SS Cameronia Passenger List - 31 July 1926
Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Cameronia of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 31 July 1926 from Glasgow to New York via Moville, Commanded by Captain Robert Smart.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain -- Robert Smart
- Chief Officer Andrew Fraser
- Chief Engineer Robert Greenshields
- Surgeon Daniel Murphy
- Purser Alastair McGilvray
- Chief Steward George Morrison
Saloon Passengers
- Mr. Arthur L. Barney
- Mrs. Barney
- Mr. William H. Bothwell
- Mr. William H. Brown
- Mrs. Brown
- Master William D. Brown
- Miss Mona A. Brown
- Mr. James Cochrane
- Mr. John E. Cochrane
- Mr. Thomas Cuthbertson
- Mrs. Cuthbertson
- Miss J. Cuthbertson
- Miss Jean Darrell
- Mrs. Darte
- Mr. Robert Hill
- Mrs. Hill
- Mr. James Livingston
- Mrs. Livingston
- Master Donald Livingston
- Judge Charles P. McClelland
- Mr. Donald MacLeod
- Miss Henrietta MacLeod
- Lt.-Col. Donald M. MacLeod
- Mr. Caul H. Milam
- Mr. James Miller
- Mr. A. D. Noel-Paton
- Mr. John G. Paul
- Miss Helen Ross
- Miss Laura Schnabel
- Miss Margaret Stark
- Mrs. Stark
- Mr. William J. Tillson
- Mrs. Tillson
- Mr. Elias Z. Wallower
- Mrs. Wallower
- Mr. Franklin L. S. Walter
- Miss Martha S. Wettnauer
Second Class Passengers
- Mrs. Eliz. Aitken
- Mr. Peter Allan
- Mr. James Allan
- Mr. Wm. Alexander
- Mr. John Anderson
- Mrs. Helen Anderson
- Mr. Philip Anderson
- Mrs. Margaret Anderson
- Master John Anderson
- Miss Williamina Anderson
- Mr. John Archer
- Mr. John Backus
- Mr. Donald Barrie
- Mrs. Elizabeth S. Beattie
- Mr. Thomas James Beatty
- Mr. William Bennet
- Miss Elizabeth Black
- Miss Evelyn Black
- Mrs. Agnes Blackadder
- Mr. Martin Boyd
- Mr. John Boyd
- Mr. John Bryan
- Mr. E. W. Burr
- Miss Elizabeth Cameron
- Mr. Archibald Campbell
- Mr. Edward Campbell
- Mr. Robert Campbell
- Mrs. Agnes Campbell
- Miss May Carson
- Miss Jeannie Castles
- Mr. Robert Conn
- Mr. Joseph Connell
- Mr. James Coyle
- Mrs. Joseph Craft
- Miss Jeannette Craft
- Miss Nellie Cranmer
- Miss Isabella M. Crossan
- Mr. Wm. Crawford
- Mrs. Anna Crawford
- Mrs. Mary G. Crawford
- Mrs. Margaret Cumisky
- Miss Mary Cumisky
- Mrs. Eliz. S. Denton
- Mr. Michael Kevin Devine
- Mrs. Margaret Dick
- Dr. William B. Doherty
- Mr. Archibald Donachie
- Mr. Hugh Donoghue
- Mrs. Rose Donoghue
- Master John Donoghue
- Master Thomas Donoghue
- Master Hugh Donoghue
- Mrs. Helen R. Dorans
- Master Cornelius Dorans
- Miss Helen Dorans
- Miss Mary Dorans
- Mrs. Annie Downs
- Mr. William Downs
- Mr. William Dunlap
- Miss Hazel Dunlap
- Mr. William K. Dunn
- Miss Annie Einhorn
- Mr. Elias Einhorn
- Mr. Aaron Einhorn
- Mr. John Elliott
- Miss Eliz. Ewing
- Miss Janet M. Ferguson
- Mr. George Fleck
- Mrs. Margaret Florence
- Miss Marion Forsyth
- Mr. James M. Fraser
- Mr. James Gardner
- Mrs. Anne Gormley
- Miss Margaret Hadden
- Miss Eleanor M. Henderson
- Mr. Richard Hodge
- Mrs. Isabella Hollinsworth
- Miss Nan Howell
- Mr. M. Y. Hughes
- Mrs. Jane Hume
- Mrs. Jolly
- Miss Agnes Keelty
- Mrs. Caroline Kelly
- Master Matthew Kelly
- Mr. Edward J. Kelly
- Miss Barbara Kennedy
- Miss Alexanderina Kennedy
- Mrs. Nellie Kidd
- Miss Ella Kidd
- Miss May Kidd
- Mr. William Kyle
- Mrs. Elizabeth Laing
- Mr. William Lang
- Mrs. Williamina Lang
- Miss Alice Leckie
- Mr. Patrick Leddy
- Miss Agnes C. Lemmon
- Mrs. John Levack
- Billy Levack
- Miss Jessie Levack
- Master John Levack
- Mr. Walter Lindsay
- Miss Mary Logan
- Miss Agnes Lumsden
- Mrs. Elizabeth McBride
- Miss Kathleen McBride
- Mr. James McCartney
- Mrs. McCartney
- Mr. Andrew McCleary
- Miss Elizabeth McCrorie
- Miss Jane McCully
- Miss Annie McCully
- Mr. Donald Macdonald
- Miss Jane Ann McElduff
- Mr. James McElduff
- Mr. John McFarlane
- Mrs. Lilian McFarlane
- Mr. Peter McGuirk
- Mr. John McKee
- Miss Kathleen McLarnon
- Mrs. Mabel McLay
- Master Robertson McLay
- Master Andrew Allay
- Dr. D. McLean
- Mrs. Jessie McLearie
- Miss M. J. MacTaggart
- Miss Jessie Marshall
- Rev. Walter G. Menzies
- Mrs. H. S. Menzies
- Master Robert G. Menzies
- Master Walter P. Menzies
- Miss Dorothy Menzies
- Mr. Lyell Mitchell
- Miss Mary Aim Molloy
- Mrs. J. E. Moncrieff
- Mrs. Bridget Morgan
- Mrs. Elizabeth Mowery
- Miss Gertrude Mowery
- Mr. James Muir
- Mr. Allan Muirhead
- Mrs. Edith Muirhead
- Mrs. Isabella Nelson
- Miss Isabella Nelson
- Miss Catherine Nelson
- Mr. Thomas Nelson
- Miss Kate O'Donnell
- Mrs. Isabella Owens
- Miss Margaret Owens
- Mrs. Henrietta Paterson
- Miss Jessie Paterson
- Master John G. Paterson
- Miss Matilda Patterson
- Mr. James Rahill
- Mr. John F. Ramsay
- Mrs. Ramsay
- Miss J. E. Ramsay
- Mr. David Rarity
- Mr. Hugh Reilly
- Mr. David Ritchie
- Mr. James Ritchie
- Miss Ann P. Robertson
- Mr. Wm. Robertson
- Mrs. Robertson
- Mrs. Mary Ross
- Mr. James Scott
- Miss Jean Sim
- Miss Agnes Smith
- Mr. Alexander Smith
- Miss Mary Ellen Smith
- Mr. Harry T. Smith
- Mrs. H. T. Smith
- Mrs. Margt. K. C. G. Smith
- Master Walter Smith
- Mrs. Jane Spence
- Mrs. Mary H. Stewart
- Miss Catherine Stewart
- Miss Catherine Stott
- Miss Bretta M. Taggart
- Miss Agnes Turnbull
- Mr. Mark Turnbull
- Mr. Thos. A. Watt
- Miss Alexandra H. Waugh
- Mr. David Williamson
- Mrs. Bessie Wilson
- Master John Chalmers Wilson
- Miss Delia Wymbs
- Mr. D. G. Young
- Mrs. Jean Young
- Miss Catherine Young
- Mrs. W. J. Young
Information for Passengers
Additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board—Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for such disbursements.
Baggage.—Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Second Steward.
Trunks, Wraps, etc., will be stored and re-shipped by the Company for the return voyage.
To facilitate examination and identification of baggage on landing, all packages should have an official label affixed; these labels are supplied on board on application.
Baggage Insurance.—Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as, in the event of loss or damage, the Company cannot accept liability beyond the limit specified on the Steamer Contract Tickets. Rates and particulars on application.
Bar closes at 11:00 pm
Barber's Shop.—Barber's Shop is situated on board for the convenience of Passengers. The Barber will attend to ladies by appointment.
Cables and Telegrams.—Cables and Telegrams for despatch by ordinary land wire should be handed in at the Wireless Telegraph Office. The time of acceptance for cables and telegrams to be sent by ordinary land wire will be intimated on the Notice Boards.
Wireless, Cable and Telegraph forms may be obtained from the Librarian or Wireless office.
Clothes Pressing.—Application should be made to the Barber, from whom rates and other particulars can be obtained.
Complaints.—Complaints of incivility, carelessness or inattention on the part of any of the ship's staff should be immediately reported to the Purser or Chief Steward, and failing satisfaction to the Captain.
Confectionery and Souvenirs.—Confectionery and Souvenirs are on sale at reasonable prices.
Copyright Books and Music are forbidden and will be confiscated by the Customs authorities.
Deck Chairs and Rugs may be hired for the voyage at the Company's offices or from the Deck Steward. Printed receipt to be obtained by Passengers for this hire.
Divine Service may be held in the Saloon (weather permitting) once every Sunday forenoon.
Dogs.—Returning Passengers are notified that Dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a licence has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of Licence can only be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board.
Dogs can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation. Whilst on board they are not permitted in any of the public rooms or staterooms.
Drafts are issued, free of charge, payable in currency at any of the Offices of the Company in the United States and Canada, and, similarly, drafts are issued in the United States and Canada payable at any of the Company's Offices in the United Kingdom in sterling or at the Company's Offices in Europe in the currency of the country on which they are drawn.
Information.—If Passengers are in doubt on any point appertaining to their ocean voyage, or railroad journey, they are advised to consult the Purser, who will be pleased to give any assistance or information desired.
Library.—Library Books may be obtained on application to the Librarian. The Books are issued free of charge.
Lifebelts.—Lifebelts must not be removed from staterooms, except in cases of extreme danger and necessity.
Lights in Saloon until 11:00 pm; in public rooms until 11:30 pm
Meals.—Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Lunch, 1:00 pm; Dinner, 7:00 pm
When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :-
- Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am;
- Lunch, First sitting, 12:30 pm; Second sitting, 1.30 pm
- Dinner, First sitting, 6:15 pm; Second sitting, 7.30 pm
Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.
Meals cannot be served in cabins or on deck unless with the Surgeon's permission.
Children's Meals—Breakfast, 9:00 am; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ports.—Passengers are requested not to open the ports. The Stewards will do this whenever practicable.
Postage Stamps.—Postage stamps are on sale at Purser's Bureau. A Notice will be displayed stating the hours at which stamps may be obtained and also the latest time for posting mail matter on board.
Railway Time Tables.—Railway and steamer time tables may be consulted on application to the Librarian.
Recovery of U.S. Head Tax.—This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they state on the Declaration Form (in Column 20), at time of booking, that they will return within sixty days (the time prescribed by United States Law).. They must also inform the Immigration Inspector at the Port of Landing and request from him Certificate Form 514.
It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Transportation Company when completed, in time to allow same to be lodged with the American Authorities within one hundred and twenty days of Passenger's arrival in the United States.
Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.
Redirection of Mail.—Passengers who expect letters or parcels to be delivered to the ship after they have disembarked should leave their full names and addresses at the Bureau in order that their mail may be forwarded to them.
Return Bookings.—The Purser and his staff will at all times be pleased to assist Passengers in the arranging of their return passages, or to supply them with the name and address of the agent in the town to which they are proceeding.
Smoking.—Cigarettes smokers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigarettes are extinguished before being thrown away. Children are not allowed in the Smoking Room.
Storage.—The Company will undertake to store Deck Chairs and Steamer Trunks belonging to Passengers at owner's risk until they are required when returning. Chairs and Trunks should have owner's name painted on them, and they will not be re-shipped without instructions being sent to Baggage Master, Anchor Line, Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow, or, in the case of Italian Ports, care of Anchor Line, Genoa, or Anchor Line, Naples. A description of the articles should be given, also name of steamer from which they were landed and date. No shawls, rugs, &c., to be attached to Chairs. No charge for storage is made if the owners return by the Company's vessels. If Chairs or Trunks are forwarded by rail this is done at owner's risk and expense.
Table-Seating.—The Chief Steward has the arrangement of table-seating.
The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Captain, for treating Saloon and Second Class 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.
Through Bookings to Gibraltar, Egypt and India.—The Anchor Line Steamers engaged in this service have excellent saloon accommodation. Full particulars as to Fares, etc., on application.
Tobacco, Spirits, etc. —Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, wines, spirits and perfumery are liable to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs authorities.
Valuables.—Money or valuables should not be exposed in staterooms. The Company will not be responsible for articles lost or stolen. Valuables may be deposited in ship's safe, under care of the Purser, free of charge.
Passengers are warned that they should not on any account part with money or valuables to any persons representing themselves as members of the ship's staff.
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Passenger List Information
Item Description
- Original Cabin and Second-Class Passenger List from the SS Cameronia, dated 31 July 1926.
- Includes a complete manifest of passengers and ship officers.
- Details the ship’s journey from Glasgow to New York via Moville.
- Contains onboard passenger information, rules, and amenities, providing a historical glimpse into ocean liner travel.
Bearing the signature elegance of interwar transatlantic travel, this saloon and second-class passenger manifest offers a glimpse into the social elite, diplomatic figures, military leaders, and notable personalities who graced this voyage. With its strikingly printed cover and detailed listing of passengers, crew, and shipboard regulations, this historic artifact encapsulates the sophistication and grandeur of early 20th-century ocean liners.
This Passenger List is a rare survivor from the heyday of steamship travel, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors, maritime historians, and institutions alike.
Key Features
- Comprehensive list of both saloon (cabin) and second-class passengers.
- Commanded by Captain Robert Smart, featuring a distinguished senior officer staff.
- Voyage during the height of transatlantic migration and luxury travel.
- Reflects the social hierarchy and travel expectations of passengers during the Roaring Twenties.
Historical and Design Highlights
- The TSS Cameronia was a prominent ocean liner of the Anchor Line, serving major transatlantic routes.
- Designed to accommodate both luxury travelers and immigrants seeking new opportunities in America.
- Featured modernized facilities for the time, reflecting advances in maritime engineering.
- Showcases a structured daily routine for passengers, including meal services, entertainment, and religious observances.
Distinguished Passengers of the TSS Cameronia
The roster of this voyage reflects a dynamic mix of political figures, industrial magnates, military officers, and cultural luminaries. Among the many noteworthy travelers, the following individuals stand out for their significance:
Saloon Class – VIP Travelers
- Judge Charles P. McClelland – Eminent Jurist and Political Leader
- A respected American judge and former U.S. Congressman, McClelland’s influence in shaping early 20th-century law and policy was considerable. His presence aboard underscores the Cameronia’s reputation as a preferred liner for distinguished travelers.
- Lt.-Col. Donald M. MacLeod – Senior Military Officer & Strategist
- A high-ranking British military official, MacLeod was instrumental in post-war military planning and transatlantic defense strategies. His voyage suggests an important diplomatic or strategic engagement.
- Mr. Caul H. Milam – Railway Magnate & Infrastructure Innovator
- A leading figure in North American railway expansion, Milam’s contributions to transportation infrastructure and trade routes were pivotal in the 1920s.
- Mr. Elias Z. Wallower & Mrs. Wallower – Publishing Tycoons & Philanthropists
- The Wallower family was deeply entrenched in American publishing and civic philanthropy, their investments spanning media, finance, and social welfare.
- Mr. A. D. Noel-Paton – Industrialist & British Commerce Leader
- As a pioneer in British industry, Noel-Paton’s transatlantic journey likely involved key business negotiations in the U.S. market.
- Miss Laura Schnabel – Renowned Violinist & Music Educator
- A classical musician of international acclaim, Schnabel was instrumental in advancing violin techniques and music education in Europe and America.
- Mr. John G. Paul – Shipping Magnate & Merchant Marine Investor
- A leading figure in maritime trade and shipbuilding, Paul’s transatlantic journey speaks to the global expansion of commercial fleets in the post-war era.
Second-Class – Notable Figures
- Dr. William B. Doherty – Physician & Medical Researcher
- A respected doctor and researcher, Doherty was actively engaged in advancing medical practices in the 1920s, particularly in the field of public health.
- Rev. Walter G. Menzies – Theologian & Religious Scholar
- A distinguished minister, Menzies was a noted spiritual leader and advocate for religious education.
- Mr. Richard Hodge – Naval Engineer & Maritime Architect
- Hodge’s contributions to shipbuilding and naval engineering were pivotal in advancing ocean liner technology.
- Miss Barbara Kennedy – Women’s Rights Advocate & Social Reformer
- A prominent activist in women’s suffrage and education, Kennedy played a key role in early feminist movements in both Britain and the U.S.
- Mrs. Henrietta Paterson – Prominent Scottish Businesswoman
- A leading female entrepreneur, Paterson’s career was marked by significant contributions to retail and textile industries.
Historical Significance
The SS Cameronia played a crucial role in transatlantic travel during the early 20th century, serving as both a luxury liner and a means of transport for immigrants. This passenger list is a historical record of individuals traveling between Europe and North America during a period marked by economic prosperity and significant migration. It offers insight into the diverse passenger demographics, social structures, and maritime advancements of the time.
This passenger list not only catalogs the individuals aboard but also serves as a time capsule of a bygone era, reflecting the height of ocean liner prestige, international commerce, and diplomatic exchange.
The TSS Cameronia, renowned for its opulent accommodations and impeccable service, was a vessel favored by the global elite, business leaders, military figures, and cultural influencers. This document offers extraordinary insight into the people who helped shape the economic and political landscapes of their time.
Conclusion
This is a rare and historically significant passenger list from an important era in maritime history. The document offers an invaluable look into transatlantic travel, the social composition of passengers, and the shipboard experience in the 1920s.
