RMS Scythia Passenger List - 20 August 1921
Front Cover, View from a Portal Adorns the Front Cover of a Saloon and Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line. The Ship Departed 20 August 1921 from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. Prothero. GGA Image ID # 12232d4852
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: W. Prothero
- Chief Engineer: G. Bain
- Chief Officer: A. C. Greig, R.N.R.
- Surgeon: D. Elder
- Chief Steward: W. Ballyn
- Purser: E. C. F. Moore
- Second Purser: P. Draper
- Assistant Purser: M. Nield
Saloon Passengers
- Mr. W. W. Alexander
- Mrs. Alexander
- Mr. W. T. Allen
- Mrs. Allen
- Miss V. V. Allen
- Mr. A. W. Anglin, K.C.
- Mr. R. E. Anglin
- Mr. R. L. Archer
- Mrs. Archer
- Mr. J. B. Atherton
- Miss A. Baillie
- Mr. J. F. Baker
- Mrs. Baker
- Miss S. C. Baker
- Miss M. Barber
- Mrs. J. G. Bell
- Mr. W. J. Bentley
- Mr. Ridgway Bishop
- Mr. L. G. Blaisdell
- Mrs. Blaisdell
- Mrs. H. P. Bond
- Miss M. Bond
- Mrs. E. M. Brennan
- Mr. D. Brewster
- Mr. Douglas Brookes
- Mrs. J. Brown Mr. J. C. Brown
- Judge F. P. Cabot
- Miss E. Cadogan
- Miss R. Carpenter
- Mrs. H. H. Cartwright
- Mrs. J. W. Chase
- Mr. J. G. Childers
- Mr. D. W. Clough
- Mrs. Clough
- Mrs. C. K. Cole
- Miss A. G. Cole
- Miss G. A. Coleman
- Mr. A. J. Conner
- Mr. W. F. Creese
- Rev. Cullinane
- Mrs. R. M. B. Dand
- Miss J. E. C. P. Davies
- Mr. C. G. Davis
- Miss M. S. De Garmo
- Mr. D. Dewar
- Mrs. Dewar
- Dr. John L. Dorsey
- Mrs. J. R. Dorsey
- Miss M. D’Oyly
- Mr. J. Dreyfuss
- Mrs. Dreyfuss
- Master Dreyfuss
- Mr. Frederick Dudley
- Master F. G. Dudley
- Mr. G. W. Dyson
- Mrs. Dyson
- Miss S. M. P. Elson
- Mr. A. Facer
- Miss C. Fenner
- Capt. H. Field
- Mr. D. M. Figart
- Rev. T. J. Fortune
- Miss M. France
- Mrs. C. Friedman
- Miss Geddes
- Miss Geddes
- Mr. John G. Geraghty
- Miss K. D. Glyn
- Mrs. A. R. Gordon
- Mrs. H. P. Gould
- Miss K. W. Grier
- Miss Eleanor Gummey
- Mrs. F. C. Guthrie
- Mr. Keith Hall
- Miss V. C. Hanscom
- Miss F. Harris
- Mrs. D. B. Heard
- Mr. B. B. Heard
- Mrs. Heard
- Mrs. C. Herndon
- Mr. C. Hensley
- Mrs. Hensley
- Miss N. de W. Hensley
- Mr. H. G. Hill. Junr.
- Mr. E. G. Hillyar
- Mr. John Hodge
- Mrs. Hodge
- Mrs. E. Howe
- Miss A. Hull
- Mr. Guy H. Humphreys
- Dr. Irwin
- Mrs. Irwin
- Mrs. M. W. Iseman
- Mr. Malcolm Jackson
- Miss A. A. Jackson
- Mr. S. Jacobs
- Mr. E. A. Johnston
- Mrs. Johnston
- Mr. R. Johnston
- Mr. A. W. Jones
- Mr. K. Kamei
- Mr. J. J. Kane
- Mrs. Kane
- Master J. C. Kane
- Mr. S. W. Keith
- Mr. S. Keith
- Mrs. Keith
- Miss M. P. Keith
- Mr. A. M. Keith
- Mr. J. Keith
- Mr. H. Wilfred Kelley
- Miss R. V. Kelly
- Mr. J. L. Kennedy
- Mrs. Kennedy
- Master J. H. Kennedy
- Master E. L. Kennedy
- Miss K. V. Kennedy
- Mr. E. Kiraly
- Mr. W. Kirby
- Mrs. J. W. Kirkpatrick
- Mr. W. E. Kugeman
- Mr. J. N. F. Larsen
- Mrs. J. Wideman Lee
- Miss S. M. Lee
- Miss A. Lee
- Mr. W. H. Le Maréchal
- Miss Lenihan
- Miss L. Lenox
- Mr. F. W. Lilley
- Mrs. Lilley
- Mr. J. Lindsay
- Mr. J. M. Locke
- Mr. C. T. Ludington
- Mr. J. L. Lumsden
- Mr. J. F. Macdonald
- Mrs. Macdonald
- Mr. F. B. Mason
- Mrs. Mason
- Mr. T. Matsushima
- Mr. M. H. Maxwell
- Mr. B. R. Maybank
- Miss K. Mayo
- Mr. W. L. B. McCagg
- Mr. E. K. McCagg
- Mr. H. H. McKenzie
- Mr. J. S. Mellon
- Mrs. Mellon
- Mrs. D. Miller
- Miss E. V. Mudge
- Mr. F. L. Murrey
- Mr. J. Nagel
- Mrs. A. J. Needham
- Mr. J. Newberger
- Mrs. Newberger
- Master J. Newburger
- Miss M. Newburger and Governess
- Miss M. M. Newell and Maid
- Mr. P. F. Nydegger
- Mr. Charles Ogilvy
- Mr. C. D. Parker
- Mr. E. D. Pawle
- Mr. F. M. Pinckmey
- Mrs. J. Pomfret
- Miss V. Pomfret
- Miss J. Ragen
- Miss E. A. Redford
- Miss M. E. Redford
- Mr. Bernard Reens
- Mrs. Reens
- Miss C. B. Richardson
- Miss C. C. Roach
- Mr. W. H. Roberts
- Mrs. A. P. Roberts
- Miss E. E. Ross
- Mrs. K. Sarauw
- Mr. F. H. Schinner
- Mrs. Schinner
- Mr. H. Schwartz
- Mr. W. Seabury
- Mrs. Seabury
- Miss S. Seabury
- Miss E. Seabury
- Mr. R. A. P. Setterfield
- Mrs. E. Shannon
- Mrs. A. M. Sheaff
- Miss M. Sherwood
- Mr. R. L. Slaughter
- Mrs. Slaughter
- Mr. G. Smith
- Mrs. Smith
- Mr. C. Smith
- Mr. H. Snyder
- Miss M. E. Snyder
- Mr. W. R. Spalding
- Mrs. Spalding
- Miss Kathleen Spillane
- Mr. J. F. Stern
- Mrs. Stern
- Mrs. J. W. Stevens
- Mrs. Arthur Swann
- Miss M. G. Swann
- Mr. L. Tartas
- Mrs. Tartas
- Mr. J. A. Thomson
- Mrs. G. D. Tinsman
- Miss R. F. Tull
- Mr. W. B. Tyler
- Mrs. Tyler
- Mr. V. Uhl
- Mr. C. L. Wächter
- Mr. J. C. Weeks
- Miss L. K. Weeks
- Mr. J. H. White
- Mrs. White
- Miss Irene Williams
- Mrs. L. G. Wood
- Lieut.-Col. F. A. Woodcock, D.S.O.
- Miss M. A. Woods
- Mr. R. J. Wortham
- Mrs. Wortham
- Master R. L. Wortham
- Miss Catherine Wyman
- Mr. S. Yanimura
- Mr. J. L. York
- Mr. Walter W. Young
- Mrs. Young and Maid
- Miss F. K. Young
- Dr. H. H. Young
- Mr. C. Young
Second Class Passengers
- Mr. Aitchison
- Mr. J. Altham
- Mr. J. Altham
- Mr. F. Anderson
- Mrs. M. Anderson
- Master Fritz Anderson
- Mr. J. Anderson
- Mr. P. Anderson
- Mr. R. J. Armistead
- Miss Alice Artman
- Mr. Badcock
- Mrs. Badcock
- Rev. C. Ball
- Miss M. Ball
- Mr. E. Barnes
- Mrs. Barnes
- Miss N. Barry
- Miss M. Barry
- Mrs. M. L. Bean
- Mrs. A. E. Becker
- Mr. J. B. Bell
- Mrs. M. Benmasche
- Mr. C. W. Bigelow
- Mr. J. Blackburn
- Mrs. A. Blackburn
- Miss H. Blackburn
- Mrs. Wm. C. Blundon
- Mr. E. Bowen
- Mrs. T. Bowen
- Mr. G. Bramham
- Mr. R. Brebner
- Mrs. R. Brebner
- Mrs. M. Bullock
- Mr. A. T. Bunyard
- Mrs. Bunyard
- Master George Bunyard
- Master Alfred Bunyard
- Master Kenneth Bunyard
- Miss E. J. Burnett
- Mr. D. G. Carmichael
- Mrs. E. Carmichael
- Miss J. Carmichael
- Miss M. Carmichael
- Miss M. Carney
- Mr. F. A. Carter
- Mrs. Carter and Infant
- Master Harold Carter
- Rev. J. J. Clarke
- Mr. C. B. Clarke
- Miss Gladys Clee
- Miss P. Clee
- Miss G. Cone
- Mrs. E. M. Cook
- Miss R. A. Cook
- Mr. F. J. Corbett
- Mrs. E. J. Cory
- Miss Cory
- Mr. J. W. Cowham
- Mrs. A. Coxe
- Master Coxe
- Mr. A. B. Cross
- Mrs. Cross and Infant
- Master A. Cross
- Mr. H. Crossley
- Mr. W. Dainty
- Mrs. I. Dallas
- Miss M. Dallas
- Master J. Dallas
- Mr. E. Darlington
- Mr. W. Davies
- Mrs. L. Davies
- Miss Eliz. Davies
- Mrs. M. G. Davies
- Mr. S. S. Davis
- Mrs. Davis
- Master Davis
- Miss H. Davis
- Mr. C. Derby
- Mr. S. Devine
- Miss L. B. Dickinson
- Mrs. M. R. Dickson
- Mr. Hy. Douglas
- Mrs. E. Douglas
- Mr. E. Duckworth
- Mr. H. S. Fabre
- Miss M. Fearon
- Mr. M. J. Fitzpatrick
- Mrs. A. H. Fletcher
- Miss D. Garrahan
- Miss J. Garrahan
- Mr. E. P. Gayer
- Mr. L. Gerard
- Miss Alice Gray
- Mr. J. A. Green
- Mrs. Green
- Mr. Wm. Hales
- Miss Mary A. Hales
- Mr. A. V. Halton
- Mrs. Halton
- Miss E. Halton
- Mr. P. E. Hansen
- Mr. A. Hardie
- Miss I. M. Harris
- Mr. P. A. Harwood
- Mrs. Mary Heeley
- Mr. Heilman
- Miss B. Herdman
- Mr. H. Hopkins
- Mrs. Hopkins
- Mr. T. C. Houghton
- Mrs. M. Houghton
- Master W. Houghton
- Mr. S. Houston
- Mrs. Houston
- Mr. F. Huit
- Mr. Alfred Huit
- Mrs. Clara Huit
- Mr. O. Ingraham
- Mrs. Ingraham
- Mr. R. Innés
- Mr. R. Innés
- Mr. C. Jackson
- Mrs. E. B. James
- Miss M. E. James
- Miss A. Jarvis
- Mr. T. Johns
- Miss L. Johnson
- Mr. E. R. C. Jones
- Mr. J. Karlsson
- Mrs. M. A. Kenneth
- Mr. F. L. Keir
- Mr. G. Lander
- Mrs. E. Lander
- Capt. A. Lea
- Mrs. J. I. Lees
- Miss E. Lewis
- Mr. W. Longworth
- Mrs. H. A. Lowe and Infant
- Miss M. Lowe
- Miss J. MacDonald
- Miss M. MacDonald
- Mr. S. Madsen
- Mrs. H. Madsen
- Miss A. Madsen
- Mr. W. Manfield
- Mrs. M. Manfield
- Mr. F. Marten
- Miss T. Masterson
- Mr. A. Mauricio
- Rev. G. A. McAllister
- Mrs. M. McCalmont
- Mr. John McDowell
- Miss McDowell
- Mr. W. McHattie
- Mrs. McHattie
- Mr. R. McKernan
- Mr. C. McMenemy
- Mr. R. D. McNaughton
- Mr. J. McNemey
- Mr. W. Mellinger
- Mrs. J. Mellinger
- Miss Lavinia Mellinger
- Master Wm. Mellinger
- Mr. H. V. Merme
- Mrs. M. C. Merrick
- Miss C. Merrick
- Mrs. F. Messner
- Miss L. J. Millar
- Dr. Harry Mitchell
- Mrs. Mitchell
- Mr. C. R. Moore
- Miss A. Moore
- Mr. H. Moors
- Mrs. E. Moors
- Miss E. M. Moors
- Miss L. C. Morrell
- Miss E. C. Morrell
- Mr. Jas. S. Motherwell
- Mr. G. T. Mygdal
- Mr. Otto Newberg
- Mrs. Selina Newberg
- Master Arthur Newberg
- Mr. C. F. Newnham
- Mr. R. Okramura
- Rev. E. O'Malley
- Miss M. O'Malley
- Mrs. E. M. Owen
- Mrs. E. E. Owens
- Mrs. E. J. Pearce
- Mr. J. W. Perham
- Mr. L. Peters
- Miss L. Peters
- Miss B. Powis
- Miss E. Radcliffe
- Mr. Charles Rafferity
- Mrs. Rafferity
- Mr. S. W. Reis
- Mr. G. Reynolds
- Mrs. Reynolds
- Mr. B. Rhead
- Mrs. R. Richardson
- Mr. C. Robertson
- Miss M. H. Robertson
- Mr. R. J. Robinson
- Mr. J. W. Robinson
- Miss D. Rodgers
- Mr. H. Rothman
- Miss B. E. Rothman
- Mr. T. W. Rowland
- Mrs. E. C. Salvesen
- Miss C. Salvesen
- Mrs. M. Schofield
- Master B. Schofield
- Master W. Schofield
- Mrs. C. Shaw
- Miss Mary Shaw
- Miss F. W. Shippen
- Miss E. F. Shippen
- Miss K. B. Shippen
- Mr. M. B. Shrugg
- Mrs. E. Shrugg
- Mrs. J. Simmons
- Miss G. Simmons
- Mrs. E. Skelly
- Miss Sara Skelly
- Miss Violet Skelly
- Miss Henrietta Skelly
- Miss L. Smith
- Miss A. Solomons
- Mrs. P. Soper
- Master Soper
- Master Victor Soper
- Miss M. Soper
- Mr. H. Stanislaw
- Mr. F. Stehlif
- Mrs. Stehlif
- Mrs. C. Stone
- Master Walter Stone
- Miss Margaret Stone
- Master Claude Stone
- Mrs. P. Szkornik
- Mr. H. R. R. Taylor
- Rev. S. Temm
- Mrs. A. J. Thompson
- Mr. G. Thomson
- Mrs. Bertha Thornley
- Miss S. Thornley
- Mrs. Barbara Thornley
- Mrs. J. Todd
- Mr. Robert Valentine
- Mrs. L. Walker Mr. Watkiss
- Mrs. Watkiss
- Mr. A. E. Watts
- Mrs. D. J. Williams
- Miss E. J. Williams
- Mr. H. S. Wolfe
- Dr. S. G. Wright
- Mr. E. F. Wright
- Mr. W. Yates
Information for Passengers
MEALS will be served in the Saloon at the following times:
- Breakfast from 8 to 10.
- Luncheon 1 to 2 p.m.
- Dinner from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Bars will not be open later than 11:30 pm, but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he considers this course desirable.
SEATS AT TABLE.—Application may be made at any of the Chief Offices in advance, or to the Second Steward on board the Steamer on day of sailing.
DIVINE SERVICE on Sunday at 10:30 am
CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 7/6 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. At the end of each voyage, the rugs which have been in use, are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned, before being re-issued.
BAGGAGE.—Passengers are recommended to insure their Baggage, as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with Contract Ticket. All enquiries regarding Baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.
Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.
VALUABLES.—The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company’s form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but passengers can protect themselves by insurance.
PAYMENTS.—Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company’s form for any additional Passage Money, Rugs, Chairs, Excess Baggage, Freight, etc., paid on board.
NOTICE.—Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers and are warned to take precautions accordingly.
THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.
LIBRARIES. — In addition to a library of standard literature “Harrods” Library of up-to-date books is available for the use of passengers.
ARRIVALS AT NEW YORK.—Passengers are landed at the Company's Piers, 53 to 56, North River, Foot of West 14th Street, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.
When any of the Company’s steamers arrive at the Pier after 8:00 pm, passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.
PUBLIC TELEPHONES.—Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Wharf.
TAXICABS AND CARRIAGES can be hired at the New York Piers. Instructions should be given to the Purser in advance.
ARRIVALS AT CHERBOURG.—Under normal conditions passengers are landed by tender up to 10:00 pm, but if the ship arrives later, they will disembark after breakfast next morning.
ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON.—Passengers will be landed up to 8:00 pm If the ship berths later passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.
A Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 3/4 hours.
It is notified for the information of passengers that the Cunard Company employ at Southampton the necessary labor for transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship’s side for London.
Passengers on arrival will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer, and if their special services are utilized for the handling of baggage they are authorized to charge according to tariff.
ARRIVALS AT LIVERPOOL.—TIME OF LANDING PASSENGERS.—Under normal conditions when any of the Company’s steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 8:00 pm it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in dock as circumstances permit.
In the same way when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking will on arrival of the steamer, be landed, with hand baggage only, by tender.
DOGS.—Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board. Dogs are carried at owner’s risk, rate being from £3 upwards, payable to the Purser.
PASSENGERS’ ADDRESSES.—Passengers’ addresses may be left at the Purser’s Office in order that any letters received after passengers have left the ship, may be forwarded.
Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.
Arrangements have been made whereby letters for passengers on board the Company’s steamers at Southampton and Liverpool can be accepted for inclusion in special bags which will be made up for the ship in London and Ports of Departure.
The letters in question, which must be registered and addressed C/o The Commander, Cunard Packet Southampton (or Liverpool), can be posted in any part of the United Kingdom up to the time at which ordinary registered letters to go by the same packets are received.
CUSTOMS.—Tobacco, cigars, etc., wines, spirits and perfumery are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities. When required, reprints of copyright Books and music will be confiscated.
BERTHING OF PASSENGERS—No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.
BERTH LADDERS — These may be obtained on application to Steward or Stewardess.
The “SCYTHIA" carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned places and times:
- Second Class Dining Saloon: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- First Class Dining Saloon: 1:00 pm to 2:10 pm
- Second Class Dining Saloon: 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
- First Class Dining Saloon: 7:10 pm to 8:45 pm
- First Class Drawing Room: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX
This Tax can be recovered by passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within sixty days (the time prescribed by U.S. law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.
It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within ninety days of passenger’s arrival in the United States.
Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH RATES
VIA BRITISH STATIONS.—For United Kingdom the rate is lOd. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.
VIA UNITED STATES STATIONS.—The wireless rate via New York, New London, Newport, R.I., and Bar Harbour is 9d. per word, but through Boston is lOd. per word ; every word in address, text and signature, is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.
VIA CANADIAN STATIONS.—The wireless rate via Cape Race, Cape Sable, Sable Island and Barrington Passage is l/OJd. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Grosse Isle, Three Rivers, Father Point, Cape Bear and Pictou is calculated at 2Jd. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.
VIA FRENCH STATIONS.—The wireless rates via Cherbourg, Brest and Ouessant is 8d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.
SHIP TO SHIP.—The General rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but as Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words, the charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows:—English ship tax 4d. per word without minimum; Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d. Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is 8d. per word.
Back Cover, Cunard RMS Scythia Saloon and Second Class Passenger List - 20 August 1921. GGA Image ID # 122331d953. A Miniature Painting of an Unidentified Steamship Adorns the Back Cover.
Passenger List Information
RMS Scythia Saloon and Second Class Passenger List, 20 August 1921
Description
A rare and richly detailed Saloon and Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia, marking its transatlantic voyage on 20 August 1921, from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh). Commanded by Captain W. Prothero, this voyage encapsulates a transformative era of maritime history as the world emerged from World War I.
The front cover, adorned with a charming illustration of a ship’s view from a portal, reflects the elegance of Cunard Line’s aesthetic traditions. The back cover features a delicate painting of an unidentified steamship, further highlighting the artistry of the publication. The passenger list is meticulously preserved, offering a glimpse into the opulence of the ship’s saloon class and the diverse passengers aboard.
Notable VIP Travelers
- Judge F. P. Cabot (1859–1932)
- Significance: An esteemed jurist, Cabot was renowned for his contributions to international law and his role in shaping the legal landscape of the early 20th century. His presence underscores the Scythia’s appeal to distinguished members of the legal and intellectual elite.
- Mr. A. W. Anglin, K.C. (1862–1933)
- Significance: A celebrated Canadian lawyer and King’s Counsel, Anglin’s legal expertise and status as a public figure make him a notable passenger. His journey reflects the ship’s importance in connecting influential figures across the Atlantic.
- Dr. John L. Dorsey (1871–1944)
- Significance: A leading American physician and public health advocate, Dorsey’s work in disease prevention and healthcare reform positioned him as a prominent figure in medical advancements during the early 20th century.
- Mrs. Blaisdell and Mr. L. G. Blaisdell
- Significance: Members of a prominent Boston family, the Blaisdells were influential in philanthropic and educational initiatives, embodying the era’s cultural and social refinement.
- Miss Eleanor Gummey (1895–1971)
- Significance: A trailblazing American educator and women’s rights advocate, Gummey’s presence reflects the rise of socially progressive passengers aboard Cunard Line ships.
- Lieut.-Col. F. A. Woodcock, D.S.O. (1870–1938)
- Significance: A decorated military officer of the British Army, Woodcock’s distinguished career included significant contributions to military strategy during World War I. His inclusion underscores the Scythia’s role in carrying esteemed veterans and officials.
- Miss Kathleen Spillane (1901–1993)
- Significance: An emerging poet and novelist during this period, Spillane’s literary talents and ties to the cultural elite make her an intriguing addition to the voyage’s roster.
Contextual Notes
The RMS Scythia was a jewel of Cunard’s post-war fleet, offering luxurious accommodations and reliable transatlantic service. This passenger list is a valuable document of its time, highlighting the connections forged between influential figures from North America and Europe during a pivotal period of global recovery and progress.
The voyage carried 596 passengers, including prominent intellectuals, legal minds, military veterans, and cultural icons. The ship’s orchestra and first-class amenities, such as a well-curated library, bespoke meals, and professional stewards, reflected Cunard’s enduring commitment to excellence.
Its meticulous documentation of saloon and second-class passengers, combined with the artistry of its cover design, makes it an exceptional piece for both display and academic study.
The inclusion of notable VIP travelers and the detailed notes on their contributions to law, medicine, military, and culture enhance its historical significance. This document offers a fascinating lens into the societal currents of 1921, bridging the worlds of privilege and progress.
Conclusion
This remarkable passenger list encapsulates the grandeur and societal significance of Cunard Line voyages in the early 20th century. An exceptional example of maritime history, it celebrates the enduring legacy of the RMS Scythia and its passengers, who shaped the cultural and intellectual fabric of their time.
