 December 1898, commanded by Captain Horatio McKay (Lt. R.N.R.). The list features a beautifully designed cover and details about the ship's senior officers, passengers, and Christmas Eve departure.
Key Features
- Ship: SS Lucania, Cunard Line
- Route: New York to Liverpool
- Departure Date: 24 December 1898
- Passenger Class: Saloon
- Commander: Captain Horatio McKay (Lt. R.N.R.)
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant design reflective of late 19th-century maritime publications.
- Christmas Eve departure, adding a unique holiday context to the voyage.
- Details about the ship's luxurious saloon accommodations.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Mr. Adolph Lewisohn (1849–1938) – Industrialist and philanthropist.
- Mr. Josiah Royce (1855–1916) – Influential American philosopher.
- Capt. W. R. Barhotkin – Officer in the Imperial Russian Navy.
- Mr. R. Hargous – Governor of Christmas Island, accompanied by a valet.
- Mrs. S. Van Rensselaer Cruger – Prominent New York socialite.
Historical Significance
The SS Lucania, one of Cunard's premier liners, was a symbol of elegance and technological advancement in the late 19th century. This passenger list captures the spirit of luxury travel and the vibrant social dynamics aboard one of the era's most celebrated vessels. The inclusion of notable figures adds depth to its historical value, reflecting the global connections fostered by transatlantic travel.
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