RMS Lusitania Passenger List - 20 March 1909

Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Lusitania of the Cunard Line, Departing 20 March 1909 from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. T. Turner. Sourced from the Cunard Daily Bulletin, Lusitania Edition, Thursday, 25th March 1909. Cunard Daily Bulletin, Lusitania Edition - 25 March 1909. GGA Image ID # 174c9bcde9

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. A. Adams
2. Mrs. Charles B. Alexander and maid
3. Miss Harriet Alexander and maid
4. Miss Janetta Alexander
5. Lady Allan and maid
6. Mrs. E. Anderson
7. Mr. A. Louis Allen Marquis of Anglesey and manservant
8. Mr. A. J. Angler
9. The Hon. C. M. Astley
10. Mr. H. L. Baggallay
11. Mr. J. Bardon
12. Mr. Hamilton Bardswell
13. Mrs. Bardswell
14. Mr. B. S. Beam
15. Miss Hubv Beddoes
16. Mr. J. S. Bigger
17. Mr. S A. Birdsong
18. Mr. T. Stanley Rirkin
19. Mrs. J S. Bollard
20. Mr. H K. Bloodgood
21. Mr. Percy A. Blythe
22. Mrs. Blythe
23. Mr. Charles Booth. Jr.
24. Mrs. Booth, Jr
25. Master A. Booth
26. Mr. Marcus Braum
27. Hr. C. F. Brackett
28. Mr. L W. Branch
29. Mrs. Branch
30. Mr. John Brodix
31. Mr. Fred F Bullen
32. Mrs. Bullen
33. Mr. Robert Burgess
34. Mr. A. J. Buston
35. Mr. W. M. Cabot
36. Col. Colin Campbell and manservant
37. Mrs. Campbell and maid
38. Mr. Ewen Cameron
39. Mrs. Cameron
40. Mr. William A Carlyle
41. The Hon. Cynthia Charterte
42. Mr. Henry Church
43. Mrs. Church
44. Mr. I. M. Cohen
45. Mr. W. H. Colquhoun
46. Mr. A. M. Colquhoun
47. Mr. W. S. Coutts
48. Mr. O M Crego
49. Mrs. Crego
50. Mr. James S. Cross
51. Mr. A. Cross
52. Miss Anna M. Denver
53. Mr. B. Deleuze Marchioness of Donegall
54. Mr. L G. Du Bois
55. Mrs. Du Bois and maid
56. Mrs. M. Darley
57. Mr. H F. Drader
58. Lady Elcho and maid
59. Mr. Thomas R. Ellison
60. Mr. C. M. Everest
61. Mrs. Everest
62. Mr. W. H Finlayson
63. Mr. John Fowler
64. Mrs. Fowler
65. Mr. Maurice P. French
66. Mr. R. Gardiner
67. Mr. William Galewood
68. Mr. E. Geoffray
69. Mr. Joseph Gerli
70. Mrs. Gerli
71. Miss Agatha Gerli
72. Miss Alice Gerli
73. Miss Margaret V. Giehle
74. Mr. G. W Gordon
75. Mr. C. W. Gooch and manservant
76.  Mr. Ed. Goodman and valet
77. Mr. B. Gulbenkian
78. Mr. Graeme Harrison
79. Mr. J. P. Hamilton
80. Mr. R. G. Hanford
81. Mrs. Hanford
82. Mr. Y. Hayashi
83. Lord Herbert and valet
84. Lady Herbert and maid
85. Mr. H Herde
86. Mr. Oscar Henrichs
87. Judge P. A. Holmes
88. Mrs. Holmes
89. Miss Holmes
90. Mr. A. C Hostler
91. Mr. W. B Howland
92. Mrs. Howland
93. Mrs. J. P Hunting
94. Mr. George W Hyde
95. Dr Ed. J. Ill
96. Mr. Frederick Ingham
97. Mr. O Ingrens
98. Mr. V. J. Jimishiam
99. Mr. L. Johnson

100. Mr. E. C Kent
101. Mr. A S Klauber
102. Mr. William Klein
103. Miss Klein
104. Mr. C. J. Laan
105. Mrs. Laan
106. Mr. A. B. Leach
107. Mrs. Leach
108. Mr. J. S. Lowry
109. Mr. Charles H. Macdonald
110. Mrs. Macdonald and Maid
111. Miss Macdonald
112. Mr. Albert MacGarvey
113. Mr. Ted D. Marks
114. Mr. Joseph Martin
115. Mrs. Martin
116. Mr. Joseph Martin. Jr.
117. Mr. Chester Martin
118. Mr. Frank Martin
119. Mrs. J. Duff McIntosh
120. Mr. D. McKay
121. Mr. D. R. McLennan
122. Mrs. McLennan
123. Mr. W. Meadows
124. Mr. Jules Mendel
125. Mrs. Mendel
126. Mr. Harold H. Miller
127. Prof. Pablo S. Mimbela
128. Mrs. Mimbela and Maid
129. Miss Marv Mimbela and Nurse
130. M r. Malcolm Moncreiffe
131. Mrs. Moncreiffe
132. Mme. de Mora
133. Mlle. C. de Morn
134. Mr. S. T. Murdoch
135. Mrs. Murdoch
136. Miss Alice Murdoch
137. Mrs. Chas. Oppenheim and Maid
138. Mr. Chas. Oppenheim, Jr.
139. Miss Marjorie Oppenheim
140. Mr. W. W. Paine
141. Mr. W. H. Park
142. Captain Raymond Parker
143. Mr. Ralph Phelan
144. Mr. Isidore P. Polak
145. Mr. J. Frederick Pomphrey
146. Mr. J. C. Porter
147. Mr. W. A. Prime and Valet
148. Mrs. Prime
149. Mr. .lohn L. Prime
150. Mr. C. W. Purington
151. Mrs. Purington
152. Mrs. E. Ralston
153. Mr. C.    Poynter Rrdfern
154. Mr. F.    A.  Richards
155. Miss A,  H. Richards
156. Mrs. L.  M. Righter
157. Miss M. A. Reley
158. Mr. E.    Rohner
159. Mrs. B.  Ruffer
160. Miss V.  Ruffer
161. Mr. T. J. Russel

162. Mr. S. Saba
163. Mr. T. Sakai
164. Mr. S. H. Savage
165. Mrs. Kate Scheurman
166. Master Carl Scheurman
167. Mr. Erhard Schlegelmilch
168. Mr. Srnold Schlegelmilch
169. Mr. D. M. Schöenfeld
170. Mr. H. C. Schöenfeld
171. Mr. J. A. Shehyn
172. Mr. N. Shiman
173. Mr. Ernest Smellie
174. Mr. Hiram C. Smith
175. Mr. Harold D. Smith
176. Rev. Charles Stelzle
177. Mr. W. Tyrie Stevens
178. Mrs. Stevens
179. Mr. W. Plunket Stewart
180. Miss E. J. Stewart
181. Mr. Herman Stiefel
182. Mrs. Stiefel
183. Mr. A. E. Stilwell
184. Mrs. Stilwell and Maid
185. Mr. W. W. Strathy
186. Mr. A. H. Strauss
187. Mr. R. Takeda
188. Mr. D. P. Taylor
189. Mr. Thomson
190. Mr. A. L. Toombs
191. Mr. W. D. Triest
192. Mrs Triest, Child and Governess
193. Mr. Toyokiche Tyenaga
194. Mr. Gustave Yogt
195. Mrs. Yogt
196. Miss Hattie Yogt
197. Mr. H. Wada
198. Mr. Hiram D. Wagner
199. Mr. L. V. Waters and Valet
200. Mr. A. Watt
201. Mr. Sylvester Watts
202. Mrs. T. Webb-Osborne
203. Miss K. Webb-Osborne
204. Mr. Ralph Whelan
205. Mr. Harry K. Widner
206. Mr. Daniel Willink
207. Mr. B. W. Winder
208. Mr. K. G. Winslow
209. Mr. Alex. Winton
210. Mrs. Winton
211. Mrs. G. Wishart
212. Mr. Sam Wolff
213. Mr. William Holland Youd
214. Mr. W. K. Ziegefeld

Additional Saloon Passengers

215. Mr. J. E. Bell
216. Mr. J. R. Cahill
217. Mrs. T. D. Christian
218. Mr. F. A. Dolph
219. Mr. Ellbogen
220. Mr. J. W. Gerow
221. Miss Gerow
222. Mr. E. Herz
223. Mr. T. Iyenaga
224. Mr,. Richard T,. Laffin
225. Mr. G. Louis
226. Major F. R. McDonald
227. Mr. M. A. Magner
228. Mr. W. Neadenthal
229. Mr. F. L. Stewart
230. Mr. J. A. Stein

Information for Passengers

Passengers are respectfully notified that a Stenographer and Typist is carried on the ship, and is prepared to execute every description of work at moderate prices.

Passengers are urged not to leave any Articles of Value about the Saloon, Staterooms, or elsewhere, especially before the departure of the steamer. Money, Jewelery, or other Valuables should be deposited with the Purser for safe keeping.

Camp Stools can be obtained from the Bedroom Steward.

The Cunard Steam Ship Company Limited Money Drafts

The Company issue, free of charge, drafts on their own Offices in New York, Boston, or Chicago payable at sight in U.S. Currency, and to avoid delay and the responsibility of carrying loose money, passengers are recommended to avail themselves of these drafts.

Similar facilities are also afforded to passengers from the United States. They may obtain from any of the Co.'s Sub-Agents, who are to be found in most of the towns of the U.S., drafts limited to £10, payable in almost every town in the United Kingdom.

Drafts for any amount can also be purchased at the Co.'s Head Offices, New York, Boston, or Chicago, payable at the Company's Offices in Queenstown, Glasgow, London or Liverpool.

Passenger List Information

Carefully preserved, this saloon passenger list was published in the Cunard Daily Bulletin, Lusitania Edition on 25 March 1909. It captures the golden age of transatlantic travel aboard one of history’s most celebrated ocean liners.

 

Item Description:
This passenger list from the RMS Lusitania highlights a significant voyage departing from Liverpool on 20 March 1909, under the command of Captain W. T. Turner. This document showcases the elegance and prominence of Edwardian transatlantic travel, featuring a distinguished roster of passengers, including aristocrats, intellectuals, and cultural icons. A testament to the ship’s luxury and historical importance, this list is a centerpiece for maritime collectors.

 

Key Features:

• Date of Voyage: 20 March 1909
• Route and Purpose: Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), catering to first-class passengers during the height of ocean liner luxury travel.
• Associated Vessel: The RMS Lusitania, a marvel of engineering and luxury, boasting a legacy of speed and sophistication.
• Contents: Includes a comprehensive roster of saloon passengers, senior staff, and essential travel information, with elegant typography and period-specific design.

 

Historical and Design Highlights:
The RMS Lusitania was the epitome of maritime innovation and elegance. Known for her unmatched speed, she symbolized Britain’s prowess in ocean liner engineering. This passenger list reflects the ship’s role as a cultural hub, transporting influential individuals during a transformative period in global travel. The design of the list itself is emblematic of Edwardian aesthetics, featuring clean typography and refined formatting, tailored to the tastes of elite travelers.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers):

• Lady Allan: Philanthropist and prominent member of Canadian high society, traveling with her maid.
• Marquis of Anglesey: Aristocrat known for his contributions to British heritage and cultural patronage, accompanied by his manservant.
• The Hon. C. M. Astley: Distinguished political figure, highlighting the ship's appeal to the social elite.
• B. Gulbenkian: Influential financier and art collector, later renowned for his philanthropy and contributions to the arts.
• Prof. Pablo S. Mimbela: Prominent academic and cultural figure, reflecting the ship’s role in fostering intellectual exchange.
• Judge P. A. Holmes: Esteemed legal authority, representing the intersection of law and societal leadership aboard this voyage.
• Captain Raymond Parker: Decorated naval officer, underscoring the vessel's importance to global diplomatic and military ties.
• Lady Herbert: Accompanied by her valet and maid, a symbol of Edwardian elegance and nobility.

 

Historical Significance:
The RMS Lusitania was a cornerstone of the early 20th century, representing a pivotal moment in maritime innovation and luxury. This passenger list is a window into the social fabric of the era, showcasing the prominence of its travelers and the significance of transatlantic connections in global culture and commerce. Tragically, the ship's later role in World War I and its infamous sinking add further layers of historical resonance.