RMS Queen Mary Passenger List - 7 August 1948
Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 August 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. G. Illingworth, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 1674fec5fa
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain C. G. Illingworth, R.D., R.N.R.
- Staff Captain: J. A. Myles, R.D., R.N.R.
- Chief Engineer: T. A. L. Bailey
- Staff Chief Engineer: D. McLellan
- Principal Medical Officer: A. Sinclair Nicol, M.B., Ch.B.
- Surgeon: H. M. H. Ashwin, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
- Chief Steward: G. N. Whitaker
- Chief Officer: F. G. Watts, R.D., R.N.R.
- Purser: R. Wadeson
- Staff Purser: W. J. Hyde
- Cabin Purser: C. G. Bellamy
- Chief Cabin Steward: G. Mann
- Travel Bureau : L. C. Stonehouse
- Cabin Travel Bureau : J. Alderson
Cabin Class Passengers
- Mrs. R. Aberbach
- Mrs. A. Abrahamson
- Mrs. J. Abrahamson
- Master J. C. Abrahamson
- Captain J. S. Agg-Manning
- Miss L. Allen
- Miss M. Allen
- Mr. S. P. Aine
- Mrs. Aine
- Mr. O. Alvestad
- Mrs. Alvestad
- Mrs. F. Amchislovsky
- Mr. A. Anderson
- Mr. H. V. Anderson
- Mrs. Anderson
- Miss E. L. Anderson
- Miss M. Andre
- Miss J. Anzel
- Mrs. J. Anzel
- Mrs. H. V. Archer. Jnr.
- Miss S. Archer
- Mrs. A. Arnold
- Miss M. Arnold
- Mr. W. Arter
- Lieut.-Col. J. C. Astwood
- Mrs. Astwood
- Miss K. Astwood
- Master J. C. Astwood
- Miss N. Astwood
- Mr. G. D. Austen
- Mrs. E. W. Bail
- Rev. J. G. Banks
- Mrs. J. Barclay
- Mrs. L. Barnes
- Miss E. M. Batten
- Miss A. L. Batten
- Miss M. C. Bausch
- Mr. V. Beckstrom
- Mrs. Beckstrom
- Miss A. P. Beecher
- Mrs. K. Behensky
- Mr. A. Belag
- Mrs. Belag
- Mr. J. Bell
- Mrs. Bell
- Miss S. Beilanger
- Miss J. Bigelow
- Mrs. S. H. Billington
- Mr. W. G. Bithell
- Mrs. V. Boda
- Miss M. F. Boyd
- Miss M. C. Boykin
- Mrs. M. H. Brandon
- Miss G. L. Brandon
- Dr. M. Brazier
- Master O. Brazier
- Miss Frances E. Briley
- Mr. A. M. Briand
- Mrs. Briand
- Mr. J. H. Briggs
- Mrs. Briggs
- Mr. G. Brimboeuf
- Mrs. M. I. Brockhouse
- Miss J. I. Brockhouse
- Master J. H. Brockhouse
- Mr. C. Brown
- Mr. C. Brown
- Mr. R. W. Brown
- Mrs. Brown
- Mr. P. J. Bruynooghe
- Mrs. Bruynooghe
- Miss J. R. Bryant
- Mrs. M. A. Burns
- Mrs. J. V. Butler
- Mrs. R. Butler
- Mrs. F. W. Butterfield
- Miss M. Butterfield
- Mrs. A. E. Butters
- Mr. J. Callaghan
- Mr. W. J. Calvert
- Mrs. Calvert
- Mrs. G. W. Cameron
- Mr. C. W. Campbell
- Mrs. Campbell
- Mr. L. Cantean
- Mrs. I. Cantlie
- Mr. P. D. Capinery
- Mrs. Capinery
- Miss C. Capinery
- Master J. Capinery
- Miss M. H. Carney
- Mrs. M. M. Carpenter
- Master G. Carpenter, Jnr.
- Major G. E. Carter
- Mrs. Carter
- Miss Carter
- Mrs. M. Carter
- Miss M. E. Carter
- Mr. J. Casanova
- Mr. W. E. Charlton
- Mrs. Charlton
- Mr. W. E. Charlton, Jnr.
- Mr. R. Charvonia
- Mr. R. Cholet
- Mr. H. Christiansen
- Mrs. Christiansen
- Miss C. Christiansen
- Master D. Christiansen
- Mrs. J. Claywell
- Miss C. Claywell
- Mr. E. Cohen
- Mrs. Cohen
- Master J. Cohen
- Miss Y. Comeau
- Miss M. L. Connolly
- Dr. W. F. Cotting
- Mr. W. F. Cotting, Jnr.
- Miss G. Cotting
- Mrs. M. Cotton
- Miss S. C. Crook
- Mr. E. Crump, III
- Miss J. Cummins
- Mr. L. Curran
- Mrs. Curran
- Master L. Curran
- Master J. Curran
- Mr. T. H. Currence
- Mrs. Currence
- Mrs. G. Currier
- Mrs. K. M. Dale
- Mr. L. V. Daniel
- Mr. R. Davey
- Mrs. Davey
- Mr. J. Davidson
- Mrs. Davidson
- Miss N. N. Davidson
- Mr. J. P. Davies
- Mr. W. C. Davies
- Mrs. Davies
- Mrs. A. E. Day
- Miss W. Day
- Mr. C. De Agostini
- Mrs. L. De Maesschalck
- Mr. F. V. Denning
- Mrs. Denning
- Mr. R. Destatte
- Mrs. Destatte
- Mr. H. C. Dewey
- Mrs. Dewey
- Miss F. Dickinson
- Mr. B. Diskin
- Mr. F. Dobias
- Mr. L. Doldi
- Mrs. Doldi
- Miss M. Doldi
- Mrs. L. B. Donaldson
- Mr. D. A. Dorling
- Miss M. Duff
- Mrs. M. Duff
- Mr. T. Duffy
- Mrs. Duffy
- Mr. A. W. Durkin
- Mrs. Durkin
- Mrs. L. J. Earls
- Miss B. Eaton
- Mr. G. H. Edwards
- Miss M. Fagan
- Miss R. Fagan
- Miss C. Falvey
- Miss E. Farquhar
- Miss Rachael Farris
- Mr. A. E. Farrow
- Mrs. Farrow
- Mrs. S. B. Fascetta
- Mr. W. G. Faulkner
- Mr. L. Feinstein
- Mr. I. Fergenbaum
- Mr. V. N. Finkler
- Miss R. Fischer
- Mr. T. K. Fitzpatrick
- Miss M. Fleming
- Mr. J. Flender
- Miss L. Frechette
- Miss T. Fredriksen
- Mrs. G. Freytag
- Mr. S. Frieder
- Miss E. Fuller
- Mrs. G. Fuller
- Miss M. Fuller
- Mrs. R. A. Gardner
- Master R. Gardner
- Mr. P. Garfunkel
- Mr. R. D. Garwood
- Miss C. Geddes
- Mr. F. Geiger
- Mrs. Geiger
- Miss G. Gewe
- Mrs. B. Gewe
- Mr. J. G. Gibson
- Mrs. Gibson
- Mr. W. C. Gilbert
- Mrs. Gilbert
- Mr. W. C. Gilbert, Junr.
- Miss A. Giroux
- Miss S. A. Gittler
- Mr. H. Gleissner
- Mrs. H. Godfrey
- Miss M. E. Godfrey
- Dr. Golding
- Miss M. Golding
- Mrs. D. C. Gough
- Master M. J. Gough
- Mr. T. J. Graham
- Mrs. Graham
- Master D. R. Graham
- Mr. F. W. Greenburg
- Dr. F. Greensmith
- Mrs. Greensmith
- Dr. D. C. Grice
- Mrs. F. Griffith
- Mr. S. Grinter
- Mrs. Grinter
- Miss R. D. Groteluschen
- Mr. A. H. Grupe
- Mrs. Grupe
- Mrs. I. C. Gyles
- Miss C. Gyles
- Mr. E. Hall
- Mrs. Hall
- Mr. A. Hallberg
- Mrs. Hallberg
- Mr. P. Hansen
- Mrs. Hansen
- Miss E. Hansen
- Miss M. F. Hardin
- Mr. A. G. Harvey
- Mrs. Harvey
- Miss D. Harvey
- Miss G. Haslem
- Mr. M. Haspel
- Mrs. Haspel
- Miss R. Hayes
- Mr. H. Herfurth, Junr.
- Mrs. Herfurth
- Miss L. Hillhouse
- Mrs. F. Hitchcock
- Mr. J. W. Hobbs
- Mrs. Hobbs
- Miss E. A. Hollborn
- Dr. C. Hollenberg
- Mr. T. Holmes
- Mrs. Holmes
- Mr. W. E. Holtaway
- Mr. M. J. Horgan
- Mrs. Horgan
- Master A. M. Horgan
- Miss P. J. Horgan
- Rev. L. Houghton
- Mrs. L. Howard
- Mrs. J. Hudson
- Mr. L. Hudson
- Rev. W. Hughes
- Mr. J. Hunt, Snr.
- Mrs. Hunt
- Mr. J. Hunt
- Mrs. Hunt
- Master R. J. Hunt
- Miss F. C. Hulac
- Miss G. Hunter
- Miss R. C. Hutchinson
- Miss B. Hyman
- Mr. B. Isbitz
- Mr. J. Janovsky
- Miss L Jarvie
- Mr. T. R. Johns
- Miss E. A. Johns
- Mr. J. H. Johnson
- Mr. M. Johnson
- Mrs. M. Johnson
- Miss G. F. Jones
- Mr. T. Jones
- Mrs. Jones
- Mr. Jungblut
- Mrs. Jungblut
- Mr. R. Kallenberg
- Mrs. S. Kapikian
- Mrs. J. Kasai
- Mrs. S. Katz
- Miss B. Katz
- Master E. Katz
- Mrs. L. Kay
- Dr. H. R. Keiser
- Mrs. Keiser
- Mrs. J. S. Keith
- Miss J. Kennedy
- Miss P. Kenny
- Mrs. N. Keshigian
- Miss R. Keshigian
- Mrs. A. Klein
- Mrs. A. Klein-Ova
- Mrs. M. Klingenberg
- Miss R. Königsberg
- Miss M. L. Krum
- Mrs. M. Kubo
- Mr. W. Laidlaw
- Mr. P. J. Laine
- Mrs. Laine
- Miss E. Lally
- Mr. L. Landau
- Mr. R. D. Lamont
- Mrs. Lamont
- Mr. E. J. Lanquist
- Mrs. Lanquist
- Miss K. Lawson
- Mrs. F. Leigh
- Miss L. Leigh
- Mr. P. Lemes
- Mr. M. Lerner
- Mrs. Lerner
- Mr. J. Levey
- Mrs. Levey
- Mr. M. Levinstein
- Mr. J. S. Lewis
- Mrs. R. Lichter
- Mr. A. Lichter
- Mr. L. Licursi
- Mrs. Licursi
- Mr. R. H. Liehman
- Mrs. Liehman
- Miss G. Liehman
- Master R. Liehman
- Mr. L. W. Lindquist
- Mrs. Lindquist
- Mrs. M. Link
- Mrs. J. Littman
- Mr. H. H. Loewenkopf
- Mrs. Loewenkopf
- Mrs. C. Loose
- Miss D. Loose
- Bishop O. L. Loring
- Mrs. Loring
- Right Rev. T. Ludlow
- Mrs. Ludlow
- Mrs. M. Lundgren
- Dr. A. S. Lyons
- Mrs. Lyons
- Miss V. Lythgoe
- Group-Captain W. M. L Macdonald
- Mrs. Macdonald
- Miss Macdonald
- Master Macdonald
- Mr. J. Mace
- Mr. A. MacFarlane
- Mrs. MacFarlane
- Mrs. K. M. Mackie
- Miss J. Macneill
- Mr. C. Madsen
- Mrs. Madsen
- Miss R. Maheux
- Mr. N. G. Maiden
- Mr. M. M. Malkin
- Mrs. Malkin
- Miss L. Martin, II.
- Mrs. F. Martinez
- Miss M. Martinez
- Miss M. Martinez
- Miss M. L. Martinez
- Mr. A. W. Matthes
- Mrs. Matthes
- Mr. E. McBeth
- Mrs. McBeth
- Mr. S. McCallum
- Mrs. McCallum
- Mr. G. McCandless
- Mrs. J. McConville
- Mr. B. McGregor
- Mr. D. McIntosh
- Mrs. McIntosh
- Mr. W. McKay
- Mrs. McKay
- Mrs. J. McKenzie-Miller
- Mr. F. McLoughlin
- Miss M. McManus
- Miss M. S. McRoberts
- Mr. W. A. McPhee
- Mrs. McPhee
- Mr. Robert Meade
- Mrs. Meade
- Major R. H. Meaker
- Mr. H. A. Meech
- Mrs. Meech
- Miss W. Mercer
- Miss D. Mereen
- Dr. A. Meyer
- Mrs. M. Meyer
- Mr. J. Mika
- Mrs. Mika
- Mrs. A. Milford
- Miss E. A. Millar
- Mrs. S. Miller
- Mr. E. Millmather
- Mrs. Millmather
- Miss J. Mobley
- Mrs. E. Mobley
- Mrs. D. A. Mobley
- Mr. E. Mockford
- Mrs. Mockford
- Mr. J. Monnerat
- Mr. Lewis L. Moore
- Mrs. Moore
- Miss M. A. Moore
- Miss M. Moore
- Mr. G. Mordeglia
- Mrs. Mordeglia
- Mr. H. Morrell
- Mr. A. Morris
- Miss J. H. Morris
- Mr. E. C. Moss
- Mrs. M. Murray
- Mr. R. W. Murfin
- Mrs. Murfin
- Dr. P. J. Murphy
- Mrs. Murphy
- Miss P. A. Murphy
- Miss K. Murphy
- Mrs. R. Murphy
- Mrs. H. Myhre
- Master W. Myhre
- Master A. Myhre
- Mr. L. Nathan
- Mr. S. E. Neath
- Mrs. Neath
- Mrs. P. Neumann
- Mr. J. Noone
- Mr. C. Norman
- Mrs. Norman
- Mrs. E. M. Norris
- Miss S. L. Norvell
- Dr. Ezra Novak
- Mrs. Novak
- Miss M. O'Callaghan
- Miss G. Ochs
- Miss P. O'Donnell
- Miss V. O'Donnell
- Mr. H. Olsen
- Mr. L. Opit, Snr.
- Mrs. Opit
- Mr. O. L Ose
- Mr. K. M. Oswald
- Miss J. C. Park
- Mrs. E. Parsons
- Miss J. V. Parsons
- Mrs. E. L. Payne
- Right Rev. M. E. Peabody
- Mrs. H. Peacock
- Lieut.-Col. R. Pearce
- Mrs. L. Pearcey
- Mrs. F. Z. Pearson
- Mrs. I. Penson
- Mr. J. Petersen
- Mrs. A. Phillips
- Miss A. Phinney
- Mr. F. Pigeon
- Miss V. Potter
- Miss E. Pratley
- Mr. P. Pringle
- Mrs. Pringle
- Miss E. Prinz
- Rev. Bishop C. S. Quinn
- Mrs. Quinn
- Mrs. J. Radi
- Mrs. A. Raffman
- Mr. M. Rasmussen
- Mrs. Rasmussen
- Mr. M. Rasmussen
- Mrs. Rasmussen
- Master M. Rasmussen
- Miss A. Rasmussen
- Mr. R. Rasmussen
- Mr. V. Rasmussen
- Mrs. Rasmussen
- Miss E. Rasmussen
- Mrs. L. Ratsprecher
- Mr. L. Raven
- Mrs. Raven
- Mr. W. Reichwald
- Mrs. Reichwald
- Master H. Reichwald
- Miss M. Reichwald
- Miss A. Richards
- Miss N. Rifford
- Mr. F. J. Riha
- Mrs. Riha
- Miss D. Rittersbush
- Mr. C. J. Roberts
- Mrs. Roberts
- Mr. P. Roberts
- Mrs. J. B. Roessing
- Dr. Rosol
- Mrs. A. Rosen
- Miss I. Rosenblat
- Miss B. Rosenfeld
- Mr. H. S. Rosenfeld
- Mr. A. Ross
- Mr. O. Royce
- Mr. R. H. Rueff
- Mrs. Rueff
- Dr. K. Ryland
- Mr. E. J. Rynesh
- Mrs. A. Rynesh
- Miss L. Rynesh
- Mr. E. Sancher
- Mr. R. Sarkine
- Mr. A. L. Saville
- Mrs. Saville
- Mr. P. Saville
- Mrs. V. Sawtelle
- Mrs. H. Schacter
- Mr. P. Schagen
- Mrs. Schagen
- Miss R. Schama
- Miss M. A. Scheffer
- Mrs. E. Scheffer
- Mr. E. Schlereth
- Mrs. Schlereth
- Master J. Schlereth
- Miss. A. Schlereth
- Mr. O. R. Schmalzer
- Mrs. L. Schneider
- Mrs. B. Schreck
- Mr. B. Schweitzer
- Mrs. E. Schweitzer
- Miss A. Schwerner
- Miss E. Seggerman
- Mr. A. Seidner
- Mrs. Seidner
- Rev. J. Servente
- Mrs. F. Shawcross
- Mr. C. H. Shawe
- Mrs. Shawe
- Mr. J. Shugg
- Mrs. Shugg
- Mrs. J. Siegman
- Miss M. Simpson
- Mr. D. G. Simpson
- Miss H. Slessing
- Miss B. Slocum
- Mrs. S. J. Small
- Miss E. Smilovits
- Mr. A. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Master Smith
- Mr. J. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Master G. Smith
- Master J. Smith
- Mr. E. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Miss K. E. Smith
- Mr. C. F. Smithers
- Mr. J. E. Soderblom
- Mrs. Soderblom
- Miss C. Soderblom
- Miss F. Sorkine
- Mrs. T. Standing
- Rev. P. Starrs
- Mr. M. A. Stern
- Mrs. Stern
- Miss R. P. Stern
- Miss A. L. Stevens
- Miss F. Stevens
- Mrs. J. Stoneham
- Master I. Stoneham
- Mr. W. H. Stoneman
- Mr. J. W. Stuart
- Mr. A. N. Stunz
- Mrs. Stunz
- Miss M. Sullivan
- Mrs. G. Tacklay
- Mrs. D. Tannard
- Miss J. Tannard
- Miss M. L. Tanner
- Mrs. E. Tate
- Miss Tate
- Mrs. W. J. Taylor
- Matron J. Thom
- Mrs. D. Thomas
- Mr. T. Thomas
- Mrs. Thomas
- Master V. P. Thomas
- Miss V. A. Thomas
- Mr. D. Thompson
- Mrs. Thompson
- Miss S. Thompson
- Mr. G. Thomson
- Mrs. Thomson
- Mr. E. B. Thorstensen
- Mrs. Thorstensen
- Mr. E. Thumm
- Rev. A. Toussaint
- Mrs. E. Treleaven
- Mrs. M. V. D. Tries
- Miss C. Tries
- Mr. R. E. Turner
- Miss M. Twomey
- Mr. M. Ulrich
- Mrs. Ulrich
- Mr. A. Ulven
- Mrs. L. C. Vaillant
- Mrs. K. Van Acker
- Miss E. H. Van Acker
- Mr. E. Vancalbergh
- Mrs. Vancalbergh
- Miss E. Vancalbergh
- Mrs. B. Vandecastelle
- Mr. R. Vuillermoz
- Mrs. Vuillermoz
- Miss C. Vulkan
- Mr. P. R. Waldman
- Mr. S. N. Waldman
- Mrs. R. M. Wallace
- Miss L. Walton
- Mr. A. Ward
- Mrs. Ward
- Miss N. Ward
- Mr. J. Weaver
- Mrs. Weaver
- Miss E. Webb
- Mr. J. Weber
- Mrs. Weber
- Miss E. Weber
- Miss E. J. Weber
- Miss M. Weed
- Mr. R. S. Wehrle
- Mrs. J. Weinberger
- Mr. B. Weisz
- Mrs. Weisz
- Miss M. E. Weller
- Mr. J. Weller
- Mrs. Weller
- Mr. J. Welsh
- Mrs. Welsh
- Mr. Welsh, Jnr.
- Dr. L. P. Wershub
- Mrs. Wershub
- Mr. S. Wershub
- Mr. C. H. Whatcott
- Canon C. E. Whipple
- Mr. G. J. White
- Mrs. White
- Dr. G. A. White
- Mrs. White
- Mr. L. H. Whittall
- Mr. E. Wicken
- Mrs. Wicken
- Miss F. R. Wills
- Mrs. F. Wilson
- Mr. W. Wilson
- Mrs. Wilson
- Master W. Wilson
- Miss R. H. Winton
- Mr. E. Wolf
- Mrs. Wolf
- Miss J. Wolf
- Mr. R. Woolven
- Mrs. Woolven
- Mr. J. Wotjas
- Mrs. M. E. Wright
- Mr. S. Yeslow
- Miss R. Zimbach
- Mrs. S. Zürcher
- Miss T. Zutavern
Painting of the RMS Queen Mary by W. Thomas, Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Cabin Class Passenger List - 7 August 1948. GGA Image ID # 16757010d6
Passenger List Information
RMS Queen Mary Cabin Class Passenger List – 7 August 1948
Item Description
This Cabin Class Passenger List, dated 7 August 1948, encapsulates a pivotal post-war transatlantic crossing aboard the legendary RMS Queen Mary. The voyage from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, under the distinguished command of Captain C. G. Illingworth, R.D., R.N.R., marks a period when ocean liners symbolized both luxury travel and economic recovery.
The artifact’s cover features an evocative painting of the RMS Queen Mary by W. Thomas, and the interior includes a detailed roster of passengers and crew. This elegant piece combines historical importance with artistic charm, making it a remarkable testament to the golden age of ocean liner travel.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 7 August 1948
- Route: Southampton – Cherbourg – New York
- Vessel: RMS Queen Mary, Cunard Line
- Commanding Officer: Captain C. G. Illingworth, R.D., R.N.R.
- Specifications: Quadruple-screw turbine ship, gross tonnage of 81,235.
- Contents:
- Passenger and crew rosters, reflecting a broad cross-section of society.
- A painting by W. Thomas, enhancing its artistic and visual appeal.
- Practical travel information, including cabin arrangements and ship amenities.
Historical and Design Highlights
The RMS Queen Mary, a flagship of the Cunard Line, is synonymous with maritime elegance and technological innovation. By 1948, she had transitioned from wartime service back to luxury travel, resuming her role as the premier mode of transatlantic transportation. This passenger list offers a glimpse into the ship’s operations during this transformative period, showcasing its role in connecting continents and cultures.
The artistic depiction of the RMS Queen Mary by W. Thomas underscores the ship’s grandeur and the pride of the Cunard Line.
Notable Passengers (Potential VIPs)
- Lieut.-Col. J. C. Astwood
- A high-ranking military officer, representing the global connections forged through post-war travel.
- Right Rev. M. E. Peabody
- A senior religious figure, indicative of the diversity and significance of the ship’s passengers.
- Dr. A. S. Lyons
- A prominent medical professional, reflecting the intellectual caliber aboard the Queen Mary.
- Canon C. E. Whipple
- A respected clerical figure, adding cultural and spiritual significance to the roster.
- Group-Captain W. M. L. Macdonald
- A distinguished air force officer, exemplifying the stature of the Queen Mary’s clientele.
- Bishop O. L. Loring
- Further underscoring the voyage's social and cultural importance.
Historical Significance
This passenger list represents a unique window into the post-war era, illustrating the RMS Queen Mary’s role in shaping international travel and diplomacy. The diverse passenger roster reflects the ship's global impact, with travelers ranging from military officers to clergy and prominent professionals. It captures a pivotal time in history when ocean liners were the epitome of prestige and connectivity.
