RMS Franconia Passenger List - 8 August 1911
Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List for the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line, Departing Tuesday, 8 August 1911 from Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain C. A. Smith, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 17490faa7d
This passenger list contained Map of Cunard Line New Express Route: New York to London & Continent (Direct) via Fishguard.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain C. A. Smith, R.D.; R.N.R
- Surgeon: Harry Clough
- Purser: E. C. F. Moore
- Assistant Purser: J. H. Williams
- Chief Steward: John Sleigh
- Typist and Stenographer: Miss Woodend
Saloon Passengers
- Dr. Ada A. Achorn
- Miss F. M. Adams
- Miss S. C. Amory and Maid
- Colonel E. Anderson
- Mr. G. T. Andrew
- Mrs. Andrew
- Miss E. Andrew
- Mr. C. K. F. Andrewes
- Mr. J. P. Andrews
- Mrs. Andrews
- Mr. Edward E. Arnold
- Mrs. Arnold
- Miss Arnold
- Mr. E. Aylsworth
- Mr. S. L. Ayres
- Mrs. Ayres
- Miss Edith Bailey
- Mrs. John H. Barr
- Miss Helen Barr
- Miss Katherine Barr
- Mr. Edward R. Beach
- Mr. Daniel Beckwith
- Mrs. Beckwith
- Mr. A. Miller Belfield
- Mrs. Belfield
- Mrs. J. M. Bennett
- Mr. A. E. Benson
- Mrs. Benson
- Mr. Geoffrey Blackburne
- Miss S. H. Blanchard
- Miss G. H. Bliss
- Mr. J. T. Boumphrey
- Mrs. Boumphrey
- Mr. H. Boyer
- Mr. W. H. Brennan
- Mrs. Mary A. Ten Broeck
- Mr. A. A. Brown
- Miss M. A. Brown
- Miss Annie F. Brown
- Mrs. E. Lee Brown
- Mrs. H. Budlong
- Mrs. M. P. Budlong
- Mrs. E. F. Butler
- Mr. W. Carter
- Mr. W. H. Carter
- Mr. B. M. Chandler
- Mr. Charles W. Cheney
- Mr. William H. Cheney
- Miss Ruth Cheney
- Mrs. H. Clement
- Mr. Colin A. Cockburn
- Mr. L. Y. Coggin
- Mrs. Coggin
- Mr. John D. Crawford
- Mr. A. R. Crosby
- Mr. J. B. Cumming
- Mr. F. L. Dabney
- Mrs. Dabney and Maid
- Mr. William H, Dawes
- Mr. L. F. Day
- Mrs. Day
- Miss Day
- Miss Louise Dell
- Mrs. C. S. Dennison
- Miss Dennison
- Mr. F. H Dewey
- Mr. J. T. A. Doolittle
- Mrs. Doolittle
- Mr. C. Du Morey
- Mrs. Du Morey
- Mr. L. L. Elden
- Mrs. C. J. Erdman
- Miss M. C. Erdman
- Mr. H. D. Evans
- Mrs. Evans
- Mr. L. B. Evans
- Mrs. W. F. Field
- Miss E. Frantz
- Miss Elizabeth M. Gates
- Dr. R. A. Gibbons
- Mr. A. C. Graham
- Mrs. Graham
- Mr. H. Hale
- Mrs. Hale
- Mr. W. Franklin Hall
- Mrs. Hall
- Mr. J. J. Hall
- Mr. W. A. Hamilton
- Mrs. Hamilton
- Miss Lydia Hamilton
- The Hon. John Hays Hammond
- Mrs. Hammond
- Master Hammond
- Miss Natalie Hammond and Nurse
- Mr. W. J. Hardy
- Mr. J. D. Hardy
- Miss Beatrice Hardy
- Mr. Thomas F. Harrington
- Mr. J. Guy Haugh
- Mr. H. W. Haynes
- Mr. George P. Hill
- Miss Maria Hill
- Mr. R. H. Hinckley
- Mrs. Hinckley
- Mrs. Edward Carroll Hodges
- Miss M Hoops
- Miss E. E. Hough
- Mrs. Rodney W. Houghton
- Mrs. L. A. Hovey
- Mr. E. Clarence Hovey, Jr.
- Dr. Jensen
- Miss F. John
- Miss Alice Johnson
- Miss J. W. Johnstone
- Mrs. Jas. C. Jordan and Maid
- Mr. J. L. Keith
- Mrs. Keith
- Mr. J. L. Keith, Jr.
- Mr. George Keith
- Mr. H. W. Kelley
- Mrs. P. R. Kendall
- Miss E. Kendall
- Mrs. Jacob Kennedy
- Miss Adelaide Kenney
- Mrs. George B. King
- Miss R. King
- Miss Kinney
- Mr. J. F. Knowles
- Mr. H. Knowlton
- Mis. Knowlton
- Mr. Myron Learned
- Mrs. Learned
- Mr. Arthur Leary
- Mr. L. A. Leland
- Mrs. Leland
- Miss Leland
- Miss Elizabeth G. Leonard
- Mr. A. L. Lincoln
- Mrs. K. W. Lombard
- Mrs. F. E. Long
- Mrs. W. H. S. Lothrop
- Master Fred Lothrop
- Mr. S. K, Lothrop
- Mrs. F. M. Lowe
- Miss Louisa McPherson
- Mrs. C. D. Middlebrook
- Mr. Stephen F. Moloney
- Miss E. Morgan
- Mr. W. S. Munson
- Rev. M. B. O'Neill
- Mrs. O'Neill and Infant
- Mrs. M. C. Osgood
- Miss S. Mackie
- Miss Mair
- Mr. T. S. Mayer
- Mr. E. F. McAuliffe
- Miss M. W. Page
- Mr. Frank Parrington
- Mrs. R. T. Parris
- Mr. A. S. Paton
- Mr. D. A. Pearce
- Mrs. Pearce
- Miss Alice D. Perkins
- Miss J. E. Peterson
- Mr. E. L. Pick
- Mr. Robert E. Rushton
- Mr. L. Pratt
- Mr. William M. Prest
- Mrs. Helena F. Prouty
- Mr. J. N. Quinby
- Mrs. Quinby
- Mr. A. W. Rayner
- Miss C. Rigby
- Miss Mary R. Roberts
- Mrs. W. R. Roney
- Miss Roney
- Dr. Francis Rowley
- Mrs. Rowley
- Miss Rusher
- Mrs. R. J. Salter
- Prof. W. H. Schofield and Chauffeur
- Mrs. Schofield and Maid
- Mr. R. F. Seely
- Mrs. L. J Seely
- Miss Ada B. Seely
- Miss M. E. Seely
- (Mrs.) Dr. C. Serviss
- Mrs. Adelaide Seymour
- Mrs. O. A. Shepard
- Miss C. E Shields
- Miss F. C. Shoecroft
- Mr. C. C. Skinner
- Mrs. E. W. H. Slade
- Mr. W. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Mr. R. G. Smyth
- Mr. Wm. Douglas Sommerville
- Mr. Merrill Spalding
- Mrs. Spalding
- Master T. B. Spalding
- Mr. W. R. Sparrell
- Mr. W. P. Sparrell
- Miss B. A. Sprague
- Mr. Charles A. Stone and Chauffeur
- Mrs. Stone, Maid, Infant and Two Nurses
- Miss Margaret Stone
- Master Augustus Stone and Nurse
- Master Whitney Stone and Nurse
- Colonel J. P. Sweeney
- Mrs. Sweeney
- Miss E. Swift
- Mrs. F. Swift
- Mr. Salim G. Tabet
- Mr. E. H. Talbot
- Mrs. Talbot
- Mrs. C. D. Terry
- Mr. L. W. Todd
- Mrs. Todd
- Mrs. L. A. Todd
- Miss H. R. Todd
- Master H. D. Todd
- Mrs. Henry R. Viets
- Mrs. D. E. Wadsworth
- Mr. A. L. Walker
- Mrs. George R. Wallace
- Miss Elizabeth Wallace
- Mr. Wm. E. Walter
- Miss E. Warrender
- Mrs. Fiske Warren
- Miss Marjorie Warren
- Master Hamilton Warren and Nurse
- Mrs. F. L. Waters
- Mrs. Emma R. Wellman
- Miss Ruth W. Wellman
- Mr. Gordon Boit Wellman
- Mr. H. E. Wetzel
- Mr. C. H. Whall
- Mrs. Whall
- Mr. H. C. Wheeler
- Mrs. Wheeler
- Miss B. Wheeler
- Mr. C. S. Wheeler
- Mr. Thos. Whitworth
- Mrs. J. C. Wilkins
- Miss M. Williamson
- Mrs. Ladora M. Winn
- Mrs. C. E. Woodbury
- Miss E. F. Woodbury
- Mr. J. Woods
- Miss Woodward
- Mr. Woolworter
- Mr. R. W. Wright
- Mr. R. W. Wright, Jr.
- Mrs. Woodford Yerxa
- Miss Bertha Yerxa
- Mrs. M. K. Young
RMS " Franconia." From Liverpool, Tuesday, August 8th, 1911, For Boston, via Queenstown.
This Steamer is Fitted with Marconi's System of Wireless Telegraphy and Also with Submarine Signalling Apparatus.
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 at 7 o'clock
- Supper, if required, must be ordered before 10 o'clock
The Bar will be closed at 11:30 pm
Seats at Table.—Application may be made at any of the Chief Offices in advance, or to the Second Steward on board the steamer on day of sailing.
Divine Service on Sunday at 10:30 am
Baggage.—All enquiries regarding Baggage should be addressed to the Baggage Master.
Steamer Chairs may be hired from the Deck Steward at a cost of 4s. for the voyage.
Valuables.—The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company's form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company can not accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance.
Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for any additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.
Exchange of Money.—The Purser is authorized to exchange money at the following rates. He will give American money for English at $4.80 to the pound sterling and English money for U.S. Currency at £1 sterling for $4.95.
The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any Passengers at their request for any illness not eft iginating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.
Dogs.—Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board.
Automobiles.—The Purser can give full information to Passengers who wish to hire Automobiles for Touring purposes, and on receipt of instructions will send Marconigram to Ijead Office ordering same.
Arrivals at Liverpool.—Time of Landing Passengers.—When any of the Company's steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 8:00 pm it is optional for the Passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning, either at the stage or in dock as circumstances may make desirable.
When the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any Passengers desirous of disembarking will, on arrival of the steamer, be landed, with hand baggage only, by tender, provided that the Purser is advised immediately after departure from Queenstown of the passenger's wish to do so. Notice will be placed in the Companionway on arrival at Queenstown advising Passengers of anticipated arrival at Liverpool, and arrangements for landing.
Arrivals in Boston.—When any of the Company's steamers arrive at the Wharf after 8:00 pm, Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after Breakfast the following morning.
Special trains are run between Riverside Station, Liverpool, and Euston Station, London, in connection with the arrival and departure of the steamers.
Travellers International Cheques
For the convenience of its Patrons the Cunard Company now issues Cheques of $10.00, $20.00, $50.00 and $100.00, with Foreign money equivalents, at which they will be cashed by its Agents and Correspondents throughout the world, distinctly printed thereon; thus providing not only the safest and most economical means of taking funds abroad, with an absolute certainty as to value, but also A SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE MEANS of IDENTIFICATION in Case of NEED.
Full information regarding these Cheques will be given on application to any of the Company's principal Agencies throughout the United States.
Wireless Telegram Rates.
United States.—The minimum Marconi Rate, via Sea Gate, Sagaponack or South Wellfleet (Cape Cod), or through the medium of a passing steamer and one of these stations is 8s. 4d. ($2) for ten words. Each extra word 6d. (12 cents); text only counted; address and signature free; land charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
The minimum rate via Siasconsett or Cape Race, or through the medium of a passing steamer and these stations is 12s. 6d. ($3) for ten words. Each extra word 9d. (18 cents); text only counted; address and signature free; land charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
The minimum Marconi Rate via Sable Island, or through the medium of a passing steamer and this station is 16s. 8d. ($4) for ten words. Each extra word 1s. (24 cents); text only counted; address and signature free; land charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
United Kingdom—The minimum Marconi Rate, via Crookhaven, or other stations in the United Kingdom, or through the medium of a passing steamer, is 10d. (20 cents) per word; every word in address, text, and signature counted; land charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.
Ship To Ship.—Minimum Rate, 8d. (16 cents) per word; every word in address, text, and signature counted, and all fees must be prepaid,
The " Franconia" carries an Orchestra of highly-trained musicians, which will play at the undermentioned times and places :—
First Class Dining Saloon
- 1:00 to 2:10:00 pm
- 7:10 to 8:45:00 pm
First Class Drawing Room
- 9:00 to 10:00 pm
Second Class Dining Saloon
- 10:00 to 11:00 am
- 9:30 to 4:00 p.m
This arrangement may be altered as circumstances necessitate.
The Need for Typists and Stenographers on Steamships in 1911
Typists and stenographers aboard steamships in 1911 often had sufficient business from passengers, particularly on transatlantic crossings. Their services were in demand for several reasons, depending on the type of passengers and their needs. Here's an overview of the demand and how it aligned with passenger activities:
1. Business-Related Correspondence
- Many first-class passengers were wealthy individuals, executives, or professionals traveling for business. These passengers often needed to dictate and send letters, reports, or contracts during the voyage.
- Stenographers would take dictation in shorthand and then type up documents for passengers, ensuring that business communications were ready to be dispatched immediately upon arrival at port.
2. Personal Correspondence
- The voyage provided passengers with time to write letters to friends, family, or associates. Typists offered a professional touch, particularly for passengers who wanted their letters to look polished or those who were not confident in their handwriting.
- Steamships typically had mailrooms, and passengers could send letters directly from the ship, making stenographers' services highly convenient.
3. Travel Journals and Memoirs
- Some passengers, especially those traveling in first class, kept detailed travel journals or wrote memoirs during their journey. Stenographers and typists would assist with drafting or typing these documents.
4. Assistance for Non-Native English Speakers
- Many travelers, especially those in second or steerage class, were immigrants who did not speak or write fluent English. They might hire a stenographer to help compose letters or fill out necessary forms, such as immigration documents.
5. Onboard Activities
- Stenographers often became part of the ship's onboard entertainment or social scene, organizing typing or shorthand demonstrations and classes for passengers looking to learn new skills or pass the time.
- Wealthy passengers might engage stenographers in assisting with invitations or event programs for onboard social gatherings, such as dances or themed dinners.
6. Demand Driven by Class
- First-Class Passengers: The bulk of a stenographer's business came from this group due to their wealth, business needs, and higher likelihood of requiring professional documentation.
- Second-Class Passengers: Less demand, but professionals or aspiring immigrants might occasionally hire a stenographer for assistance with applications or correspondence.
- Steerage Passengers: Rarely used these services due to financial constraints, though exceptions existed for those preparing immigration-related documents.
Did They Have Sufficient Business?
- Large Ships: On grand ocean liners like the RMS Mauretania, RMS Lusitania, or SS Olympic, where passenger numbers were high, stenographers and typists typically had enough work, particularly from first-class passengers.
- Smaller Ships: On smaller or less popular vessels, the volume of work might be more limited, but they could still rely on a mix of personal and business correspondence to generate income.
Key Factors Influencing Demand
- Length of the Voyage: Longer journeys (e.g., transatlantic crossings) provided more opportunities for passengers to use stenographers' services.
- Type of Ship: Luxurious liners catering to wealthier passengers created more demand compared to vessels primarily carrying immigrants.
- Passenger Demographics: Ships carrying a mix of tourists, professionals, and immigrants offered varied levels of demand.
Conclusion
Typists and stenographers onboard steamships in 1911 generally had sufficient business, especially on large, prestigious liners catering to affluent passengers. While the bulk of their work came from first-class travelers, their services were versatile enough to appeal to a range of passengers, making them a valuable addition to the ship's staff.
Passenger List Information
This page features an authentic Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line, detailing a voyage that departed Tuesday, 8 August 1911, from Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh). Commanded by Captain C. A. Smith, RD, RNR, this beautifully preserved artifact offers a glimpse into the luxurious transatlantic experience of the early 20th century.
Item Description
The front cover features elegant typography and a map of the Cunard Line's New Express Route, offering a direct connection between New York, London, and the Continent via Fishguard. The document includes a detailed listing of senior officers, Saloon passengers, and information about onboard facilities, services, and schedules.
Key Features
- Ship: RMS Franconia, Cunard Line
- Route: Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh)
- Date: 8 August 1911
- Commander: Captain C. A. Smith, RD, RNR
- Detailed map of Cunard Line's New Express Route
- Comprehensive passenger and crew listings
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant cover design reflecting Cunard Line's branding
- Detailed itinerary showcasing luxury transatlantic travel routes
- Rich information on onboard services, including wireless telegraphy and submarine signaling
- Significant social and cultural context through notable passenger details
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- The Hon. John Hays Hammond (1855–1936) – Noted mining engineer and diplomat
- Dr. Ada A. Achorn – Prominent early 20th-century physician
- Prof. W. H. Schofield – Renowned scholar, accompanied by staff
- Colonel J. P. Sweeney – Influential military figure
Historical Significance
The RMS Franconia was part of the esteemed Cunard Line, representing an era of luxurious transatlantic travel. This passenger list offers a snapshot of the ship's clientele, blending affluent travelers and influential figures. With rich details about onboard services and a unique map of the Cunard Line's New Express Route, this artifact is a valuable piece of maritime and social history.
