RMS Mauretania Passenger List - 18 September 1956
Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 18 September 1956 from Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh, Commanded by Captain C. S. WILLIAMS. GGA Image ID # 1f71ac3bee
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: C. S. WILLIAMS
- Staff-Captain: H. J. CHALONER, R.D., R.N.R.
- Chief Engineer: J. B. Johnston
- Chief Officer: A. E. Austin
- Surgeon A. C. K. Yates D.S.C. M. B. Ch. M. F.R.C.S.
- Purser: C. G. Bellamy
- Staff Purser: T. S. Hamilton
- Assistant Purser:
- Chief Steward: J. R. Smith
First Class Passengers
- Miss Coleita Aitken
- Mr. Idris Alderson
- Mrs. Alderson
- Mr. John O. Alms
- Mrs. Alms
- Mr. R. M. Anderson
- Mrs. Anderson
- Mr. R. W. Armstrong
- Mrs. Frances B. Ayer
- Mrs. A. Reilly Banks
- Mr. Robert Barbour
- Mrs. George Beach
- Mr. C. E. Bean
- Miss Alice Bearwood
- Mr. Robert H. Beattie
- Mrs. Denise Beitel
- Mr. Alfred F. Benziger
- Mrs. Benziger
- Mr. Charles J. Biddle
- Mrs. Biddle
- Mr. H. Ashley Biggs
- Mrs. C. Billings
- Mr. Jacques Bloch
- Mrs. Bloch
- Mr. Edward C. Bolton
- Mrs. Bolton
- Miss Catherine R. Bolton
- Colonel Milton S. Bowman
- Mrs. Bowman
- Miss Frances Bradner
- Mr. G. A. Briggs
- Mrs. Briggs
- Miss V. E. Briggs
- Mr. Ira E. Brink
- Mrs. Brink
- Mr. J. Brooke
- Mr. G. Gilmor Brown
- Mr. R. E. Brown
- Mrs. Brown
- Mrs. Preston Brown
- Mr. Gustave C. H. Bruns
- Mrs. Bruns
- Miss Mary Ellen Bruns
- Mrs. Helen P. Buchanan
- Dr. Carleton W. Bullard
- Mrs. Bullard
- Rev. John J. Burns
- Mr. Arthur Burston
- Mrs. Burston
- Mr. Robert C. Buzzell
- Mrs. Y. R. Byk
- Mrs. B. Caffney
- Mr. P. R. Camp
- Mrs. Camp
- Miss Lila A. Camp
- Mrs. Mary E. Campbell
- Mr. A. W. K. Carnegy-Potts
- Mrs. V. T. Carrington
- Mrs. Lawrence R. Carton
- Mr. E. J. Cerny
- Mrs. Cerny
- Master L. A. Cerny
- Mr. H. Palmer Chatfield
- Mrs. Chatfield
- Mr. E. Donaldson Clapp
- Mrs. Clapp
- Mr. Henry W. Cohu
- Mrs. Cohu
- Mrs. Eugene S. Coler
- Mr. Alfred L. Coupe
- Mrs. Coupe
- Mr. A. Cramp
- Mr. Claude C. Crawford
- Mrs. Crawford
- Mr. William J. Crawford
- Mrs. Crawford
- Mrs. Martha
- Robertson Criswell
- Mrs. Hazel A. Davies
- Mr. Carl Dinwoodie
- Mrs. Dinwoodie
- Mr. J. R. V. Dolphin
- Miss D. T. Donahue
- Mrs. Alice F. Dover
- Mrs. Ethel M. Edgar
- Mrs. Stewart P. Elliot
- Mr. Lewis H. Esler
- Mrs. F. B. De Fernandez de la Regatta
- Mr. Francisco De Fernandez de la Regatta
- Mrs. Daisy Fink
- Mrs. George W. Fitzpatrick
- Miss Thekla M. Fitzpatrick
- Mr. William P. Flynn
- Mrs. Flynn
- Miss Brenda Flynn
- Miss Susan Flynn and Nurse
- Mr. Leo Foley
- Mrs. Thomas A. Fortescue
- Mrs. A. Garritt
- Mr. Joseph E. Gibbons
- Mrs. Gibbons
- Mr. Eric V. Giles
- Mr. Frank Gill
- Dr. Ernst Goergens
- Mrs. Goergens
- Mr. Alex Goldring
- Mr. Maurice F. Goodbody
- Mrs. Goodbody
- Mrs. Olga V. Goodwin
- Rev. Joseph Gorham
- Mr. Edmund C. Gosling
- Mrs. Gosling
- Mr. C. T. Gould
- Mrs. Gould
- Sir William Grant, C.B.E.
- Lady Grant
- Mr. Robert F. Gray
- Mrs. Gray
- Mr. R. P. Grenfell
- Mrs. Grenfell
- Mrs. Paul Grosjean
- Mr. A. K. Guest
- Mrs. Guest
- Mr. Charles J. Hall
- Mrs. Hall
- Dr. Elwin C. Hall
- Mrs. Hall
- Mr. Maurice A. Hall
- Mrs. Hall
- Master Oscar H. Hammer
- Mr. Meyer Handler
- Mrs. Handler
- Miss Elisabeth H. Handler
- Mr. Harold Harper
- Mrs. Harper
- Mr. Cleve R. Hayward
- Mrs. Mary R. Hearsey
- Mrs. S. Heller
- Professor P. L. Henderson
- Mr. R. S. Hepper
- Miss W. M. Herring
- Miss Gertrude M. Hirst
- Mr. F. Hitchman
- Mrs. Hitchman
- Mrs. Mary Holanan
- Mr. Edward B. Honeyborne
- Mrs. Honeyborne
- Mr. Arthur Hopper
- Miss Mary Hoy
- Miss M. A. Humphreys
- Mr. R. B. Hurton
- Mrs. Anna L. Jones
- Mr. Edward R. Jones
- Mrs. Jones
- Mr. R. Rodriguez Jorge
- Mr. Lester Karow
- Mrs. Karow
- Mr. Wallace Kaye
- Mrs. Kaye
- Captain James E. Kealy
- Miss Iva B. Kempshall
- Mr. Eamon Kennedy
- Mrs. Jaqueline L. Key
- Miss Christine Key
- Rev. Martin Kilcullen
- Miss Mary G. Kilpatrick
- Mrs. Johnette S. Kirby
- Mr. Mark Kirsten
- Mrs. Kirsten
- Mr. Joseph L. Klein
- Mrs. Mary I. Knox
- Miss Jeanette D. Kochnke
- Mr. George Kotsoyianis
- Mr. Kozlov Mrs. Kozlov
- Mr. Stephan Kuffner
- Mr. Kuznetsov
- Mrs. Kuznetsov
- Master Kuznetsov
- Miss Kuznetsov
- Miss Jean M. Lamb
- Mr. J. S. Lamont
- Mrs. Agnes E. Lavelle
- Miss Sarah P. Lawrence
- Mrs. R. Leboutillier
- Miss B. Leboutillier
- Mrs. Ruth Lebow
- Mr. Madison Lewis
- Mrs. Lewis
- Miss Elizabeth Lewis
- Mr. D. C. Lilford
- Mr. Garrett B. Linderman
- Mrs. Linderman
- Mr. Otto Lobbenberg
- Mrs. Lobbenberg
- Mrs. Louise Loeb
- Miss Alida Loeb
- Mrs. Anna S. Loewenstein
- Mr. G. A. Lopez Munoz
- Mrs. Lopez Munoz
- Mr. G. Lopez Munoz. Jnr.
- Miss T. Lopez Munoz
- Miss I. Lopez Munoz
- Miss Florence Losse
- Mrs. Eugene Lutz
- Miss Barbara Lutz
- Master Eugene Lutz
- Miss Caroline Lutz
- Miss K. Lyons
- Miss N. Lyons
- Miss Catherine MacKay
- Mr. John K. Macomber
- Mrs. Macomber
- Mr. Cecil B. S. Marr
- Mrs. Marr
- Mr. George M. Mathews
- Mrs. Mathews
- Mr. Champion H. Mathewson
- Mrs. Mathewson
- Mr. John F. McCormack
- Mrs. McCormack
- Rev. Patrick McCormick
- Mrs. Nell S. McCullough
- Rev. Joseph McGowan
- Miss Mary V. McGowan
- Mr. Patrick J. McHale
- Mr. Edwin B. Meade
- Mrs. Meade
- Mrs. M. Meredith
- Mrs. Alice Metz
- Mrs. H. Meyer
- Mrs. Y. Middleton
- Miss Frances Moell
- Mr. Mario Molinari
- Mrs. Molinari
- Rev. Father Michael Moran
- Mrs. Marjorie V. More
- Mrs. Sara K. More
- Mr. Robert C. Morris
- Mrs. Morris
- Mrs. Elizabeth B. Morton
- Mrs. Mildred S. Nelson
- Mrs. Berta Neuburger
- Mr. Theodore Nevins
- Mrs. Nevins
- Mrs. Olga Newburg
- Mrs. Adele C. Pariser
- Mr. F. Pearson
- Mr. R. Pepper
- Miss Marie Perrin
- Mrs. S. Peyer
- Colonel William W. Phelps
- Mrs. Phelps
- Mr. Howard Phipps. Jnr.
- Mrs. Phipps
- Dr. James K. Pollock
- Mr. Percy J. Potter
- Mrs. Potter
- Mrs. Alice R. Preston
- Dr. Roland I. Pritikin
- Mrs. Pritikin
- Miss Gloria A. Pritikin
- Miss Karen Pritikin
- Miss Mary S. Pusey
- Mr. R. T. Rea
- Miss Sabra L. Reid
- The Right Hon. Lord Rennell. K.B.E., C.B.
- The Right Hon. Lady Rennell
- Mr. C. Earl Richards
- Mrs. Earl Richards
- Mr. H. L. Richardson
- Mrs. Richardson
- Master Richardson
- Dr. Horace A. Rigg, Jnr.
- Mrs. Rigg
- Mr. Daniel M. Riordan
- Miss Jean C. Robinson
- Miss Mary B. Robinson
- Mr. Robnov
- Mrs. Robnov
- Master Robnov
- Mrs. Cornelia B. Rogers
- Mrs. C. B. Rollins
- Professor P. N. Rosenstein-Rodan
- Mrs. Rosenstein-Rodan
- Mr. E. D. Ruppel
- Mr. Herbert C. Ryding, Jnr.
- Mrs. Ryding
- Master M. Jeffray Ryding
- Mr. Alfred Saenz
- Mrs. Saenz
- Mr. Jacob K. Safris
- Mrs. Safris
- Mrs. Albert Seagrave
- Mr. Livingston Short
- Miss Sichugova
- Mr. Samuel Siegel
- Mrs. Siegel
- Professor Marc Slonim
- Mrs. Slonim
- Mr. Albert R. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Mrs. Mary Louise Smith
- Mrs. W. Smith
- Miss Williamina Smith
- Mrs. Emma Sorondo
- Mrs. Edythe J. Staats
- Mrs. Florence R. Stewart
- Mrs. Mortimer Stiefel
- Mr. George W. Stieff
- Mrs. Fred Strohmenger
- Mr. Fred M. Sulzberger
- Count Anthony Szapary
- Countess Szapary
- Master Paul Szapary
- Miss Gladys Szapary
- Mrs. A. C. Tann
- Mr. A. J. T. Taub
- Rev. Albert E. Taylor
- Mrs. Taylor
- Mr. Amidon Thomson
- Miss Josephine A. Thomson
- Mr. John Tuntas
- Mr. Ralph Townley
- Miss Mary A. Townsend
- Dr. John Turkevich
- Mr. Vaclay Tylnen
- Mrs. Tylnen
- Miss Jana Tylnen
- Hon. Radcliffe M. Urquhart
- Mrs. Urquhart
- Mr. Herbert I. Valentine
- Mrs. Valentine
- Miss Gertrude A. Venner
- Mrs. J. Everett Vogt
- Mr. G. P. Wade
- Mrs. Wade
- Mrs. Francine M. Wagel
- Mr. R. F. Waldo
- Mrs. Waldo
- Mr. B. L. Walker
- Mrs. Walker
- Miss D. L. Walker
- Mr. A. F. Wallace
- Mrs. Samuel D. Warriner
- Mrs. Mary E. K. Wellbrook
- Mrs. Cleo E. Werbe
- Mr. John West
- Mr. C. Nelson White
- Mrs. White
- Mr. Jesse R. Wike
- Mrs. Wike
- Dr. Jesse R. Wike. II
- Mr. Robert Wilkie
- Mr. O. T. Williams
- Mrs. Williams
- Rev. Maurice J. Wolfe
- Mrs. L. Wood
- Mr. A. E. Woodman
- Mrs. Woodman
- Mr. George W. Woodruff
- Mrs. Woodruff
- Sir John Woods, G.C.B., M.V.O.
- Lady Woods
- Mr. C. B. Wrey
- Mr. Richard C. Zantzinger
- Mrs. Zantzinger
Title Page, RMS Mauretania First Class Passenger List, 18 September 1956. GGA Image ID # 21c640d0ee
List of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Mauretania First Class Passenger List, 18 September 1956. GGA Image ID # 21c66c87c7
Passenger List Information
RMS Mauretania First Class Passenger List – 18 September 1956
Item Description
A rare First Class Passenger List for the RMS Mauretania, documenting its voyage from Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh on 18 September 1956. This artifact offers a detailed snapshot of mid-20th-century transatlantic travel, complete with a distinguished passenger roster, comprehensive crew directory, and elegant design reflective of the golden age of ocean liners.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 18 September 1956
- Route and Purpose: Southampton to New York, a vital transatlantic route supporting global commerce, migration, and luxury travel.
- Associated Vessel:
- The RMS Mauretania (1938), Cunard Line’s flagship, renowned for its speed, luxury, and contributions to mid-century transatlantic travel.
- Contents:
- Full First Class passenger list with notable travelers.
- Senior officer and staff directory, highlighting Cunard’s commitment to exceptional service.
- Striking typographic and design elements encapsulating mid-century maritime elegance.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Historical Context:
This passenger list reflects the era’s reliance on ocean liners for international travel, embodying the post-war optimism and luxury associated with mid-century transatlantic crossings. - Design Features:
The use of high-quality materials and refined typography showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of Cunard Line’s passenger documentation during its peak.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Sir William Grant, C.B.E.: A decorated figure in British civil service, contributing significantly to post-war reconstruction efforts.
- Lady Grant: Accompanying Sir William, noted for her philanthropic work in social welfare.
- Colonel William W. Phelps: A military leader whose distinguished service left a lasting impact on mid-century defense strategies.
- Professor P. N. Rosenstein-Rodan: Renowned economist and pioneer in development economics, whose theories influenced global economic policies.
- Dr. James K. Pollock: Esteemed political scientist and advisor on international relations during the post-war period.
- Sir John Woods, G.C.B., M.V.O.: A senior diplomat and key figure in British foreign relations, whose career bridged diplomacy and policy-making.
- Count Anthony Szapary and Countess Szapary: Prominent European aristocrats with historical ties to Austro-Hungarian political heritage.
- Dr. Carleton W. Bullard: A leader in medical innovations and public health advocacy.
- Professor Marc Slonim: A literary scholar and translator whose work advanced cross-cultural literary appreciation.
- Hon. Radcliffe M. Urquhart: A member of Parliament noted for his contributions to international diplomacy and legislative reform.
Historical Significance
This passenger list exemplifies the grandeur and societal importance of the RMS Mauretania, a vessel that defined an era of luxury and efficiency in ocean travel. The inclusion of influential figures in government, economics, and culture enhances its historical relevance, offering insights into the individuals shaping global narratives in the 1950s.
Appeal
- Genealogists: A valuable resource for tracing ancestral connections and historical family narratives.
- Maritime Historians: Essential documentation for studying ocean liner operations and their influence on global mobility.
Conclusion
This First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania is an exceptional artifact of mid-century maritime history, offering unparalleled insight into the era’s cultural, technological, and social dynamics. A true testament to the golden age of transatlantic travel, this piece is a compelling passenger list for anyone passionate about maritime heritage and luxury ocean liner history.
