RMS Aquitania Passenger Lists 1914-1939
RMS Aquitania (1914) of the Cunard Line. Detroit Publishing Company, 1914. Library of Congress # 2016806680. GGA Image ID # 1d3304e641
Captain W. T. Turner, Commander of the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line, 5 June 1914. Bain News Service, 1914. Library of Congress # 2014696156. GGA Image ID # 1d33886b1a
All Digitized Passenger Lists For the RMS Aquitania Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route.
View the RMS Aquitania Archival Collection that Includes Aquitania (1914) Cunard Line Ship's History (Brief); RMS "Aquitania" – "The Ship Beautiful" - 1923; Special Facilities & Features for Saloon Passengers - 1924; Passenger Lists; Brochures; Menus; Programs; Postcards; Title Pages; Embarkation/Debarkation Notices; Sailing Schedules; Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs; Passage Rates; Excerpts from Information for Passengers; Wireless Technology; Other Ephemera; Time at Sea; Illustrations and Paintings; Photographs; Advertisements; Books; Fleet List; Lights and Distances; Speed Records; Autographs; Back Cover Images; Launching of the Cunard RMS Aquitania - 1913; and more.
1914-07-11 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 11 July 1914
Route: Liverpool to New York
Commander: Captain W. T. Turner, R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIPs Identified): Captain W. T. Turner, R.N.R., Lieutenant Colonel Marshall, Ensign Lucy Bushnell, Brigadier J. R. Wiseman, Rev. H. Hansen, Dr. John Dennett, and Brigadier A. E. Kimball.
Auction Estimates: $30 to $50 USD
1921-06-25 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 25 June 1921
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir James Charles
Notable Passengers (VIPs Identified): George Dunton Widener Jr., William E. Carter and Lucille Polk Carter, Sir Edward Mackay Edgar, Bart., Maurice E. McLoughlin, John Cleveland Osgood, Arthur Woods, Sumner T. McKnight, and Herbert Cooper Thompson.
Auction Estimates: $50 to $8,000 USD
1922-08-12 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 12 August 1922
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir James Charles, K.B.E., C.B., R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIPs Identified): Mrs. Jacob Schiff, Archibald Roosevelt, Dr. Lee K. Frankel, Mrs. A. J. du Pont, Dr. Emanuel Libman, Mrs. Ralph Emerson, Carroll Wainwright, Mrs. Charles Allis, Miss Mary H. Wiborg, Mrs. Susan C. Baker, Rev. Dr. T. Bond Holland, and Prof. Arthur L. Walker.
Auction Estimates: $60 to $90 USD
1923-11-03 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 3 November 1923
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir James Charles, K.B.E., C.B., R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. N. McO. Dott, Dr. J. Fisher, Mrs. C. R. Grossfeld and Family, and Dr. S. H. Liljestrand.
Auction Estimates: $12 to $20 USD
1924-06-18 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 18 June 1924
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir James Charles, K.B.E., C.B., R.D., R.N.R.
Total Second Class Passengers: 640
Notable VIP Passengers: Rabbi Mendel Kasha, Dr. Max Theiler, Prof. James P. Bird, Dr. Emilio Marinai, Rev. Vincent Marinara, Miss Margaret Adams, Mr. Arne Borg, Mrs. Margaret D. Barber, and Miss I. E. Barber.
Provenance: From the esteemed Chris Crofts Collection.
1924-07-26 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: 26 July 1924
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir James Charles, K.B.E., C.B., R.D., R.N.R.
1927-11-26 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 26 November 1927
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain Sir James Charles
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Rabbi M. Fiedler, Dr. H. Silver, Senor D. O. Mujica, Rev. J. J. Lambe, and Mr. W. T. Burke.
Auction Estimates: $15 to $25 USD
1929-05-18 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 18 May 1929
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIPs Identified): Lady Forget, Mr. Gouverneur Cadwalader, Mr. William T. Kemper, Mr. Horace E. Dodge, Mr. A. Linney Arnold and Mrs. Arnold, Mr. Merton Otis and Mrs. Otis, Miss Alice Winthrop, Mrs. Zinsser and Mr. Rudolph Zinsser, Mr. Richard T. Stevens, and Major R.E. Fisher, OBE.
Auction Estimates: $80 to $120 USD
1929-06-19 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 19 June 1929
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.
VIP Passengers and Notable Figures: John Ringling, H. J. Heinz Family, Sir James Dunn, Governor Cameron Morrison, Mrs. Bradley Martin, Elsie Ferguson, and Rt. Hon. Dudley Ward.
Estimated Auction Value: $15 to $35 USD
1929-08-10 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 10 August 1929
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain W. Prothero
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. G. B. Allen, Col. N. Polushkin, Miss R. Busch, Miss D. Gallup, and Dr. D. C. Williams.
Auction Estimates: $18 to $27 USD
1929-08-31 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 31 August 1929
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. J. Deming, Rev. W. Gibson, Prof. A. D. Schnessler, Mrs. S. Englander, and Rev. E. C. Tullar.
Auction Estimates: $20 to $32 USD
1930-01-29 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 29 January 1930
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Prof. J. Conel, Dr. C. W. Coulter, Miss E. Breck, Mr. J. Forsyth, Mrs. M. Bourquin, and Dr. E. Kusch.
Auction Estimates: $25 to $38 USD
1930-04-05 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 5 April 1930
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.
Prominent VIP Passengers: Sir Thomas Brocklebank, Bart., Mr. Richard K. Mellon, Mr. Montague M. Burton, Mr. Ronald Tree, Mrs. Roswell P. Angier, Dr. Camille Dreyfus, Miss Katherine S. Dreier, Mr. Richard C. Cabot and Mrs. Cabot, Mr. Victor Emanuel and Manservant, and Mr. Harvey S. Ladew and Manservant.
Estimated Auction Price: $35 to $55 USD
1931-07-18 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class and Tourist Third Cabin
Date of Departure: 18 July 1931
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Rev. A. J. Bernatzky, Capt. Charles S. Gilbert, Prof. J. Devick, Dr. J. E. Crawford, Mrs. Olga Cirlin, Capt. H. N. Penlington, Dr. C. Aranowici, and Miss Amelia Dingley.
Auction Estimates: $28 to $42 USD
1932-10-01 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 1 October 1932
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Lt.-Com. H. W. Bredin, R.N., Prof. K. Capper-Johnson, Dr. H. Slonimsky, Prof. A. Schinz, and Rev. Fr. J. Longo.
Auction Estimates: $32 to $48 USD
1935-09-18 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 18 September 1935
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. V. Peel, R.D., Commodore, R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Prof. M. E. Coindreau, Lt.-Com. R. V. Peel, RNR, Dr. H. A. Bethe, Rev. G. W. Carpenter, and Prof. J. Davis.
Auction Estimates: $38 to $52 USD
1936-08-26 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 26 August 1936
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Prof. Jean Piaget, Prof. H. Holborn, Mrs. R. Fedden, CBE, Rev. B. F. Marcetteau, and Rabbi B. Levinthal.
Auction Estimates: $42 to $5,800 USD
1937-07-28 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 July 1937
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. IRVING, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
Notable VIP Travelers: Dr. Josephine Baker, The Hon. Sir Walter Massy-Greene, K.C.M.G., Dr. James Ewing, Countess Laszlo Szechenyl, Dr. Louise Pearce, Mr. Patrick W. Donner, M.P., Miss Helen Jacobs, Lady Wilkinson, Mr. Arthur S. Vernay, and Miss I. A. R. Wylie.
Provenance: From the prestigious Chris Crofts Collection.
1938-06-01 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 1 June 1938
Route: New York to Cherbourg via Southampton
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. A. W. Weysse, Rev. B. A. Hemsley and Rev. S. F. Hemsley, Prof. W. Keeney, Dr. H. J. Hojsa, and Miss D. L. Darrow.
Auction Estimates: $38 to $52 USD
1938-08-10 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 10 August 1938
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
Prominent VIP Passengers: Mr. J. C. Penney and Mrs. Penney, Mr. Frank Beaurepaire, Mrs. Nicholas Brown and Maid, Mrs. Key Commock and Maid, Dr. J. Bondy, Mr. Joshua C. Chase, Madame Y. Yoshida and Family, Miss Marianne Berger, Mrs. Percy G. Hart, and Mr. Wallace MacMullen.
Estimated Auction Price: $38 to $60 USD
1938-08-24 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 24 August 1938
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. F. L. Apperly, Prof. J. D. Clarke, Rev. H. J. Chandler, Adjutant A. E. Baldwin, and Miss E. M. Dresch.
Auction Estimates: $35 to $50 USD
1938-09-07 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 7 September 1938
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Rabbi Max Kirshblum, Prof. G. Mylonas, Dr. Harriet Leach, Rev. E. A. Goldsworth, Prof. K. Kuersteiner, Dr. W. T. Sanger, and Prof. T. G. Taylor.
Auction Estimates: $38 to $52 USD
1939-04-22 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 22 April 1939
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Prof. A. Feltyn, Dr. Renée Ritchie, Dr. F. H. Landshoff, Capt. T. Keane, Dr. A. Rosenberg and Dr. Bina Rosenberg, and Miss M. Mathison.
Auction Estimates: $35 to $50 USD
1939-05-17 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 17 May 1939
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Commanded by Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable VIP Passengers: Princess Margaret Boncompagni and Maid, Lady Anne Bridgeman, Elizabeth, Lady Cheylesmore, The Right Reverend Arthur Doubleday (Bishop of Brentwood), Dr. George A. Buttrick, Professor A. E. Milne, Sir Arthur Sutherland, Bart., K.B.E., and Lady Sutherland, Sir Harry Twyford, K.B.E., Air-Commodore H.E. Whittingham, C.B.E., and Lady Edwine Peck and Maid.
Estimated Auction Price: $45 to $70 USD
1939-06-07 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 7 June 1939
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers): Dr. Alice Buchfuhrer, Rev. E. M. Catich, Dr. G. Klemperer, Mr. J. I. Limantour, Dr. Shoshkes, Mrs. J. G. Hunter-Blair, and Mr. W. T. Diton.
Auction Estimates: $32 to $52 USD
1939-09-09 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 9 September 1939
Route: Southampton to New York
Commander: Captain George Gibbons
Récapitulation: 387 Cabin, 464 Tourist Class, 774 Third Class, 1,625 Total Passengers, 795 Crew Members, 2,420 Souls on Board.
Notable VIP Passengers: Countess Natalie Erdody, Gaspar C. Bacon and Mrs. Bacon, Brig.-General E. R. FitzPatrick, C.B.E., D.S.O., D.L., Sir James T. Currie, K.C.B., Lady Margery Cruise, Dean Roscoe Pound and Mrs. Pound, Air Vice-Marshal R. M. Hill, M.C., A.F.C., Sir Ashley Sparks, K.B.E., and Lady Sparks, and Frederick Lewisohn and Valet and Nurse.
Estimated Auction Price: $60 to $90 USD
The RMS Aquitania left Southampton on one of the last passenger vessels to leave the UK before the start of WWII. Germany Declared War on Great Britain and France six days before the departure of this ship on 3 September 1939.
Passenger Lists contained in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenir list provided to the passengers of each cabin class (and other classes). Many of these souvenir passenger lists have disappeared over the years. Our collection contains a sampling of what was originally produced and printed by the steamship lines.
Why Bid on RMS Aquitania Passenger Lists (1914-1939)?
Passenger lists from the RMS Aquitania represent a unique and compelling investment opportunity for collectors, genealogists, family historians, and maritime enthusiasts. These artifacts offer an extraordinary glimpse into the golden age of ocean liner travel and hold immense historical, cultural, and genealogical value. Here’s why these items are a must-have addition to any collection:
Historical Value
The RMS Aquitania served as a vital link between continents, offering luxurious transatlantic crossings from 1914 to 1939. Nicknamed "The Ship Beautiful," it bridged pivotal historical periods, including:
- World War I and II: Serving as both a passenger liner and troopship.
- Golden Age of Travel: Reflecting the glamour and elegance of interwar voyages.
- Pre-WWII Milestones: Passenger lists from 1939 document some of the last peaceful transatlantic crossings before the outbreak of World War II.
Genealogical and Family History Appeal
Each passenger list offers a treasure trove of names, routes, and travel details:
- Tracing Ancestors: These records provide vital information for genealogists seeking to reconstruct family migration stories.
- Connection to Notable Figures: Many lists feature VIP travelers, from business magnates to scientists, adding layers of interest for researchers and enthusiasts.
Prominent VIP Travelers
These passenger lists showcase influential individuals across various fields, such as:
- Business Tycoons: John Ringling, J.C. Penney, and Frederick Lewisohn.
- Innovators: Dr. Max Theiler (Nobel Laureate) and Dr. Camille Dreyfus.
- Cultural Icons: Elsie Ferguson, Prof. Jean Piaget, and Miss Helen Jacobs.
- Political and Military Leaders: Sir Ashley Sparks, Air Vice-Marshal R. M. Hill, and Brig.-General E. R. FitzPatrick.
Collector’s Appeal
- Rare Souvenirs: Many of these lists are considered scarce, with most originals no longer in circulation.
- Design Excellence: Elegant typography, decorative covers, and artistic flourishes make these artifacts visually stunning.
- Maritime Legacy: Ideal for enthusiasts of ocean liners and Cunard Line history.
Investment Potential
- Auction Value Trends: Estimates for Aquitania passenger lists range from $12 to $12,000, with significant interest in those featuring prominent VIPs or tied to historic voyages.
- Rarity and Provenance: Lists originating from esteemed collections, such as the Chris Crofts Collection, further enhance their desirability and value.
Themes and Context
Passenger lists offer more than names; they encapsulate:
- Cultural Shifts: The shift from luxury travel to wartime necessity.
- Technological Advancements: Highlighting the innovation of one of the last four-funnel liners.
- Social Dynamics: Reflecting class structures and the global elite’s preferences during the era.
Why Bid Now?
With their rarity, historical significance, and cross-disciplinary appeal, RMS Aquitania passenger lists are a sound investment and a cultural treasure. Whether you’re preserving maritime history, exploring genealogical roots, or adding a unique piece to your collection, these artifacts offer unmatched value and connection to a bygone era.
