Irish Passenger Lists 1932-1956
Passenger Lists from 1932-1956 available from the GG Archives for the Ports of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Organized by Date of Departure, Steamship Line, Steamship or Ocean Liner, Class of Passengers, Route, and the Ship's Captain.
1932-07-30 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 30 July 1932
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Cobh and Galway
Commander: Captain F. F. Summers, R.D. (Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd.)
1932-08-24 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 24 August 1932
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain George Fried
1932-08-25 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 25 August 1932
Route: Liverpool to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain F. F. Summers, R.D. (Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd.)
1932-09-09 SS Duchess of Atholl Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 9 September 1932
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain D. S. McQueen
1932-09-16 TSS Caledonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Line
Class of Passengers: Saloon and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 16 September 1932
Route: Glasgow to New York via Belfast and Moville
Commander: Captain Alexander Collie
1932-09-18 SS Milwaukee Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg-Amerika Linie / Hamburg America Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 18 September 1932
Route: Hamburg to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain H. Molchin
1932-10-14 SS Duchess of Bedford Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 14 October 1932
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain H. Sibbons
1932-10-19 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 19 October 1932
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain George Fried
1933-05-12 SS Duchess of Atholl Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 12 May 1933
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain D. S. McQueen
1933-05-24 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 24 May 1933 (Maiden Voyage)
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain George Fried, USN, Retired
1933-09-28 SS Stuttgart Passenger List
Steamship Line: Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 28 September 1933
Route: Bremen to Halifax and New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton, and Galway
Commander: Captain O. Prehn
1933-12-29 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 29 December 1933
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain John Jensen, USN, Retired
1934-04-28 RMS Antonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 28 April 1934
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast
Commander: Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1934-05-23 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 23 May 1934
Route: Hamburg on for New York via Havre, Southampton, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain George Fried, U.S.N. (Retired)
1934-07-18 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 18 July 1934
Route: New York to Hamburg via Queenstown (Cobh), Plymouth and Le Havre
Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr. USNR
1934-08-01 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 1 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings
1934-08-09 SS New York Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 9 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Commodore Kruse
1934-08-15 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 15 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain George Fried, USN, Retired.
1934-08-30 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg-Amerika Linie / Hamburg America Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First Class and Tourist
Date of Departure: 30 August 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain Koch
1934-10-06 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 6 October 1934
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Cobh And Galway
Commander: Captain P. R. Vaughan, D.S.C., R.D. (Cmdr. R.N.R. Retd.)
1934-10-24 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 24 October 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1934-11-07 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 November 1934
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain Schuyler F. Cumings, Lt. Cmdr., USNR
1935-03-16 RMS Laconia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 16 March 1935
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.
1935-04-10 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 10 April 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1935-05-28 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 28 May 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain John F. Jensen, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
1935-07-11 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg-Amerika Linie / Hamburg America Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 11 July 1935
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Cherbourg, and Southampton
Commander: Captain Theodore Koch
1935-07-27 RMS Samaria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 27 July 1935
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Galway
Commander: Captain J. McRostie
1935-07-31 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 31 July 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., USNR
1935-08-15 SS Deutschland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: First and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 15 August 1935
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain Dau
1935-08-24 RMS Samaria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 24 August 1935
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Galway
Commander: Captain J. McRostie
1935-09-14 RMS Scythia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 14 September 1935
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Cobh (Queenstown)
Commander: Captain G. R. Dolphin
1935-10-04 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 4 October 1935
Route: Le Havre and Southampton to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain W. A. Hawkes, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1935-10-05 RMS Lancastria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 5 October 1935
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Galway
Commander: Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.
1935-11-01 TSS Caledonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: First Class and Tourist
Date of Departure: 1 November 1935
Route: Glasgow to New York via Belfast
Commander: Captain Alexander Collie
1936-03-11 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 11 March 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1936-07-24 RMS Samaria Cabin Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 July 1936
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain J. McRostie
1936-07-24 RMS Samaria Tourist Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 24 July 1936
Route: Liverpool to New York and Boston via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain J. McRostie
1936-07-29 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 29 July 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Lt., U.S.N.R.
1936-07-31 RMS Antonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 31 July 1936
Route: Liverpool to Montreal and Quebec via Greenock and Belfast
Commander: Captain W. Sewell Quinn.
1936-08-08 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 8 August 1936
Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R.
1936-08-21 RMS Samaria Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 21 August 1936
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain J. McRostie
1936-09-09 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 9 September 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R.
1936-09-11 TSS Transylvania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist
Date of Departure: 11 September 1936
Route: Glasgow for New York via Dublin
Commander: Captain David W. Bone
1936-09-12 SS Columbus Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class
Date of Departure: 12 September 1936
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh
Commander: Captain W. Dähne
1936-09-18 TSS Caledonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist
Date of Departure: 18 September 1936
Route: Glasgow to Boston and New York via Belfast and Londonderry
Commander: Captain Alexander Collie
1936-10-17 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 17 October 1936
Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
1936-10-21 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 21 October 1936
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Commodore A. B. Randall, Cmdr., U.S.N.R
1937-07-24 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 24 July 1937
Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-08-07 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 7 August 1937
Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain A. T. Brownm, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-08-31 SS Berlin Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist, and Third Class
Date of Departure: 31 August 1937
Route: Bremen to New York via Southampton and Galway and Halifax
Commander: Captain F. Krone
1937-09-01 SS President Harding Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 1 September 1937
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain James E. Roberts, Lt., Cmdr. U.S.N.R.
1937-09-03 RMS Franconia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 3 September 1937
Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain B. H. Davies
1937-09-11 RMS Laconia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 11 September 1937
Route: Liverpool to New York via Dublin, Galway and Boston
Commander: Captain C. H. Bate, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-09-17 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 17 September 1937
Route: Le Havre and Southampton to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.
1937-09-24 SS Duchess of Atholl Passenger List
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Date of Departure: 24 September 1937
Route: Montreal to Glasgow, Belfast, and Liverpool
Commander: Captain W. B. Coyle
1937-09-25 RMS Scythia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 25 September 1937
Route: Liverpool to New York and Boston via Dublin and Galway
Commander: Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1937-10-16 RMS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Members of the American Legion (First, Tourist and Third Class)
Date of Departure: 16 October 1937
Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R
1938-04-20 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 20 April 1938
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Plymouth and Le Havre
Commander: Captain Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1938-04-20 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 20 April 1938
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R.
1938-06-29 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 29 June 1938
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton and Cobh
Commander: Captain Albert B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
1938-07-22 TSS California Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist
Date of Departure: 22 July 1938
Route: Glasgow to Boston and New York via Dublin
Commander: Captain Robert W. Smart
1938-08-19 TSS California Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist
Date of Departure: 19 August 1938
Route: Glasgow to Boston and New York via Dublin and Cobh
Commander: Captain Robert W. Smart
1938-08-19 SS Duchess of Bedford Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 19 August 1938
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain A. R. Meikle, R.D., R.N.R.
1938-08-19 RMS Franconia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 19 August 1938
Route: Liverpool to New York and Boston via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Commanded by Captain P. A. Murchie, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1938-08-26 SS Caledonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist
Date of Departure: 26 August 1938
Route: Glasgow to Boston and New York via Belfast and Londonderry
Commander: Captain Alexander Collie
1938-08-31 SS President Roosevelt Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 31 August 1938
Route: Hamburg to New York via Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain William Dougherty
1938-09-02 SS Athenia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Donaldson Atlantic Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist
Date of Departure: 2 September 1938
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Liverpool
Commander: Captain James Cook
1938-09-10 RMS Laconia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 10 September 1938
Route: Liverpool to New York and Boston via Dublin and Galway
Commander: Captain W. C. Battle, D.S.C., R.D., R.N.R.
1938-09-14 SS President Harding Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 14 September 1938
Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain James E. Roberts (Lt. Cmdr. USNR)
1938-09-30 SS Washington Tourist Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 30 September 1938
Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh
Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R.
1938-09-30 SS Washington Third Class Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 30 September 1938
Route: Le Havre to New York via Southampton and Cobh
Commander: Captain Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Comm., U.S.N.R.
1938-10-15 RMS Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Members of the American Legion (First, Tourist and Third Class)
Date of Departure: 15 October 1938
Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain A. T. Brown, R.D., R.N.R.
1938-11-03 SS New York Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist, and Third Class
Date of Departure: 3 November 1938
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh
Commander: Captain B. Majewski
1939-03-10 SS Manhattan Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 10 March 1939
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Plymouth, and Le Havre
Commander: Captain Albert B. Randall, CAPT. U.S.N.R.
1939-04-20 SS Hamburg Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 20 April 1939
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh
Commander: Captain P. Hille
1939-06-08 SS New York Passenger List
Steamship Line: Hamburg Amerika Linie / Hamburg American Line (HAPAG)
Class of Passengers: Cabin, Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 8 June 1939
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Cherbourg, and Southampton
Commander: Captain B. Majewski
1939-07-08 SS Georgic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 8 July 1939
Route: New York to London via Cobh (Queenstown), Southampton, and Le Havre
Commander: Captain G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R.
1939-08-04 SS Montrose Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 4 August 1939
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain H. J. Ferguson, D.S.C.
1939-08-22 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 22 August 1939
Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Giles C. Stedman, Lt. Cmdr., U.S.N.R
1947-09-05 SS America Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 5 September 1947
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg and Cobh
Commander: Commodore Harry Manning
1948-01-21 SS America Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 21 January 1948
Route: New York to Southampton via Cobh and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Captain, U.S.N.R.
1948-02-20 SS America Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 20 February 1948
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg and Cobh
Commander: Captain Harry Manning, Captain, U.S.N.R.
1949-04-26 RMS Mauretania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 26 April 1949
Route: Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.
1949-05-04 RMS Mauretania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 4 May 1949
Route: New York to Southampton Via Cobh and Le Havre
Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.
1951-01-10 SS Washington Passenger List
Steamship Line: United States Lines
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 10 January 1951
Route: New York to Hamburg via Cobh, Southampton, Le Havre and Bremerhaven
Commander: Captain Harold Milde, U.S.N.R.
1953-04-10 MV Britannic Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 10 April 1953
Route: Liverpool to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain J. W. Caunce, R.D., R.N.R.
1953-07-15 SS Maasdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 15 July 1953
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
Commander: Captain J. B. Van Gaart
1953-08-04 RMS Mauretania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 4 August 1953
Route: Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain D. W. Sorrell.
1954-05-27 RMS Mauretania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 27 May 1954
Route: New York to Southampton Via Cobh and Le Havre
Commander: Captain A. D. Fasting, R.D., R.N.R.
1954-07-15 RMS Mauretania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 15 July 1954
Route: Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., (Cmdr. R.N.R., Rtd.)
1956-09-18 RMS Mauretania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 18 September 1956
Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain C. S. WILLIAMS
Recap and Summary: Irish Passenger Lists (1932-1956)
The Irish Passenger Lists (1932-1956) from the GG Archives document a transformational period in transatlantic travel, spanning from the post-Great Depression years to the aftermath of World War II and the beginning of the Jet Age. This index provides an insightful record of major shipping lines, evolving class structures, and the transition from luxury liners to postwar migration vessels.
Historical Context of the 1932-1956 Passenger Lists
This era was defined by major world events that shaped maritime travel:
- The Great Depression (1929-1939) caused a decline in transatlantic crossings, leading many shipping companies to introduce Tourist Class accommodations to attract middle-class travelers.
- World War II (1939-1945) disrupted passenger travel significantly, with many ships being repurposed for military transport and troop movements.
- Postwar Recovery (1945-1956) saw a resurgence in travel, driven by displaced persons, war brides, and renewed business and leisure travel.
- The rise of aviation in the 1950s meant the twilight of ocean liners as the dominant mode of transatlantic travel.
The role of Ireland as a key departure and transit point remained strong, with Cobh (Queenstown), Galway, Belfast, and Moville serving as critical embarkation ports for emigrants and returning travelers.
Most Interesting Passenger Lists and Their Significance
Some voyages stand out due to their historical importance, ship reputation, or notable passengers.
1. RMS Britannic (6 October 1934 & 15 October 1938) – White Star’s Last Liner
- Steamship Line: White Star Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Cobh and Galway
- Commanders: Captain P. R. Vaughan (1934), Captain A. T. Brown (1938)
- Why It’s Interesting: The Britannic (III) was the last ship built for White Star Line before its merger with Cunard. The 1938 voyage carried members of the American Legion, showing the growing importance of heritage travel and tourism.
2. SS Washington (24 May 1933 & 9 September 1936) – A Symbol of American Power
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commanders: Captain George Fried, USN (1933), Captain Giles C. Stedman (1936)
- Why It’s Interesting: The Washington was the first American-built transatlantic liner in over a decade, signifying a revival of the U.S. passenger fleet. These voyages coincided with the rise of Nazi Germany, making them part of the final years of pre-war migration.
3. SS Manhattan (10 April 1935 & 20 April 1938) – The Height of American Luxury
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commanders: Commodore A. B. Randall, U.S.N.R.
- Why It’s Interesting: The SS Manhattan was one of the most lavish American liners of its time, competing directly with European luxury liners for elite travelers.
4. RMS Georgic (17 October 1936 & 8 July 1939) – The Last White Star Ship
- Steamship Line: White Star Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Route: Southampton and Le Havre to New York via Cobh
- Commanders: Captain J. C. Townley (1936), Captain G. R. Dolphin (1939)
- Why It’s Interesting: The Georgic was the final passenger liner built for White Star Line before the company's full merger with Cunard in 1934. It survived the war despite extensive damage and continued to operate until 1956.
5. SS Athenia (2 September 1938) – The First Victim of WWII
- Steamship Line: Donaldson Atlantic Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist
- Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Liverpool
- Commander: Captain James Cook
- Why It’s Interesting: Just one year after this voyage, the SS Athenia became the first British ship sunk by Germany in World War II. On September 3, 1939, a German U-boat torpedoed the ship, killing 117 people, including American and Canadian civilians.
6. SS President Roosevelt (28 May 1935 & 31 August 1938) – Diplomacy at Sea
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Route: Hamburg to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain John F. Jensen
- Why It’s Interesting: Named after Theodore Roosevelt, this ship was a symbol of American international presence and played an important role in diplomatic travel.
7. RMS Mauretania (26 April 1949 & 4 August 1953) – The Second Mauretania
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
- Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell
- Why It’s Interesting: The second RMS Mauretania (1938-1965) replaced the legendary 1907 Mauretania, which had held the Blue Riband speed record for 22 years. Post-WWII voyages were marked by increased leisure travel and business tourism.
8. SS America (5 September 1947 & 21 January 1948) – Postwar Resettlement
- Steamship Line: United States Lines
- Class of Passengers: Tourist & First Class
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg and Cobh
- Commander: Captain Harry Manning
- Why It’s Interesting: The late 1940s voyages reflected a new wave of transatlantic migration, including displaced persons, refugees, and war brides. The SS America was later converted into the SS Australis, a major ship for postwar migration to Australia.
9. RMS Britannic (10 April 1953) – A Cunard-White Star Legend
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Route: Liverpool to New York via Cobh
- Commander: Captain J. W. Caunce
- Why It’s Interesting: This third Britannic was one of the last Cunard-White Star vessels, built before the two companies officially merged in 1949. It was a favorite for Irish and British emigrants to the U.S. in the 1950s.
10. SS Maasdam (15 July 1953) – The Dutch Connection
- Steamship Line: Holland-America Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Route: Rotterdam to New York via Le Havre, Southampton, and Cobh
- Commander: Captain J. B. Van Gaart
- Why It’s Interesting: This voyage highlights the strong Dutch-Irish transatlantic connections, as many Dutch migrants traveled via Ireland on their way to North America.
Conclusion: The End of the Ocean Liner Era
The Irish Passenger Lists (1932-1956) mark the transition from the golden age of ocean liners to the dominance of air travel. The period:
- Saw the decline of White Star Line as Cunard became the dominant British liner company.
- Featured more Tourist and Cabin Class passengers, reflecting economic changes.
- Included ships that played key roles in World War II as troop transports.
- Witnessed the emergence of postwar migration, particularly from Europe to North America.
- Ended with the rise of aviation, reducing ocean liners to luxury cruise travel.
By 1956, ocean liners were no longer the sole means of transatlantic travel, but their legacy of elegance and migration remains deeply embedded in history.
