SS Furnessia Passenger List - 19 July 1888
Front Cover, Saloon Passenger List from the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Steamship Line, Departing Thursday, 19 July 1888, from Glasgow to New York via Moville, Commanded by Captain John Hedderwick. Illustration Includes Anchor Line Logo, US and UK Flags, Line Art Drawing of the SS Furnessia, and a Scene in New York Harbor Featuring the Statue of Liberty. Cover Artwork by Horn & Connell Litho, Glasgow. The Front Cover has a Black Mask Running Across the Center of the Cover, along with Other Extraneous Markings. GGA Image ID # 20ee6261f5
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain John Hedderwick
- Surgeon: Dr. J. Leslie Gordon
- Purser: William Y. Brown
- Stewardess: Mrs. Reid
Saloon Passengers
- Miss Jane Addams
- Miss S. F. Anderson
- Mr. Daniel Andrew
- Miss M. A. Andrew
- Mr. Fred. R. Arnold
- Mr. Dirk Blaauw
- Colonel J. L Broome
- Mrs. Broome
- Mr. James Currie
- Mr. Samuel Dixon
- Mr. George Dryden
- Miss Finch
- Mr. J. B. Fitzsimmons
- Mrs. Fitzsimmons
- Mr. Joseph Fyfe
- Mr. J. Gillies
- Mrs. Gillies
- Dr. J. B. Hall
- Mrs. Hall
- Miss Helen Harrington
- Mr. William Hood
- Mrs. Hood
- Mr. James Hunter
- Mrs. Hunter
- Miss A. M. Kales
- Mrs. L. R. Keister
- Mr. John Knox
- Mrs. L. K. Miller
- Mr. Wm. Morrison
- Mrs. Morrison
- Mr. James Muir
- Mrs. Kerr Murray
- Mr. Robert McMaster
- Mr. W. H. Partridge
- Mrs. Partridge
- Mr. George R. Proctor
- Mr. John A. Proctor
- Mr. W. J. Proctor
- Mr. R. J. Score
- Mrs. Score
- Mr. Chas J. Scott
- Mrs. T. L. Scott
- Mrs. R. F. Scott
- Master William Scott
- Master Robert Scott
- Mr. Wm. Shields
- Mrs. Shields
- Rev. Henry Stout
- Mrs. Stout
- Mr. J. P. Stout
- Miss A. B. Stout
- Mr. M. B. Streeter
- Mrs. Streeter
- Master D. D. Streeter, Nurse and Maid
- Mr. William Taylor
- Mrs. Taylor
- Mr. Robert Tweedlie
- Mr. Wm. J. Walker
- Mrs. Walker
- Master W. S. Walker
- Miss E. B. Walker
- Mr. Robert Woodward
- Mr. William Yost
- Mrs. Yost
- Mr. John E. Young
- Rev. Alexander Yule
- Mr. Yule
Services and Principal Agencies on the Back Cover, SS Furnessia Saloon Passenger List, 19 July 1888. GGA Image ID # 20ee8784c2
Passenger List Information
Item Description
A Saloon Passenger List for the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Steamship Line, documenting its voyage departing Thursday, 19 July 1888, from Glasgow to New York via Moville. Commanded by Captain John Hedderwick, this passenger list features an ornate cover design by Horn & Connell Litho of Glasgow, depicting the Anchor Line logo, US and UK flags, a detailed drawing of the SS Furnessia, and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
Key Features
- Original passenger list from 19 July 1888.
- Decorative cover with high-quality lithographic artwork by Horn & Connell Litho, Glasgow.
- Complete roster of saloon passengers, including notable VIP travelers.
- Detailed listing of senior officers and staff.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Cover artwork incorporates national symbols and the Statue of Liberty, reflecting the transatlantic connection between the US and UK.
- Hand-drawn depiction of the SS Furnessia and Anchor Line branding.
- Back cover lists Anchor Line’s services and principal agencies, emphasizing its global reach.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Miss Jane Addams (1860–1935): Founder of Hull House and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Colonel J. L. Broome: Prominent military figure accompanied by his wife.
- Rev. Alexander Yule: Influential religious leader.
- Miss Helen Harrington: Distinguished New York socialite and philanthropist.
- Dr. J. Leslie Gordon: Esteemed ship’s surgeon providing medical care during the voyage.
Historical Significance
This passenger list represents a snapshot of transatlantic travel during a significant era of immigration and global commerce. The artwork featuring the Statue of Liberty underscores the journey’s symbolic importance for passengers seeking new opportunities in America. It also highlights the Anchor Line's prominence in connecting the Old and New Worlds.
