Passengers of Prestige: RMS Oceanic First-Class Passenger List – 6 November 1907
Front Cover, First Class Passenger List for the RMS Oceanic of the White Star Line, Departing Wednesday, 6 November 1907 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg and Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain H. J. Haddock (Cmdr., R.N.R.). GGA Image ID # 13cad7199c
🌍 Overview of the Voyage & Ship
The RMS Oceanic, once dubbed “Queen of the Ocean,” sailed from Southampton on 6 November 1907, making stops at Cherbourg and Queenstown (Cobh) before heading across the Atlantic to New York. This passenger list showcases the crème de la crème of society during the Edwardian era.
Launched in 1899 by the White Star Line, the Oceanic was among the most luxurious liners of her day, preceding Olympic-class giants like Titanic. At 17,272 tons, she was notable for her elegance and twin-screw propulsion system, emphasizing comfort over speed.
📋 Key Features of the Ship:
Launched: 1899
Operator: White Star Line
Voyage Date: 6 November 1907
Typical Route: Southampton → Cherbourg → Queenstown → New York
Known For: Luxurious interiors, Edwardian aristocracy clientele
Commanded By: Capt. H. J. Haddock (RNR), who would later command the Titanic briefly in port.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: H. J. Haddock (Cmdr., R.N.R.)
- Surgeon: J. C. H. Beaumont
- Purser: C. B. Lancaster
- Assistant Purser: E. Whitehead
- Chief Steward: W. Jones
First Class Passengers
- Mr. Gordon Abbott
- Mrs. Gordon Abbott and Maid
- Mrs. John M. Adams
- Miss E. N. Adams
- Dr E. R. Ahlman
- Mr. Charles Argue
- Mr. T. H. Austin
- Mr. Louis Avenel
- Miss Annie E. Baars
- Mrs. Brooke Baker
- Miss Renee Baker
- Mr. B. A. Ballow
- Mrs. M. K. Ballow
- Miss A. M. Ballow
- Mr. Clarence G. Barber
- Mrs. Clarence G Barber
- Miss Katherine Louise Barton
- Mr. Walls C. Bates
- Mrs. H. M. Bawden and Child
- General C. A. Herestoff Bartlett
- Mr. Richard Barthelany
- Miss Anita Bell
- Mrs. Cloise Bell
- Mr. Pierre Bellanger
- Mrs. Frederick H. Benedict and Maid
- Miss E. Berthold
- Miss C. Berthold
- Mr. F. Bethel
- Mr. Thomas Bevan
- Miss Geoigiana Bishop (Note 1)
- Mr. Robt. A. Boit
- Miss Boit
- Mr. G. Bollag
- Mrs. Ida Forée Bolling
- Mme, Bonnet
- Miss Grace Brown
- Miss Brumby
- Mr. A. J. Bruno
- Mrs. A. J. Bruno
- Capt. Henry Buckle
- Miss Buckley
- Mr. H. S. Budd
- Mrs. H. S. Budd
- Miss Hilda Budd
- Miss May Budd
- Mrs. A. B. Burrows
- Mr. H. Campbell
- Mr. Joseph Caffuzzi
- Mr. E. Carter
- Mr. Walter Cary
- Mr. Marcus A. Carr
- Signor Caruso
- Mrs. F. C. Clarke
- Mr. Walter F. Coachman
- Mrs. Helen A. Coachman
- Miss Mary Coachman
- Miss Helen M. Coachman
- Mr. T. B. Cochrane
- Mrs. T. B. Cochrane
- Miss Cochrane
- Miss Marjorie Cochrane
- Mr. J. W. Copman
- Mrs. J. W. Copman
- Mr. C. H. Cochran
- Mrs. C. H. Cochran
- Mrs. Frederick R. Coudert and Maid
- Miss Coudert
- Mr. Wm. H. Crawford
- Miss Cross and Maid
- Miss M. S. Culbertson
- Mrs. G. J. Denis
- Miss A. Denis
- Mr. Chas. Dickinson
- Mrs. Mary Donovan
- Mr. Hiram G. Dreisback
- Mrs. Hiram G. Dreisback
- Miss Anne K. Dreisback
- Miss H. T. Driscoll
- Miss Dunne
- Mrs. Dunlap and Maid
- Miss Floriday Dunwoody
- Mr. Alford Easter
- Mrs. Alford Easter
- Mr. Lewis Einstein (Note 2)
- Mr. G. H. Ellis
- Mr. M. Esteve
- Mr. John F. Fairlamb
- Mrs. Farrar
- Miss Farrar
- Mrs. Mary E. Forest
- Mr. Yuji Fukuda
- Dr R. Feitscher
- Mr. T. T. Fischer
- Mr. J. M. Fletcher
- Mr. P. de Florez
- Mrs. P. de Florez
- Miss Mercedes de Florez
- Miss Marie Louise de Florez
- Mr. Wm. F. Franksen
- Mr. J. Fyfe
- Mr. Joseph A.Gahm
- Mr. Chas. E. Geddes
- Miss Corrine Gelshenen
- Miss Madeleine Geishenen and Maid
- Mr. Victor Gehring
- Mrs. Victor Gehring
- Miss Alma Gehring
- Mrs. E. M. Gibbs and Maid
- Mr. A. E. Gibbs
- Miss Sara Gibson
- Mr. Wm. Thatcher Gilbert
- Mr. F. S. Godfrey
- Mrs. Gordon
- Miss Gordon
- Mr. John F. Gordon
- Mrs. John F. Gordon
- Mr. John Gordon
- Mr. Chas W. Gordon
- Mrs. Chas. W. Gordon
- Mrs. Graham-Hardy
- Miss J. Graham-Hardy
- Mr. W. W. Greening
- Mr. George L. Gross
- Mr. H. A. Gross
- Miss Elizabeth W. Guernsey
- Mr. F. A. Guild
- Mrs. F. A. Guild
- Mrs. George F. Harding
- Miss Mary May Harries
- Mr. Wm. B. Hambly
- Mrs. Fanny Hardy
- Miss F. Harvey
- Miss Alice T. Haywood
- Mr. C. C. Rayne
- Mr. Fredk. A. Head
- Mrs. Helen Hecht
- Mr. Eugene Heeley
- Mrs. Sophie Henicke
- Mr. Frank Leroy Hewitt
- Mrs. Frank Leroy Hewitt
- Mr. E. M. Higgins
- Mrs. E. M. Higgins
- Miss M. D. Higgins
- Mrs. E. C. Holbrook
- Mr. Hy. G. Hollinden
- Mrs. P. Horns
- Mrs. Hopkins
- Capt Hoskins
- Mr. Frank J. Howell
- Mr. Iwanami
- Mr. Robert G. Jackson
- Mrs. Robert G. Jackson
- Mr. E. Jackson
- Mr. E. Jefferson
- Mr. George S. Johns
- Mrs. W. A. Johnston
- Mr. R. S. Johnstone
- Mrs. R. S. Johnstone
- Mr. Frank W. Jones
- Mr. Hutchinson Kay
- Mr. Bernard T. Kearns
- Mrs. Bernard T. Kearns
- Miss Lillian Kearns
- Mr. Vincent A. Kearns
- Miss Lillian M. Kelly
- Miss Teresa I. Kelly
- Miss Irene J. Kelly
- Mr. D. B. Keeler
- Dr Isaac Kettler
- Mr. E. Kiefer
- Miss Annie Kirkby
- Mr. B. D. Langner
- Countess de Laugier Villars and two Maids
- Mr. Robt. Leach
- Mrs. Robt. Leach, Child and Maid
- Mr. Henry D. Leach
- Miss G. Lee
- Mr. George Lewis
- Mr. Fred A. Libbey
- Mr. Maurice Liebman
- Mrs. Maurice Liebman
- Mrs. Frances Livingston and Maid
- Miss Frances L. Livingston
- Mr. Robt. L. Livingston
- Mr. Edouard de Lima
- Mrs. Edouard de Lima
- Mrs. W. R. Linn
- Mr. Howard Linn
- Mr. Hermann Lissner
- Mr. Edouard G. Loubet
- Madam Kirkby Lunn and Maid (Note 3)
- Mr. Luzzato
- Mr. Fred P. Marble
- Mrs. Fannie P. Marble
- Dr J. W. Markoe
- Mrs. J. W. Markoe and Maid
- Miss Annette Markoe
- Mr. A. J. Mack
- Mr. F. J. Manrique
- Mr. W. S. Marr
- Mr. Frank Martin
- Mr. J. M. Martin
- Mrs. J. M. Martin
- Miss E. B. McCaffrey
- Mr. A. B. McCloskey
- Mr. John H. MacCarthy
- Mr. F. McCann
- Mr. Stuart McDowell
- Mrs. Stuart McDowell
- Miss E. McDonough
- Dr John A. McKenna
- Mrs. John A. McKenna
- Mr. George L. McKesson
- Mrs. George L. McKesson
- Mr. T. N. MacKinnon
- Miss Grace McRobb
- Mr. Fred H. Meeder
- Mr. Chas k de Mercado
- Mrs. F. H. Mesow
- Mr. Felix Meyer
- Mr. J. F. Milholland
- Mr. George Moffatt
- Miss Caroline Louise Morgan
- Mr. Richard R. Morshead
- Mrs. Moss
- Miss Marguerite Moulinier
- Mr. James F. C. Myers
- Mr. Wm. D. Neilson
- Mr. David M. Nesbit
- Mrs. J. F. Newcombe
- Mr. H. Newmark
- Mrs. H. Newmark
- Miss Newmark
- Mr. William Newhouse
- Mrs. Lily Newhouse
- Master Sidney Newhouse
- Mr. Hubert. Nicholls
- Mr. Wm. R. Nieper
- Mr. C. T. Oakes
- Mrs. C. T. Oakes
- Miss Clarissa Oakes
- Mr. Pastene
- Mr. Chas. Pearson
- Master Louis Kirkby Lunn Pearson
- Mr. G. J. Petherick
- Mrs. A. B Peugnet
- Miss W. D. Peugnet
- Mrs. K. W. Poley
- Miss Ethel Poley
- Mr. C. R. Pope
- Mrs. C. R. Popers
- Mr. E. Reardon
- Miss Redmond
- Mr. F. J. Rebman
- Mr. Verner Z. Reed (Note 4)
- Mrs. Verner Z. Reed
- Mary (Johnson) Reed
- Miss Margery Reed and Maid
- Master Verner Z. Reed, Jr.
- Master Joseph Verner Reed and Nurse
- Mrs. B. H. Ridgely
- Miss Louise O. Ridgely
- Miss Sarah Martine Rittenhouse
- Dr Samuel Le Roy Robinson
- Mrs. Samuel Le Roy Robinson
- Miss H. D. Robinson
- Mr. .T. H. Robinson
- Miss Roof
- Mr. Jas. R. Rowe
- Miss Laura Sabbot
- Dr J. L. Salmond
- Mrs. L. Sawyer
- Miss Jeannie Schmidt
- Signor Antonio Scottin and Manservant
- Mr. W. M. Henderson Scott
- Mr. George W. Sessions
- Mr. F. N. Sewall
- Mr. James M. Sharpe
- Mrs. James M. Sharpe
- Mr. George Shepley
- CM. Ch. H. Sherrill and Manservant
- Mrs. Ch. H. Sherrill and Maid
- Mr. Robt. G. Skerrett
- Mrs. Robt. G. Skerrett
- Mr. Vincent Smith
- Mrs. Vincent Smith
- Mr. L. Herbert Smith
- Dr Edgar B. Smith
- Rear-Admiral A. B. Speyer
- Mr. Arthur C. Stair
- Mr. Walter H. Stearns
- Mr. Steil
- Mrs. S. A. Stern
- Mr. Charles H. Stoddard
- Miss W. Stoddard
- Signor Riccardo Stracciavo
- Mrs. Riccardo Stracciavo and Maid
- Mrs. Sullivan
- Mr. W. H. Sweet
- Mrs. W. H. Sweet
- Miss A. C. Sweet
- Mr. lingo A. Taussig
- Mrs. Bertha Taussig
- Mr. Erie B. H. Taussig
- Mr. L. R. H. Taussig
- Mr. R. J. Taussig
- Mrs. George Torrance
- Miss Torrance
- Mrs. K M. Tonking
- Master H. D. Tonking
- Mr. C. H. Tribe
- Miss Mary K. Turner
- Mr. L. Vallois
- Mrs. L. Vallcis
- Mrs. Adelaide Harding Vincent
- Mr. Vollenweider
- Mrs. Watriss and Maid
- Mr. Wm. J. Ward
- Mr. Wilbur F. Warner
- Mrs. E. P. Washburn
- Mr. Walter.J. Weeden
- Mr. Francis R. Welles
- Mr. Irwin J. Wiel
- Mrs. Irwin J. Wiel
- Master Robt. Wiel
- Miss Dagman Wetmore
- Mr. Benjamin Whitaker
- Miss Whittan
- Miss Helen M. Williams
- Miss Annie E. Williams
- Miss L. C. Williams
- Miss L. S. Williams
- Mrs. F. Stuart Williamson
- Miss Constance Williamson
- Mr. Edward Winkler
- Mr. H. Witherspoon
- Mrs. H. Witherspoon
- Mr. W. F. Wright
- Mrs. W. F. Wright
- Miss Fanny C. Wright
First Class Passenger Notes
- Georgianna Millington Bishop (October 15, 1878 – September 1, 1971) was an American amateur golfer. She was the winner of the 1904 U.S. Women's Amateur, played at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. She played for the Brooklawn Golf Club in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1959, Bishop became the fifth inductee into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame after winning the state amateur championships for women four times: 1920–1922 and 1927.
- Lewis David Einstein (March 15, 1877 in New York City - December 4, 1967 in Paris, France) was an American diplomat and historian.
- Louise Kirkby Lunn (8 November 1873 – 17 February 1930) was an English contralto. Sometimes classified as a mezzo-soprano, she was a leading English-born singer of the first two decades of the 20th century, earning praise for her performances in concert, oratorio and opera.
- Verner Zevola Reed (13 October 1863-20 April 1919) was an American capitalist and author. In addition to his business interests, he also made extensive studies of the Mythologies of the indigenous peoples of North America, especially among the Utes and some of the Pueblo tribes. He was widely known as a lecturer on peace, international politics and kindred subjects
Information for Passengers
Meals:
- Breakfast from 8 until 10 o'clock.
- Luncheon at 1:00 pm
- Dinner at 7 o'clock.
The Bar opens at 8:00 am, and closes at 11:00 pm
Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, Smoking Room and Lounge at 12 midnight.
Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 10:30 am
Please apply to the Second Steward for Seating Accommodation at table.
Children are not entitled to seats in the Saloon unless full fare is paid.
All Southampton—New York, Liverpool—New York, and Liverpool—Boston Mail and Passenger Steamers of the White Star Line are fitted with the Marconi Wireless system of Telegraphy, and messages for despatch should be handed to the Pursers.
AN Enquiry Office has been provided for the convenience of Passengers, where all enquiries for information of a general character should be made.
Letters, Cables, Telegrams and Marconigrams are received here for despatch, and Postage Stamps can be purchased, and Deck Chairs hired at this office, through which also all mails will be distributed.
None of the ship's staff other titan those on duty in the Enquiry Office are authorized to accept letters or telegrams for despatch.
Cablegrams and Telegrams should be handed in at the Enquiry Office an hour before the arrival at any port called at.
Deck Chairs can be hired at a charge of 4/- each for the voyage.
Passengers' Addresses may be left with the Saloon Steward, in order that any letters sent to the care of the Company may be forwarded.
AN Experienced Physician is attached to the Steamer. For medical attendance in case of sickness onboard no charge is made; medicines are also provided free of charge. But the Physician is allowed to charge the usual fees, subject to the Commander's approval, to travelers who submit themselves to treatment for maladies not contracted during the voyage.
Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master. Trunks, Chairs or Rugs which Passengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company, should be appropriately labeled and handed to the Baggage Master on the Wharf at New York, and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk. It is necessary for Passengers themselves to see all their Baggage is passed by the U.S. Customs Authorities on landing.
Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form, for any additional Passage Money, Chair Hire or Freight paid on board.
The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of Passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English and American money, and he will allow at the rate of $4.80 to the £1 when giving American money for English currency, or £1 for $4.95 when giving English money for American.
The following additional rates of exchange have also been adopted for American and French money—Eastbound $1 = 5 francs; Westbound fr. 1 = 19 cents.
Valuables.—The White Star Line has provided a Safe in the office of the Purser in which Passengers may deposit Money, Jewels, or Ornaments for safe keeping. The Company will not be liable to Passengers for the loss of money, jewels, or ornaments, by theft or otherwise, not so deposited.
Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the White Star Line. These Cheques are accepted on board White Star steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
The Passenger Services of the White Star Line are maintained entirely by Twin Screw Steamers, including RMS Oceanic, RMS Majestic, and RMS Teutonic, among the Fastest Steamers in the World. RMS Adriatic, 25,000 tons; RMS Baltic, 23,876 tons; RMS Cedric, 21,035 tons; and RMS Celtic, 20,904 tons, are the Four Largest British Twin-Screw Steamers. The RMS Republic is the Largest, Fastest, and Finest Steamer sailing to Boston.
White Star-Dominion Canadian Service, Liverpool-Québec-Montréal. This Service Will Be Inaugurated in 1909 and Maintained by the New Palatial Steamers SS Laurentic and SS Megantic, the Largest Steamers in the Canadian Trade. These Four Steamers will maintain a Regular Weekly Service Between the Canadian Ports Québec and Montréal in conjunction with the SS Canada and SS Dominion. Insert to the RMS Oceanic Passenger List, 6 November 1907. GGA Image ID # 1f1b5dbd0d
👥 Notable First-Class Passengers
⭐️ Arts & Entertainment
Louise Kirkby Lunn 🎶
British opera singer and contralto renowned across Europe and America. She was at the height of her career in 1907 and known for her performances at Covent Garden and the Metropolitan Opera.
Signor Caruso 🎤
Likely referring to Enrico Caruso, the famed Italian tenor (though confirmation from itinerary needed). His voyages between Europe and the U.S. were often linked with performances at the Met.
🎓 Academics & Diplomacy
Lewis David Einstein 🧠
A U.S. diplomat and respected historian, Einstein was already shaping U.S. foreign policy discussions and would go on to serve in Turkey and Italy. His academic contributions in diplomatic history remain influential.
Dr. Isaac Kettler 🩺
A prominent physician with ties to medical academia, though further records are needed for university affiliation.
⛳ Sports
Georgianna Millington Bishop ⛳
1904 U.S. Women's Amateur Golf Champion and a four-time Connecticut state champion. She later became the fifth inductee into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame (1959).
💰 Business & Industrial Magnates
Verner Zevola Reed 💼
A wealthy American capitalist, author, and folklorist. Reed was involved in mining, banking, and real estate in Colorado and was a well-known peace lecturer. His presence signifies Oceanic's appeal to the financial elite.
Robert L. Livingston & Frances Livingston
Likely descendants of the politically influential Livingston family of New York, involved in law, finance, and governance.
🎖️ Military & Government
General C. A. Herestoff Bartlett 🇷🇺
Possibly affiliated with Russian Imperial forces. His presence among British and American elites hints at growing transatlantic military and political exchanges before WWI.
Rear-Admiral A. B. Speyer ⚓
A high-ranking naval figure. Further investigation could reveal links to British or American maritime strategy or early naval modernization programs.
Captain Henry Buckle & Captain Hoskins
Both officers reflect the military and maritime ties among elite transatlantic travelers.
🌎 International Diplomacy & Nobility
Countess de Laugier Villars & two maids 🏰
A member of French nobility, likely en route to the U.S. for diplomatic or cultural purposes.
Mr. Yuji Fukuda 🇯🇵
Likely a Japanese diplomat or scholar. His presence reflects Japan’s growing international relations during the Meiji era.
Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Oceanic Passenger List, 6 November 1907. GGA Image ID # 1f1b8b083d
🖼️ Noteworthy Images
📸 Front Cover | GGA Image ID # 13cad7199c:
Bold blue and white White Star Line cover, identifying Oceanic’s First-Class voyage.
📸 Insert - Canadian Expansion Poster | GGA Image ID # 1f1b5dbd0d:
Promotional piece announcing 1909 Canadian service inauguration.
📸 Unused Track Chart | GGA Image ID # 1f1b8b083d:
Beautiful example of passenger engagement materials.
🎓 Relevance for Educators, Historians, and Genealogists
For Teachers & Students: This document serves as an incredible primary source on Edwardian society, gender roles, class division, and international travel before WWI.
For Genealogists: These names represent potential familial ties to notable social, military, or artistic figures.
For Historians: The mix of diplomats, industrialists, military officers, and opera singers aboard a single vessel reflects transatlantic mobility, elite culture, and early globalization.
🧳 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters
The 6 November 1907 First-Class Passenger List for the RMS Oceanic captures a pivotal moment in Edwardian history. Just five years before Titanic’s fateful voyage, the Oceanic was a floating microcosm of Western society’s upper crust—an interwoven network of capitalists, creatives, scholars, and soldiers.
Each name is a story waiting to be unpacked, from international diplomacy and the performing arts to sports achievements and political lineage. This list is a rich educational artifact and a rare historical snapshot of the people who shaped the 20th century.
🛳️ Overview: RMS Oceanic (1899–1914)
Launched: 1899, built by Harland & Wolff.
Operator: White Star Line.
Significance: Known as the "Queen of the Ocean" and one of the most luxurious liners of her time.
Route: Primarily sailed between Southampton or Liverpool and New York.
Passenger Profile: High-society travelers, diplomats, professionals, and prominent Americans and Europeans crossing the Atlantic in style.
📜 Rarity of 1906 First-Class Passenger Lists
| Factor | Detail | Effect on Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Over 115 years old | 📈 Increases rarity |
| Print Run | Small, issued only to first-class passengers and ship officials | 📈 Limited distribution |
| Survivability | Often discarded post-voyage | 📈 Fewer in circulation |
| Historical Tie-Ins | No major disaster in 1906; less dramatic than Titanic-related items | 📉 Slightly lowers rarity |
| Archival Presence | Some copies may exist in maritime museums or private archives | 📊 Moderate scarcity |
✅ Conclusion: While not “ultra-rare,” a 1906 RMS Oceanic first-class passenger list is definitely collectible and uncommon, particularly in fine condition and with a full roster of names and decorative covers.
🔍 What Makes One More Valuable?
High-profile passengers (e.g., titled nobility, U.S. senators, financiers, celebrities of the Edwardian era)
Captain’s annotations or stamps like “With Compliments”
Original binding and embellishments, including White Star Line logos, gilt covers, and route maps
Associated events such as seasonal sailings (e.g., summer resorts, Christmas crossings)
