RMS Campania Passenger List 23 September 1899
Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List for the RMS Campania of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 23 September 1899 from Liverpool to New York, Commanded by Captain J. B. Watt. Memorandum of Log Completed by Original Passenger. GGA Image ID # 17456d60a7
Notable Passengers included: Bernard N. Baker, Prof. George F. Barker, Dr. L. F. Barker, Lord Charles Beresford, William Christie, Stuart A. Coats, Ethel Cohen, General John Gill, Edwin Lawrence Godkin, Benjamin S. Guinness, Augustus D. Juilliard, The Right Hon. Arnold Morley, M.P., Victor Nordan, William Wallace Spence, William T. Wardwell.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: J. B. Watt
- Surgeon: Francis VERDON
- Purser: T. Graham
- Chief Steward: W. T. BRYDEN
Saloon Passengers
- Mrs. A. N. Allen
- Mr. John Ames
- Mrs. Fred L. Ames
- Miss Ames and Maid
- Mr. H. Van Arsdale
- Mrs. Van Arsdale
- Mrs. Frida Ashforth
- Mr. H. G. Aster
- Mr. S. H. Austin
- Mrs. Austin
- Mr. A. G. Babington
- Miss B. J. Baczalupo
- Mr. Bernard N. Baker
- Miss Baker
- Miss Baker
- Prof. George F. Barker (Note 1)
- Dr. L. F. Barker of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
- Dr. Richard Barschall
- Mr. A. Benson
- Lord Charles Beresford and Valet (Note 2)
- Lady Beresford and Maid
- Mr. Sylvan Bier
- Mrs. Bier
- Mr. Hugh T. Birch
- Miss Bone
- Mr. J. Boskowitz
- Mrs. Boskowitz
- Miss Florence Boskowitz
- Miss Irma Boskowitz
- Mr. G. W. Brandt
- Rev. Francis Brown (1849-1916)
- Mr. Brown
- Mrs. Brown
- Mr. Louis S. Brush
- Mr. Willard Parker Butler (Attorney (March 28, 1857-1935))
- Mr. John L. Cadwalader and Valet (Attorney (1837 - March 11, 1914))
- Mr. Angus Cameron
- Mr. Evan F. Cameron
- Mrs. Angus Cameron
- Miss Cameron
- Master Angus S. Cameron
- Rev. G. C. Carter
- Mrs. Carter
- Miss C. Choate
- Mr. William Christie (Note 3)
- Mr. C. H. Clark, Jr.
- Mrs. Clark
- Mr. Stuart A. Coats and Valet (Note 4)
- Mrs. Coats and Maid, Child and Maid, Infant and Nurse
- Mrs. J. Coddington
- Miss Coddington
- Mr. S. L. Cohen
- Mrs. Cohen
- Miss Ethel Cohen (Note 5)
- Mrs. H. Colill
- Mr. Howard Conkling
- Mr. C. H. B. Corbett
- Dr. Churchill Cornalt
- Miss Helen Coughlin
- Hon. J. Sergent Crain
- Mr. W. Mansell Daintrey (William Mansell Daintrey (1848 - 27 May 1909))
- Mr. E. L. Dangerfield
- Mr. Francis L. Dangerfield
- Mrs. E. L. Dangerfield
- Miss Mary H. Dangerfield
- Miss Sallie Dangerfield
- Mr. S. C. Davidson
- Miss S. F. Dickerman
- Mrs. George E. Dodge
- Miss Cissie Dodge and Maid
- Mr. Patrick Donahue
- Mrs. Donahue
- Mrs. C. Donahue
- Miss Mary Donahue
- Mrs. John V. Donahue
- Miss M. E. Doughtery
- Mrs. Isaac Dreyfus
- Miss Valeria Dreyfus
- Mr. E. J. Duff
- Col. James N. Duffy
- Mrs. Duffy
- Mrs. E. H. Duffy and Child
- Mr. G. N. Dunell
- Mrs. Dunell
- Dr. W. L. Edwards
- Mrs. Edwards
- Mr. D. J. Elliot
- Miss Elliot
- Dr. Wm. Ely (William E. Ely (March 6, 1861- 10 Apr 1951))
- Mrs. Ely (Alice Kirby)
- Mr. Erik Enequist
- Rev. P. J. Fahey
- Mrs. M. Fatman
- Miss M. Fatman
- Miss E. Fatman and Maid
- Miss Fitch
- Mr. Fitzhugh
- Mrs. Fitzhugh
- Mr. D. G. Fleming
- Mr. J. M. Flint
- Mr. C. A. Freeman
- Mr. T. H. French
- Mr. Thomas Gallaher
- Mr. Jas. A. Garland
- Mr. C. T. Garland and Manservant
- Miss Hilda Geist
- Mr. Karl Gerwig
- General John Gill (Note 6)
- Miss M. K. Gillooly
- Mrs. Glazebrook, Child and Maid
- Mr. Henry Glazier
- Mr. Isaac Glazier (Stockbroker ( - June 6, 1906))
- Mrs. Glazier and Maid
- Mr. S. W. Glazier (Simon William Glazier - Stockbroker (1830 - August 30, 1906))
- Mrs. Glazier
- Mr. E. L. Godkin and Valet (Note 7)
- Mrs. Godkin
- Mr. P. J. Goodhart
- Mrs. Goodhart, Two Children, Companion and Maid
- Master P. J. Goodhart
- Dr. Wm. Green
- Mrs. Green
- Mr. Matthew Greenlees
- Mrs. Greenlees
- Mr. B. S. Guinness and Valet (Benjamin S. Guinness)
- Hon. A. Hamilton
- Miss J. M. Hamilton
- Mr. Hance
- Mrs. Hance
- Mrs. W. W. Harral, Jr.
- Mr. R. S. Hedges
- Mr. Arthur Hill and Valet
- Mrs. Hill and Maid
- Mr. Pemberton Hollingsworth
- Mrs. Hollingsworth
- Miss Lina Hirsch
- Mrs. Hone
- Miss Hone and Maid
- Mr. Howe
- Mrs. Howe
- Mr. Edmund G. Howe (1826-1907)
- Mrs. John R. Hoxie
- Miss Anna Hoxie
- Mr. Arthur Hunter
- Mr. Charles F. Irving
- Judge Jackson
- Mr. Marion M. Jackson
- Mrs. Jackson
- Mr. W. F. Jennison
- Mr. Lucien J. Jerome
- Mrs. Jerome
- Mr. William Fell Johnson
- Mr. Price Jones
- Mr. A. E. Jones
- Mr. A. D. Juilliard (Note 8)
- Mrs. Juilliard and Maid
- Mr. D. C. Keating
- Mr. William Kennedy
- Mr. Simon Knudsen
- Mr. Fred Krause
- Mr. A. E. Lamb
- Mrs. Lamb
- Miss Grace Lamb
- Mr. F. Lassetter
- Mrs. Lassetter
- Dr. H. A. Lathrop
- Mr. Thomas Learning
- Mrs. Learning and Maid
- Mr. J. Lindboe
- Mrs. Gustave Loeser
- Miss H. Bertha Loeser
- Miss Longbottom
- Mr. John T. Lord
- Miss Mary B. Lord
- Mr. Edward Lowe
- Mrs. Edward Lowe and Maid
- Master Edward Lowe
- Miss Barbara Lowe
- Hon. G. R Lyon
- Mrs. Lyon
- Mr. Arthur W. Machen, Jr. (Attorney (1877-1950))
- Miss Fannie L. Magee
- Miss Eliza J. Magee
- Miss Anna J. Magee
- Dr. Maguire
- Mrs. Maguire
- Signor Mancinelli
- Mr. Chas. R. Marsh (Charles R. Marsh)
- Mrs. Charles Marsh
- Sister Mary
- Mr. W. F. Mason
- Mr. Jas. McAlpin-Pyle
- Mr. D. H. McAlpin-Pyle
- Rev. Wm J. McClure
- Mr. Leo H. McColl
- Rev. Alex. McGaffin (Alexander McGaffin)
- Miss May M. McGodern
- Very Rev. J. J. McLoughlin
- Mr. Thomas McLoughlin
- Mr. Meyer
- Mr. A. Meyer
- Mrs. A. Meyer
- Miss Meyer
- Mr. Phillip F. Meyers
- Mrs. Meyers
- Mr. Sarafino Saitha de Michele
- Miss Mitchell
- The Right Hon. Arnold Morley, M.P. and Valet (Note 9)
- Mr. H. S. Morton
- Miss Augusta B. Mulcahey
- Dr. E. W. Mulligan
- Mrs. Mulligan, Two Children and Maid
- Miss H. Niel
- Mr. Victor Nordan (Note 10)
- Judge M. Outcall
- Mrs. Outcall
- Mr. John W. Paine
- Mr. John Paine
- Mr. J. V. Painter
- Mrs. Painter
- Miss Painter
- Sir James Pender, Bart., M.P
- Lady Pender
- Mr. O. H. Perkins
- Mr. H. M. Peyser
- Mr. F. B. Pinkus
- Mrs. F. S. Pinkus
- Miss Pinkus
- Master W. D. Pinkus
- Mr. Newton Platt
- Mrs. Platt
- Dr. J. Van der Poel
- Rev. George J. Prescott
- Mrs. G. J. Prescott
- Miss Prescott
- Mr. Pringle
- Mrs. Pringle
- Dr. Arthur H. Remington
- Mrs. [Sophie] Remington, Maid, Child (George Clifford Remington), and Special Stewardess
- Mrs. J. P. Remington
- Mr. W. Richardson
- Mrs. J. M. Richardson
- Master Herbert Richardson
- Miss Corinne Richardson and Maid
- Mr. Charles L Riker
- Mr. James Roberts
- Miss Roberts
- Mr. J. P. Rosenberg
- Mr. B. Rosenwald
- Mrs. Rosenwald
- Mr. V. Sydney Rothschild
- Mrs. W. H. Rothschild
- Miss Rothschild
- Miss Ida Rowland
- Mr. Allan Rundle
- Miss O. Rutherford
- Rev. R. J. Sadlier
- Mr. Schneder
- Mrs. Schneder
- Mrs. Mae Schnehoefer and Child
- Miss Gertrude Scholle
- Mr. Philip Schuyler and Valet
- Mrs. Schuyler and Maid
- Mr. George Seeman
- Mrs. Seeman
- Miss Stella Seeman
- Mr. S. A. Smith
- Mr. Harold C. Smith
- Mr. Bruce D. Smith
- Mr. A. H. Smith
- Mr. Walter B. Smith
- Mr. Byron L. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Mr. C. Robinson Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Miss Smith
- Miss G. R. Smith
- Miss H. R. Smith
- Miss A. F. Smith
- Mr. H. E. Southwell
- Mrs. Southwell
- Mr. W. W. Spence (Note 11)
- Mr. Alfred Steinheim
- Mr. Benjamin Stern
- Mrs. Stern and Maid
- Mr. Charles Sternbach
- Mrs. Sternbach and Maid
- Mr. David Stettauer
- Mrs. Stettauer
- Miss Stettauer and Maid
- Mr. Richard Sutro
- Mrs. Sutro
- Miss Sutro
- Miss Sutro and Maid
- Mr. W. H. Tailer
- Mrs. Tailer and Maid
- Mr. Edward N. Tailor
- Mrs. Tailer
- Mr. John B Taylor
- Mr. A. E. Taylor
- Mrs. S. B. Taylor
- Miss Elizabeth Taylor
- Mr. G. C. Thomas
- Mrs. Thomas
- M. J. Tierney
- Mr. George N. Tillman (George Newton Tillman, Attorney)
- Mrs. [Martha] Tillman
- Mr. Charles Timson
- Mr. John A. Turney
- Mr. Wm. T. Wardwell (Note 12)
- Mrs. Wardwell (Neé Martha Wallace Ruff)
- Mr. J. G Watson
- Mrs. Wesley Watson
- Miss M. Weadley
- Rev. J. P. White
- Comte de Wierzbicki
- Miss L. Wignall
- Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
- Mrs. Wilcox (Frances M. Wilcox)
- Mr. Clem Wild
- Mrs. G. Huntington Williams and Maid
- Mrs. A. Wiltsie
- Miss Wiltsie
- Mrs. A. L. Wiser
- Mr. Jacob A. Wolford
- Mrs. Wolford
- Mrs. W. J. Wood
- Miss Wood
- Mr. W. J. Woodhead
Information for Passengers
Meals will be served in the Saloon at the following times :—Breakfast from 8-30 to 10; Luncheon at 1:00 pm; Dinner (a la Carte) at 7. Supper, if required, must be ordered before 10 o'clock. The Bar will be closed at 11:00 pm and the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm. The Second Steward has the arrangement of the seats at table.
Divine Service on Sunday at 10:30 am
All enquiries regarding Baggage should be made to the Purser.
Steamer Chairs may be hired from the Deck Steward at a cost of 4/- for the voyage.
Valuables and money should be deposited with the Purser who will give a receipt for same on the Company's form.
Information as to the methods of Custom's Inspection at New York, dutiable articles and rate of duty thereon, can be obtained from the Purser.
Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in the United Kingdom unless a license has been issued by the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms for license can only be obtained by direct application.
Special Trains are run between Riverside Station, Liverpool, and Euston Station, London, in connection with the arrival and departure of these Steamers. All the other Railway Stations in Liverpool are within a few minutes drive of the Landing Stage.
Passenger List Notes
- Geroge Frederic Barker MD. Professor of Physiological Chemistry at Yale College (July 14, 1835-May 24, 1910).
- Lord Charles Beresford - Charles William de la Poer Beresford, 1st Baron Beresford, GCB, GCVO, FRSGS (10 February 1846 – 6 September 1919), styled Lord Charles Beresford between 1859 and 1916, was a British admiral and Member of Parliament.
- Sir William Henry Mahoney Christie KCB FRS (1 October 1845 – 22 January 1922) was a British astronomer.
- Sir Stuart Auchincloss Coats, 2nd Baronet (20 March 1868 – 15 July 1959) was a British politician and Member of Parliament for Wimbledon from 1916 to 1918 and then East Surrey from 1918 to 1922. In 1891 he married Jane Muir Greenlees of Paisley, Renfrewshire. - The Mrs. Coats listed above.
- Medical Social Worker (May 25, 1892 - May 6, 1977).
- One of Baltimore's most prominent financiers and clubmen, former President of the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company (? - July 2, 1912).
- Edwin Lawrence Godkin (October 2, 1831 – May 21, 1902) was an Irish-born American journalist and newspaper editor. He founded The Nation and was the editor-in-chief of the New York Evening Post from 1883 to 1899.
- Augustus D. Juilliard (April 19, 1836 – April 25, 1919) was an American businessman and philanthropist, born at sea as his parents were immigrating to the United States from France. Making a successful career in New York City, he bequeathed much of his estate to the advancement of music in the United States. Trustees of his estate set up the Juilliard Foundation in 1920 to accomplish his goals, and in 1924 established The Juilliard School in New York City as a graduate music conservatory. Gradually programs were added in dance and theater.
- Arnold Morley (18 February 1849 – 16 January 1916) was a British barrister and Liberal politician.
- Victor Nordan (1862-1933). Victor Nordan was the son of architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan, and was assistant at the father's office in the years 1881-84. He then studied at the South Kensington Museum (Victoria and Albert Museum) in 1884-85, and at the same time was an assistant to an architectural office in London. In the years 1886-87, Nordan was a student at the Königlich Technische Hochshule in Berlin.
- William Wallace Spence - Baltimore Financier (18 Oct 1815 - 3 Nov 1915) General John Gill - listed above was his son-in-law.
- William T. Wardwell (1 Feb 1827 - 3 Jan 1911) In the business world as a pioneer in the oil business, he helped organize the great Standard Oil Company and became its treasurer, which office he held till he retired from active business. A stanch total abstainer and Prohibitionist he was a prominent figure in the Prohibition party.
Track Chart from a Saloon Passenger List for the RMS Campania of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 23 September 1899 from Liverpool to New York. GGA Image ID # 1746618e82
Passenger List Information
RMS Campania Saloon Passenger List – 23 September 1899
Description
GGA is honored to present a distinguished artifact from the golden age of transatlantic travel: an original Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Campania, dated 23 September 1899. This passenger list chronicles a voyage from Liverpool to New York, capturing the elegance and prestige associated with one of Cunard Line's most celebrated ocean liners.
Commanded by the renowned Captain J. B. Watt, the Campania carried an illustrious roster of passengers, reflecting a microcosm of global power, intellect, and influence at the dawn of the 20th century.
The front cover, a testament to the Cunard Line’s iconic branding, is complemented by the inclusion of a track chart on the back, marking the voyage’s course. This artifact provides a vivid snapshot of a world captivated by luxury travel, cultural exchange, and the allure of the transatlantic crossing.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
This voyage of the RMS Campania is distinguished by its elite passenger list, featuring luminaries from diverse fields of influence. Each VIP contributes to the historical and cultural value of this artifact:
1. Bernard N. Baker
- A prominent Baltimore financier and former president of the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company, Baker was a key figure in the economic growth of Baltimore.
2. Prof. George F. Barker
- A pioneering physiological chemist at Yale College, Barker made significant contributions to medical science, particularly in the study of the human body’s biochemical processes.
3. Dr. L. F. Barker
- Esteemed Johns Hopkins University professor, Dr. Barker advanced medical education and research, shaping the institution’s early reputation as a leader in medicine.
4. Lord Charles Beresford
- A decorated British admiral and Member of Parliament, Lord Beresford’s career exemplified leadership in naval strategy and public service. He was accompanied by Lady Beresford, underscoring the Campania’s appeal to British aristocracy.
5. William Christie
- Renowned astronomer and British Royal Astronomical Society Fellow, Christie’s expertise in celestial navigation and astronomy adds scientific gravitas to this voyage.
6. Stuart A. Coats, 2nd Baronet
- An influential British MP and businessman, Coats’s prominence in politics and commerce highlights the Campania’s draw among Britain’s upper echelons.
7. Ethel Cohen
- A celebrated social worker and activist, Cohen’s work in social reform places her among the era’s most progressive thinkers.
8. General John Gill
- A distinguished military leader, General Gill’s presence underscores the strategic importance of transatlantic relations in the late 19th century.
9. Edwin Lawrence Godkin
- Founder of The Nation and former editor-in-chief of the New York Evening Post, Godkin was a towering figure in American journalism and public discourse.
10. Benjamin S. Guinness
- A scion of the famed Guinness brewing family, his role as a businessman and philanthropist underscores his global influence.
11. Augustus D. Juilliard
- Famed philanthropist and namesake of The Juilliard School, Juilliard’s legacy in supporting the arts is unparalleled.
12. The Right Hon. Arnold Morley, M.P.
- A respected British barrister and politician, Morley’s service to the Liberal Party and contributions to legislative reform are widely recognized.
13. Victor Nordan
- A prominent Norwegian architect, Nordan’s designs blended functionality with artistry, contributing to the architectural heritage of Scandinavia.
14. William Wallace Spence
- A leading Baltimore financier, Spence exemplified the entrepreneurial spirit of the Gilded Age.
15. William T. Wardwell
- A Standard Oil executive, Wardwell played a pivotal role in shaping America’s industrial and economic landscape.
Historical Context
The RMS Campania, launched in 1892, was a marvel of Victorian engineering and luxury, offering unmatched speed and comfort. By 1899, the ship had become synonymous with elite transatlantic travel, attracting a clientele that included aristocrats, industrial magnates, military leaders, and cultural icons.
This 23 September 1899 voyage occurred during a transformative period marked by industrial innovation, scientific discovery, and cultural exchange, all reflected in the composition of the passenger list.
Historical Note
This RMS Campania Passenger List is not merely a historical document; it is a tangible connection to the opulence and significance of transatlantic voyages at the turn of the century. The inclusion of notable figures from diverse fields further enhances its value to maritime history, Gilded Age culture, or historical memorabilia.
