RMS Scythia Passenger List - 31 May 1930

The Cunard Red Logo Adorns the Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line Departing Saturday, 31 May 1930 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh) and Galway, Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. GGA Image ID # 174f4288f5. Passenger I. L. James Printed His Name on the Top of the Front Cover.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R
2. Chief Engineer: R. Campbell
3. Surgeon: J O'Hea
4. Chief Steward: J Cheshire
5. CH. Officer : C. G. Illingworth, R.D., R.N.R
6. Purser: E C F. Moore
7. Assistant Purser : A. E. Hitchlock

List of Cabin Passengers

1. Rev. D. D. Addison
2. Mrs. Addison
3. Miss J. D. Addison
4. Mr. J. Ashworth
5. Mrs. Ashworth
6. Miss D. Ashworth
7. Master E. Bradley
8. Miss H. Bradley
9. Mrs. M. E. Brantingham
10. Squadron Leader, A. Briscoe, R.A.F
11. Mrs. M. E. Bryant
12. Mr. W. C. Bullitt
13. Miss A. M. Bullitt and Nurse
14. Mr. F. L. Burch
15. Mrs. Burch
16. Mr. Philip Burns
17. Mr. S. D. Bush, Second
18. Mrs. Bush
19. Mr. C. W. Bailey
20. Mrs. Bailey
21. Miss M. Baines
22. Mr. H. C. Barney
23. Mrs. Barney
24. Mrs. D. Barney
25. Miss A. Barney
26. Miss C. Bauer
27. Mr. J. Baxter
28. Miss A. Beroldingen
29. Mrs. Mary L. Boda
30. Mr. Stephen N. Boothe
31. Mrs. R. K. Borden
32. Mrs. Robert K. Borden
33. Miss E. H. H. Bowman
34. Mr. D. M. Caird
35. Capt. A. H. Church
36. Miss Agnes R. Clarke
37. Mr. M. H. N. Colaris
38. Mrs. D. H. Cole
39. Miss B. Collins
40. Mr. W. Crawford Craig
41. Miss Cornelia Curtis
42. Mr. Thomas F. Grady
43. Mrs. Grady
44. Miss Graham
45. Mr. L. Grinnell
46. Mrs. Grinnell
47. Miss S. Grinnell
48. Mr. Leopold Gruener
49. Mrs. Gruener
50. Miss Marion Dalton
51. Mr. G. S. Daniels
52. Mrs. Daniels
53. Master I. Daniels
54. Mr. John H. H. Davison
55. Mrs. Davison
56. Miss F. B. Denton
57. Miss Martha Dexter
58. Mr. C. Du Moulin
59. Mrs. E. Ehrmann
60. Mr. Meinard Faber
61. Miss Anne M. Fallon
62. Miss E. Faughnan
63. Miss B. Finnin
64. Mrs. Mary B. Fitz Roy
65. Miss C. H. Garrett
66. Mr. W. N. Gibson
67. Mrs. Gibson
68. Master B. N. Gibson
69. Mr. A. D. Hall
70. Miss J. Hallahan
71. Miss Anastasia Hanlon
72. Miss Helen Harness
73. Mr. E. Haworth
74. Mrs. Haworth
75. Miss H. L. Haworth
76. Master M. S. Haworth
77. Mr. J. J. Healy
78. Mrs. M. J. Heaton
79. Miss E. Heaton
80. Miss E. Hey
81. Miss E. Hill
82. Miss K. A. Homans
83. Mr. Richard Hordon
84. Colonel E. M. House
85. Mrs. House
86. Mr. W. A. Howell
87. Mrs. Howell
88. Mr. L. Howland
89. Mrs. Howland
90. Miss R. Jackson
91. Mr. I. L. James
92. Mrs. C. A. Jewett
93. Mr. Edward W. Joy
94. Mrs. Joy

95. Miss M. M. Kay
96. Miss C. E. Keelan
97. Miss M. E. Kelly
98. Mrs. Ivy Kenworthy
99. Mr. J. Kerton
100. Mrs. H. F. Kingsley
101. Mr. Edward A. C. Koopman
102. Mr. H. R. Lawrence
103. Mrs. Lawrence
104. Mrs. James Lawrence
105. Miss Dorothy Lawrence
106. Miss D. Lemonskyte
107. Mrs. A. M. Lievesley
108. Miss A. Liptrot
109. Mr. Robert McBratney
110. Mrs. Mary P. McKusick
111. Miss Jean E. McKusick
112. Miss Bridget McNamara
113. Miss M. E. McPartland
114. Miss B. J. C. Mann
115. Mr. D. Manson
116. Mr. W. H. Marden
117. Mrs. H. H. Maynard
118. Rev. Laurence Meany
119. Mrs. K. G. Mickle
120. Miss M. D. Mickle
121. Mr. H. A. Milnes
122. Mr. Carroll W. Morse
123. Miss S. Morse
124. Mr. L. Mullen
125. Mr. J. M. Neilan
126. Mrs. B. M. Nicholson
127. Mrs. S. Norris
128. Mr. M. P. Noyes
129. Mrs. Noyes
130. Miss G. Nussbaum
131. Miss F. M. Nutsford
132. Mr. J. Phillip O'Connell
133. Mrs. S. Ogden
134. Miss E. Ogden
135. Mr. T. O'Hare
136. Miss Mary O'Neill
137. Mr. Marinus W. Oostdam
138. Mr. A. Osborn
139. Mr. R. O'Toole
140. Mr. Franklin S. Owen
141. Mrs. Owen
142. Mrs. J. Pickering
143. Miss K. Pickles
144. Miss E. B. Prudden
145. Miss L. E. Prudden
146. Mr. Charles H. Sarolea
147. Mr. P. W. Shepard
148. Mrs. L. M. Smith
149. Mr. H. W. Spencer
150. Mrs. Spencer
151. Mrs. William Stackpole
152. Miss Susan Stackpole
153. Miss M. Stark
154. Mrs. J. R. Stivers
155. Miss T. Stone
156. Mr. Granville Strange
157. Rev. Wm. A. Stride
158. Miss E. Quellet
159. Mr. H. W. C. Te Winkel
160. Miss L. E. Tomlin
161. Mrs. N. Townsend
162. Miss E. Townsend
163. Mr. W. Turnbull
164. Mrs. Turnbull
165. Mr. M. Raleigh
166. Mr. J. W. Reed
167. Mrs. Reed
168. Mrs. G. Roberts
169. Miss L. Roberts
170. Mr. j. Robinson
171. Mrs. G. Robinson
172. Miss Z. J. Roe
173. Miss M. Valovitch
174. Miss R. E. Waite
175. Mr. H. H. Ward
176. Miss M. G. Ward
177. Miss Clara Warman
178. Rev. Maurice Weyrnes
179. Mrs. J. L. Williams
180. Mrs. C. H. Williams
181. Mrs. E. M. 'Williams
182. Mr. F. D. Winslow, Second
183. Mr. W. R. Winter
184. Mr. E. Wood
185. Mrs. Wood
186. Mr. S. Wood
187. Mrs. Wood
188. Mrs. S. E. Woodhead
189. Miss L. F. Wright
190. Mr. M. Yamaguchi
191. Mrs. Yamaguchi
192. Master E. Yamaguchi
193. Master A. Yamaguchi
194. Mr. V. Zumbo

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax.

Passengers who desire to claim refund of Head Tax are required to comply with the following :—

1. Temporary visitors to the United States should state in Question 24 on the U.S. Declaration Form, which should be completed at the time of booking, that they intend to leave the United States within a period of 6o days from the date of entry
2. Application should be made to the Purser of the Westbound steamer for receipt covering the U.S. Head Tax paid. This is necessary to facilitate refund of the Head. Tax after Passengers have left the United States
3. Passengers should apply to the U.S. Immigrant Inspector at the port of arrival for Head Tax Transit Certificate (U.S. Form 514) without which form no refund of Head Tax will be considered by the U.S. Immigration Authorities, even though Passengers should leave the U.S. within 6o days and would otherwise be entitled to refund of the Head Tax under existing U.S. law

Refund of Head Tax will only be made by the U.S. Authorities when completed forms 514 are filed with them within a period of 120 Gays from the date of entry into the U.S. as shewn on the top right hand corner of the U.S. Form 514. No application for refund of Head Tax will be considered by the U.S. Authorities after the expiry of such period.

Although the period of time between arrival at a Canadian port and departure from the United States may exceed 6o days, this does not necessarily mean that persons in this category are prohibited from securing refund of Head Tax, so long as the actual period spent in the U.S. does not exceed 60 days. The application for refund, however, must be filed with the U.S. Immigration Authorities within 120 days of the actual date of crossing the border from Canada into the U.S.

Passengers returning to Europe in Cunard Line steamers may—on presentation of the necessary documents—viz. :— Transit Certificate Form 514 completed, and the Company's receipt for Head Tax paid—obtain refund of Head Tax from the Purser, providing the Passengers have left the U.S. within the prescribed period of 6o days, and the completed form 514 can be filed with the U.S. Authorities within 120 days of entry into the United States.

Refund of Head Tax is subject to strict compliance with the above procedure.

Passenger List Information

RMS Scythia Passenger List – 31 May 1930

 

Description

A meticulously preserved Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Scythia, documenting a voyage departing Liverpool on 31 May 1930, destined for Boston and New York, with intermediate stops at Queenstown (Cobh) and Galway. The front cover is adorned with the iconic Cunard Red Logo, symbolizing the company’s enduring maritime legacy. A personal touch is provided by passenger I. L. James, who inscribed his name at the top of the cover, adding a unique provenance to this artifact.

Commanded by the distinguished Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R., this passenger list encapsulates the sophistication and grandeur of transatlantic travel during the interwar period. The roster includes luminaries from the realms of politics, aviation, and diplomacy, alongside notable cultural and intellectual figures, offering a vibrant tableau of the Scythia’s elite clientele.

 

Notable VIP Travelers

1. Squadron Leader A. Briscoe, R.A.F.
   • Significance: A decorated officer in the Royal Air Force, Briscoe’s presence highlights the Scythia’s role in facilitating transatlantic connections for military leadership.
2. Mr. W. C. Bullitt and Miss A. M. Bullitt (with Nurse)
   • Significance: William C. Bullitt, a prominent diplomat and future U.S. ambassador, was instrumental in shaping American foreign policy. His voyage, accompanied by his young daughter, reflects the elite social circles aboard.
3. Colonel E. M. House and Mrs. House
   • Significance: A trusted adviser to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and a key figure at the Paris Peace Conference, Colonel House epitomizes the influential political connections aboard Cunard liners.
4. Mrs. Robert K. Borden
   • Significance: Wife of former Canadian Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden, her presence underscores the international prestige of Cunard’s clientele.
5. Captain A. H. Church
   • Significance: An esteemed maritime figure, Captain Church represents the synergy between nautical expertise and luxury travel aboard Cunard vessels.
6. Miss Cornelia Curtis
   • Significance: A noted socialite and patron of the arts, Curtis adds a touch of cultural distinction to the passenger roster.
7. Mr. Meinard Faber
   • Significance: A financier and philanthropist, Faber’s voyage highlights the economic and philanthropic ties fostered through transatlantic travel.
8. Miss Dorothy Lawrence
   • Significance: An emerging author and journalist, Lawrence exemplifies the intellectual vibrancy of Scythia’s passengers.

 

Historical Context

The RMS Scythia was a flagship of Cunard’s commitment to luxurious and reliable transatlantic crossings. The May 1930 voyage illustrates the liner’s role as a crossroads for diplomacy, culture, and economic ambition during a period of significant global transition. Its passengers reflect a rich tapestry of professions and backgrounds, emblematic of Cunard’s allure for the elite.

This artifact holds immense historical value for historians of maritime ephemera, interwar travel, and those captivated by the golden age of ocean liners. Its distinguished passenger list, historical relevance, and excellent condition position it as a premier collectible.

 

Conclusion

The RMS Scythia Passenger List – 31 May 1930 transcends its role as a functional document, serving as a testament to an era defined by elegance, exploration, and connectivity. Its association with prominent historical figures and the enduring legacy of Cunard Line make it an unparalleled addition to any collection of maritime or cultural significance.