RMS Campania Passenger List - 7 May 1898

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Campania of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 May 1898 from Liverpool to New York, Commanded by Captain H. Walker (Lt. R.N.R.). Memorandum of Log Completed by Original Passenger (Faded). GGA Image ID # 208c3285d6

Notable Passengers: Charles Scribner II, George Percival Scriven, and Herbert Mason Sears.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain H. Walker (Lt. R.N.R.)
2. Surgeon: Dr. Benjamin Pitt Johnson
3. Purser: T. Graham
4. Chief Steward: W. T. Bryden

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. Oliver Ames and Valet
2. Mrs. Ames and Maid
3. Mr. William Anderson
4. Master John Anderson
5. Master William Anderson
6. Miss Jessie M. Anderson
7. Mr. E. C. Averett
8. Mrs. Aylsworth
9. Mr. Joseph Ballin
10. Mr. Herbert Barber
11. Mrs. Barber
12. Miss Alice Barber
13. Miss Mabel Barber
14. The Hon. M. Justice Barker
15. Mr. W. S. Barstow
16. Mrs. Barstow
17. Mr. D. J. M. Bates
18. Mr. K. W. Blackwell
19. Mr. L. Bendann
20. Mr. G. H. Bend
21. Mr. S. F. B. Biddle
22. Mrs. Biddle
23. Mr. Wilfred Buckley
24. Mr. W. M. Bullivant
25. Mr. S. Carsley
26. Mr. S. J. Cawley
27. Mr. L. B. Churchill
28. Mr. W. A. Clark
29. Mr. Robert Clark
30. Mr. H. Cockshaw
31. Mr. Cockshaw
32. Mr. R. M. Cox
33. Mr. H. C. Custer
34. Mr. John Daly
35. Mrs. Daly
36. Mr. W. F. Dalzell
37. Mrs. M. Davidson
38. Miss Davidson
39. Mr. G. A. Devlin
40. Mr. George Dickinson
41. Mrs. Dickinson
42. Mr. L. S. Donaldson
43. Mr. F. Donovan
44. Mr. J. Heron Duncan
45. Mr. James C. Eadie
46. Mr. Edward F. Ernot
47. Mr. William Firth
48. Mr. Charles M. Gay
49. Mr. C. P. Hall
50. Mr. A. Mackenzie Hay
51. Mr. J. B. Hearne
52. Mrs. Hearne
53. Miss Hegeman
54. Mr. G. F. Hinton
55. Mr. Seymour J. Hyde
56. Mrs. Hyde
57. Mr. N. Imhaus
58. Mr. M. B. Johnson
59. Mrs. Johnson
60. Mr. I. C. Jolies
61. Mrs. Pembroke Jones and Maid
62. Miss Sadie Jones and Maid
63. Master Pembroke Jones
64. Mr. Keane
65. Mrs. Keane
66. Mrs. James Kilduff
67. Mr. W. H. Killick
68. Mr. Killick
69. Miss Lachapelle
70. Mr. George H. Laflin
71. Mrs. Laflin
72. Mr. H. K. Laflin
73. Mr. Robert Lamb
74. Mrs C. D. Langhorne
75. Miss P. Langhorne
76. Dr. Thomas S. Lee
77. Mr. Charles Lindsay
78. Mrs. J. M Lobban
79. Mr. W. E. McCaw
80. Mrs. McCaw
81. Mr. W. H. McCormack
82. Mr. Clarence J. McCuaig
83. The Very Rev. J. H. McKenzie
84. Mr. J. H. Merriman
85. Mr. W. A. Murphy
86. Mrs. Murphy
87. Mr. James V. Nelson
88. Mrs. H. D. Norris
89. Dr. A. P. Ordway
90. Mr. C. D. Owen, Jr.
91. Mr. T. Paton
92. Mrs. Paton and Maid
93. Mr. Walter C. Peck
94. Mrs. Peck
95. Capt. Thos. D. Petty
96. Mr. H. K. Porter
97. Mrs. Porter

98. Mr. H. H. Rose
99. Mr. S. J. Rose
100. Mr. A. Rosenthal
101. Mrs. Rosenthal
102. Mrs. Rogers
103. Miss Ross
104. Mr. M. Rothschild
105. Mrs. J. P. Sanger
106. Miss Sanger
107. Mr. John Saville
108. Mrs. F. Schroeder
109. Miss H. M. Schroeder
110. Mr. Adolf Schaus
111. Mr. Charles Scribner (Note 1)
112. Mrs. Scribner and Maid
113. Mr. George P. Scriven (Note 2)
114. Mr. Herbert M. Sears (Note 3)
115. Mrs. Sears and Maid
116. Mr. J. A. Seybold
117. Mr. Robert G. Shaw
118. Mrs. Shaw
119. Major G. Shiba
120. Mr. F. Slade
121. Mr. G. W. Sillcox
122. Mr. J. Augustine Smith
123. Mr. M. H. Smith
124. Mr. F. N. Stackpole
125. Mrs. Emma Starr
126. Mr. M. Stiefel
127. Mrs. Stiefel
128. Mr. H. E. Suares
129. Mr. R. H. Titherington
130. Mrs. Titherington
131. Master Titherington
132. Mr. N. Walker
133. Mr. H. Walters
134. Mr. Thomas H. Watson
135. Mr. A. V. White
136. Mr. G. M. Wilkinson
137. Mr. James R. Wilson
138. Mr. Alex. de Witt
139. Mrs. de Witt
140. Mr. C. C. Woods

Notes About Saloon Passengers

Note 1: Charles Scribner II (October 18, 1854 – April 19, 1930) was the president of Charles Scribner's Sons and a trustee at Skidmore College.

Note 2: George Percival Scriven (February 21, 1854 – March 7, 1940) was the seventh Chief Signal Officer of the United States Army (1913–1917). In this position he commanded the Aeronautical Division (1913–1914),and later the Aviation Section (1914–1917) of U.S. Signal Corps, the forerunner of the United States Air Force.

Note 3: Herbert Mason Sears (1867-1942) was a noted yachtsman and businessman in Boston, Massachusetts. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his contributions during World War I.

Track Chart on the Back Cover of a Cunard Line RMS Campania Saloon Passenger List from 7 May 1898. Original Passenger Plotted Course. GGA Image ID # 208c3cefe9

Passenger List Information

RMS Campania Passenger List – 7 May 1898

 

Description

GGA is delighted to present this original Saloon Passenger List from the iconic RMS Campania, dated 7 May 1898, documenting the ship's prestigious voyage from Liverpool to New York. Commanded by the distinguished Captain H. Walker (Lt. R.N.R.), this passenger list embodies the elegance and grandeur of late 19th-century transatlantic travel aboard one of the Cunard Line’s most celebrated vessels.

The front cover, adorned with period design elements reflective of the Victorian maritime aesthetic, remains in Good condition, serving as a testament to the ship's storied history. The passenger list includes a meticulously curated roster of notable figures, offering a rare insight into the lives of the elite during the Gilded Age.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

The roster of passengers on this voyage includes prominent figures from literature, the military, and high society, highlighting the Campania’s status as a preferred liner for the world’s elite:

1. Charles Scribner II

• Role: President of Charles Scribner's Sons and Trustee at Skidmore College.
• Significance: As a publishing magnate, Scribner II was instrumental in shaping American literary culture. His presence aboard reflects the Campania’s appeal to influential intellectuals.

2. George Percival Scriven

• Role: Seventh Chief Signal Officer of the U.S. Army (1913–1917).
• Significance: A visionary in the development of military aviation, Scriven played a pivotal role in the early formation of the United States Air Force. His contributions to aeronautical advancements underscore the importance of this passenger list in military history.

3. Herbert Mason Sears

• Role: Yachtsman, philanthropist, and businessman.
• Significance: Sears was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his efforts during World War I, reflecting his dedication to humanitarian causes. A leading figure in Boston society, Sears’ presence aboard highlights the Campania’s role as a vessel for the social elite.

4. Oliver Ames

• Role: Prominent industrialist and financier.
• Significance: The Ames family’s influence on American infrastructure and railroads made them one of the Gilded Age’s most powerful dynasties. Oliver Ames’ travel aboard the Campania further underscores its status as a nexus of wealth and power.

5. The Hon. Justice M. Barker

• Role: Esteemed legal authority and arbiter of significant cases.
• Significance: Justice Barker’s inclusion reinforces the prestige associated with this voyage, as it attracted leaders from diverse professions.

6. Mrs. Pembroke Jones and Maid

• Role: Prominent socialite and hostess.
• Significance: Known for her extravagant parties and societal influence, Mrs. Pembroke Jones epitomized the Gilded Age’s upper class.

 

Historical Context

The RMS Campania, launched in 1892, was a marvel of its time, celebrated for her speed, luxury, and advanced engineering. At the height of her career, she catered to the world’s most influential figures, providing a platform for networking, diplomacy, and cultural exchange.

The 7 May 1898 voyage occurred against the backdrop of rapid industrialization and social change, with America and Europe forging closer ties through travel and trade. This passenger list captures the interconnectedness of the era’s luminaries, offering a unique snapshot of Victorian society.

 

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Historical Note

This RMS Campania Passenger List represents a rare and invaluable artifact of maritime and social history. Its association with illustrious passengers, combined with its impeccable preservation and historical significance, makes it a valuable part of Cunard Gilded Age ephemera.