Ports of Bermuda Passenger Lists 1923-1938
Passenger lists 1923-1938 for steamships leaving from or arriving in Bermuda are available at GG Archives, organized by date, steamship line, ship or ocean liner, class of passengers, route, and captain.
Bermuda, officially known as The Islands of Bermuda, is a British Overseas Territory situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of the United States. Its closest point to land is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, which is roughly 1,030 kilometers (640 miles) to the west-northwest. It is situated approximately 1,239 kilometers (770 miles) south of Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, and 1,770 kilometers (1,100 miles) northeast of Miami. Hamilton is the capital city of Bermuda.
During the early 20th century, Bermuda gained popularity as a destination for American, Canadian, and British tourists who arrived by sea, as modern transport and communication systems were developed. The United States enacted the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act in 1930, which established protective tariffs. As a consequence, Bermuda's once-thriving agricultural export trade to the US was halted, and its tourism industry was encouraged as an alternative.
1923-03-27 SS Orduna Passenger List
Steamship Line: Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 27 March 1923
Route: Hamburg to Bermuda and New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain G. E. Warner
1925-02-28 SS Araguaya Passenger List
Steamship Line: Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (RMSP)
Class of Passengers: Cruise
Date of Departure: 28 February 1925
Route: New York to Bermuda
Commander: Captain E. Clarke, R.D., R.N.R.
1931-02-23 SS California Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cruise
Date of Departure: 23 February 1931
Route: New York to Bermuda and Return
Commander: Captain Robert W. Smart
1931-03-28 SS Duchess of York Passenger List
Class of Passengers: First Class
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Date of Departure: 28 March 1931
Route: Cruise from New York to Hamilton, Bermuda
Commander: Captain R. N. Stuart
1931-03-31 SS Aurania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cruise
Date of Departure: 31 March 1931
Route: Boston and New York to Bermuda, Nassau, Havana, New York, and Boston
Commander: Captain G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R.
1931-10-17 TSS Franconia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Furness-Bermuda Line
Class of Passengers: Not Stated
Date of Departure: 17 October 1931
Route: New York to Bermuda
Commander: Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R
1933-08-10 SS Franconia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cruise
Date of Departure: 10 August 1933
Route: Boston and New York to Havana, Nassau, and Bermuda
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
1936-07-18 SS Monarch of Bermuda Passenger List
Steamship Line: Furness-Bermuda Line
Class of Passengers: Not Stated
Date of Departure: 18 July 1936
Route: New York to Bermuda
Commander: Captain A. R. Francis
1938-09-17 SS Monarch of Bermuda Passenger List
Steamship Line: Furness Bermuda Line
Class of Passengers: Cruise
Date of Departure: 17 September 1938
Route: New York to Bermuda
Commander: Captain A. R. Francis
⚠️ About Accuracy in Historical Records Research Tip
Context. The GG Archives presents passenger lists as faithfully as possible to the original documents. While OCR is generally accurate, portions of these collections—especially image captions and some transcriptions—are typed by hand and may include typographical or spelling variations. The original manifests themselves also contained clerical inconsistencies (names recorded phonetically, mid-voyage corrections, etc.).
What this means for your research:
- Search variant spellings of names (e.g., “Schmidt/Schmitt/Smith,” “Giuseppe/Joseph”).
- Cross-reference with immigration cards, passport applications, naturalization files, city directories, and newspapers.
- Treat manifests as primary sources with historical quirks—use them alongside corroborating records.
- For place names, consider historical borders and language variants (e.g., Danzig/Gdańsk, Trieste/Trst).
How to cite. When quoting a name from a manifest, consider adding [sic] for obvious misspellings and include a note such as “spelling as printed in original passenger list.”
Need help? If you spot a likely transcription error in captions, feel free to contact us with the page URL and a brief note—we love community input. 🙏
Curator’s Note
For over 25 years, I've been dedicated to a unique mission: tracking down, curating, preserving, scanning, and transcribing historical materials. These materials, carefully researched, organized, and enriched with context, live on here at the GG Archives. Each passenger list isn't just posted — it's a testament to our commitment to helping you see the people and stories behind the names.
It hasn't always been easy. In the early years, I wasn't sure the site would survive, and I often paid the hosting bills out of my own pocket. But I never built this site for the money — I built it because I love history and believe it's worth preserving. It's a labor of love that I've dedicated myself to, and I'm committed to keeping it going.
If you've found something here that helped your research, sparked a family story, or just made you smile, I'd love to hear about it. Your experiences and stories are the real reward for me. And if you'd like to help keep this labor of love going, there's a "Contribute to the Website" link tucked away on our About page.
📜 History is worth keeping. Thanks for visiting and keeping it alive with me.
