SS St. Louis Passenger List - 21 September 1912

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List for the SS St. Louis of the American Line, Departing Saturday, 21 September 1912 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain John C. Jamison. Arrived in New York on 28 September 1912. GGA Image ID # 21b24f06fa. Measures Approximately 5.25" x 7.75". Some Foxing and Discolorization Present. Does Not Affect Readability.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: John C. Jamison. - Brooklyn NY
2. Purser: H. E. Hinslev
3. Surgeon: J. E. King
4. Assistant Purser: H. J. Pink
5. Chief Steward: Walter Harris

First Class Passengers

1. Mrs. Baird
2. Miss M. L. Baldwin
3. Miss Bayers
4. Mrs. Jeannie C. Bergin
5. Mr. F. A. (Turner) Biehl
6. Lt. J. D. Brancker, R.G.A
7. Miss Cornelia Brandreth and Maid
8. Miss Margaret Brandreth
9. Mrs. Ralph (Margaret) Brandreth
10. Mr. H. S. Burrage
11. Mrs. H. S. (Ernestine) Burrage
12. Capt. James Benjamin Butt, U.S.R.C.S
13. Gen. McCoskry Butt
14. Mr. A. Cathcart
15. Master George B. Coale
16. Mrs. G. W. Coale
17. Mr. Ira Lee Cochrane
18. Mrs. J. H. Coe
19. Miss Alice Compton
20. Miss Emma Cordier
21. Mr. Howard Pinckney Corsa
22. Mrs. Corsa
23. Miss Josephine Day
24. Miss Marion Day
25. Mr. George L. Day
26. Mrs. Isabella Day
27. Mr. Silas Downing
28. Mrs. Divida Harper Eaton
29. Miss Alice E. Finlay
30. Miss May Finlay
31. Mr. H. P. Finlay
32. Mr. Harry Jabez Fisk
33. Mrs. Ethel Caroline Fisk
34. Mr. Isaac Dudley Fletcher - The $2,000,000 art collection of the late Isaac Dudley Fletcher of 2 East Seventyninth Street, who died on April 28, 1917 will go almost intact to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it was learned last night. The collection, which embraces some of the finest examples of Rembrandt and of the pottery of ancient Egypt, while not large, is noted for the high individual value of the objects in it.
35. Mrs. I. D. Fletcher
36. Miss Fannie R. Foster
37. Miss Mary H. Foster
38. Mrs. Wm. Foster
39. Dr. Ira Frank
40. Mr. Siegfried Freyberg
41. Mrs. Seigfried (Margaret B. ) Freyberg
42. Miss Constance M. Gay
43. Miss Eleanor M. Gay
44. Mr. F. B. Gay
45. Mrs. F. B. Gay
46. Miss Bell Goldman
47. Mrs. Leo Goldman
48. Miss Graham
49. Mr. Francis Donald Harper
50. Mr. A. Hess
51. Mrs. C. T. Holland
52. Miss Evelyn Hooker
53. Mr. James J. Hooker
54. Major B. R. Horsbrugh
55. Mrs. B. R. Horsbrugh
56. Mr. H. H. Hume
57. Mr. John D. A. Johnson
58. Mr. Percy Ogden Judson
59. Miss Lillian Keigwin
60. Mr. Charles Albert Keigwin
61. Miss I. B. Kellock
62. Dr. Montgomery La Roche
63. Mrs. Montgomery (Julia) La Roche
64. Dr. Jas. J. Lasalle
65. Mr. Herbert D. Lounsbury
66. Mrs. Clara Slora Lunt
67. Mrs. G. G. Lyman
68. Mr. Compton Mackenzie
69. Mr. Robert H. McCormick
70. Mrs. R. H. (Eleanore R.) McCormick, Child (Eleanore M. McCormick), and Nurse
71. Miss E. McLoughlin
72. Mrs. Addie Payson Grigg
73. Miss D. Phelps
74. Miss R. Phelps
75. Mrs. J. J, Phelps
76. Miss Gertrude Phillips
77. Mrs. Caroline A. Phillips
78. Master Frederick Ramsden
79. Mr. C. T. Ramsden
80. Mrs. C.. T. Ramsden
81. Mr. A. L. Rhomberg
82. Miss Lulu Richardson
83. Mr. G. R. D. Rust
84. Mrs. G. R. D. Rust
85. Miss Jane Sands
86. Mr. J. R. Satterfield
87. Miss Jane Scriven
88. Mr. W. H. Scriven
89. Mrs. W. H. Scriven
90. Miss Adele Seip
91. Miss Helen Seip
92. Mr. Chas. B. Sheridan
93. Hon. C. Sifton
94. Mr. Philip Simmons
95. Mrs. Philip Simmons
96. Mr. F. H. Slater
97. Mr. F. E. Starkey
98. Mr. Franklin Steele
99. Mrs. Franklin Steele
100. Mr. Dan M. Stern
101. Miss Alice Thorne
102. Miss F. C. Thorne
103. Mr. E. L. Trower
104. Miss Mary F. Urling
105. Miss J. Uterhart and Maid
106. Mr. Henry A. Uterhart
107. Mrs. H. A. Uterhart
108. Miss Dorothy Vorse
109. Mrs. Frank Vorse (Agnes S. Newton)
110. Mrs. J. R. Waitel
111. Miss B. (Elizabeth) Waterman
112. Miss Martha F. Wells

Sea Post Office Clerks

British

1. H. C. North
2. C. J. Dawes

American

1. W. R. Miller
2. J. H. Knox

Public Telephones With Booths and Operator On Our New York Piers.

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-New York, from 21 September 1912 to 14 December 1912. Ships Included the Minnehaha, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and St. Paul. SS St. Louis First Class Passenger List dated 21 September 1912. GGA Image ID # 21b25657c7

The Two Largest and Newest Steamers Ever Sent to the West Indies: Laurentic and Megantic. Insert to SS St. Louis First Class Passenger List dated 21 September 1912. GGA Image ID # 21b2a8b674

Reverse Side of Insert: White Star Line Four Ideal Cruises to the West Indies and the Spanish Main for $175 and Up on the SS Laurentic and SS Megantic. SS St. Louis First Class Passenger List dated 21 September 1912. GGA Image ID # 21b37124b2

Title Page and Beginning of First Class Passenger List (Baird to Corsa). SS St. Louis First Class Passenger List dated 21 September 1912. GGA Image ID # 21b3c76e82

Original Owner of this Passenger List Prepared a Sheet Detailing Observations on Some of their Fellow Passengers On This Voyage. SS St. Louis First Class Passenger List dated 21 September 1912. GGA Image ID # 21b3d66608. Measures Approximately 8.375" x 11". Folded in Quarters with Creases. Above Image is from Raw Scan.

Passenger List Information

SS St. Louis First Class Passenger List for 21 September 1912

 

A Remarkable Snapshot of Edwardian Transatlantic Travel
Commanded by Captain John C. Jamison

This First Class Passenger List for the American Line SS St. Louis, dated 21 September 1912, represents an iconic piece of maritime history. Reflecting the peak of luxury ocean liner travel, this document captures the journey from Southampton and Cherbourg to New York aboard a vessel that catered to the elite of society. This artifact offers unparalleled insight into the passengers, their status, and the cultural fabric of pre-war transatlantic life.

 

Historical Significance

The SS St. Louis was a premier ocean liner of its era, catering to first-class passengers, including members of high society, industrial magnates, military officers, and cultural figures. As part of the American Line, it symbolized the transatlantic connection between Europe and the United States, offering an exceptional combination of speed, safety, and luxury.

 

Notable Passengers and VIPs

1. Mr. Isaac Dudley Fletcher

• Art Collector and Philanthropist: Fletcher's $2,000,000 art collection, including Rembrandt masterpieces and Egyptian pottery, was bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art upon his death in 1917. His presence aboard underscores the liner’s role as a vessel for cultural patrons.

2. Lt. J. D. Brancker, R.G.A.

• Royal Artillery Officer: A member of the British military, Brancker's inclusion highlights the liner’s appeal to dignitaries and officers traveling between continents.

3. Capt. James Benjamin Butt, U.S.R.C.S.

• Senior U.S. Revenue Cutter Service Officer: His presence adds a unique naval connection to the passenger list, reflecting the blend of military and civilian life aboard.

4. Gen. McCoskry Butt

• Prominent Military Leader: A distinguished figure in U.S. military history, his voyage is indicative of the international travel by influential leaders of the time.

5. Hon. C. Sifton

• Canadian Statesman: Charles Sifton, likely connected to Canada's political elite, represents the diplomatic and governmental travelers aboard the SS St. Louis.

6. Mr. Compton Mackenzie

• Author and Cultural Luminary: The inclusion of Mackenzie, an influential figure in Edwardian literature, highlights the intellectual and artistic prominence of the passenger roster.

7. Mr. H. S. Burrage and Mrs. H. S. Burrage

• Industrial Magnates: Their presence emphasizes the strong ties between wealth and transatlantic travel during this period.

8. Mrs. Ralph (Margaret) Brandreth and Family

• Socialites: The Brandreth family's social prominence and connections to American aristocracy make them noteworthy figures aboard the voyage.

9. Miss Dorothy Vorse and Mrs. Frank Vorse (Agnes S. Newton)

• Artists and Writers: Dorothy Vorse’s inclusion, alongside her mother, underscores the diversity of creative and artistic talent among the passengers.

10. Master George B. Coale

• Heir to Business and Wealth: As a young traveler in first class, his inclusion reflects the multi-generational luxury travel by elite families.

 

Rarity and Appeal

Passenger lists from this era, particularly for first-class travelers, are highly sought after due to their rarity and historical significance. The inclusion of notable figures, coupled with the additional personalized observation sheet, elevates this artifact’s importance. Its connection to the pre-war social fabric and Edwardian travel culture enhances its historical value.

 

Conclusion

The SS St. Louis First Class Passenger List from 21 September 1912 offers an extraordinary glimpse into the luxury and exclusivity of transatlantic travel. Its detailed documentation of elite passengers and supplemental personal observations make it a truly remarkable piece of history.