RMS Mauretania Passenger List - 4 May 1949
Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 4 May 1949 from New York to Southampton Via Cobh and Le Havre, Commanded by Captain R. G. Thelwell, OBE, RD, ADC, RNR. GGA Image ID # 172be8216c
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.
- Staff-Captain: F. G. Watts, R.D., R.N.R.
- Chief Engineer: S. Nicholas
- Staff Chief Engineer: R. Johnson
- Surgeon: I. N. Winer, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
- Chief Steward: E. Charlton
- Chief Officer: H. L. De Legh, R.D., R.N.R.
- Purser: E. G. Thomas
- Staff Purser: D. N. Parker
First Class Passengers
- Mr. Curt Aagre
- Mrs. Aagre
- Mrs. Robt. A. Adams
- Mr. A. E. Adams
- Mrs. Adams
- Dr. Otto Allemann
- Mr. W. E. Allen
- Mrs. Allen
- Miss C. Allen (5)
- Mr. W. 0. Andrews
- Mr. Lindsay C. Arnott
- Mrs. Arnott
- Lady Ashburton
- Miss Maria Aspuro
- Miss Assanni
- Miss Eunice Avery
- Mr. E. H. Badger
- Mrs. Badger
- Mr. Harry R. Backhouse, O.B.E.
- Mrs. Backhouse
- Miss Yvonne Backhouse
- Mr. Bruce Baetzner
- Mrs. Lucinda Ballard
- Mrs. Beryl Madeleine Barks
- Mme. Laura D. Barney
- Miss Olive Bedford
- Mr. Benassi
- Dr. Edward B. Bigelow
- Mrs. Bigelow
- Mr. Jesus Boiran
- Mrs. Boiran
- Mr. Ernest Booth
- Mrs. Booth
- Mrs. W. Bowring
- Mrs. Mary Braithwaite
- Miss Maria Bravo
- Mr. Anthony Brimo
- Mrs. Brimo
- Mrs. Eve Briscoe
- Mr. R. Brockkank
- Mr. C. E. Brocklebank
- Mr. Frey Brown
- Miss L. Buchanann
- Mr. Howard S. Bunn
- Mrs. Bunn
- Mr. Edmund A. Burke
- Mrs. Burke
- Mrs. G. Pierce Butler
- Mr. R. B. Burton
- Mr. R. M. Campbell
- Mrs. Campbell
- Mrs. Campbell
- Mstr. Jose Campbell
- Mstr. Juan Campbell
- Miss Annabello Campbell
- Miss Maria Campbell
- Mrs. Cancho
- Mr. Joseph Caplan
- Sir Archibald Carter, K.C.B., KIE
- Miss Dorothy F. Cascioni
- Mrs. Theresa Cassou
- Mrs. Nanny Cesari
- Mr. Arthur B. Churchill
- Mrs. Churchill
- Mr. A. Cirelli
- Mrs. Cirelli
- Mr. Henri Claessens
- Mrs. Lee S. Cleveland
- Mr. Harold Coes
- Mrs. Coes
- Mrs. C. G. Condon
- Judge Benjamin H. Connor
- Mrs. Connor
- Mr. Albin Conway
- Mrs. Conway
- Mr. E. Corper-Mordaunt
- Mrs. Corper-Mordaunt
- Mrs. Marie Costes
- Mrs. Raimode Couade
- Mr. Arthur Cox
- Mrs. Cox
- Mstr. Stephen Cox (2)
- Mr. R. W. Crisp
- Mr. Charles M. Cullen
- Mr. Ronald Culver
- Mrs. Culver
- Mrs. Euthalia Coumarianos
- Miss Catina Coumarianos
- Miss Dimitra Coumarianos
- Mr. Edward Curtis
- Mrs. Curtis
- Mr. H. C. Davidson
- Mr. C. S. Dawson
- Mrs. Dawson
- Miss Graciella De Casanova
- Mr. De Garmo
- Mrs. De Garmo
- Mr. E. A. Denson
- Mr. Angel Dias
- Mrs. Dias
- Mr. P. S. Dickinson
- Mrs. Dickinson
- Mr. Richardson Dilworth
- Mrs. Dilworth
- Mrs. Pauling Donnelly
- Mme. Retie Donnet
- Mr. H. E. Donohue
- Mrs. Donohue
- Mr. John Dorrance
- Mrs. Dorrance
- Mr. M. Du Casse
- Mrs. Du Casse
- Mrs. Gilbert Edgar
- Miss Amy Edwards
- Miss Barbara S. Effler
- Mr. Richard Erlon
- Mr. E. L. Ettling
- Mr. Harry Evennett
- Mr. Jacques Faltiel
- Mrs. Faltiel
- Mr. Emanuel Flock
- Mr. Jeremiah Foley
- Mrs. Foley
- Mr. Francis Francis
- Mrs. Francis
- Mr. A. Franks
- Mrs. Franks
- Mr. H. M. Fraser
- Mrs. Fraser
- Mr. Harry Fredman
- Mrs. Fredman
- Mr. Dave Fredman
- Mrs. Fredman
- Mstr. Fredman
- Mr. Roland Friedlander
- Mrs. Friedlander
- Mr. H. Greenebaum
- Mr. O. Greenwood
- Mr. N. Genser
- Miss Hilda Gians
- Miss Helen Gians
- Mr. Jacob M. Goldschmidt
- Mrs. Marcelle Goldschmidt
- Miss Maria C. Gonzalez
- Mr. James T. Goodram
- Mrs. Goodrum
- Mstr. James Goodrum (13)
- Mstr. Thomas M. Goodrum (10)
- Dr. R. Gorski
- Brig. Gen. P. S. Gostling
- Mrs. Gostling
- Mr. Douglas Grant
- Mrs. Grant
- Mrs. Mary J. Granz
- Mr. Albert Graves
- Mr. Arnold T. Green
- Mrs. Asther Guinipero
- Miss Patricia Guinipero
- Mr. Miguel Gutierrez
- Mrs. Gutierrez
- Mr. Enrique Gutierrez
- Mrs. Gutierrez
- Mr. James E. Hale
- Mrs. Hale
- Mrs. Dorothy G. Hales
- Mrs. Edward Hanna
- Mstr. E. Hanna
- Mr. Hamlin
- Mrs. Hamlin
- Mr. J. G. Hardy
- Mr. R. F. Hargreaves
- Mrs. R. F. Hargreaves
- Mstr. D. A. Hargreaves (8)
- Mstr. C. F. Hargreaves (6)
- Dr. Gayelord Hauser
- Miss Florence Hawks worth
- Mr. Cleve Hayward
- Mr. S. E. Hendricks
- Mrs. Hendricks
- Mr. Jacob Herman
- Mrs. Herman
- Mrs. Anna Herrmann
- Mr. Albert Herzbrun
- Mr. H. R. Hewetson
- Mrs. Hewetson
- Mr. C. T. Hicks
- Mrs. Hicks
- Mr. Clare J. Hoffman
- Mr. E. Honeybourne
- Mrs. E. Honeybourne
- Mr. Honeybourne
- Mrs. Honeybourne
- Mrs. Minnie Horowitz
- Miss D. C. Horrocks
- Mme. Hertha Huet
- Miss Susan Hughes
- Mr. Wiliam T. Hunter
- Mr. Virgil A. Jackson
- Mrs. Jackson
- Miss Eleanor Jackson
- Mr. Stanley R. Jacobs
- Mrs. Jacobs
- Miss Mary R. Jay
- Mr. J. Jennings
- Mr. Arthur E. Jones
- Mrs. Jones
- Dr. A. Rinnooy Kan, L.L.D.
- Mr. Lothar Kaufmann
- Mrs. Kaufmann
- Mr. William Keating
- Miss Meredith Keiser
- Dr. Elmer E. Keiser
- Mrs. Thomas J. Kelly
- Mr. Harris Kempner
- Miss Cecile Kempner
- Miss Elizabeth Kennedy
- Miss Leila King
- Mrs. Louise Kirkland
- Miss Betty Krause
- Miss Louise M. Lander
- Mrs. Mercedes Lander
- Miss Mercedes M. Lander
- Mrs. F. S. La Roche
- L.t. James Lathrop
- Mr. Albert Leautier
- Mrs. Elsie Le Feuvre
- Mr. Ramon Legorburu
- Mrs. Legorburu
- Mr. Thomas Leiter
- Mrs. Leiter
- Mr. George Lesser
- Mrs. Lesser
- Mr. G. Lewis, D.F.C.
- Mr. Irving Lewis
- Miss Mary Liotta
- Mr. F. Litson
- Mr. Paul Long
- Mrs. Long
- Mr. C. B. Lundbeck
- Mrs. Lundbeck
- Miss Lundbeck
- Mr. Kostas L. Lyras
- Mrs. Lyras
- Miss E. H. Mallon
- Mr. Phillip Mangone
- Lt Cdr. E. L. Margolf
- Mr. J. L Marsh
- Mrs G. O. May
- Mr. Heinrich Meier
- Mr. Josef Meier
- Mrs. Walter Mendell
- Dr. James B. Mennell
- Mrs. Mennell
- Mr. E. J. Meyer
- Mrs. Meyer
- Mr. Gjon Mili
- Miss Ruth Milliken
- Miss J. M. Mills
- Mr. W. A. Minners
- Mrs. John Mitchell
- Miss Ann Mitchell
- Mrs. H. D. Morrison
- Mr. E. R Motch. Jr.
- Mrs. Paul Mueller
- Miss Shiela Muller
- Mrs. Michael E. Murphy
- Miss Bonnie Murphy
- Mr. Thomas Murray
- Mr. McCutherson
- Mrs. Lockhart McKelnev
- Miss Maria Nava
- Mrs. Arax Der Nersessian
- Mr. J. C. Newbury
- Mrs. Newbury
- Mrs. William E. Norman
- Mr. James J. Norris
- Miss Kate O’Brien
- Rev. William O'Donnell
- Rev. James O’Mahoney
- Miss Mary O’Meara
- Miss Katherine Ordway
- Mr. A. J. O’Regan
- Mrs. O’Regan
- Mr. Panasse
- Mrs. Panasse
- Mrs. P. Parker
- Mrs. Barbara Payne
- Mrs. Frederick B. Payne
- Mr. F. G. Penny
- Mr. Paul W. Perkins
- Mr. Guy Perron
- Mrs. Perron
- Mr. Charles Petri
- Mrs. Petri
- Mr. E. J. L. Phillips
- Mrs. Phillips
- Mrs. Allan R. Phipps
- Mstr. G. R Phipps (9)
- Mstr. A. A. Phipps (5)
- Mr. J. A. Potter
- Mr. Reginald Powell
- Mr. Haraden Pratt
- Mr. P. Provatoroff
- Mrs. Sophie Ratoff
- Mr. J. F. Readman
- Mr. Raymond C. Reik
- Mrs. Reik
- The Hon. Ehvyn V. Rhys
- Mr. Jean dr Ricqles
- Minister Hubert Ripka
- Mr. Henry B. Robb, Jr.
- Mr. Lionez Robinson
- Mrs. Robinson
- Mrs. Edward G. Robinson
- Mr. Arthuro Rodriguez
- Mrs. Rodriguez
- Miss Encaanncian Rodriguez
- Mr. Walter S. Rogers
- Dr. Caesar Romiti
- Mrs. Romiti
- Sir Wm. J. Rook. K.T.
- Lady Rook
- Mrs. Jennie Rosen
- Miss Simone Rosen
- Mrs. B. J. Rosenthal and Chauffeur
- Mr. C. J. Round
- Mr. J. A. Sabatte
- Mrs. Sabatte
- Dr. Paul Saxl
- Mr. W. A. Schaefer
- Mrs. Schaefer
- Mr. M. L. Scharf
- Mr. Herbert Schoen
- Mrs. Schoen
- Mrs. Phillip Sharpless
- Lief. Col. A. A Scott-Duff
- Mrs. Scott-Duff
- Mr. George C. Seen
- Mrs. Seers
- Mr. L. Shacter
- Miss Hazel Sharp
- Mr. J. A. Shiirgleton
- Prof. Sisson
- Mrs. Sisson
- Mr. Summer Smith
- Mr. Leslie Smith
- Mr. I. Smith
- Miss Muriel Snape
- Mr. Jose M. Soublette
- Mrs. Soublette
- Mr. Louis Stillman
- Mrs. Stillman
- Mrs. Virginia Stinson
- Mr. Lester C. Stone
- Mr. Jack Stoneham
- Dr. Straigo
- Mr. John Strong
- Mrs. Ian Stuart
- Mstr. Stuart
- Mr. Bernard P. Sullivan
- Mrs. Sullivan
- Mr. F. E. Swartz
- Mr. George M. Szudy
- Mr. George R. Taylor
- Mr. Fred S. Tipson
- Mrs. Tipson
- Mrs. Owen P. Toland
- Mr. John Alden Towers
- Mrs. Towers
- Miss Alice Towne
- Mr. Edsvard Trauner
- Mrs. Trauner
- Dr. Carlos Travieso
- Mrs. Travieso
- Mstr. Travieso
- Mr. David Travis
- Mr. C. S. J. Trench
- Mrs. Trench
- Mrs. Lionel Tudor
- Mr. Laurence Veilier
- Mr. Richard D. Vernon
- Mrs. Vernon
- Mstr. Richard Vernon
- Miss Lucy Vernon
- Mr. Marco Villani
- Mrs. Villani
- Mr. Karel Vogel
- Mrs. Vogel
- Mr. Zdenek Vogel
- Mrs. Olga Vukmirovich
- Mrs. Bayard Warren
- Mr. W. H. Warren-Webb
- Mr. Rune Weckner
- Mrs. Weckner
- Mr. Frank West
- Mr. H. C. Westcot
- Mr. C. B. Whitehead
- Mrs. Whitehead
- Mrs. J. Martin White
- Mr. William Whitman
- Mrs. Frances C. Wickes
- Mr. James M. Wigley
- Mr. E. Wigzell
- Mr. David Willis
- Mr. W. R. Wilson
- Mr. Gustav Wolf
- Miss Margaret Worsfold
- Mr. Joseph Wyatt
- Mrs. Emma Yates
- Mr. R. E. Yeabsley, C.B.E.
- Mrs. George Youell
- Mr. Edward Ziegler
- Mrs. Ziegler
- Mstr. John C. Ziegler II
- Mr. Jaime Zulluaga
Painting of the Cunard Line RMS Mauretania - 4 May 1949. GGA Image ID # 172bf706c2
Passenger List Information
RMS Mauretania First-Class Passenger List – 4 May 1949
Item Description
This First-Class Passenger List details the voyage of the RMS Mauretania on 4 May 1949, departing New York for Southampton via Cobh and Le Havre. Commanded by Captain R. G. Thelwell, OBE, RD, ADC, RNR, the voyage exemplifies post-war luxury and innovation in maritime travel. A cultural artifact from the era, this document reflects the elegance of First-Class accommodations and the prominence of the ship’s clientele.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 4 May 1949
- Route and Purpose: New York to Southampton via Cobh and Le Havre, serving as a vital transatlantic link for elite travelers.
- Associated Vessel:
- RMS Mauretania (1938), a successor to Cunard's legendary liner of the same name. Known for its streamlined Art Deco design, state-of-the-art engineering, and luxurious accommodations, the Mauretania served as a symbol of resilience and modernity in the post-war era.
- Contents:
- Comprehensive First-Class passenger roster featuring prominent cultural, political, and social figures.
- Senior officer and staff listings, highlighting the ship's operational excellence.
- Informational notes for passengers, providing insight into the First-Class experience.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Historical Context:
This voyage occurred during the resurgence of transatlantic travel in the late 1940s, reflecting the optimism and connectivity of the post-war period. The Mauretania was a symbol of technological advancement and luxury, bridging continents and cultures. - Design Features:
The passenger list is a fine example of mid-20th-century maritime ephemera, showcasing an elegant typographic layout and Cunard Line’s signature design aesthetics. Its clean lines and well-organized content embody the sophistication of First-Class travel.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Lady Ashburton: A member of the British aristocracy, noted for her patronage of the arts and charitable contributions.
- Sir Archibald Carter, KCB, KIE: A distinguished knight and public servant, celebrated for his service to the British Empire.
- Judge Benjamin H. Connor: Prominent jurist known for his influence in American legal circles during the mid-20th century.
- Mme. Laura D. Barney: An esteemed philanthropist and author, active in global peace initiatives.
- Dr. Edward B. Bigelow: A renowned medical researcher whose contributions significantly advanced healthcare in the mid-20th century.
- Gjon Mili: Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, celebrated for his pioneering work in capturing movement and light through innovative techniques.
- Minister Hubert Ripka: Former Czechoslovak Minister of Foreign Trade, representing the intellectual and diplomatic exchanges of the time.
- Dr. A. Rinnooy Kan, LLD: A respected scholar and legal mind, contributing to international jurisprudence and academia.
- Mrs. Edward G. Robinson: Wife of the famed actor Edward G. Robinson, symbolizing Hollywood's connection to luxury transatlantic travel.
- Sir William J. Rook, KT: A knight of the realm, reflecting the presence of British nobility aboard Cunard's premier vessels.
- Brig. Gen. P. S. Gostling: A decorated military officer whose presence underscores the vessel's reputation for catering to dignitaries and high-ranking officials.
Historical Significance
This passenger list encapsulates a period of renewed transatlantic travel and highlights the cultural and social exchanges of the era. The RMS Mauretania served as a conduit for prominent figures, fostering connections that shaped global politics, arts, and sciences in the mid-20th century.
Collector’s Appeal
- Genealogists: A valuable resource for tracing family histories and identifying influential lineages.
- Maritime Historians: Offers insights into the operations of one of Cunard’s most celebrated vessels.
- Ephemera Collectors: A rare artifact that combines historical importance with exquisite design, embodying the golden age of ocean liners.
Conclusion
This First-Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania is a rare and exquisite artifact, offering a tangible connection to the elegance and significance of post-war transatlantic travel. A testament to the enduring allure of Cunard Line’s most celebrated ocean liners, this piece is a true collector’s treasure.
