Passage Tickets & Contracts - 1850s-1870s
All Passage Contracts & Tickets For the 1850s-1870s Available at the GG Archives. These unique contracts represent primary source documents of the voyage of many immigrants. Our collection includes a variety of types and classes and provides an invaluable account of the cost of passage.
1854-05-09 Steerage Passage Contract - Le Havre to New York
A steerage contract over years old, for one adult going from Le Havre to New York on the clipper ship "Admiral" dated 4 May 1854. Printed in French and German, a synopis of the terms and conditions along with the contract information have been translated in English.
1859-03-16 Steamship Ticket - Black Ball Line - Nicholas Fish
Nicholas Fish used this well-preserved 1859 Ticket for Passage on the Black Ball Line Packet Ship Yorkshire. he was a famous American (1846-1902) from a distinguished American family.
1867-05-11 Cabin Passenger’s Contract Ticket - Australia to London
This contract was intended for First Class passage on the SS Reigate of the Surrey Steamship Company, a 3-mast, full-rigged ship built in 1862 weighing 1,035 tons. The cost of the voyage from Melbourne to London was £85, over £7,150 in today's currency.
1873-04-29 Certificate for Passage - Glasgow to New York
Certificate for Passage of Mrs. Andrew Fair from Glasgow to New York on board the SS Columbia of the Anchor Line. She arrived in New York on 11 June 1873.
