SS Lucania Passenger List - 24 December 1898

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List for the the SS Lucania of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 24 December 1898 from New York to Liverpool, Commanded by Captain Horatio McKay. A Chirstmas Eve Day Departure. GGA Image ID # 15a789bb31

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain Horatio McKay (Lt. R.N..R.)
2. Surgeon: James Pointon
3. Purser: Wm. Field
4. Chief Steward: Henry Clark

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. E. M. Angel
2. Mr. James P. Armitage
3. Capt. C. B. Anderson
4. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Atkinson
5. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Bradford and Maid
6. Mr. A. Bowersax
7. Mrs. R. D. Brenton
8. Mr. T. Bowman
9. Mr. Bernhard Baron
10. Mr. Henry Brown
11. Mr. F. H. Beall
12. Mr. E. H. Brocklehurst
13. Mrs. Bickford
14. Mr. Bickford
15. Mr. Harold C. Bickford
16. Mr. James M. Bush
17. Mr. Chas. Burns
18. Capt W. R. Barhotkin, (Imperial Russian Navy.)
19. Mr. George E. Bent
20. Mr. M. Elsasser
21. Mr. R. W. Ford
22. Mrs. S. Van Rensselaer Cruger
23. Mr. Filton, and Maid
24. Mr. Nicholas T. Fleming
25. Mr. Richard Churchill
26. Mr. Wyndham Forbes
27. Mr. John W. Clarke
28. Mr. Francisco Cordero
29. Mrs. Emma Guthrie
30. Mr. John Clark
31. Mr. Horace Gaggero
32. Mr. George Caffe
33. Mr. J. H. Gardner
34. Mr. L. I. Chambers
35. Mr. G. Clunies-Ross
36. Mr. R. Hargous, Governor of Christmas Island, and Valet
37. Mr. E. D. Colie
38. Mrs. M. E. Hill
39. Mr. A. M. Duckett
40. Mr. R. G. Heape
41. Mrs. E. R. Dodge
42. Mrs. Leo. Hartwig
43. Mrs. Dennis
44. Mr. R. Hazelton
45. Mr. Charles J. Dewes
46. Mr. F. C. Havens
47. Mr. James Dyer
48. Mr. Adolph Hertz
49. Mr. G. F. Ehrenzeller
50. Mr. Horace Inmanof
51. Mr. H. M. Johnson
52. Mr. M. Kittenplan
53. Miss Mary Kyle

54. Mr. Adolph Lewisohn
55. Mr. A. A. Loeb
56. Mr. Frank D. Long
57. Mr. Harold Lowther
58. Mr. W. E. Lake
59. Mr. Simon Lesem
60. Mr. George Lateulade
61. Mr. Lowell Lamb
62. Mr. C. H. Melchear
63. Mr. C. A. Muller
64. Mr. Darius V. Moses
65. Mrs. M. Martin
66. Miss E. O. Moore
67. Mr. D. Mason
68. Mr. Louis J. Marks
69. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Messenger, Jr.
70. Mr. Allen T. Nye
71. Mr. Harry Z. Oppenheimer
72. Mr. Ansel Oppenheim
73. Mr. Chas. G. Parker
74. Mr. George Poulan
75. Mr. Josiah Royce
76. Mr. C. A. Rowell
77. Mr. A. R. Richtmyer
78. Mr. Benjamim F. Rees
79. Miss M. R. Robson
80. Mr. H. D. Richardson
81. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher F. Ryer
82. Miss Doris Ryer
83. Mr. Otto Schinne
84. Mr. and Mrs. Montague F. S. Stevens
85. Mr. Schroeder
86. Mrs. E. H Sothern and Maid
87. Mr. Henry Scheuer
88. Mr. Carl Strauss
89. Mr. F. E. Swift
90. Mr. I. M. Stettenheim
91. Mme- I. D. Santilhano
92. Miss M. Sherwood
93. Mr. Max M. Schwarcz
94. Mr. Cecil R. Stephens
95. Mr. Paul Springmann
96. Mr. Chas. Stockbridge
97. Mr. N. K. Turnbull
98. Mr. H. Thomas
99. Mr. M. T. Uhler
100. Mr. Andrew Urquhart
101. Mr. P. C. Van Vloten
102. Mr. E. N. Whitehouse
103. Mr. F. S. P. Weston
104. Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. White, and Maid
105. Mr. Maurice Wertheimer
106. Mrs. E. A. Wood
107. Dr. John Warren
108. Mr. George Williams
109. Mr. C. L. Webb
110. Mr. John Thompson
111. Mr. David Zimmern

Passenger List Information

The SS Lucania Passenger List, dated 24 December 1898, is a remarkable artifact of maritime history, capturing the essence of transatlantic travel on the Cunard Line's luxurious ocean liner. This Christmas Eve departure from New York to Liverpool offers a window into the lives of its passengers and crew during a pivotal era of ocean travel.

 

Item Description

This is the saloon passenger list for the SS Lucania's voyage departing on 24 December 1898, commanded by Captain Horatio McKay (Lt. R.N.R.). The list features a beautifully designed cover and details about the ship's senior officers, passengers, and Christmas Eve departure.

 

Key Features

• Ship: SS Lucania, Cunard Line
• Route: New York to Liverpool
• Departure Date: 24 December 1898
• Passenger Class: Saloon
• Commander: Captain Horatio McKay (Lt. R.N.R.)

 

Historical and Design Highlights

• Elegant design reflective of late 19th-century maritime publications.
• Christmas Eve departure, adding a unique holiday context to the voyage.
• Details about the ship's luxurious saloon accommodations.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

• Mr. Adolph Lewisohn (1849–1938) – Industrialist and philanthropist.
• Mr. Josiah Royce (1855–1916) – Influential American philosopher.
• Capt. W. R. Barhotkin – Officer in the Imperial Russian Navy.
• Mr. R. Hargous – Governor of Christmas Island, accompanied by a valet.
• Mrs. S. Van Rensselaer Cruger – Prominent New York socialite.

 

Historical Significance

The SS Lucania, one of Cunard's premier liners, was a symbol of elegance and technological advancement in the late 19th century. This passenger list captures the spirit of luxury travel and the vibrant social dynamics aboard one of the era's most celebrated vessels. The inclusion of notable figures adds depth to its historical value, reflecting the global connections fostered by transatlantic travel.