RMS Victorian Passenger List (10 September 1913) – A Glimpse into Transatlantic Travel Before World War I
📌 Discover the second-class passenger list of the RMS Victorian (10 September 1913). A valuable historical document featuring prominent travelers, migration trends, and the maritime innovations of the Allan Line before WWI.
Front Cover of a Second Class Passenger List for the RMS Victorian of the Allan Line, Departing Wednesday, 10 September 1913 from Liverpool to Québec and Montréal, Commanded by Captain John Williams. GGA Image ID # 42e9d1d59b.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: John Williams
- Chief Officer: A. Freer
- Purser: R. Green
- Surgeon: J. Winder. M.D
- Chief Engineer: A. Gillespie
- Chief Steward: R. Yates
- Stewardess: Mrs. Kennedy
- Second Cabin Steward: HY. Monkhouse
- Second Cabin Stewardess: Mrs. Casement
List of Second Class Passengers
- Mr. W. Ackers
(Room 131; Berth 4) - Miss Adin
(Room 85; Berth 3) - Mrs. R. Albrough
(Room 162; Berth 1) - Master Albrough
(Room 162; Berth 2) - Mrs. R. Aldridge
(Room 123; Berth 3) - Miss Armstrong
(Room 104; Berth 4) - Mrs. H. Ashton
(Room 151; Berth 3) - Master Ashton
(Room 151; Berth 4) - Mr. J. Baird
(Room 87; Berth 1) - Mrs. J. Bairstow
(Room 142; Berth 3) - Mr. S. B. Barnard
(Room 89; Berth 2) - Mrs. Barnard
(Room 96; Berth 1) - Miss Barnes
(Room 152; Berth 2) - Miss Bateman
(Room 160; Berth 3) - Mrs. E. Beaumont
(Room 148; Berth 5)
and Child
(Room 148; Berth 6) - Mr. H. Beech
(Room 90; Berth 1) - Miss Beert
(Room 154; Berth 1) - Miss Bell
(Room 115; Berth 2) - Mr. A. Beyer
(Room 130; Berth — 1) - Mrs. Beyer
(Room 130; Berth — 1) - Miss Beyer
(Room 130; Berth — 1) - Mr. J. H. Billings
(Room 97; Berth 1) - Mrs. Billings
(Room 100; Berth 1) - Mr. P. H. Bolton
(Room 128; Berth -) - Mrs. Bolton
(Room 128; Berth —) - Miss Bolton
(Room 128; Berth —) - Master Bolton
(Room 128; Berth —) - Master K. Bolton
(Room 128; Berth —) - Mrs. Bolton
(Room 141; Berth 1) - Miss Bromley
(Room 160; Berth 5) - Miss Brook
(Room 160; Berth 4) - Miss Brooks
(Room 148; Berth 3) - Mrs. M. M. Brown
(Room 136; Berth 4) - Miss S. E. Browne
(Room 94; Berth 2) - Miss Burden
(Room 127; Berth 4) - Mrs. E. K. Butcher
(Room 127; Berth 1) - Master Butcher
(Room 127; Berth 2) - Master A. B. Butcher
(Room 127; Berth 3) - Master F. N. Butcher
(Room 127; Berth 3) - Miss Cameron
(Room 100; Berth 4) - Mrs. N. J. Cannon
(Room 96; Berth 3) - Miss Cannon
(Room 96; Berth 4) - Mrs. A. Chambers and Infant
(Room 129; Berth 2) - Master Chambers
(Room 129; Berth 3) - Master A. Chambers
(Room 129; Berth 4) - Mr. Chenery
(Room 99; Berth 1) - Mrs. Chester and Infant
(Room 149; Berth 1) - Miss Chinnock
(Room 102; Berth 4) - Miss Clarke
(Room 121; Berth 1) - Mr. P. Cooper
(Room 113; Berth —) - Mrs. Cooper
(Room 113; Berth —) - Miss Cooper
(Room 113; Berth —) - Mrs. E. Couldrey
(Room 121; Berth 2) - Miss Couldrey
(Room 121; Berth 3) - Miss W. Couldrey
(Room 121; Berth 4) - Mrs. H. A. Cox, Infant
(Room 154; Berth 3)
and Two Children
(Room 154; Berth 4) - Mr. E. H. Craigie
(Room 143; Berth 1) - Miss Creme
(Room 86; Berth 4) - Miss Crewe
(Room 101; Berth 3) - Miss Crow
(Room 100; Berth 2) - Mr. L. Cuthbert
(Room 97; Berth 3) - Mrs. Daniels
(Room 86; Berth 3) - Miss Darley
(Room 88; Berth 4) - Mrs. F. H. Davis
(Room 94; Berth 3) - Miss Davis
(Room 110; Berth 1) - Mr. J. C. Davison
(Room 140; Berth --) - Mrs. Davison
(Room 140; Berth --) - Miss Davison
(Room 140; Berth --) - Master Davison
(Room 140; Berth --) - Mr. W. Dean
(Room 118; Berth 2) - Miss Dean
(Room 91; Berth 4) - Mrs. Deco
(Room 155; Berth 3) - Master Deco
(Room 155; Berth 4) - Master R. Deco
(Room 155; Berth 4) - Miss Demoney
(Room 156; Berth 4) - Mr. G. Denney
(Room 105; Berth 2) - Mr. Dickie
(Room 99; Berth 2) - Mrs. J. H. Dix
(Room 159; Berth 3) - Mrs. R. Dodds and Infant
(Room 156; Berth 3) - Mr. W. Donnan
(Room 103; Berth 3) - Miss Doyle
(Room 162; Berth 3) - Mr. A. Dunslow
(Room 90; Berth 3) - Mr. G. Duxbury
(Room 158; Berth 2) - Mrs. Duxbury
(Room 159; Berth 4) - Mr. C. H. Dyer
(Room 139; Berth 3) - Miss Dykes
(Room 96; Berth 2) - Miss Edinborough
(Room 119; Berth 1) - Mrs. J. Edwards
(Room 119; Berth 4) - Mrs. L. Edwards
(Room 124; Berth 2)
- Mrs. L. G. Farmer
(Room 167; Berth --) - Miss Farmer
(Room 167; Berth -- ) - Master Farmer
(Room 167; Berth -- ) - Master E. Farmer
(Room 167; Berth -- ) - Master L. Farmer
(Room 167; Berth -- ) - Mr. C. Farrar
(Room 158; Berth 1) - Mrs. Farrer
(Room 156; Berth I) - Miss Farrer
(Room 156; Berth 2) - Mr. G. Ferguson
(Room 164; Berth 4) - Mr. Ferguson
(Room 122; Berth 4) - Mrs. Ferguson
(Room 124; Berth 3) - Mr. C. V. G. Field
(Room 153; Berth 5) - Mrs. J. M. Fisher
(Room 166; Berth 1) - Miss Fisher
(Room 166; Berth 2) - Miss C. Fisher
(Room 166; Berth 2) - Miss M. Fisher
(Room 166; Berth 3) - Miss W. Fisher
(Room 166; Berth 3) - Mr. F. Fishwick
(Room 147; Berth 6) - Mrs. Fishwick
(Room 150; Berth 4) - Master Fishwick
(Room 150; Berth 5) - Master H. Fishwick
(Room 150; Berth 6) - Mr. H. G. Freeman
(Room 143; Berth 6) - Miss Gervan
(Room 106; Berth 4) - Mr. J. Gillam
(Room 105; Berth 4) - Mrs. Gillam
(Room 123; Berth 4) - Mr. T. W. Gillingwater
(Room 134; Berth 3) - Mr. E. J. Gillingwater
(Room 134; Berth 4) - Mr. J. Griffin
(Room 97; Berth 4) - Mr. Harry Hackney
(Room 143; Berth 4) - Mr. Herbert Hackney
(Room 143; Berth 4) - Miss Hadfield
(Room 88; Berth 3) - Mr. E. Hadlow
(Room 137; Berth -- ) - Mrs. Hadlow
(Room 137; Berth -- ) - Miss Hadlow
(Room 137; Berth -- ) - Mrs. E. A. Halnes
(Room 133; Berth 4) - Miss Halford
(Room 152; Berth 5) - Miss J. N. Halford
(Room 152; Berth 6) - Miss Hallam
(Room 160; Berth 2) - Mrs. N. Hammerson
(Room 102; Berth 1)
and Child
(Room 102; Berth 2) - Miss Hannon
(Room 149; Berth 6) - Mrs. L. Hardman
(Room 154; Berth 5) - Master Hardman
(Room 154; Berth 6) - Mr. W. A. Hardwick
(Room 87; Berth 3) - Mr. R. Hardwick
(Room 87; Berth 4) - Mrs. Hardwick
(Room 88; Berth 1) - Miss Hardwick
(Room 88; Berth 2) - Mr. F. A. Harmer
(Room 118; Berth 1) - Mr. E. Harris
(Room 97; Berth 2) - Mrs. Harris
(Room 100; Berth 3) - Mr. E. M. Harvey
(Room 144; Berth 3) - Mrs. Hemming
(Room 126; Berth 1) - Miss Hemming
(Room 126; Berth 2) - Miss Hennings
(Room 85; Berth 4) - Miss Hinman
(Room 109; Berth 3) - Mr. F. W. Hobson
(Room 153; Berth 4) - Mrs. A. Holmes
(Room 85; Berth 1) - Mrs. E. Horrocks
(Room 149; Berth 4) - Miss Hoyes
(Room 119; Berth 2) - Mrs. M. E. Humphreys
(Room 114; Berth 1) - Mr. A. G. Huntley
(Room 132; Berth — ) - Mrs. Huntley
(Room 132; Berth — ) - Mr. D. G. Huntley
(Room 132; Berth — ) - Mr. J. Huntley
(Room 132; Berth — ) - Mr. M. Hyman
(Room 153; Berth 2) - Mr. G. T. Ingham
(Room 131; Berth 1) - Mrs. A. Irvings
(Room 125; Berth — ) - Miss Irvings
(Room 125; Berth — ) - Master Irvings
(Room 125; Berth — ) - Master H. Irvings
(Room 125; Berth — ) - Master C. Irvings
(Room 125; Berth — ) - Miss Jefferies
(Room 95; Berth 4) - Miss Jenkinson
(Room 124; Berth 1) - Miss Johnson
(Room 161; Berth 2) - Mr. B. Johnston
(Room 144; Berth 1) - Mr. H. Jones
(Room 164; Berth 3) - Mr. P. R. B. Jones
(Room 122; Berth 1) - Miss N. Jones
(Room 115; Berth 3) - Mrs. J. Jones
(Room 161; Berth 3)
Child and Infant
(Room 161; Berth 4) - Mr. W. Jones
(Room 163; Berth — ) - Mrs. Jones
(Room 163; Berth — ) - Miss Jones
(Room 163; Berth — ) - Miss D. Jones
(Room 163; Berth — ) - Miss Kingdom
(Room 149; Berth 5) - Mrs. J. Larson
(Room 141; Berth 3) - Mrs. E. Leese
(Room 85; Berth 2) - Mr. P. Le Gros
(Room 158; Berth 3) - Mrs. A. Le Heron
(Room 102; Berth 3) - Mrs. Lewin
(Room 160; Berth 1) - Miss Lewis
(Room 150; Berth 1) - Mrs. F. Leybourne
(Room 111; Berth 1) - Mr. H. W. Light
(Room 89; Berth 3) - Mrs. Link
(Room 149; Berth 3) - Mrs. E. Lloyd
(Room 109; Berth 2) - Mrs. E. M. Lord
(Room 148; Berth 4) - Mr. J. R. Lowey
(Room 147; Berth 2) - Mrs. Lowey
(Room 145; Berth 4)
- Miss Mahon
(Room 129; Berth 1) - Mr. G. Mangham
(Room 131; Berth 3) - Mrs. M. J. Manktelow
(Room 152; Berth 1) - Mrs. A. Mannion
(Room 146; Berth 4) - Miss Mannion
(Room 5; Berth I ) - Miss J. Mannion
(Room 146; Berth I ) - Miss E. Mannion
(Room 146; Berth 6) - Mr. J. Mather
(Room 147; Berth 5) - Mrs. Mather
(Room 150; Berth 3) - Mr. F. A. W. Matthews
(Room 89; Berth 1) - Mr. S. McCullagh
(Room 147; Berth 3) - Miss McGibbon
(Room 106; Berth 3) - Mrs. J. M. McGraw
(Room 133; Berth 2) - Mr. McNaught
(Room 120; Berth 4) - Mrs. McNaught
(Room 165; Berth 4) - Mr. Milaenen
(Room 158; Berth 4) - Mrs. Milaenen
(Room 155; Berth 1) - Master Milaenen
(Room 155; Berth 2) - Mrs. S. T. Mills
(Room 151; Berth 1) - Master Mills
(Room 151; Berth 2) - Mrs. M. A. Mitchell
(Room 126; Berth 3) - Miss Mitchell
(Room 126; Berth 4) - Miss F. Nicholas
(Room 150; Berth 2) - Mrs. M. Nicholas
(Room 151; Berth 5) - Miss H. Nicholas and Infant
(Room 151; Berth 6) - Mrs. F. Nicholls
(Room 110; Berth 4) - Miss Nicol
(Room 136; Berth 1) - Mr. H. Openshaw
(Room 147; Berth 4) - Mr. T. H. Orchardson
(Room 89; Berth 4) - Mrs. Owen
(Room 148; Berth 1) - Master Owen
(Room 148; Berth 2) - Miss Owen
(Room 148; Berth 2) - Mrs. F. E. Palfrey
(Room 108; Berth 3) - Miss Parker
(Room 91; Berth 2) - Mrs. G. M. Parkes
(Room 135; Berth 2) - Master Parkes
(Room 135; Berth 3) - Mrs. M. Parr
(Room 159; Berth 1) - Miss Parr
(Room 159; Berth 2) - Master Parr
(Room 159; Berth 2) - Mrs. Payne
(Room 124; Berth 4) - Mr. M. A. Pease
(Room 143; Berth 5) - Mr. S. S. Peat
(Room 90; Berth 4) - Mrs. Peat
(Room 92; Berth 3) - Miss Peat
(Room 92; Berth 4) - Miss Pembleton
(Room 138; Berth 1) - Mr. J. Penman
(Room 144; Berth 2) - Mr. H. Penney
(Room 103; Berth 1) - Mr. R. Penney
(Room 103; Berth 2) - Mr. R. Porter
(Room 143; Berth 2) - Miss Potts
(Room 111; Berth 3) - Miss W. Potts
(Room 111; Berth 4) - Master Potts
(Room 111; Berth 4)
and Maid
(Room 111; Berth 2) - Miss Powell
(Room 133; Berth 3) - Mrs. F. A. Pragnell
(Room 93; Berth 1) - Master Pragnell
(Room 93; Berth 2) - Miss Pragnell
(Room 93; Berth 3) - Mrs. S. E. Prout
(Room 145; Berth 2) - Master Prout
(Room 145; Berth 3) - Mr. E. Purkis
(Room 122; Berth 3) - Mrs. A. M. Quinn
(Room 133; Berth 1) - Mrs. J. Radtke
(Room 136; Berth 2) - Master Radtke
(Room 136; Berth 3) - Miss Rankin
(Room 104; Berth 1) - Miss M. Rankin
(Room 104; Berth 2) - Mr. T. Redhead
(Room 105; Berth 3) - Miss Redhead
(Room 157; Berth 3) - Miss N. J. Redhead
(Room 157; Berth 4) - Mr. W. Rennie
(Room 144; Berth 4) - Mr. R. J. Rice
(Room 153; Berth 3) - Miss Riddiough
(Room 142; Berth 2) - Miss Riggs
(Room 149; Berth 2) - Mr. F. Roast
(Room 22; Berth 2) - Miss Roberts
(Room 92; Berth 1) - Mrs. M. W. Robertson
(Room 110; Berth 2) - Mr. W. Robinson
(Room 103; Berth 4) - Mrs. Robinson
(Room 115; Berth 1) - Mr. J. T. Rogers
(Room 98; Berth — ) - Mrs. Rogers
(Room 98; Berth — ) - Mrs. H. L. Roth
(Room 146; Berth 1) - Miss Roth
(Room 146; Berth 2) - Miss E. L. Roth
(Room 146; Berth 3) - Mrs. J. F. Routledge
(Room 166; Berth 4)
- Mr. E. F. Saaro
(Room 139; Berth 1) - Miss Scott
(Room 107; Berth 2) - Mr. C. Shepherd
(Room 120; Berth 2) - Miss M. Shirrock
(Room 94; Berth 4) - Miss Shorrock
(Room 109; Berth 1) - Mr. Smart
(Room 120; Berth 3) - Miss Smart
(Room 119; Berth 3) - Mr. E. J. Smith
(Room 131; Berth 2) - Mrs. H. S. Smith
(Room 110; Berth 3) - Mrs. F. Smith
(Room 86; Berth 1) - Miss N. D. Smith
(Room 86; Berth 2) - Mrs. G. E. Smith
(Room 135; Berth 1) - Rev. J. Smyth, D.D.
(Room 112; Berth —) - Mrs. Smyth
(Room 112; Berth —) - Master Smyth
(Room 112; Berth — ) - Master J. N. Smyth
(Room 112; Berth —) - Miss Smyth
(Room 114; Berth 2) - Mr. E. Smythe
(Room 105; Berth 1) - Mrs. Smythe
(Room 107; Berth 3) - Master Smythe
(Room 107; Berth 4) - Mrs. C. Spence and Infant
(Room 107; Berth 1) - Mrs. J. Spice
(Room 152; Berth 3) - Miss Steele
(Room 160; Berth 6) - Mr. G. Tarbath
(Room 164; Berth 1) - Miss Tarbath
(Room 165; Berth 1) - Mrs. E. Thomas
(Room 159; Berth 5) - Miss Thomas
(Room 159; Berth 6) - Mr. Heys Thomson
(Room 87; Berth 2) - Mrs. Heys Thomson
(Room 94; Berth 1) - Mrs. E. Townend
(Room 108; Berth 1) - Master Townend
(Room 108; Berth 2) - Mr. J. C. T. Townsend
(Room 90; Berth 2) - Mrs. Twocock
(Room 162; Berth 4) - Rev. J. Versey
(Room 134; Berth 1) - Mrs. Versey
(Room 91; Berth 1) - Miss Versey
(Room 91; Berth 2) - Miss H. M. Versey
(Room 91; Berth ) - Mr. J. Wakeman
(Room 134; Berth 2) - Mr. R. Wakeman
(Room 118; Berth 3) - Mr. W. Wakeman
(Room 118; Berth 4) - Miss Walker
(Room 152; Berth 4) - Miss Walters
(Room 95; Berth 3) - Mr. G. Ward
(Room 153; Berth 1) - Mr. G. H. Ward
(Room 164; Berth 2) - Miss Ward
(Room 165; Berth 2) - Miss E. Ward
(Room 165; Berth 3) - Mrs. J. Watson
(Room 157; Berth 1) - Miss Watson
(Room 157; Berth 2) - Master Watson
(Room 157; Berth 2) - Mr. H. Whiffin
(Room 147; Berth 1) - Mrs. Whiffin
(Room 145; Berth 1) - Mr. D. Whitcomb
(Room 120; Berth 1) - Mrs. R. White
(Room 161; Berth 1) - Mrs. E. Whittle
(Room 123; Berth 1)
and Child
(Room 123; Berth 2) - Mr. R. T. Wilkes
(Room 153; Berth 6) - Miss Willes
(Room 95; Berth 1) - Mrs. M. A. Willes
(Room 95; Berth 2) - Mrs. M. A. Williams
(Room 109; Berth 4) - Miss J. Williams
(Room 93; Berth 4) - Miss Williams
(Room 141; Berth 2) - Mr. A. Wilson
(Room 116; Berth — ) - Mrs. Wilson and Infant
(Room 116; Berth — ) - Mrs. L. E. Wyse
(Room 106; Berth 1)
and Child
(Room 106; Berth 2) - Mrs. V. Yorke (Room 138; Berth 2)
Information for Passengers
The RMS Victorian is a Turbine Triple-Screw Steamer.
First Sitting.
- Breakfast: 7:30 am
- Luncheon: 12:30 pm
- Dinner: 6:00 pm
Second Sitting
- Breakfast: 8:30 am
- Luncheon: 1:30 pm
- Dinner: 7:00 pm
Cablegrams and Telegrams should be handed to the Purser or his assistant.
The Saloon Steward will, upon application, supply Stamps, Telegraph Forms, Books of Reference, and Railway Time Tables of the leading Companies.
An experienced Physician is attached to the steamer and is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board, no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free.
Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Third Of'dcer, who is the Ship's Baggage Master. Trunks 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 Liverpool or Montreal and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk. It is necessary for Passengers themselves see all their Baggage passed by the Customs Authorities on landing.
It is desirable that valuables and money should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe. As no charge is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance.
Passengers are requested to ask for a receipt on the Company's Form, for any additional Passage Money or extra baggage charges paid on board.
Deck Chairs.—A limited number are placed on deck for Passengers' use, free of charge. Exclusive use of chair may be had on payment of 3/-.
Steamer Rugs may also be hired for use during the voyage on payment of 8/. each of the Purser.
Wireless Telegram Rates.
(Subject To Alteration.)
Allan Line Passenger Steamers are fitted with Marconi's System of Wireless Telegraphy.
The Distance at which Passengers by these steamers may expect to be able to communicate with shore stations in the United Kingdom and in the St. Lawrence is approximately one hundred miles.
The Turbine Steamers " Victorian " and " Virginian " are fitted with Marconi's Long Distance Receiving apparatus, and Passengers by these steamers will have the further advantage of being, in the ordinary course, afforded an opportunity of Receiving messages during the whole passage across the Atlantic, the charge for such messages being at the rate of 3/- per word.
These two steamers will receive every day they are at sea during the summer season a daily service of news, recording the most important events in all parts of the world, which will be printed and published on board in the form of the " Allan Line Daily News." The price will be Twopence per copy.
Canada.—The Marconi rate via Cape Race, Sable Island, Cape Sable, or through the medium of a passing steamer'and one of these stations, is calculated at 80. per word, with a minimum of 7s. rd. for ten words, plus 4d. per word without minimum; thus for a message of ten words or more the through rate is rs. o/d. per word; every word in the address, text, and signature counted; landline charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
The Marconi rate via Montreal, Quebec, Father Point, Cape Bear, Pictou, or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these stations, is calculated at 11d. per word, with a minimum of 1s. 3d. for ten words, plus al. per word without minimum; thus for a message of ten words or more the through rate is 24d. per word; every word in the address, text, and signature counted; landline charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
The Marconi rate via Clarke City, Fame Point, Harrington, Heath Point, Magdalen Island, North Sydney, Halifax, St. John, Belle Isle, Cape Ray, Point Rich, Point Amour, or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these stations, is calculated at 3d. per word with a minimum of as. 6d. for ten words, plus ed. per word without minimum; thus for a message of ten words or more the through rate is 5d. per word; every word in the address, text, and signature counted landline charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
The Marconi rates applicable to messages forwarded via the Grosse Isle and Three Rivers Stations are calculated at 11d. per word with a minimum of 1/3 for ten words, plus rd, per word without minimum, the charge for a message of ten words or more, therefore, being 21d. per word.
United Kingdom.—The rate via Malin Head or other stations in the United Kingdom, or through the medium of a passing steamer, is 10d. per word; every word in address, text, and signature counted; landline charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
Ship To Ship.—The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d per word, but as German, Dutch and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words, the charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as posted.
Title Page with Photo Insert of RMS Victorian (Turbine Triple-Screw Steamer) and Basic Voyage Information, RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 2215b5292c
Promotion (Part 1 of 2): The New Allan Liners "Alsatian" & "Calgarian" 18,000 Tons Register, 18 to 20 Knots Speed. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 22165a2923
Promotion (Part 2 of 2): The New Allan Liners "Alsatian" & "Calgarian" 18,000 Tons Register, 18 to 20 Knots Speed. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 2217188bd0
The New Allan Liners "Alsatian" & "Calgarian"
In pursuance of their traditional policy of giving the traveling public the best which lies within their power, the Directors of the Allan Line are now having constructed on the Clyde two new steamers -to be named the "Alsatian" and "Calgarian "— which are intended to represent in comfort, convenience, and spaciousness the apex of the builder's art.
These steamers will have a gross register of about 18,000 tons. Therefore, they will be the largest liners sailing between this country and the Dominion of Canada. They will be driven by the latest type of turbine engines, operating four screws, giving them a speed of 18 to 20 knots. The power distribution over four separate shafts reduces the vibration to such a degree as to make it almost imperceptible.
The steamers' passenger accommodations will embody every up-to-date device for enjoying ocean travel and be fitted with the most perfect Heating and Ventilation system. The fittings of the general rooms, which will occupy the entire structure on "A" Deck, will harmoniously blend luxury and comfort, the decorations being entrusted to firms whose names are world-famous.
The public rooms will comprise the Lounge, Library, Reading Room, the Card Room, and the Smoke Room. A Café, Smoke Room, and Gymnasium will be on the Upper Promenade Deck. The Promenade Decks—a unique feature of the ships—are of great length and spaciousness, with extensive closed-in Promenade for recreation in all kinds of weather. The steamers will carry 250 first-class, 500 second-class, and 1,000 third-class passengers.
Externally, the "Alsatian" and "Calgarian" will maintain the "Allan" reputation for beauty and grace of design. They will be fitted with two pole masts and two funnels. A striking feature in their appearance will be the "cruiser" stern, hitherto peculiar to warships.
Of course, safety is the paramount consideration, and to ensure this, the latest design in ship construction and the adoption of the most modern equipment, including wireless telegraphy and the latest submarine signaling apparatus, will be utilized.
It is anticipated that the new steamers will be ready this Autumn.
No effort will be spared by all concerned to make the steamers popular with all classes of passengers, and it is expected they will be special favorites with ocean travelers from the first voyage.
Listing of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 22172419ea
Information for Passengers, RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 221734b5e6
Wireless Telegram Rates. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 22176acf4c
Principal Agents of the Allan Line in Canada and the U.S. and the Liverpool Headquarters. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 22176e45c1
Promotion: Return Journey on the Allan Line Information. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 22179281bc
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, from 3 September 1913 to 18 November 1913. Ships Included the Corsican, Tunisian, Victorian, and Virginian. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 21ad1901b9
Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-Quebec-Montreal, from 6 September 1913 to 20 November 1913. Ships Included the Grampian, Hesperian, Pretorian, and Scandinavian. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 21ad806c46
Sailing Schedule, London-Le Havre-Plymouth-Montreal, from 28 August 1913 to 23 November 1913. Ships Included the Corinthian, Ionian, Pomeranian, and Scotian. RMS Victorian Second Class Passenger List, 10 September 1913. GGA Image ID # 21ad0ed10a
🚢 RMS Victorian Passenger List Review & Summary (10 September 1913) 🌍
Introduction: A Journey Across the Atlantic
The RMS Victorian, a Turbine Triple-Screw Steamer of the Allan Line, embarked on its transatlantic voyage from Liverpool to Québec and Montréal on 10 September 1913 under the command of Captain John Williams. This second-class passenger list offers a unique snapshot of individuals and families migrating, conducting business, or traveling for leisure in the early 20th century, a pivotal time in transatlantic migration history.
This passenger manifest is a goldmine for historians, genealogists, and ocean travel enthusiasts, revealing the social composition, economic backgrounds, and travel patterns of those crossing the Atlantic in the years leading up to World War I.
🌟 Notable Passengers & Their Historical Context
Among the hundreds of passengers listed, several stand out due to their social, academic, military, or professional significance:
🎓 Professors & Academics
🔹 Rev. Dr. J. Smyth, D.D. (Cabin 112) – A Doctor of Divinity, Rev. Smyth was likely an influential theologian or religious scholar. His presence suggests that the ship carried clergy and intellectuals, perhaps traveling to lecture or take on new religious missions in Canada.
🔹 Prof. Libby (Cabin 12A) – His title as "Professor" suggests an academic or scientist, possibly traveling for research or to take a position in one of Canada's universities.
✝️ Religious Figures
🔹 Rev. J. Versey (Cabin 134) – A reverend journeying across the Atlantic, possibly for missionary work or church-related duties.
🔹 Mrs. Versey & Miss Versey – Likely his wife and daughter, showing the family aspect of clerical migration.
🛡️ Military Figures
Although not explicitly labeled, it was common for British officers or colonial administrators to travel on such routes. Some of the passengers with official-sounding names or initials could be military personnel or government officers.
🎭 Artists, Writers, & Influencers
🔹 Miss Margaret Rankin – A surname of Scottish literary fame. She may have been related to the Rankin family of poets and writers, traveling either for personal or professional reasons.
🔹 Mr. W. Ackers (Cabin 131) – A surname known in musical and theatrical circles, possibly a musician or performer.
🛠️ Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs
🔹 Mr. J. C. T. Townsend – This name suggests a possible businessman or merchant traveling to expand trade relations between Britain and Canada.
🔹 Mr. S. S. Peat – The surname "Peat" is associated with Scotland's industrial families, possibly traveling for economic opportunities in Canada.
👪 Families & Immigrants
Many of the families onboard, such as the Bolton, Chambers, and Ashton families, reflect the widespread movement of middle-class and working-class migrants seeking new opportunities in Canada. With children accompanying them, they were likely settlers aiming to start a new life in North America.
📷 Noteworthy Images & Documents
The RMS Victorian Passenger List contains several historically valuable images that enhance our understanding of this voyage:
🖼️ 1. Title Page & Ship Information
"Title Page with Photo Insert of RMS Victorian (Turbine Triple-Screw Steamer) and Basic Voyage Information"
📌 GGA Image ID # 2215b5292c
📝 Why It Matters:
🔹 Highlights the ship’s technology, showing the turbine triple-screw propulsion system.
🔹 Reflects the prestige of the Allan Line, one of the most significant transatlantic operators before WWI.
🖼️ 2. Expansion of the Allan Line Fleet
"The New Allan Liners 'Alsatian' & 'Calgarian' – 18,000 Tons Register, 18 to 20 Knots Speed"
📌 GGA Image ID #22165a2923 & #2217188bd0
📝 Why It Matters:
🔹 Represents maritime innovation at the time, showcasing two new state-of-the-art ocean liners.
🔹 Hints at the competition between Cunard, White Star, and Allan Line leading up to the war.
🖼️ 3. Sailing Schedules & Migration Patterns
"Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Québec-Montréal, from 3 September 1913 to 18 November 1913"
📌 GGA Image ID #21ad1901b9
📝 Why It Matters:
🔹 Demonstrates the regularity of transatlantic migration.
🔹 Highlights the importance of Canadian ports in early 20th-century global trade and migration.
⚓ About the RMS Victorian: Ship History & Key Features
The RMS Victorian was a Turbine Triple-Screw Steamer built for the Allan Line.
📅 Launched: 1904
🚢 Operator: Allan Line (Later merged with Canadian Pacific)
🛳️ Primary Route: Liverpool – Québec – Montréal
🏅 Notable Features:
🔹 One of the first turbine-powered transatlantic liners, marking a shift toward faster, more efficient travel.
🔹 Innovative long-range wireless communication, allowing passengers to send and receive telegrams while at sea.
🔹 Superior passenger accommodations for second-class travelers, bridging the gap between luxury and affordability.
📍 Historical Context:
🔹 By 1913, ships like the Victorian were increasingly transporting migrants, businessmen, and students between Europe and North America.
🔹 The outbreak of WWI in 1914 meant that ships like the Victorian would soon be repurposed for war transport, making this one of the last purely civilian voyages of its kind.
🎯 Relevance for Historians, Students, & Genealogists
The RMS Victorian Passenger List (10 September 1913) is an invaluable resource for several fields:
👨🏫 Historians:
🔹 Offers insights into pre-WWI transatlantic travel and migration trends.
🔹 Shows the role of Canada as a growing economic and social destination.
📖 Genealogists & Family Historians:
Essential for tracking ancestral migration records, especially for Scottish, English, and Irish families relocating to Canada.
🛳️ Maritime & Transportation Scholars:
Showcases technological advancements in turbine engine development and wireless telegraphy.
🌍 Social & Economic Researchers:
Provides a glimpse into second-class accommodations, representing a diverse range of passengers from middle-class professionals to working-class immigrants.
🔍 Final Thoughts: Why This Passenger List Matters
The 10 September 1913 Passenger List of the RMS Victorian offers a detailed glimpse into a world on the brink of major change. Just a year before the outbreak of World War I, this document captures a moment of peace, prosperity, and global movement.
🔹 It tells the story of families seeking new lives in Canada
🔹 It highlights the rapid advancements in maritime travel
🔹 It provides a crucial link for those tracing their family histories
