RMS Queen Mary Passenger List - 12 July 1939
Front Cover of a Third Class Passenger List for the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Departing Wednesday, 12 July 1939 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore R. B. Irving, OBE, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 13b8645d02
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: Commodore R. B. Irving, O.BE., R.D., R N R
- Staff Captain: A. Tyrer, R.D., R.N.R
- Chief Engineer: H. W. Botting
- Chief Officer: J. L. Croasdaile, R.D., R.N.R
- Siaff Chief Engineer: J. Swanson
- Purser: L. E. Carine
- Staff Purser: R. Wadsson
- Assistant Purser: D. W. Raffle
- Physician And Principal Medical Officer: G. A. Golden
- Surgeon: P. N. Walker-Taylor, F.R.C.S
- Chief Steward: E. B. Pimbley
- Chief Third Steward: G. Baker
Third Class Passengers
- Mr. H. Ackland
- Mrs. Ackland
- Mrs. L. Adatto
- Mrs. L. Allan
- Mr. D. Allan
- Mrs. F. Allinson
- Miss I. Anderson
- Miss J. Anderson
- Miss K. Anderson
- Mr. E. Archer
- Mrs. Archer
- Mrs. J. E. Arkinstall
- Mr. S. Autebi
- Mr. R. Awtrey
- Mrs. N. Babinsky
- Mr. W. W. Barnet
- Miss E. Barnet
- Mrs. F. E. Barnet
- Mr. R. C. Baron
- Mrs. R. Barrell
- Miss G. Barrell
- Miss D. Barrell
- Mr. E. Barron
- Rev. D. J. Bassett
- Mr. C. Bates
- Mr. A. Bateson
- Mr. G. Bateson
- Mrs. Bateson
- Mrs. G. Beardsley
- Mr. T. G. Beebe
- Mrs. Beebe
- Mrs. J. Bell
- Miss J. Bell
- Mrs. B. M. Bell
- Mr. E. G. Benfield
- Miss F. Bennett
- Mrs. G. Benoit
- Mr. J. Van W. Bergami
- Mr. Beriioux
- Mrs. Beriioux
- Miss K. Beverly
- Mr. A. Biddlicombe
- Mr. W. G. Bird
- Mrs. Bird
- Mr. N. Blanc
- Mrs. Blanc
- Master H. Blanc
- Master J. Blanc
- Mr. C. S. Blay
- Mrs. Blay
- Mr. Q. Blay
- Mr. D. Bloomberg
- Mr. M. Blum
- Mrs. Blum
- Mr. C. Bolton
- Mr. Borissevitsch
- Mr. F. S. Boult
- Mrs. M. R. Bowen
- Miss R. Bowen
- Miss J. M. Bowes
- Miss D. M. Bowes
- Master W. Bowman
- Mr. A. L. Boyd
- Mrs. E. Branson
- Mrs. F. P. Braun
- Mr. K. Bridle
- Mr. M. Brown
- Mrs. B. Brown
- Miss M. Brydon
- Miss M. Buckley
- Mrs. N. Burakoff
- Mr. S. Burns
- Mr. Butnarin
- Mr. W. Cameron
- Mr. A. Cameron
- Mr. A. Carmichael
- Mr. G. T. Carr
- Miss E. C. Carr
- Miss E. Carr
- Mrs. G. Chairman
- Mr. P. Chapman
- Mr. F. Chapman
- Master A. Chapman
- Mr. H. W. Chappie
- Mrs. Charles
- Mrs. L. P. Charles
- Miss E. Charles
- Rev. J. L. Chown
- Mr. S. M. Chris
- Mr. J. Cicerich
- Mr. Cirets
- Miss Cirets
- Miss Cirets
- Mr. R. Cobb
- Mr. D. Cody
- Mr. M. Cohen
- Miss D. Cohen
- Miss C. Coldwell
- Mrs. E. Colls
- Mrs. A. S. Colston
- Mr. R. Comfort
- Mr. Constanturas
- Mrs. Constanturas
- Rev. J. McL. Cook
- Mr. W. Cook
- Mr. E. H. Cooper
- Mr. I. C. Cooper
- Mrs. E. C. Cooper
- Rev. W. T. Cork
- Miss A. Corrigan
- Mr. R. H. Couling
- Mr. C. Coulson
- Mrs. Coulson
- Miss M. Course
- Miss A. Coyne
- Mr. J. Craig
- Mr. J. M. Crane
- Mr. J. M. Crawford
- Mrs. Crawford
- Miss L. Crowle
- Mrs. L. C. Cule
- Mr. D. Cullen
- Mrs. Cullen
- Mr. A. R. Cutler
- Mrs. Cutler
- Rev. E. H. Daniell
- Miss A. Dargis
- Mr. F. Darie
- Mr. W. C. Davidson
- Mrs. Davidson
- Mr. M. Davidson
- Mrs. Davidson
- Mr. E. B. Davies
- Mrs. J. Davies
- Mr. D. A. Davis
- Mr. F. Davy
- Mr. Deencheff
- Madam M. Delafortrie
- Miss E. De Sear
- Mrs. M. Deutsch
- Mr. M. C. Dev Varma
- Mr. B. B. Dev Varma
- Mrs. G. Doe
- Mr. Doigos
- Miss Don
- Mr. J. Dun
- Mrs. Dun
- Mr. S. Ece
- Miss K. S. Edwards
- Mr. B. Elliott
- Mrs. Elliott
- Mr. W. P. Ellis
- Mr. A. Elton
- Mr. P. F. Ely
- Mr. H. Espiro
- Mr. W. Evans
- Mrs. E. Evans
- Mr. Evens
- Mrs. Evens and Child
- Mr. E. E. Everitt
- Miss E. Fairbank
- Mr. Farel
- Mr. Feodorescu
- Mrs. Feodorescu
- Miss E. J. Figone
- Mr. H. Finney
- Mr. A. G. Finney
- Mrs. E. Finney
- Miss D. Fisher
- Mr. Fishman
- Mrs. Fishman
- Miss N. Flinn
- Mr. E. W. Franklin
- Mr. H. Fraser
- Mr. J. Fraser
- Mr. J. Freedman
- Mrs. Freedman
- Mr. B. French
- Mr. B. Frieband
- Mr. S. Fry
- Mrs. R. Gallacher
- Mrs. M. Gallagher
- Mr. Galloway
- Mrs. Galloway
- Mrs. A. Gammon
- Mr. J. Garrett
- Mrs. Garrett
- Mr. P. H. Ghey
- Miss K. Gilder
- Miss K. Gilder
- Miss A. Gillman
- Miss M. E. Goodall
- Miss N. Graham
- Mrs. G. Gray
- Mrs. P. Grazovski
- Miss Grazovski
- Miss S. Greenwood
- Mr. B. Gregory
- Mrs. Gregory
- Miss D. Gregory
- Mr. W. A. Grier
- Miss F. Grier
- Mr. V. B. Grinioff
- Miss H. E. Grounds
- Mrs. Gruschow
- Mr. J. Gumbitz
- Mr. F. Guney
- Mrs. Guney
- Mr. B. Guney
- Miss S. Hailpry
- Miss B. Halfyard
- Mrs. M. Halsberg
- Mr. H. C. Hand
- Mrs. Hand
- Mr. A. A. Hand
- Mrs. P. Hand berg
- Miss O. Handberg
- Mr. H. Hanna
- Miss A. Hansen
- Mr. Haribos
- Lt.-Col. Sophia Harris
- Rev. G. J. Harris
- Mrs. Harris
- Mrs. H. Haughney
- Miss K. A. Havard
- Rev. A. H. Hawkins
- Mr. F. Hayes
- Mrs. J. Hayman
- Miss L. A. Heale
- Mrs. D. Healey
- Mr. A. Hecesse
- Mrs. H. Heggarty
- Mrs. O. Hewlett
- Mr. H. Hicks
- Miss M. V. Higgins
- Rev. D. J. Hiley
- Miss A. M. Holme
- Mrs. Holz
- Miss D. Howard
- Mr. J. P. Hudson
- Major Nora Hudspeth
- Mr. Hunt
- Mrs. Hunt
- Mr. Ifanger
- Mr. E. Ives
- Mrs. Ives
- Mr, E. Jackson
- Mrs. Jackson
- Mr. E. A. Jackson
- Mr. D. W. James
- Mr. W. J. Jenkins
- Mrs. Jenkins
- Mr. E. Jenner
- Miss V. Jennings
- Mrs. E. Johnson
- Miss F. Johnson
- Miss U. Johnson
- Miss G. E. Johnston
- Mr. Jondot and Family
- Mrs. E. Jones
- Miss F. A. Jones
- Miss H. Jones
- Mr. A. Jones
- Mr. E. Jones
- Dr. R. B. Jordan
- Mr. J. A. Jordan
- Prof. M. Kaplan
- Mrs. Kaplan
- Mr. A. H. Kaufmann
- Mrs. Kaufmann
- Miss C. Kaufmann
- Miss M. Kaufmann
- Mrs. L. Kaufman
- Miss Kaufman
- Miss F. Kavur
- Miss S. Kazar
- Mr. O. Keirle
- Rev. F. E. Kelly
- Mrs. M. A. Kelly
- Mrs. C. Kendal
- Mrs. D. Kennedy
- Mrs. A. Kickerty
- Mrs. S. A. Kilburn
- Miss M. Killin
- Mrs. J. H. Kipps
- Mrs. C. Knight
- Mrs. C. Knights
- Mrs. S. Koleva
- Mrs. Kosowski-Mereminski and Two Children
- Dr. G. Krasner
- Mr. L. Kubik
- Mrs. Kubik
- Miss A. Kubik
- Mrs. C. Lambert
- Mr. J. A. Lapidut
- Mrs. B. L. Last
- Mr. E. G. Law
- Dr. J. A. Lawson
- Mr. M. Lazic
- Mr. F. H. Leverton
- Mrs. M. Lewis
- Miss A. Lewis
- Miss J. Livsey
- Mr. I. Lourie
- Miss A. R. Lowe
- Mrs. Lubbock
- Mrs. A. F. Macconnochie
- Master F. Macconnochie
- Miss M. MacDonald
- Miss M. MacDonald
- Mr. D. MacFarlane
- Mrs. Mackay
- Miss M. Macintosh
- Mr. A. MacLean
- Mr. H. Malta
- Miss M. Mann
- Miss M. Manoeulian
- Mrs. E. Manoeulian
- Mr. W. H. Mansell
- Sister M. Margaret
- Mr. I. Marks
- Mrs. Marks
- Mr. B. Marston
- Mr. W. H. Mason
- Mrs. Mason
- Miss B. Mason
- Mr. W. E. McFariand
- Mr. T. Mclnnes
- Mr. M. McKenna
- Mr. A. W. McKilliam
- Mr. J. P. McMahon
- Mrs. McMahon
- Mr. F. Meyer
- Mrs. Meyer
- Mr. J. G. Millington
- Miss P. Millington
- Mr. Min Mrs. Min
- Rev. R. W. Mitchell
- Mrs. Mitchell
- Mr. I. Monedjifoff
- Mrs. Monedjifoff
- Miss C. Montefiore
- Mr. H. G. Montey
- Miss C. Moore
- Miss E. Moore
- Miss J. D. Moreberg
- Mr. J. A. Morris
- Mrs. E. Morrison
- Miss J. Muns
- Mr. A. Murray
- Mr. J. Nagy
- Mr. B. C. Nash
- Mrs. E. Newell
- Mr. A. S. Newiil
- Mrs. G. Newton
- Rev. H. Nicholas
- Mr. H. Nicholls
- Miss H. North
- Mr. M. O’Connell
- Mrs. O’Connell
- Rev. Father N. O’Connor
- Miss M. Ogilvie
- Miss H. Ogilvie
- Mr. S. Ogston
- Mrs. F. R. O’Neill
- Mr. Orustein
- Mr. A. W. Palmer
- Mrs. I. Palmer
- Mr. N. A. Palmer
- Miss E. Palmer
- Mr. J. R. Pappenheimer
- Mr. D. Paradise
- Miss K. Parkhouse
- Mr. F. C. Parkhouse
- Miss H. S. Paton
- Mrs. G. Paulic
- Mrs. G. Paulic
- Mrs. P. M. Pearson
- Mr. U. Pedersen
- Mr. A. Perry
- Mrs. Perry
- Sister M. Phoebe
- Mrs. F. E. Picton
- Mr. J. C. Pijper
- Mr. Pincovic
- Prof. F. W. Pitman
- Mrs. Pitman
- Mr. F. A. Pitman
- Miss D. A. Pitman
- Miss D. Platter
- Mr. G. M. Poole
- Mr. G. Poulos
- Mrs. Poulos
- Rev. B. Pradham
- Mr. P. A. Prance
- Mr. A. P. Putnam
- Mr. J. Rankin
- Mr. E. Raper
- Mrs. Raper
- Mr. i. H. Rebhann
- Rev. E. Rees
- Mrs. Reiss
- Miss Reiss
- Miss Reiss
- Mr. J. F. Requardt
- Mrs. M. Rhodes
- Mrs. A. Riddell
- Miss M. Righton
- Miss G. Roberts
- Miss Robins
- Miss F. Robinson
- Mrs. P. Rothwell
- Mr. R. Rotnem
- Mrs. L. Sairanen
- Miss G. Sample
- Miss S. Samuels
- Mr. C. Sanderson
- Mr. J. Sankey
- Mr. W. C. Savage
- Mrs. Savage
- Miss K. Schili
- Mr. E. Schreck
- Mr. S. Schulsinger
- Mr. A. T. Scopes
- Mrs. Scopes
- Mr. A. A. Shea
- Mr. F. Shipman
- Father F. H. Sill
- Mr. R. H. Simm
- Miss M. Sisk
- Dr. E. V. Slaughter
- Mrs. Slaughter
- Dr. R. Sloan
- Mr. J. G. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Mrs. A. Smith
- Miss R. Sparrow
- Mr. J. F. Spencer
- Mr. Spiegel
- Mrs. V. Sprinson
- Mrs. R. M. Stadtmuiler
- Miss H. Stadtmuiler
- Mr. E. Standiven
- Mrs. C. Stein
- Mr. C. Stewart
- Mrs. Stewart
- Miss J. Stewart
- Mr. H. Straker
- Mrs. G. T. St urge
- Miss M. Sturge
- Master J. Sturge
- Master D. Sturge
- Rev. E. M. Sutton
- Mr. W. C. Tanner
- Mr. J. Thomas
- Mrs. S. J. Thomas
- Mrs. A. Thomas
- Mr. Thomas
- Mrs. M. Thompson
- Dr. J. N. Threlfall
- Mr. M. Tin
- Mr. R. P. Tipping
- Mr. D. Tobias
- Mrs. Tobias
- Miss E. A. Tolson
- Miss E. Tompkins
- Mr. F. E. Toye
- Mrs. Toye
- Mrs. Trafford
- Miss A. Trafford
- Mrs. I. Trafford
- Mr. R. Trafford
- Miss E. F. Trew
- Miss E. C. Trotter
- Mr. W. Truslow
- Mrs. A. Trussell
- Miss E. Tvedt
- Mrs. K. Utley
- Miss F. Van Dyne
- Mrs. E. Vogl
- Mr. T. D. Walker
- Mrs. Walker
- Mr. J. S. Walker
- Miss N. Walker
- Mr. A. Wallace
- Mrs. Wallace
- Mr. S. Wallace
- Miss Washburn
- Mrs. L. E. Watchus
- Miss B. Westlake
- Miss B. Whitmore
- Mr. C. C. Wiggins
- Mr. S. Wilcocks
- Mr. C. V. Wilkins
- Mr. F. H. Williams
- Mr. H. E. Willis
- Mr. E. Willis
- Miss M. Wilson
- Miss J. Withers
- Mrs. Wolf
- Mr. H. Wood
- Miss E. Wright
- Miss L. N. Wyatt
- Mr. A. T. Young
- Mrs. Young
- Mr. D. Zarnan
- Miss R. Zaman
- Mrs. Zeitz
- Mr. A. Zelickman
- Mr. R. Zobu
Information for Passengers
Refund Of United States Head Tax
Passengers who have paid Head Tax intending to remain in the United States Over Sixty Days are, under U.S. Government Regulations, unable to claim refund of this Tax if they happen to depart before the expiration of the Sixty Days.
The Regulations also prescribe that when visitors who have not paid the Tax fail to satisfy the United States Immigration Inspector at port of arrival (whoso decision is final) that they will depart from the United States within Sixty Days, they will be required to pay the Head Tax to the Purser prior to disembarkation.
Taxi-Cabs
Taxicabs are no longer permitted by the New York City Authorities to enter any City pier properties for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers or baggage. The taxicab facilities heretofore provided on arrival day inside the pier are, therefore, no longer available. Passengers desiring taxicabs upon arrival at New York are now required to go outside the pier and make their own transportation arrangements with taxicabs.
Passengers are warned against using the services of unauthorized porters and baggage transfer men outside the pier gates in New York. Reliable baggage transfer men are available inside the piers. Authorized porters wear “ Cunard White Star ” blouses which are numbered.
Passengers' Mail
Inward And Outward Steamers Passengers expecting urgent letters or telegrams should notify the Purser’s Office. For the convenience of passengers, telegrams and postal matter are received aboard and distributed but without any responsibility whatsoever on the part of Cunard White Star Limited for no delivery, mis-delivery or delay.
Mail received for passengers addressed care of our incoming Ships is assembled in readiness for distribution to passengers immediately on arrival, and when leaving the ship at New York passengers are requested to enquire for mail at the mail desk, which is located on the quay side.
It will assist the system of delivery if letters are endorsed prominently in the top left-hand comer “ Passengers’ Mail ” and addressed care of Cunard White Star at port of departure or arrival and also bear the following particulars :—
Name of passenger (in full).
Class of Travel (Inward or Outward)
passenger per
iName of Ship).
Date of departure or arrival.
Accommodation Addresses. When it is desired to use any of the Company’s Offices as accommodation addresses, it is essential that the envelopes be endorsed prominently in the top left-hand corner “ Passengers’ Mail, to await instructions ” and be addressed care of the appropriate Cunard White Star Office or Agency.
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Passenger List Information
RMS Queen Mary Third Class Passenger List – 12 July 1939
Item Description
An exquisite example of maritime ephemera, this Third Class Passenger List represents the famed RMS Queen Mary’s transatlantic journey departing on July 12, 1939. This voyage from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, helmed by Commodore R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R., stands as a testament to the enduring allure and prestige of Cunard Line's flagship. Containing detailed passenger and officer rosters, practical travel information, and cultural nuances of pre-war travel, this artifact serves as a gateway to a significant chapter in 20th-century history.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 12 July 1939
- Route: Southampton – Cherbourg – New York
- Vessel: RMS Queen Mary, Cunard Line
- Commanding Officer: Commodore R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
- Contents:
- A complete manifest of third-class passengers.
- Senior officers and staff listings, showcasing the ship’s operational hierarchy.
- Instructions for U.S. Head Tax compliance, passenger mail, and port logistics.
Historical and Design Highlights
The RMS Queen Mary epitomized the golden age of ocean liners, boasting Art Deco design, cutting-edge engineering, and unparalleled luxury. By 1939, she had become a symbol of transatlantic travel, bridging continents and cultures. This passenger list, dated mere months before the outbreak of World War II, reflects the last moments of peace in an increasingly tumultuous world.
The cover design embodies the ship’s elegance, featuring the Cunard Line's signature branding. Inside, meticulous attention to detail underscores the professionalism and prestige associated with Queen Mary voyages.
Notable Passengers (Potential VIPs)
- Rev. J. McL. Cook
- Clergyman indicative of the ship's cultural and intellectual diversity.
- Dr. R. B. Jordan
- A prominent medical professional, adding historical significance to the passenger list.
- Prof. M. Kaplan
- Academic figure, reflecting the international exchange of knowledge aboard the Queen Mary.
- Lt.-Col. Sophia Harris
- A distinguished military figure, illustrating the ship’s appeal to high-profile travelers.
- Dr. J. A. Lawson
- Noted professional, exemplifying the liner’s reputation for hosting elite passengers.
Historical Significance
This document offers a unique snapshot of a pivotal moment in global history. As tensions in Europe mounted in the summer of 1939, the RMS Queen Mary continued to serve as a beacon of cultural exchange and migration. This passenger list captures stories of ambition, escape, and exploration, highlighting the ship's critical role in shaping the era’s narrative.
