SS Lusitania Passenger List - 31 March 1909
Saloon Passenger List from the SS Lusitania of the Cunard Line, Departing 31 March 1909 from New York to Liverpool via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. T. Turner. Sourced from the Cunard Daily Bulletin, Lusitania Edition, 1 April 1909. | GGA Image ID # 1e20b2bc33
Note: The Names of Saloon Passengers for the voyage to Europe was not updated from the previous westbound journey for the last names Adams through Leach. However, the second half of the passenger list had been updated, beginning with the last name Leland through Zuppinger and additional passengers added after the initial list was created.
The Saloon Passenger List was noteworthy for the Cornelius Vanderbilt entourage on this voyage.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain W. T. Turner
Saloon Passengers
- Mr. A. Adams
- Mrs. Charles B. Alexander and maid
- Miss Harriet Alexander and maid
- Miss Janetta Alexander
- Lady Allan and maid
- Mrs. E. Anderson
- Mr. A. Louis Allen Marquis of Anglesey and manservant
- Mr. A. J. Angler
- The Hon. C. M. Astley
- Mr. H. L. Baggallay
- Mr. J. Bardon
- Mr. Hamilton Bardswell
- Mrs. Bardswell
- Mr. B. S. Beam
- Miss Hubv Beddoes
- Mr. J. S. Bigger
- Mr. S A. Birdsong
- Mr. T. Stanley Rirkin
- Mrs. J S. Bollard
- Mr. H K. Bloodgood
- Mr. Percy A. Blythe
- Mrs. Blythe
- Mr. Charles Booth. Jr.
- Mrs. Booth, Jr
- Master A. Booth
- Mr. Marcus Braum
- Hr. C. F. Brackett
- Mr. L W. Branch
- Mrs. Branch
- Mr. John Brodix
- Mr. Fred F Bullen
- Mrs. Bullen
- Mr. Robert Burgess
- Mr. A. J. Buston
- Mr. W. M. Cabot
- Col. Colin Campbell and manservant
- Mrs. Campbell and maid
- Mr. Ewen Cameron
- Mrs. Cameron
- Mr. William A Carlyle
- The Hon. Cynthia Charterte
- Mr. Henry Church
- Mrs. Church
- Mr. I. M. Cohen
- Mr. W. H. Colquhoun
- Mr. A. M. Colquhoun
- Mr. W. S. Coutts
- Mr. O M Crego
- Mrs. Crego
- Mr. James S. Cross
- Mr. A. Cross
- Miss Anna M. Denver
- Mr. B. Deleuze Marchioness of Donegall
- Mr. L G. Du Bois
- Mrs. Du Bois and maid
- Mrs. M. Darley
- Mr. H F. Drader
- Lady Elcho and maid
- Mr. Thomas R. Ellison
- Mr. C. M. Everest
- Mrs. Everest
- Mr. W. H Finlayson
- Mr. John Fowler
- Mrs. Fowler
- Mr. Maurice P. French
- Mr. R. Gardiner
- Mr. William Galewood
- Mr. E. Geoffray
- Mr. Joseph Gerli
- Mrs. Gerli
- Miss Agatha Gerli
- Miss Alice Gerli
- Miss Margaret V. Giehle
- Mr. G. W Gordon
- Mr. C. W. Gooch and manservant
- Mr. Ed. Goodman and valet
- Mr. B. Gulbenkian
- Mr. Graeme Harrison
- Mr. J. P. Hamilton
- Mr. R. G. Hanford
- Mrs. Hanford
- Mr. Y. Hayashi
- Lord Herbert and valet
- Lady Herbert and maid
- Mr. H Herde
- Mr. Oscar Henrichs
- Judge P. A. Holmes
- Mrs. Holmes
- Miss Holmes
- Mr. A. C Hostler
- Mr. W. B Howland
- Mrs. Howland
- Mrs. J. P Hunting
- Mr. George W Hyde
- Dr Ed. J. Ill
- Mr. Frederick Ingham
- Mr. O Ingrens
- Mr. V. J. Jimishiam
- Mr. L. Johnson
- Mr. E. C Kent
- Mr. A S Klauber
- Mr. William Klein
- Miss Klein
- Mr. C. J. Laan
- Mrs. Laan
- Mr. A. B. Leach
Saloon Passengers - Leyland through Zuppinger
Part Two of the Saloon Passenger List for the SS Lusitania, 31 March 1909. | GGA Image ID # 1e21023816
- Mr Percy Leland
- Mr. H G Levick
- Mr. Leo Levy
- Mrs Levy
- Mr Goodman Locke
- Mr Luxton Loney
- Mrs. Loney and maid
- Mrs. Aetheldred M Loney
- Miss Bar Lara Lowe
- Mr. L. Loewenthal
- Mr Jasper F. Lynch
- Mr. William Mackenzie
- Miss Agnes Mackenzie
- Mr. A. C. Mayer
- Mr. David Mayer
- Mr. W. D McCann
- Mrs. McEvenue
- Mr. AIvan Macauley
- Mis Percey McMillen
- Miss L Mathews
- Mr F. D. Meyers, Earl of Morley
- Mr H W Moore
- Mr. F. L. Morse
- Mr. L C. Morgenroth
- Mr. William F. Mott
- Miss Gertrude Myer
- Rev. Walden Myer
- Mr. F. L. Nelson
- Mrs. Nelson
- Mr. Daniel O'Gorman
- Mrs. O'Gorman
- Mr. John Patterson
- Mr. Roheit Leacock
- Mrs. Peacock
- Miss .A M. Peek
- Dr. A. T. Pierson
- Mrs. Pierson
- Miss Anna W. Pierson
- Mr August PohI
- Mr Robert P. Porter
- Mrs. Porter and maid
- Mr. Walter A Post
- Mr Maurice L. Powers
- Mrs. Powers
- Mr. William M. Pratt
- Mr. George Rae
- Mr. C. Ramos
- Mr. AIbert H. Reichling
- Mrs. Reichling
- Mr. Lawrence Hope Robertson
- Mr. Archibald Hope Robertson
- Miss Robertson
- Miss G. Hope Robertson
- Mr. M Robinson
- Miss Lucie Rod
- Mr. K. S Rosenblatt and valet
- Mrs. Rosenblatt
- Master Edgar C. Rosenblatt and nurse
- Mr. H Rumpen
- Mr. John C. Ryan
- Mrs Ryan
- Master Hugh Ryan and nurse
- Miss Bonnie Ryan and nurse
- Mr. Hans Sarsteiner
- Mrs. Sarsteiner
- Mr. E. V. Sellgren
- Miss Sellgren
- Miss Sophie Smith
- Mr. W Sondheimer
- Mr. John Spitzel
- Mr. F. N. Stackpole
- Mrs. Stackpole
- Mr. J. E. Stevens
- Commander Naomi Taniguchi
- Mr L. Tannenhaum
- Mr. J. Tallberg
- Mr G. Tallberg
- Mrs. Tallberg
- Hon. E Thesiger
- Mr. A. Thompson
- Mr T. R Tompkins
- Mrs Tompkins
- Mr. T. R. Turner
- Mrs. Turner
- Miss Grace Turner
- Master Hamid Turner
- Master Arthur Turner
- Master Richard Turner
- Mrs J. Van Arman
- Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt and manservant
- Mrs Vanderbilt and maid
- Master Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. and governess
- Miss Grace Vanderbilt and valet
- Mrs. G. Van Nostrand and maid
- Miss K. Van Nostrand
- Mr. Charles H. Wade
- Mrs. Wade
- Mr Douglas C. Walker
- Mr H. W. Conyers Walker
- Mr. Ernest Wallgren
- Mr. W. G. Wing
- Mrs. Wing
- Rev. H. R. Wolryche-Whitmore
- Mrs. Wolryche-Whitmore
- Mr. William Wilkinson
- Miss Romeyne Wood
- Mr. Y. Yamamoto
- Mr. Oswald Yurke
- Mrs. Yorke
- Mr. P H. Zuppinger
Additional Saloon Passengers
- Mr. E. H. Beazley
- Mr. W. L. Berry
- Sir Edward S. Clouston and valet
- Mr. M. L. Ettlinger
- Mr. W. S. Hoyt
- Mr. S. O. Ochs
- Mr. H. McLaughlin
- Marquise Elena de Mayerat
- Mr. A. J. McMillan
- Mr. W. B. Quaintance
- Mr. Harold Smith
- Mrs. Ryan's Infant
Information for Passengers
Passengers are urged not to leave any Articles of Value about the Saloon, Staterooms, or elsewhere, especially before the departure of the steamer. Money, Jewelry, or other Valuables should be deposited with the Purser for safe keeping.
Camp Stools can be obtained from the Bedroom Steward.
The Cunard Steam Ship Company Limited Money Drafts
The Company issue, free of charge, drafts on their own Offices in New York, Boston, or Chicago payable at sight in U.S. Currency, and to avoid delay and the responsibility of carrying loose money, passengers are recommended to avail themselves of these drafts.
Similar facilities are also afforded to passengers from the United States. They may obtain from any of the Co.'s Sub-Agents, who are to be found in most of the towns of the U.S., drafts limited to £10, payable in almost every town in the United Kingdom.
Drafts for any amount can also be purchased at the Co.'s Head Offices, New York, Boston, or Chicago, payable at the Company's Offices in Queenstown, Glasgow, London or Liverpool.
Passenger List Information
The document was sourced from the Cunard Daily Bulletin, Lusitania Edition, dated 1 April 1909.
Item Description:
This saloon passenger list captures the notable eastbound voyage of the SS Lusitania on 31 March 1909, commanded by Captain W. T. Turner. It offers a detailed record of passengers, including prominent figures such as Cornelius Vanderbilt and his entourage. This document reflects the luxury and societal influence of transatlantic travel during the Edwardian era, making it an exceptional piece of maritime history.
Key Features:
- Date of Voyage: 31 March 1909
- Route and Purpose: New York to Liverpool via Queenstown (Cobh), catering to first-class passengers during the height of Edwardian luxury travel.
- Associated Vessel: SS Lusitania, a Cunard Line masterpiece renowned for its speed, elegance, and cultural significance.
- Contents: Comprehensive list of saloon passengers, senior officers, and vital travel information, along with details about onboard amenities and services.
Historical and Design Highlights:
The SS Lusitania epitomized the grandeur of early 20th-century ocean liners. Known for its luxurious appointments and record-breaking speed, the vessel set the standard for transatlantic travel. This passenger list highlights the design and typographic sophistication of the period, serving as a reflection of the ship’s opulence and the social prominence of its clientele.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers):
- Cornelius Vanderbilt and Family: Influential financier and industrial magnate, traveling with his family and entourage. His presence underscores the ship’s appeal to high society.
- Sir Edward S. Clouston: A prominent banker and financier, highlighting the economic significance of the voyage.
- Lady Allan: Philanthropist and leading figure in Canadian society, accompanied by her maid.
- Lord Herbert and Lady Herbert: Representatives of British aristocracy, reflecting the ship’s elite clientele.
- B. Gulbenkian: Esteemed art collector and philanthropist, whose legacy includes contributions to international culture and arts.
- Hon. Cynthia Charterte: A symbol of Edwardian elegance, further emphasizing the ship’s status as a nexus for high society.
- Commander Naomi Taniguchi: A rare example of early international representation on transatlantic voyages.
- Marquise Elena de Mayerat: European nobility, adding an element of international prominence.
Historical Significance:
This passenger list serves as a snapshot of Edwardian-era transatlantic travel, showcasing the cultural and economic ties between the United States and Europe. The SS Lusitania represents the apex of luxury and speed in ocean liners, and the list includes figures who influenced global commerce, arts, and aristocracy.
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