RMS Ivernia Passenger List - 1 October 1901

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Ivernia of the Cunard Line, Departing Tuesday, 1 October 1901 from Liverpool to Boston, Commanded by Captain J. B. Watt. GGA Image ID # 11c78667cc

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: J. B. Watt
2. Surgeon: H. Merrall
3. Purser: Ambilose Shea
4. Chief Steward: B. Coyle

Saloon Passegers

1. Mrs. A. N. Allen
2. Mrs. W. P. Andrews
3. Miss A. A. Andrews
4. Mr. Walter R. Ballantyne
5. Mr. F. A. Bicknell
6. Mr. C. L. Bouvg
7. Mr. Thomas N. Bradley
8. Mrs. Brown
9. Mr. George J. Burns
10. Rev. William J. Butler
11. Miss A. H. Bone
12. Mr. T. P. Cabot
13. Mrs. W. H. Carley
14. Mr. Claude Carlot
15. Mrs. Carlot
16. Mrs. Chaffee
17. Dr. Walter Charming
18. Mrs. Walter Charming
19. Mr. Hayden Charming
20. Miss Rosalie Charming
21. Miss Barbara Charming
22. Mr. Arthur B. Claflin
23. Mrs. Claflin
24. Mr. G. D. Clapp
25. Mrs. Clapp
26. Rev. Father Clark
27. Mr. S. Clark
28. Mrs. S. Clark
29. Mr. A. Clark
30. Miss Clark
31. Mrs. W. J. Clark
32. Miss Clark
33. Mrs. H. B. Clement
34. Mr. C. A. Cutter
35. Mrs. Cutter
36. Mrs. R. H. Davis
37. Miss Delf
38. Mrs. J. M. Doane
39. Mr. J. E. Dockendorf
40. Mrs. Dockendorf
41. Mr. W. E. Edwards
42. Mrs. Samuel Eliot and Maid
43. Miss O. B. Emery
44. Mrs. Jonathan Evans
45. Miss Anna Evans
46. Miss Lydia Farnham
47. Mr. H. Fletcher
48. Mrs. Fletcher
49. Mrs. J. K. Flood
50. Mr. John S. Gittings
51. Miss Mary E. Haskell
52. Mr. E. M. Hayden
53. Mrs. Hayden
54. Master G. Hayden
55. Mr. Alexander Henderson
56. Master Alex. E. Henderson
57. Miss Jane W. Henderson
58. Mr. O. Herford
59. Mr. H. L. Higginson
60. Mrs. Higginson and Maid
61. Dr. John Homans
62. Mrs. C. D. Homans
63. Mr. Thomas Horsfield
64. Mr. W. G. Horton
65. Mrs. Horton
66. Miss Grey Hughes
67. Mrs. Henry F. Hurlbert
68. Mr. Henry F. Hurlbert, Jr.
69. Mrs. J. Chester Inches
70. Miss Natica Inches
71. Mr. William Irwin
72. Mrs. Jacob
73. Miss Jacob
74. Mrs. Otis N. Jones
75. Miss Jones
76. Rev. J. Wynne Jones
77. Mr. Henry H. Kelt
78. Miss Rosetta Key
79. Mrs. T. A. Lewis and Maid
80. Mr. Allen Lewis
81. Mrs. George Linder
82. Miss Linder
83. Miss Ethie B. Linder
84. Mr. Gustav Lundberg
85. Mrs. Lundberg
86. Miss Harriet McCarter
87. Rev. Father McGlew
88. Mr. J. E. Merrill Mrs. Merrill
89. Mr. A. D. Middleton
90. Mrs. Middleton and Maid
91. Miss Middleton
92. Mr. David Montgomery
93. Mrs. Montgomery
94. Rev. P. N. Mosher
95. Mr. F. G. Nind
96. Miss E. G. Norton
97. Mr. George C. Phillips
98. Mrs. Phillips
99. Dr. G. C. Powell
100. Mr. M. E. Pierce
101. Mrs. J. T. Prince
102. Miss Edith Probyn
103. Miss Carrie Probyn
104. Miss Dora Probyn
105. Miss Mabel Probyn
106. Miss Rebecca Renwick
107. Miss Margaret Renwick
108. Mr. S. Ridenour
109. Mrs. Ridenour
110. Mr. John Ridenour
111. Mrs. Chandler Robbins
112. Miss E. Robins
113. Mr. Charles L. Rogers
114. Mr. G. D. Ruinsey
115. Mrs. Rumsey
116. Mr. John E. Sanford
117. Miss K. I. Sanford
118. Mrs. Sellew
119. Miss Josephine H. Short
120. Mrs. Francis Smith
121. Miss Marjorie Smith
122. Miss Esther N. Stokes
123. Mr. Charles F. Stone
124. Mrs. Stone
125. Mr. Percival M. Stone
126. Mr. Charles B. Stone
127. Miss Grace H. Story
128. Mr. John Sweetman
129. Mrs. Sweetman
130. Mr. George H. Swift
131. Mr. George F. Swift, Jr.
132. Mr. Nat Swift
133. Mr. H. F. Talbot
134. Mrs. Talbot
135. Mr. H. C. Thomson
136. Mrs. Thomson
137. Mrs. Charles R. Train
138. Professor P. Walderstrom
139. Mrs. Walderstrotn
140. Mr. W. O. Walker
141. Mr. J. A. R. Waters
142. Miss M. J. Watts
143. Mr. Richard Webb
144. Mrs. Webb
145. Mr. A. S. White
146. Mrs. White and Maid
147. Master Harry White
148. Miss Dorothy White
149. Master Stamford White
150. Mr. Samuel White
151. Miss M. D. Whitney
152. Miss Emily Williston
153. Miss Adelaide Wood
154. Mr. A. H. Zeller

Information for Passengers

Meals will be served in the Saloon at the following times :

• Breakfast from 8:30 to 10:00 am
• Luncheon at 1:00 pm
• Dinner (a la Carte) at 7:00 pm
• 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 addressed 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.

Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for any additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.

Information as to the methods of Customs Inspection at Boston, dutiable articles and rate of duty thereon, can be obtained from the Purser.

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.

Special trains are run between Riyerside 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.

Back Cover, Cunard RMS Ivernia Track Chart - 1 October 1901. GGA Image ID # 11c789edb8

Passenger List Information

RMS Ivernia Passenger List - 1 October 1901

An Exquisite Relic of Edwardian Transatlantic Travel

 

Description

A Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Ivernia of the Cunard Line, dated 1 October 1901, chronicling a voyage from Liverpool to Boston. Commanded by Captain J. B. Watt, this meticulously preserved artifact captures the grandeur and elegance of early 20th-century ocean travel. The list is complete with the names of prominent passengers and details of the ship’s distinguished officers, providing a window into the social hierarchy and notable figures of the era. The front cover is adorned with the Cunard emblem, while the back features a Track Chart of the Atlantic, underscoring the ship's precise navigational paths.

 

VIP Passengers of Note

1. Rev. William J. Butler

• Significance: A respected clergyman of the era, Reverend Butler likely officiated the Divine Service aboard, serving as a moral and spiritual guide to his fellow passengers.
• Reason for Inclusion: His influence on both the passengers and his broader community marks him as a VIP.

2. Dr. John Homans

• Significance: A prominent medical professional, Dr. Homans contributed to advancements in medical education and surgery. His presence underscores the intellectual caliber aboard the voyage.
• Reason for Inclusion: His impact on medical science lends historical importance to this passenger list.

3. Mr. Henry L. Higginson

• Significance: A distinguished financier and philanthropist, Higginson was known for founding the Boston Symphony Orchestra and supporting various educational initiatives.
• Reason for Inclusion: His legacy in arts and culture makes his inclusion notable, connecting the RMS Ivernia to a broader cultural narrative.

4. Rev. Father Clark

• Significance: As a religious leader, Father Clark likely provided comfort to Catholic passengers during this transatlantic crossing, fostering a sense of community.
• Reason for Inclusion: His role highlights the spiritual diversity among the ship’s distinguished clientele.

5. Miss Mary E. Haskell

• Significance: Mary Haskell, an accomplished educator, influenced the era’s approaches to women's education, later associated with literary circles.
• Reason for Inclusion: Her intellectual pursuits and contributions to education render her a notable figure.

 

Salient Features

• Senior Officers: The leadership of Captain J. B. Watt, alongside Surgeon H. Merrall and Purser Ambilose Shea, reflects Cunard’s tradition of experienced and professional service.
• Passenger Highlights: A blend of influential clergy, financiers, educators, and social figures provides a vivid snapshot of Edwardian society in transit.
• Information for Passengers: Insight into the luxurious amenities and thoughtful services offered aboard, such as steamer chairs, custom inspections, and valet options for valuables, illustrates the sophistication of Cunard Line operations.

 

Historical Context

The RMS Ivernia, a jewel of Cunard’s fleet, epitomized the elegance and reliability of transatlantic crossings during this era. Departing shortly after the turn of the century, this voyage represented not just a physical journey but a cultural exchange, carrying some of the period's most notable individuals between Europe and America.

 

Final Thought

The 1 October 1901 passenger list of the RMS Ivernia is not merely a document—it is a portal to an era defined by grandeur and the pursuit of progress. Its connection to VIP passengers and Cunard’s impeccable service tradition ensures its place as a valued piece of the GG Archives collection of maritime or Edwardian artifacts.