RMS Etruria Passenger List - 15 March 1890

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Etruria of the Cunard Line, Departing 15 March 1890 from Liverpool to New York, Commanded by Captain Hains (Lt. RNR). GGA Image ID # 15e1476ce6

Senior Officers and Staff

• Captain: Hains (Lt. RNR)

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. Stephen Alexander
2. Mr. J. G. Anderson
3. Mr. E. Douglas Archibald
4. Mr. B. Aronson
5. Mr. L. Aronson
6. Mr. E. W. Austin
7. Mr. Badley
8. Mr. F. J. Banks
9. Mr. E. W. Baxter
10. Mr. J. H. Black
11. Mrs. Black
12. Mr. William Booth
13. Mr. Broadfield
14. Miss Broadfield
15. Mr. E. Bruneau
16. Mr. A. Bruneau
17. Mr. H. Burchell
18. Mrs. Burchell
19. Mr. A. Campaignise
20. Mr. J. H. Campbell
21. Mr. W. B. Cecil
22. Miss Cecil
23. Mrs. Stanley Clarke
24. Mr. S. D. Craig
25. Mrs. Craig and Maid
26. Major R. T. Creamer
27. Mr. T. E. Crimmins
28. Mr. Davidson
29. Mr. A. R. Deacon
30. Mr. Delamals
31. Mr. Charles H. Dummett
32. Mr. E. E. Duncan
33. Mr. C. B. Duncan
34. Mrs. Duncan
35. Mrs. H. Dutard
36. Mr. C. H. Edwards
37. Mr. James I. Fellows
38. Miss Fellows
39. Mr. A. F. Firth
40. Mr. Charles E. Flint
41. Mr. Peter Garahan
42. Mr. W. Ghormley
43. Mr. J. Gittens
44. Mr. Charles Grant
45. Mr. Henry Gribble
46. Mr. Rylands Haigh
47. Mr. C. M. Hamer
48. Mr. John H. Hofferman, Jr.
49. Mrs. T. Hertable
50. Miss G. E. Hertable
51. Dr. A. J. Hodgson
52. Mrs. C. Burrall Hoffman
53. Miss Burrall Hoffman and Maid
54. Mr. William Holdsworth
55. Miss Beatrice Holdsworth
56. Mr. E. Hollick
57. Mr. Henry M. Howe
58. Mrs. Howe
59. Mr. A. Ingram
60. Mr. F. N. Isaac
61. Mr. F. W. Isaac
62. Mr. Jensen
63. Rev. T. S. Johnson
64. Mrs. Johnson
65. Mr. E. D. Lambert
66. Mr. William Lang, Jr.
67. Mr. John Lees
68. Miss Lees
69. Mr. J. Levy
70. Mr. A. Liddle
71. Mr. Edward Lloyd and Manservant
72. Mr. Albert J. Malne
73. Mr. Peter Maltman
74. Mr. F. B. Marshall
75. Mr. E. J. Martyn
76. Mrs. Martyn
77. Mr. G. Holt Mason
78. Mr. K. McLennan
79. Mr. C. McShane
80. Mr. John F. Murray
81. Mr. T. McQuade
82. Miss De Meza
83. Mr. Edward C. Millar
84. Mr. Hidyard Mitchell
85. Rev. E. Oliver
86. Mr. L. L. Oliver
87. Mr. W. Paige
88. Mr. J. M. Pearson
89. Mr. A. Pierce
90. Mr. C. S. Powell
91. Mr. G. L. E. Pryor
92. Mr. W. B. Reid
93. Mr. M. L. Regus
94. Mrs. T. T. Richardson
95. Miss Richardson
96. Mr. C. D. Rose and Manservant
97. Mr. J. Rosenblatt
98. Mrs. Rosenblatt and Child

99. Mr. William Saunders
100. Mr. J. D. Sim
101. Mr. Alfred M. Simon
102. Mr. W. S. Simpson
103. Mrs. Smith and Child
104. Mr. A. G. Stanton
105. Mr. Robert Stewart
106. Mr. W. R. Strickland
107. Mr. J. Maxwell Stuart
108. Mr. Alfred Taff
109. Mr. H. L. Thomas
110. Mr. Gould H. Thorp
111. Mr. W. R. Tiffin
112. Mrs. Tiffin
113. Mr. H. B. Tomkin
114. Mrs. Tomkin
115. Miss Tomkin
116. Mr. W. E. Truman
117. Mr. N. Vert
118. Mr. H. A. Vincent
119. Mr. J. H. Ward
120. Dr. R. F. Weir
121. Mr. G. D. Whatman
122. Dr. G. H. Williams
123. Mr. Frederick Williams
124. Mr. A. H. Williams
125. Mr. R. H. Williams
126. Mr. C. E. De Wolf
127. Mrs. De Wolf
128. Miss De Wolf
129. Mr. Zeegen

Passenger List Information

RMS Etruria Passenger List - 15 March 1890

Cunard Line, Liverpool to New York

 

Description

An exceptional and historically significant artifact, this Saloon Passenger List from the illustrious RMS Etruria represents a bygone era of transatlantic luxury and grandeur. Dated 15 March 1890, this document highlights the Cunard Line's celebrated service during a pivotal time in ocean travel history. The passenger list is preserved in Good condition, with minimal signs of wear on the cover and legible text throughout.

Commanded by Captain Hains (Lt. RNR), the voyage transported an illustrious assembly of society's elite and notable figures, further enriching the item’s provenance and appeal to collectors of maritime and social history.

 

Notable Features

• Front Cover: Elegant typography characteristic of Cunard's late 19th-century branding.
• Interior: Lists saloon passengers, offering insights into transatlantic travel demographics and society's most influential figures.
• Historical Context: The RMS Etruria was one of Cunard's celebrated liners, known for its speed and luxury during the pre-Titanic era of ocean travel.

 

VIP Passengers and Their Significance

1. William Booth
   • Founder of The Salvation Army (1829–1912), globally recognized humanitarian and religious leader. His presence on the Etruria underscores the vessel’s significance as a conduit for influential figures crossing the Atlantic.
2. Dr. R. F. Weir
   • Renowned American surgeon, celebrated for pioneering advancements in surgical techniques. Dr. Weir's inclusion as a passenger reinforces the cultural and intellectual prestige of the voyage.
3. Mrs. C. Burrall Hoffman and Miss Burrall Hoffman
   • Esteemed members of New York society, known for their philanthropic endeavors. The Hoffmans were regular fixtures among the elite who graced Cunard's luxurious saloons.
4. Major R. T. Creamer
   • A distinguished British military officer, highlighting the international prominence of the ship’s clientele.
5. Edward Lloyd and Manservant
   • Noted businessman and financier, Edward Lloyd exemplifies the upper-class transatlantic traveler of the period, traveling with personal staff to underscore his affluence.
6. Dr. G. H. Williams
   • A respected academic, likely connected to the prominent Williams family involved in academia and publishing during the era.
7. Miss Beatrice Holdsworth
   • Known for her connection to influential banking and industrial families of the time, further illustrating the elite status of the ship's passengers.

 

Historical Significance

The RMS Etruria was part of Cunard's strategy to dominate transatlantic travel in the late 19th century. Noted for her speed and elegance, she embodied the luxury and technological innovation of the era. This passenger list provides a rare glimpse into the social tapestry of the time, capturing the names and professions of individuals who shaped the cultural and economic landscape of their day.