Atlantic Transport Line History and Ephemera
The Atlantic Transport Line operated transatlantic passenger service primarily between New York and London from 1881 to 1936. It was an American owned company that was operated by the British and sailed under the British flag.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many of their ships bore the name from the State of Minnesota and cities, regions or landmarks within the State. The early years were dominated by one class -- Saloon / First Class service, and in 1925 they began to offer Tourist / Third Class services. Atlantic Transport Line also transported live cattle and valuable horses.
Information from the 1908 Encyclopaedia of Ships and Shipping
Atlantic Transport Co., Ltd. Originated in London 1886, and in 1896 purchased the controlling interest in the International Steamship Co. (a line which dates back to 1863), and two years later it absorbed the fleet and American business of the Wilson's and Furness-Leyland Lines.
The company maintains a regular service from London to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, and its steamers are' built prinCipally to carry cargoes of refrigerated meat and livestock, although on some of their larger ships excellent passenger accommodation is provided, and the three latest vessels can carry up to 250 passengers.
The Atlantic Transport Line -- The "A. T. L." -- which maintained before the first World war a superior passenger service between New York and London, but which lost its four best ships by submarine attacks, and has since been out of the passenger business. This line has new passenger tonnage under construction, which will come into the company's list of new ships to be commissioned in 1923.
Atlantic Transport Line Ephemera in Date Order

1899-06-01 SS Marquette Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 1 June 1899
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1900-09-15 SS Marquette Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 15 September 1900
- Route: New York for London
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1900-11-08 SS Marquette Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Saloon
- Date of Departure: 8 November 1900
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1902-04-10 SS Minneapolis Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Saloon
- Date of Departure: 10 April 1902
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1902-08-16 SS Minnehaha Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Saloon
- Date of Departure: 16 August 1902
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain J. Robinson

1904-06-18 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 18 June 1904
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Sydney Layland

1904-08-27 S. S. Minneapolis Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 27 August 1904
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1904-09-03 SS Mesaba Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 3 September 1904
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain J. Crichton

1905-11-16 S. S. Minneapolis Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 16 November 1905
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1905-11-25 SS Minneapolis Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Bill of Fare from 25 November 1905 featured Prime Roast Ribs of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Fore-quarter of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Empress Pudding for dessert.

1906-05-12 SS Minneapolis Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 12 May 1906
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1908-07-25 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 25 July 1908
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain E. G. Cannons

1909-06-12 SS Minneapolis Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 12 June 1909
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret, R.N.R

1910-02-05 SS Minnehaha Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 5 February 1910
- Route: Southampton to New York
- Commander: Captain Sydney Layland

1912-08-31 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 31 August 1912
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain E. O. Cannons

1913-09-27 SS Minnehaha Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 27 September 1913
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret
- Note: Annotated by one of the Passengers - interesting read

1914-05-23 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Atlantic Transport Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 23 May 1914
- Route: New York to London
- Commander: Captain E. G. Cannons

1914-08-29 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 29 August 1914
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain E. O. Cannons

1924-05-31 SS Minnewaska Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 31 May 1924
- Route: New York to Cherbourg and London
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret

1925-07-11 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 11 July 1925
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jenson

1925-08-08 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 8 August 1925
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jenson (Lt. Cmdr. U.S.N.R.F.)

1927-04-23 SS Minnewaska Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 23 April 1927
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret

1927-06-11 SS Minnesota Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 11 June 1927
- Route: New York to Boulogne-sur-Mer and London
- Commander: Captain W. F. Pollard

1927-08-20 SS Minnesota Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Not Stated
- Date of Departure: 20 August 1927
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain W. F. Pollard, D.S.O., R.D

1927-09-03 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 3 September 1927
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jenson (Lt. Cmdr. U.S.N.R.)

1927-10-15 SS Minnesota Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 15 October 1927
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain E. Finch

1927-12-17 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 17 December 1927
- Route: Tilbury (London) to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1928 - Community Song Sheet - Atlantic Transport Line
IMMs Atlantic Transport Line published a Community Song Sheet for use exclusively on their ocean liners with Tourist Cabin accommodations - the SS Minnekahda and SS Minnesota. Lyrics for 32 well-known songs from that era were reproduced in this brochure.

1928-03-31 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 31 March 1928
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jenson (Lt. Cmdr. U.S.N.R.F.)

1928-03-31 SS Minnekahda Lunch Menu
Vintage Bill of Fare from the Cabin Class for 31 March 1928 on a Westbound Voyage from London to New York. Featured items included Grilled Fresh Haddock, Veal and Ham Pie, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.

1928-04-02 SS Minnekahda Breakfast Menu
Vintage Cabin Class Bill of Fare from 2 April 1928 on a Westbound Voyage from London to New York. Includes some wonderful selections from that era like Devilled Mutton Kidneys and Minced Lamb on Toast.

1928-04-08 SS Minnekahda Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Cabin Class Bill of Fare from Sunday, 31 March 1928 featured Poached Fresh Codfish, Cream Sauce, Sauté of Duckling aux Navets, and Orange Tartlets for dessert.

1928-06-23 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 23 June 1928
- Route: London for New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jensen

1928-07-07 SS Minnesota Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Not Stated
- Date of Departure: 7 July 1928
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain E. Finch

1928-07-21 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 21 July 1928
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jensen

1928-07-29 Grand Concert Program - SS Minnekahda
Grand Concert Program held on board the SS Minnekahda of the Atlantic Transport Line on Sunday, 29 July 1928 during a voyage from London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, commanded by Captain J. Jensen, Lt. Cmdr. USNRF.
1928-08-04 SS Minnesota Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Not Stated
- Date of Departure: 4 August 1928
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain E. Finch, R.D., R.N.R.

1928-08-25 SS Minnewaska Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 25 August 1928
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret

1928-09-01 SS Minnesota Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Not Stated
- Date of Departure: 1 September 1928
- Route: London to New York
- Commander: Captain E. Finch, R.D., R.N.R

1929-10-12 SS Minnewaska Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 12 October 1929
- Route: Tilbury (London) for New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret

1930-02-22 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 22 February 1930
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jensen

1930-07-12 SS Minnekahda Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 12 July 1930
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain J. Jensen

1930-08-02 SS Minnewaska Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 2 August 1930
- Route: New York to Cherbourg and London
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret, O.B.E., R.N.R

1930-09-27 SS Minnetonka Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 27 September 1930
- Route: London to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain Thomas F. Gates

1930-09-28 Music Program - Atlantic Transport Line
Bandmast Gilbert W. Bower leads the Marious B. Winter's Band with songs selected for 4:00 pm and 8:15 pm on board a steamship from the Atlantic Transport Line on Sunday, September 28th, 1930.

1931-04-25 SS Minnewaska Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 25 April 1931
- Route: Tilbury (London) to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Commander: Captain Frank H. Claret
Track Chart and Memorandum of Log. Published as a Part of the SS Minnesota Tourist Passenger List for the 4 August 1928 Voyage. The Passenger Could Fill in the Memorandum of Log With the Daily Information Provided by the Steamship Officers. GGA Image ID # 159207cbaf.