RMS Queen Mary Passenger List - 7 April 1951

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 April 1951 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain H. Grattidge, O.B.E. GGA Image ID # 1f24b4903c

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: H. Grattidge, O.B.E.
2. Staff Captain: J. F. Drake, O.B.E.. R.D.. R.N.R
3. Chief Engineer:  G. B. Davidson      
4. Staff Chief Engineer:   J. Nicol
5. Principal Medical Officer: J. B. Maguire, M.B., B.CH.     
6. Surgeon: J. A. O'Meara, M.B., B.CH.
7. Chief Steward: W. Wilson  
8. Chief Officer: J. D. Armstrong, D.S.C., R.D., R N R.
9. Purser: E. G. Thomas
10. Staff Purser: D. C. Connolly
11. Staff Purser: T. Hidderley
12. Cabin Purser: R. H. Owen
13. Chief Cabin Steward: F. Tyers
14. Travel Bureau :   E. Alderson
15. Cabin Travel Bureau : W. L. Dickinson

Cabin Class Passengers

1. Mr. H. A. Adams
2. Mr. L. W. L. Alston
3. Mr. R. Archambault
4. Mr. J. R. Atkinson
5. Mr. F. W. G. Avent
6. Mr. S. Baer
7. Mr. W. R. Barnes
8. Miss D. N. Barrett, B.A.
9. Mr. R. G. Bartley
10. Rev. E. A. Bates
11. Mr. H. Baumgarten
12. Mrs. Baumgarten
13. Miss E. Berger
14. Miss P. Berger
15. Mr. B. Berntsen
16. Mrs. Berntsen
17. Miss H. Berntsen
18. Mr. H. T. Blisset
19. Mr. H. J. Bloch
20. Mrs. J. Blutter
21. Miss J. Blutter
22. Miss F. Bradley
23. Mrs. J. Brandt
24. Master T. Brandt
25. Miss G. Brandt
26. Mr. E. Bringsver
27. Mrs. J. L. Brown
28. Mrs. M. M. Bubb
29. Mrs. E. Burdett
30. Mr. H. Carmichael
31. Mr. D. H. Chambers
32. Mr. W. Childs
33. Mrs. Childs
34. Mr. F. Clark
35. Miss A. Cochran
36. Mrs. P. B. Coleman
37. Mr. G. Conti
38. Mr. M. F. Cooper
39. Mrs. Cooper
40. Mr. I. J. Cowan
41. Miss K. R. J. Crawford
42. Mr. C. Crocker
43. Mrs. Crocker
44. Mr. R. J. Darvill
45. Mr. W. H. Davies
46. Mrs. Davies
47. Miss E. Day
48. Mrs. J. De Thier
49. Mr. J. De Winter
50. Miss R. De Winter
51. Mr. I. Dine
52. Master S. Dine
53. Major P. Drake-Wilkes
54. Mrs. Drake-Wilkes
55. Master S. Drake-Wilkes
56. Master J. B. Drake-Wilkes
57. Dr. K. Egger
58. Mrs. M. Eisenstein
59. Mrs. R. Evans
60. Professor Halit Evliya
61. Mrs. R. Fairmont
62. Mr. W. B. Faulkner
63. Mrs. Faulkner
64.  Mr. F. Ferradini
65. Mr. M. Fischer
66. Mr. G. W. Ford
67. Mr. H. Fornari
68. Mr. G. Garratt
69. Mrs. Garratt
70. Miss L. Geiger
71. Mr. J. Gelin
72. Mrs. Gelin
73. Master I. Gelin
74. Mrs. S. Gilinsky
75. Master L. Gilinsky
76. Miss B. E. Gillease
77. Mr. G. P. Godfrey
78. Lieut.-Col. D. M. L. Gordon-Watson. O.B.E.
79. Miss A. P. Hall
80. Mrs. M. G. Hancock
81. Mr. F. G. Hands
82. Mr. J. F. Hard, B.Sc.
83. Mr. H. E. Harvey
84. Mrs. È. Hayles
85. Mr. R. A. Heath
86. Miss A. Hennessey
87. Mrs. J. Herrick
88. Mr. J. W. Hill
89. Mrs. Hill
90. Mr. A. C. Hobdell
91. Mr. K. Hofsten
92. Dr. H. Hotz
93. Mrs. M. M. Howfield
94. Dr. W. Huber
95. Miss E. Johnston
96. Mr. W. Jokel
97. Mrs. E. M. Jones
98. Mr. J. Juson
99. Mr. W. M. Kay
100. Mr. S. Keanie
101. Mrs. Keanie
102. Mr. E. M. Kenmir, M.B.E.
103. Mr. R. Kirouac
104. Mrs. M. K. Klein
105. Miss Klein
106. Mr. E. Klein
107. Mr. S. Kleinman
108. Mr. C. A. J. Kritzinger
109. Mr. Morris Lang
110. Mrs. Lang
111. Mrs. E. Lawston
112. Mr. E. G. Lewis
113. Mr. R. Limongi
114. Mrs. Limongi
115. Master R. Limongi

116. Mr. P. M. MacNamara
117. Mr. M. Marcus
118. Mrs. Marcus
119. Mr. H. Marcus
120. Mrs. S. Marinskt-Makovic
121. Mrs. E. M. Marsden
122. Lieut.-Col. P. D. Maud
123. Commander (E.) T. H. Maxwell
124. Rev. R. J. McCarthy
125. Mrs. A. J. McH-Goldie
126. Master R. McH-Goldie
127. Mr. A. H. McIntosh
128. Mrs. J. W. McKerley
129. Master C. L. McKerley
130. Miss C. B. Millane
131. Mr. N. Nitlich
132. Mr. Thomas Nulty
133. Mr. J. E. Oiler
134. Miss E. E. Parry
135. Mr. M. D. Petersen
136. Mr. C. Pierce
137. Mr. S. R. Prévost
138. Mr. V. N. Radford
139. Mr. A. Rayner
140. Mrs. Rayner
141. Miss D. Rayner
142. Mr. W. S. Reid
143. Mrs. Reid
144. Mr. H. Reisner
145. Dr. E. Renfer
146. Mr. A. Richard
147. Mrs. Richard
148. Master P. Richard
149. Mr. H. Roberts
150. Mrs. L. Rosenberg  
151. Colonel T. W. Ruth 
152. Mrs. Ruth
153. Mrs. G. Ryan
154. Mr. F. A. Deo E. Sa'Barros
155. Mrs. Deo E. Sa'Barros
156. Mr. George Santo
157. Mr. J. J. Schneider
158. Mrs. Schneider
159. Mrs. A. Schuster
160. Mr. H. Seckel
161. Mrs. Seckel
162. Mr. A. Setth
163. Mr. S. Sharlin
164. Mr. L. W. Shaw
165. Mr. J. M. Shuell
166. Mr. W. Siegenthaler
167. Mr. N. P. Smith, A.A.C.C.A,
168. Mr. R. E. Smith
169. Mr. A. Steele
170. Mrs. O. Storms
171. Mr. K. O. Sundelof
172. Mr. F. E. Sutcliffe
173. Mr. J. R. Suydam
174. Mrs. Suydam
175. Master P. Suydam
176. Dr. P. S. Symonds
177. Mrs. Symonds
178. Master A. P. Symonds
179. Master R. P. Symonds
180. Mr. S. Szobel
181. Mrs. Szobel
182. Mrs. C. M. Tacchi
183. Mr. J. Tarre Murzi
184. Mrs. Tarre Murzi
185. Miss M. Tarre Murzi
186. Mr. J. Dos S. Teixeira
187. Mrs. Teixeira
188. Mr. A. J. Thomson
189. Mr. P. Valance
190. Mrs. Valance
191. Mrs. B. Van Blaricon
192. Miss L. Van Der Elst
193. Mr. G. E. Waldron
194. Commander (E.) Sir John S. W. Walsham
195. Mr. J. Wasserman
196. Mrs. M. Weiner
197. Dr. W. R. Werelius
198. Mrs. W. R. Werelius
199. Miss L. N. Werelius
200. Master W. R. Werelius
201. Master D. D. Werelius
202. Mrs. P. Werren
203. Miss D. Werren
204. Miss C. Werren
205. Mrs. S. E. Woolf
206. Mr. P. M. Yannone
207. Master M. J. Yannone
208. Mrs. Yannone
209. Master P. M. Yannone

Covers of a Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Cabin Class Passenger List from 7 April 1951. GGA Image ID # 1f25368bc6

Painting of the Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary. Illustration by W. Thomas. From the RMS Queen Mary Cabin Class Passenger List from 7 April 1951. GGA Image ID # 1f254dc587

Title Page, RMS Queen Mary Cabin Passenger List, 7 April 1951. GGA Image ID # 21c50dfceb

List of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Queen Mary Cabin Passenger List, 7 April 1951. GGA Image ID # 21c57e6353

Passenger List Information

RMS Queen Mary Cabin Class Passenger List – 7 April 1951

 

Item Description

This Cabin Class Passenger List, dated 7 April 1951, captures a moment in maritime history aboard the renowned RMS Queen Mary. This transatlantic voyage from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, commanded by Captain H. Grattidge, O.B.E., represents the epitome of post-war ocean travel elegance.

Lavishly illustrated and preserved in exceptional condition, the document features the full roster of Cabin Class passengers, including distinguished figures and families, as well as senior officers and staff. The addition of a stunning painted depiction of the RMS Queen Mary by W. Thomas enhances its visual and collectible appeal.

 

Key Features

• Date of Voyage: 7 April 1951
• Route: Southampton – Cherbourg – New York
• Class: Cabin Class
• Vessel: RMS Queen Mary, Cunard Line
• Commanding Officer: Captain H. Grattidge, O.B.E.
• Contents:
  • Detailed passenger list highlighting notable travelers.
  • Complete listing of senior officers and staff, underscoring the vessel's exceptional operations.
  • Artistic illustration of the RMS Queen Mary by W. Thomas.
  • Historical context of mid-20th-century transatlantic travel.

 

Historical and Design Highlights

The RMS Queen Mary was the crown jewel of the Cunard Line, symbolizing a bygone era of ocean liner opulence. Known for her luxurious amenities and unmatched service, she transported dignitaries, professionals, and emigrants between Europe and America. This passenger list serves as a testament to the ship’s role in connecting continents during the post-war recovery.

The inclusion of a fine painting of the ship adds artistic and historical value, reflecting the Queen Mary's status as a cultural icon of maritime history.

 

Notable Passengers (Potential VIPs)

1. Lieut.-Col. D. M. L. Gordon-Watson, O.B.E.
   • A decorated military officer, exemplifying the elite clientele aboard the Queen Mary.
2. Commander (E.) Sir John S. W. Walsham
   • A senior naval figure, highlighting the prestige of the voyage.
3. Dr. W. R. Werelius
   • Likely a distinguished medical professional, reflecting the Queen Mary’s role in transporting influential individuals.
4. Professor Halit Evliya
   • A potential academic of international repute, symbolizing the intellectual diversity aboard the ship.
5. Rev. R. J. McCarthy
   • A clergyman of standing, adding cultural and historical depth to the passenger roster.
6. Major P. Drake-Wilkes
   • A military officer traveling with family, showcasing the ship’s familial appeal to high-ranking individuals.

 

Historical Significance

This passenger list is a primary document from the post-war golden age of transatlantic travel. It highlights the RMS Queen Mary’s pivotal role as both a cultural and economic bridge, connecting continents while carrying individuals who shaped mid-20th-century history.