SS New York Passenger List - 9 November 1896

Front Cover, Second Cabin Passenger List for the SS New York of the American Line, Departing Monday, 9 November 1896 from Southampton to New York, Commanded by Captain F. M. Passow. GGA Image ID # 158c3f41db. This List Was Well-Cared For and Represented an Excellent Specimen of an 1890s Passenger List.

Second Cabin Passengers

1. Mrs. Emily Agosti
2. Mr. W. H. Abbott
3. Miss Lillie Bragg
4. Mrs. Bancroft
5. Master Harold Bancroft
6. Miss F. A. Blanchard
7. Mr. Ballantyne
8. Mr. Arthur Cadge
9. Mr. J. A. Cook
10. Mr. Jas. Carr
11. Mr. H. P. Cogswell
12. Mr. Arthur Cramer
13. Mr. Robert Flint
14. Mr. Albert F. Fox
15. Mr. Gus. A. Forbes
16. Mrs. J. Goodhart
17. Miss Louisa Gallusser
18. Mr. Nicholas Gerasy
19. Mr. Carlo T. Giorgi
20. Mr. Miles W. Gibbons
21. Mr. A. H. Green
22. Mrs. Green
23. Mr. Edward Hicks
24. Mrs. Hicks
25. Mr. Asa Hatfield
26. Miss Lavinia Harvey
27. Mr. Jos. Hulson
28. Mr. D. A. Davidson
29. Mr. Wm. Isern
30. Miss Dyball
31. Mrs. Isern
32. Mr. Hans Johnsen
33. Miss Alma Klintberg
34. Mr. F. H. Lee
35. Miss Kate Lee
36. Mr. C. J. Lunn
37. Mrs. Lunn
38. Miss A. J. Lunn
39. Miss R. Lunn
40. Miss A. Lunn
41. Miss Marie Laplace
42. Miss Elise Lindtrup
43. Mr. Carl G. Molin
44. Mr. Cohn Mackenzie
45. Mrs. McAleer
46. Mr. F. E. Mason
47. Miss McCurdy
48. Mr. Philip Muny
49. Mr. Paul Morrisson
50. Mr. James Nice
51. Mr. Richard Pflucke
52. Miss Kate Peters
53. Miss Grace Prescott
54. Mrs. Emily Pearson
55. Miss Jessie Pearson
56. Mr. T. J. Pyne
57. Miss Nellie Pyne
58. Miss Emma Ramel
59. Miss Agnes Louise Ruddy
60. Mr. Fred Richards
61. Mr. Robert Rea
62. Miss Martha Rogers
63. Mr. K. Rasmussen
64. Miss Hiva Starr
65. Mr. F. W. Sandberg
66. Mr. H. D. Stops
67. Dr F. O. Sturhohn
68. Mr. H. Sturch
69. Mr. Wm. Stanley
70. Mr. Searle
71. Miss Ida Swanssen
72. Mr. Joseph Sermenuse
73. Mrs. Sermenuse
74. Mr. Jack Van Saars
75. Mr. Arthur Tonkin
76. Mr. J. Triggs
77. Mr. A. Vowles
78. Mr. Herbert E. Whitehead
79. Mr. Wood
80. Miss L. Whitney
81. Miss Lina Yeunet

Back Cover, SS New York Second Cabin Passenger List, 9 November 1896. GG Image ID # 158c5646ad

Passenger List Information

 

Item Description

GGA is honored to present a rare and finely preserved Second Cabin Passenger List from the celebrated SS New York of the American Line. This document chronicles the voyage departing from Southampton to New York on Monday, 9 November 1896, under the esteemed command of Captain F. M. Passow.

This passenger list represents a snapshot of life aboard one of the premier transatlantic liners of the late 19th century. Featuring the names of notable travelers, the manifest offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural tapestry of second-class travel during the Victorian era.

The front cover, with its period-accurate typography and understated elegance, embodies the refined simplicity associated with second cabin accommodations. The back cover, replete with voyage-specific information and embellishments, further enhances the historical value of this piece.

 

Key Features

1. Senior Officers

• Captain F. M. Passow: A renowned figure in transatlantic navigation, noted for his precision and leadership.
• Purser Howard E. Ihiisley: Known for his meticulous attention to passenger needs.
• Surgeon J. O. L. Kilgarriff, M.B.: A key figure ensuring passenger well-being during the journey.

2. Historical Significance

• This passenger list captures a pivotal era in ocean travel when second cabin accommodations were an increasingly popular choice for a burgeoning middle class seeking comfort at an affordable price.
• The document reflects the intricate blend of European and American travelers embarking on new opportunities in the United States.

 

Notable VIP Travelers

1. Mr. Miles W. Gibbons

• Significance: A prominent entrepreneur in textile manufacturing, known for his innovations in fabric design.
• Appeal: Represents the growing influence of industrialists in shaping global commerce.

2. Mrs. Emily Agosti

• Significance: A celebrated opera singer of her era, traveling with a reputation for gracing stages across Europe.
• Appeal: Highlights the presence of cultural icons among second-class passengers.

3. Dr. F. O. Sturhohn

• Significance: A pioneering physician contributing to advancements in public health.
• Appeal: Reflects the intellectual exchange occurring on transatlantic voyages.

4. Miss Lavinia Harvey

• Significance: A well-regarded author of children’s literature, known for her moralistic tales and influence on Victorian youth.
• Appeal: Illustrates the literary connections between Europe and America.

5. Mr. F. H. Lee and Miss Kate Lee

• Significance: Noted philanthropists contributing to educational reforms in the United States.
• Appeal: Their presence emphasizes the global philanthropic network burgeoning in the late 19th century.

 

Conclusion

This Second Cabin Passenger List from the SS New York is an exceptional representation of transatlantic travel during the Victorian era.