RMS Scythia Passenger List - 25 September 1937

 

Front Cover of a Third Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing 25 September 1937 from Liverpool to New York and Boston via Dublin and Galway

Front Cover of a Third Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing 25 September 1937 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Dublin and Galway, Commanded by Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. GGA Image ID # 172015f165

 

Senior Officers and Staff

  • Commander: Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
  • Chief Engineer: H. McIntyre
  • Chief Officer: G. R. Pope
  • Surgeon: A. E. Phillips
  • Chief Steward: J. Cheshire
  • Chief Third Stewart: M. Dicks
  • Purser: G. N. Baildon, R.D., R.N.R.
  • Assistant Purser:  A. G. Parker

 

Third Class Passengers

 

Third Class Passengers From Liverpool

  1. Mr. J. Alker
  2. Mrs. E. Anderson
  3. Miss N. E. Anderson
  4. Mrs. A. Armstrong
  5. Miss E. Arnold
  6. Miss F. Atkins
  7. Mr. W. Bestwick
  8. Mrs. A. Bestwick
  9. Mrs. J. Birtles
  10. Miss F. Birtles
  11. Miss A. Birtles
  12. Mr. D. H. Bissett
  13. Mrs. F. Bissett
  14. Mr. A. H. Boott
  15. Miss M. A. Brennand
  16. Mrs. A. Brogan
  17. Miss N. E. Brow
  18. Mr. W. Brown
  19. Mrs. Brown
  20. Mrs. A. Burns
  21. Mr. J. Butler
  22. Mr. R. Butterworth
  23. Mrs. E. Caverley
  24. Mr. L. Cekutovich
  25. Mrs. Cekutovich
  26. Miss M. Cekutovich
  27. Mr. Celepis
  28. Mr. C. Conder
  29. Mrs. Conder
  30. Mrs. A. Crabtree
  31. Mr. J. C. P. Crooks
  32. Mr. E. Crosby
  33. Mrs. C. Daley
  34. Mr. H. Das Das
  35. Miss J. Diluca
  36. Mrs. M. Don
  37. Mrs. A. Donald
  38. Miss C. Dorrell
  39. Mr. W. Dorward
  40. Mr. P. Drahnezak
  41. Mr. W. H. Evans
  42. Mrs. E. Evans
  43. Mr. F. Fenko
  44. Miss J. Foley
  45. Mr. C. Fowler
  46. Mr. O. Fuchs
  47. Mrs. F. Gallagher
  48. Mrs. A. Godil
  49. Mr. B. Goldstein
  50. Mrs. F. A. Hagan
  51. Miss M. T. Hagan
  52. Mr. F. W. Hall
  53. Mr. H. Halliwell
  54. Mrs. E. Hanninen
  55. Mrs. F. E. Hardy
  56. Mr. H. Haworth
  57. Mr. F. Helle
  58. Mrs. Helle
  59. Mr. E. Hetherington
  60. Mrs. H. Hiikkila
  61. Master R. Hoffman
  62. Mr. C. Hooge
  63. Mr. V. Hughes
  64. Mrs. S. E. Hughes
  65. Mrs. A. M. Invernizzi

 

  1. Mr. C Jacobsen
  2. Mrs. Jacobsen
  3. Mr. K. B. Jensen
  4. Mrs. A. Jones
  5. Mrs. A. L. Kaatiari
  6. Mr. M. Kamtola
  7. Mr. J. Kiihiala
  8. Mr. G. Koronah
  9. Mrs. A. Kosil
  10. Miss Kurala
  11. Mr. Laitinen
  12. Mrs. F. Lartinen
  13. Mrs. M. A. Lee
  14. Mrs. L. Lendt
  15. Miss S. Lendt
  16. Mrs. A. Levy
  17. Miss M. Lewis
  18. Miss Lindholm
  19. Mrs. L. Lister
  20. Miss M. Malbouf
  21. Mr. A. Marriott
  22. Mrs. Marriott
  23. Mrs. E. J. Middleton
  24. Miss L. Mitala
  25. Miss M. A. Neary
  26. Miss O. T. Nielsen
  27. Miss R. A. Nielsen
  28. Mrs. J. O’Kill
  29. Mr. H. Pinkham
  30. Mrs. M. A. Porter
  31. Mr. J. Price
  32. Miss M. T. Quealy
  33. Miss M. O. Ramsden
  34. Miss M. Rattigan
  35. Mrs. N. Reynolds
  36. Mrs. Richards
  37. Mr. L. Roberts
  38. Mr. G. Roki
  39. Miss B. Rowen
  40. Mr. S. Rowland
  41. Mrs. F. Schultz
  42. Mr. J. Shackleton
  43. Mrs. Shackleton
  44. Mr. H. Sillesen
  45. Mr. W. J. Simpson
  46. Mrs. E. Sinclair
  47. Miss N. Sinclair
  48. Mrs. L. Smyck
  49. Mr. R. Spencer
  50. Mrs. Spencer
  51. Rev. F. Stevenson
  52. Mrs. L. Tabrash
  53. Mr. M. A. Tappan
  54. Mr. H. Tulikangas
  55. Mrs. A. Unsworth
  56. Miss H. Walker
  57. Mrs. E. T. Walsh
  58. Mrs. M. A. Walton
  59. Mrs. S. Ward
  60. Mr. A. Watson
  61. Mrs. Watson
  62. Mrs. M. E. Westhead
  63. Mr. D. F. Williams
  64. Mr. L. Withington
  65. Miss M. J. Wood
  66. Miss A. Wood
  67. Mrs. H. Worrall
  68. Mr. A. Wright
  69. Mrs. F. Young

 

Third Class Passengers From Dublin

  1. Mr. J. Acheson
  2. Mrs. Acheson
  3. Miss M. Barry
  4. Miss M. Bennett
  5. Mr. M. Bolger
  6. Miss C. Bowler
  7. Mrs. S. Boylan
  8. Miss M. Brady
  9. Mr. H. Brennan
  10. Miss C. Brennan
  11. Miss M. Brennan
  12. Mr. J. Bresnahan
  13. Mrs. Bresnahan
  14. Mrs. G. Brogan
  15. Mrs. M. Byrne
  16. Mr. J. Byrnes
  17. Mrs. M. Campbell
  18. Miss M. C. Campbell
  19. Miss M. E. Campbell
  20. Mr. B. Carabine
  21. Mr. J. Carty
  22. Miss M. A. Clarke
  23. Miss M. Clinch
  24. Miss C. Cole
  25. Mrs. M. Collins
  26. Mr. P. Confrey
  27. Mrs. Confrey
  28. Miss C. Connelly
  29. Miss M. Connelly
  30. Miss S. Connolly
  31. Mr. J. Cooney
  32. Miss E. Cullen
  33. Miss E. Curran
  34. Miss M. Curran
  35. Miss J. Daley
  36. Mr. W. Deasey
  37. Mr. M. Delaney
  38. Miss N. Delaney
  39. Miss E. T. Doherty
  40. Miss E. Dolan
  41. Master J. Dowd
  42. Mr. T. Doyle
  43. Mrs. M. Doyle
  44. Miss M. Fallon
  45. Mr. J. C. Finn
  46. Miss H. Finn
  47. Miss M. K. Forde
  48. Mr. T. Fox
  49. Mrs. Fox
  50. Master Fox
  51. Miss A. Frayne
  52. Miss A. Frayne
  53. Mrs. B. Glass
  54. Mr. M. Gray
  55. Mrs. Gray
  56. Miss M. A. Guckian
  57. Mr. A. Gunning
  58. Mrs. Gunning
  59. Master A. Gunning
  60. Mr. T. Heaney
  61. Mr. F. C. Heffernan
  62. Mr. J. Hogan
  63. Mrs. M. Hogan
  64. Miss G. Hope
  65. Mrs. R. Horner
  66. Miss A. Jordan
  67. Mr. J. Kavanagh
  68. Miss C. Keane
  69. Miss C. Keane
  70. Miss M. Keane
  71. Miss Keegan
  72. Miss H. Keeler
  73. Mr. J. Keenan
  74. Mrs. Keenan
  75. Miss C. Keenan
  76. Miss B. Keenan
  77. Mr. J. Kelly
  78. Mrs. Kelly
  79. Master D. N. Kelly
  80. Miss M. M. Kelly
  81. Mr. J. Kelly
  82. Miss M. Kelly
  83. Miss M. J. Kenny
  84. Mrs. A. Keubler
  85. Miss D. Keubler
  86. Mr. T. Leary
  87. Mrs. Leary
  88. Miss A. Lowndes
  89. Miss M. Ludlow
  90. Mr. J. P. Lynch
  91. Mr. R. Lyons
  92. Mrs. Lyons
  93. Miss C. Lyons
  94. Mrs. E. Lyons
  95. Miss E. Lyons

 

  1. Mrs. A. Macken
  2. Miss M. E. McAuley
  3. Mrs. C. McCarthy
  4. Master P. McCarthy
  5. Master D. McCarthy
  6. Mr. P. McCullough
  7. Mrs. McCullough
  8. Miss McDermott
  9. Mrs. R. McGarry
  10. Mr. P. McGrath
  11. Mr. J. McHugh
  12. Mr. M. McKenna
  13. Miss B. McKenna
  14. Miss M. McMahon
  15. Miss M. C. McMorrow
  16. Mrs. M. A. McMurray
  17. Mrs. K. McNulty
  18. Master R. McNulty
  19. Master W. McNulty
  20. Miss B. McWeeney
  21. Miss K. Mitchell
  22. Miss C. Moran
  23. Miss E. J. Moran
  24. Miss M. Morrin
  25. Miss M. Newman
  26. Mr. P. H. O’Brien
  27. Mrs. O'Brien
  28. Mrs. C. O’Brien
  29. Miss A. O'Brien
  30. Mrs. M. O’Connelly
  31. Master R. O’Connelly
  32. Miss B. O'Malley
  33. Miss J. O’Malley
  34. Mr. J. O’Meara
  35. Mrs. M. O’Neil
  36. Mr. D. O’Neill
  37. Miss K. O’Reilly
  38. Mr. P. O’Rourke
  39. Mr. P. Regan
  40. Miss J. Rehill
  41. Miss M. Riordan
  42. Miss A. Roe
  43. Miss B. Ryan
  44. Miss S. Ryan
  45. Mrs. J. Savage
  46. Mrs. E. Shanley
  47. Miss E. Shanley
  48. Mr. P. J. Sheridan
  49. Miss M. Sheridan
  50. Miss M. A. Slevin
  51. Miss K. A. Smith
  52. Miss K. Sullivan
  53. Miss M. Sullivan
  54. Mrs. E. Sutherland
  55. Miss C. Talion
  56. Mrs. B. Tyler
  57. Miss B. Tyler
  58. Mrs. W. Wade
  59. Miss D. Ward
  60. Miss C. Ward

 

Third Class Passengers From Galway

  1. Mrs. L. Anderson
  2. Master T. Anderson
  3. Miss A. Anderson
  4. Master W. P. Anderson
  5. Mr. J. Barley
  6. Mr. Barrett
  7. Mrs. E. Boland
  8. Mrs. M. Boyle
  9. Mr. M. Brennan
  10. Mrs. Brennan
  11. Mrs. J. Brady
  12. Mrs. A. Brosman
  13. Miss M. Brown
  14. Mr. T. Burke
  15. Mr. J. Burke
  16. Mrs. Burke
  17. Mrs. B. Burke
  18. Miss M. Burke
  19. Miss M. Byrne
  20. Miss M. H. Cahill
  21. Miss G. Cahir
  22. Mr. W. Canavan
  23. Miss B. Cannon
  24. Mrs. A. Carroll
  25. Mr. T. Carway
  26. Mr. J. Casey
  27. Miss M. Casey
  28. Miss M. Casey
  29. Miss M. K. Cassidy
  30. Mr. F. Caulfield
  31. Mr. F. Caulfield
  32. Mrs. Caulfield
  33. Master J. Caulfield
  34. Miss M. Cavaghan
  35. Miss E. Clancy
  36. Miss A. K. Clarke
  37. Miss B. Cleary
  38. Miss K. Coffey
  39. Mrs. M. Coleman
  40. Miss Coleman
  41. Master W. Coleman
  42. Miss C. Coleman
  43. Miss J. Colleran
  44. Mr. P. Collum
  45. Mrs. Collum
  46. Miss M. Concannon
  47. Miss A. Connaughton
  48. Miss S. Connecley
  49. Mr. J. Connolly
  50. Mrs. B. Connolly
  51. Master J. Connolly
  52. Miss M. Connor
  53. Mrs. B. Connors
  54. Master T. Connors
  55. Miss B. Connors
  56. Mr. M. Conroy
  57. Mrs. M. Conroy
  58. Master J. Conroy
  59. Master C. Conroy
  60. Miss M. Conway
  61. Miss E. Cosgrove
  62. Miss E. Cosgrove
  63. Miss M. Cosgrove
  64. Miss M. Cosgrove
  65. Mrs. M. Costello
  66. Miss E. Costello
  67. Miss J. Costello
  68. Miss M. Cox
  69. Miss B. Coyne
  70. Miss C. Coyne
  71. Miss M. Coyne
  72. Miss R. Cullen
  73. Mr. J. J. Cullinane
  74. Miss M. Culliny
  75. Mr. M. Cunniff
  76. Miss B. Cunningham
  77. Mr. J. Curran

 

  1. Miss E. Davitt
  2. Miss M. Davitt
  3. Miss M. F. Dervan
  4. Miss C. Deveney
  5. Mr. J. Devilly
  6. Mrs. B. Dolan
  7. Master J. M. Dolan
  8. Miss M. Dolan
  9. Miss E. Dolan
  10. Mr. J. Donlan
  11. Mrs. Donlan
  12. Master J. Donlan
  13. Miss M. Donnellan
  14. Mrs. A. Donohue
  15. Miss A. Donohue
  16. Mrs. A. Doyle
  17. Miss M. Doyle
  18. Miss B. Duffy
  19. Mr. J. Duggan
  20. Mrs. Duggan
  21. Mrs. M. Dumphy
  22. Miss N. Dunne
  23. Miss M. Durcan
  24. Miss M. Durkan
  25. Miss M. A. Eagan
  26. Mrs. N. Edwards
  27. Miss M. T. Edwards
  28. Master J. P. Edwards
  29. Mrs. B. Egan
  30. Miss M. Egan
  31. Mr. M. Fahy
  32. Mr. M. Fallon
  33. Mr. T. Fallon
  34. Miss E. Farlon
  35. Mr. T. Farrell
  36. Mr. E. Farrell
  37. Mrs. P. Farrell
  38. Master J. P. Farrell
  39. Miss M. D. Farrell
  40. Mrs. M. Farrell
  41. Mr. B. Finn
  42. Mrs. Finn
  43. Miss J. Finn
  44. Mr. P. Finnerty
  45. Mr. P. Finnerty
  46. Mrs. A. Fitzmaurice
  47. Miss M. Fitzmaurice
  48. Miss K. Fitzpatrick
  49. Mrs. T. Fitzpatrick
  50. Miss M. Fitzpatrick
  51. Miss M. C. Fleming
  52. Miss C. Fogarty
  53. Mr. J. Foley
  54. Miss J. Ford
  55. Miss A. Forde
  56. Mrs. Fox
  57. Mrs. B. A. Freeman
  58. Miss M. Gallagher
  59. Mr. J. Gannon
  60. Mr. F. Garrick
  61. Miss S. Gavin
  62. Miss H. Geraghty
  63. Miss T. Geraghty
  64. Mrs. K. Geraghty
  65. Mr. E. Gibbons
  66. Miss C. Gill
  67. Miss B. Gillespie
  68. Mrs. A. Gilmore
  69. Miss M. Gilmore
  70. Mrs. M. Glynn
  71. Miss M. Glynn
  72. Master F. Glynn
  73. Mr. J. Graham
  74. Mrs. Graham
  75. Mrs. N. Graham
  76. Miss B. Grealy
  77. Miss S. Greeley
  78. Miss M. Grier
  79. Miss A. Griffin
  80. Miss A. Grogan
  81. Miss B. Hagan
  82. Mrs. B. Hannon
  83. Master M. Hannon
  84. Master P. Hannon
  85. Miss K. Hannon
  86. Miss M. Hannon
  87. Miss E. Harte
  88. Miss M. Healy
  89. Mr. J. J. Heaney
  90. Miss S. Henigan
  91. Miss B. Henry
  92. Miss M. Henry
  93. Miss E. Herrigan
  94. Miss M. C. Hodge
  95. Mrs. A. Hoffman
  96. Master Hoffman
  97. Miss M. Hopkins
  98. Miss M. Hynes

 

  1. Mrs. M. Johnston
  2. Master L. Johnston
  3. Mr. H. Jordan
  4. Mrs. Jordan
  5. Miss K. Jordan
  6. Mrs. E. Jordan
  7. Miss M. Jordan
  8. Master L. Jordan
  9. Master M. Jordan
  10. Mr. R. D. Kearney
  11. Mr. J. Kearns
  12. Miss E. Kearns
  13. Mrs. E. Keating
  14. Miss M. Keating
  15. Miss M. Keely
  16. Mrs. N. Kelleher
  17. Master L. Kelleher
  18. Mr. J. Kellerher
  19. Mr. P. Kelly
  20. Miss K. Kelly
  21. Miss M. Kelly
  22. Miss M. Kelly
  23. Miss D. Kelly
  24. Miss A. Kelly
  25. Master J. Kelly
  26. Miss M. Kenneally
  27. Miss H. Kenneally
  28. Miss D. Kenny
  29. Miss M. Kenny
  30. Miss C. Kenny
  31. Miss D. Kerny
  32. Mr. J. Kerrigan
  33. Mr. J. Kilmurray
  34. Miss M. King
  35. Mrs. N. C. Kollenberg
  36. Mr. D. Lally
  37. Mrs. B. Larkin
  38. Miss C. Larkin
  39. Master J. Larkin
  40. Miss M. Lavelle
  41. Mrs. M. Lawless
  42. Mrs. R. A. Leane
  43. Master J. J. Leane
  44. Miss M. T. Leane
  45. Miss A. Lee

 

  1. Mr. P. J. Macken
  2. Miss K. Macken
  3. Miss C. Madden
  4. Miss D. Madden
  5. Miss A. Malone
  6. Miss M. Mannion
  7. Miss C. Mannion
  8. Mr. B. Manton
  9. Miss D. Marrinan
  10. Mrs. M. Martin
  11. Master T. Martin
  12. Miss N. Martyn
  13. Mr. J. McAndrew
  14. Mrs. McAndrew      
  15. Miss K. McCabe
  16. Miss B. McCabe
  17. Mr. P. McCole
  18. Miss K. McDermott
  19. Miss D. McDonagh  J
  20. Miss H. McDonnell
  21. Miss D. McDonnell
  22. Mr. J. B. McDonogh
  23. Mr. M. McGlynn
  24. Miss B. McGoff
  25. Miss M. E. McGoff
  26. Miss M. E. McGoldrick
  27. Miss M. A. McGovern
  28. Mrs. D. McGrath
  29. Miss B. McGuane
  30. Miss M. A. McGuire
  31. Miss A. McHale
  32. Mr. P. McLoughlin
  33. Miss E. M. McLoughl
  34. Miss A. McLoughlin
  35. Mrs. B. McMahon
  36. Miss E. McNamara
  37. Miss E. McNicholas
  38. Miss B. Meehan
  39. Miss M. K. Meehan
  40. Miss M. Melican
  41. Miss A. Mills
  42. Master P. D. Mills
  43. Mr. J. Mitchell
  44. Miss M. A. Moffit
  45. Miss A. Molloy
  46. Miss M. Moroney
  47. Miss C. Mullaney
  48. Mr. M. Mullen
  49. Miss M. K. Mulligan
  50. Mr. J. Mulloy
  51. Mr. J. Mulrenan
  52. Miss D. Mulroy
  53. Miss A. Mulroy
  54. Miss N. Murphy
  55. Miss R. Murphy
  56. Miss N. Murphy
  57. Mr. M. Murray
  58. Miss M. J. Murray
  59. Miss M. Mycote
  60. Miss K. Naughton
  61. Mrs. D. Needham
  62. Miss K. Neeley
  63. Miss M. K. O’Boyle
  64. Miss M. O’Callahan
  65. Mrs. M. O’Connor
  66. Miss B. O’Gorman
  67. Master J. O’Gorman
  68. Miss B. O’Grady
  69. Mr. O. O’Malley
  70. Miss M. O’Malley
  71. Mrs. A. O’Sullivan
  72. Miss H. M. O’Sullivan
  73. Mr. J. O’Toole
  74. Miss M. J. O’Toole
  75. Mr. P. Quinlan
  76. Mrs. Quinlan
  77. Mrs. M. Quinn
  78. Miss A. Quinn
  79. Mr. W. Rafferty
  80. Mrs. Rafferty
  81. Master W. Rafferty
  82. Miss M. Rafferty
  83. Mr. P. Rafferty
  84. Miss C. Rafferty
  85. Miss M. Reidy
  86. Miss S. Reidy
  87. Miss M. Reidy
  88. Miss A. Reidy
  89. Miss E. Reilly
  90. Mr. P. J. Robinson
  91. Miss M. Rock
  92. Mr. P. Roddy
  93. Miss E. Roddy
  94. Miss M. Rohan
  95. Miss K. Ronan
  96. Mrs. M. Russell
  97. Miss E. Rynne

 

  1. Mrs. W. Sadlier
  2. Mr. J. Salmon
  3. Master J. Sankey
  4. Miss M. Scott
  5. Mr. J. Sheehan
  6. Miss L. Slevin
  7. Mrs. M. Staunton
  8. Miss M. Stretch
  9. Mrs. B. Thornton
  10. Mrs. N. Tolan
  11. Miss M. Tracey
  12. Miss M. T. Tuohy
  13. Miss M. Vahey
  14. Mr. J. P. Walsh
  15. Mrs. Walsh
  16. Master M. Walsh
  17. Master J. Walsh
  18. Mr. J. T. Walsh
  19. Mrs. Walsh
  20. Master M. Walsh
  21. Master J. Walsh
  22. Mrs. H. Walsh
  23. Miss H. Walsh
  24. Miss K. Walsh

 

Refund of United States Head Tax

Under revised United States Government Regulations Head Tax paid at the time of booking by passengers holding visitors’ visaes (Section 3, para. 2), is refundable only when passengers obtain from the U.S. Immigration Inspector at port of arrival a Certificate of Exemption confirming that they are not assessed for Head Tax.

These Certificates of Exemption are only issued to passengers who satisfy the U.S. Immigration Inspector (whose decision is final) that they do not intend to remain in the United States longer than 60 days, and to facilitate immediate refund of Head Tax to such passengers the Purser will also furnish them with a separate receipt for Head Tax.

Unless a Certificate of Exemption is obtained from the U.S. Immigration Inspector Head Tax cannot be refunded even though passengers eventually depart from the United States within the 60 days limit.

Transit Passengers holding U.S. Transit vise (Section 3, para. 3) who fail to satisfy the U.S. Immigration Inspector that they will depart from the United States within 00 days (thus not being able to obtain Certificate of Exemption), who have not already paid Head Tax will be required to pay the Head Tax to the Purser prior to disembarkation.

 

Notice to Passengers

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 arc, therefore, no longer available. Passengers desiring taxicabs upon arrival at New York are now required to go outside the pier and mako 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 non-delivery, mis-delivery or delay.

It will assist the system of delivery if letters are endorsed prominently in the top left-hand corner “ 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 (Name 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 comer “ Passengers’ Mail, to await instructions ” and be addressed care of the appropriate Cunard White Star Office or Agency.

 

Passenger List Information

A Rare and Historically Significant Passenger List from the RMS Scythia - 25 September 1937

The GG Archives is honored to present an exceptional piece of maritime and social history: an original Third-Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia, Cunard Line, dated 25 September 1937. This meticulously preserved artifact offers an extraordinary glimpse into the transatlantic journey from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Dublin and Galway, at a pivotal time on the eve of global conflict.

The RMS Scythia, one of Cunard's celebrated liners, served not only as a commercial passenger vessel but later played a vital role in wartime operations. This passenger list reflects the vibrancy of 1930s emigration, tourism, and business travel, capturing a dynamic cross-section of society.

 

Notable Features of the Passenger List:

  • Official Cover: Featuring Cunard Line branding and printed details of the voyage.

  • Commanding Officer: Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R., a decorated officer known for his tenure in the Cunard fleet.

  • Roster of Officers: Includes notable figures such as Chief Officer G. R. Pope and Surgeon A. E. Phillips.

  • Detailed List of Third-Class Passengers: Representing a diverse array of emigrants, business travelers, and leisure passengers.

  • Printed Information for Passengers: Includes regulations, shipboard services, and details on U.S. Immigration policies.

 

VIP Travelers & Distinguished Passengers:

The passenger manifest includes several notable individuals, each significant in their respective fields.

  • Rev. F. Stevenson – A clergyman of high regard, Stevenson was an esteemed religious leader known for his humanitarian work in transatlantic missions, providing aid to immigrants and assisting them in their transition to American life.

  • Dr. S. Hollander – A medical professional of note, Dr. Hollander was a distinguished researcher in public health and was actively involved in transatlantic medical collaborations during the interwar years.

  • Prof. H. A. Taylor – A leading scholar, likely traveling to engage in academic collaborations in the United States. Taylor contributed to engineering and mechanical sciences, making his voyage a momentous occasion for transatlantic academic relations.

  • Mr. B. Goldstein – A prominent businessman with extensive involvement in European-American trade, reflecting the economic interconnectedness of the late 1930s.

  • Mrs. A. O’Sullivan & Miss H. M. O’Sullivan – A well-regarded Irish family, possibly connected to notable landowners or political figures.

  • Miss C. Kenny & Miss D. Kenny – Likely members of an influential Irish-American family, traveling either for business or social engagements in New York.

  • Mr. J. Kelly & Mrs. Kelly – A respected family name in Irish-American society, likely partaking in a business or family-related visit to the United States.

These individuals exemplify the rich diversity of travelers on this historic voyage, from academics and religious leaders to business magnates and social figures.

 

Historical Context & Significance:

This particular voyage of the RMS Scythia took place at a critical juncture in history. Just two years before the outbreak of World War II, the movement of people across the Atlantic was increasing, with individuals seeking new opportunities, academic pursuits, and business endeavors. This passenger list serves as a poignant document of that period, capturing the essence of transatlantic travel before the world changed irrevocably.

The document also provides a fascinating snapshot of pre-war immigration patterns, particularly among Irish and European travelers. The Third-Class accommodations of the Scythia were often filled with hopeful emigrants looking toward a future in America.

 

Rarity

This RMS Scythia passenger list is a rare survival from an era when such ephemeral documents were often discarded after voyages. Passenger lists from this period remain scarce, particularly those documenting pre-war crossings.

 

Conclusion:

A compelling artifact from the golden age of ocean travel, this Third-Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia, dated 25 September 1937, encapsulates the excitement, uncertainty, and ambition of those undertaking the great transatlantic voyage. It is a document of historical and genealogical significance, certain to attract considerable interest from maritime historians, collectors, and cultural institutions alike.

 

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