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Caledonia (1862) Anchor Line

Built by Tod & McGregor, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 1,681. Dimensions: 248' x 33'. Propulsion: Single-screw, 10 knots. Inverted engines. Masts and Funnels: Three masts and one funnel. Clipper bow. Iron hull. Maiden voyage: Glasgow-Portland-New York, February 25, 1862. Fate: Ran aground on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, December 31, 1862. Ownership Change: Refloated later and sold to T. Nickerson & Company of Boston. Rebuilt by the Atlantic Works at Boston. Renamed: Concordia. Sold to Australian owners at a later date. Final Fate: Wrecked in 1872.

Caledonia (1863) Anchor Line

Built by Tod & McGregor, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 1,393. Dimensions: 262' x 33'. Propulsion: Single-screw, 10 1/2 knots. Inverted type engines. Compound engines in 1872. Masts and Funnels: Three masts and one funnel. Iron hull. Clipper bow. Maiden voyage: Glasgow-Portland-New York, December 11, 1863. India Service: Inaugurated Glasgow-Bombay service in 1875. Modifications: Lengthened to 311 feet (2,125 tons) in 1872. Fate: Scrapped in 1898. Sister ship: Britannia.

Caledonia (1904) Anchor Line

TSS California and Caledonia of the Anchor Line. Information for Passengers Brochure, 1912. GGA Image ID # 1152776304

Built by D. & W. Henderson & Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 9,223. Dimensions: 500'x 58'. Propulsion: Twin-screw, 16 knots (the voyage between Glasgow and New York takes about 7 days.). Triple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and two funnels. She was the finest and most expensive vessel in the fleet, and retains her great popularity still as being one of the speediest and most luxuriously equipped steamers sailing out of the Clyde. She was christened by the Duchess of Montrose. Passenger Accommodation 1905: 250 saloon, 350 second-class, and 850 third-class passengers. Maiden voyage: Glasgow-New York, March 25, 1905. Passenger Accommodation as of 1912: 390 first, 376 second, 850 third. Fate: Torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on December 4, 1916. Running mates: California, Cameronia, and Columbia.

On Monday, the Anchor liner Caledonia reported an unusually prolonged spell of heavy weather on her arrival in New York. The steamer was storm-tossed from port to port, and the passengers, among whom were over 300 children, suffered greatly from sea sickness. (The Marine Review, 31 October 1907, p. 29.)

Caledonia (1925) Anchor Line

Built by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 17,046. Dimensions: 553'x 70' (578' o.l.). Twin- screw, 15 1/2 knots. Speed increased to 17 knots in 1939. Steam turbines. Two masts and three funnels. Passengers: 264 first, 458 second, 620 third. Launched: April 22, 1925. Maiden voyage: Glasgow-New York, October 3, 1925. World War II Service: Converted to armed merchant cruiser in 1939. Renamed: Scotstoun (1939). Fate: Torpedoed and sunk in the North Atlantic, June 13, 1940. Sister ship: Transylvania.

1905-07-01 SS Caledonia Passenger List

Cruise Passengers on Clark's Excursions to Europe for the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing Saturday, 1 July 1905 from New York to Glasgow via Londonderry.

1932-09-16 TSS Caledonia Passenger List

Saloon and Tourist Class Passenger List from the TSS Caledonia of the Anchor Steamship Line, Departing 16 September 1932 from Glasgow to New York via Belfast and Moville, Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie.

1935-11-01 TSS Caledonia Passenger List

First Class and Tourist Passenger List from the TSS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing 1 November 1935 from Glasgow to New York via Belfast, Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie.

1936-09-18 TSS Caledonia Passenger List

Cabin and Tourist Passenger List from the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing Friday, 18 September 1936 from Glasgow to Boston and New York via Belfast and Londonderry, Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie.

1938-08-26 SS Caledonia Passenger List

Cabin and Tourist Passenger List from the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line, Departing Friday, 26 August 1938 from Glasgow to Boston and New York via Belfast and Londonderry, Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie.

1911 - Anchor Line Special Attractions For Excursion Season

This brochure printed by the Anchor Line for the Tourist season in 1911 featured information for passengers, internal and external photographs of the ships and interior views and some information on destinations. Ships Covered: Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia.

1912 - Anchor Line Information For Passengers

Exquisite brochure from 1912 offers an excellent glimpse of cabin class travel aboard steamships of that era. This booklet was produced after the Anchor Line's Newest steamship - The Cameronia in 1911. Other Ships Covered: Caledonia, California, and Columbia.

1913-11-29 Anchor Line Second Cabin Accommodations

12-Page brochure on second cabin accommodations on transatlantic steamships of the Anchor Line offering weekly service between New York, Glasgow, and Londonderry. Published by Amsden-Kalbfleisch Co., Agents - Rochester, NY on 29 November 1913. Numerous photographs, Rates of Passage, and other information are included. Ships Covered: Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia.

1926 - The New Anchor Line Fleet

Profusely illustrated brochure from 1926 documents the grand interiors of the Caledonia and Transylvania, the newest additions to the Anchor Line fleet with views of the California and Cameronia, transporting passengers between New York, Londonderry, and Glasgow. Ships Covered: Antonia, Ascania, Caledonia, California, Cameronia, Transylvania, and Tuscania.

1930s - Anchor Line Cabin Class - 1930s

For passengers who are accustomed to the amenities of good-living, the Anchor Line offers a truly delightful mode of travel, in the company of other passengers with the same substantial standards which characterize their own good taste. Ships Featured: Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Transylvania.

1905-07-04 SS Caledonia Independence Day Dinner Menu

Fourth of July Bill of Fare from the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line featured Green Turtle Soup, Mutton Cutlets à la Deplomate and Pudding à la Republic, Sherry Sauce.

1910-06-09 SS Caledonia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 9 June 1910 on board the TSS Caledonia of the Anchor Line featured Boiled Halibut, Hollandaise Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Baked Potatoes, and Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce for dessert.

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 12 October 1907 to 28 December 1907. Eastbound Voyages Call at Moville to Land Passengers. Ships Include the Astoria, Caledonia, California, Columbia, and Furnessia. SS California Passenger List, 12 October 1907. GGA Image ID # 1e39558c53

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 17 August 1912 to 14 December 1912. Ships included the Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia. SS Columbia Passenger List, 17 August 1912. GGA Image ID # 1e3b7feb7b

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 25 August 1930 to 13 February 1931. Ships Included the Andania, Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Transylvania. SS California Passenger List, 20 August 1930. GGA Image ID # 1e39b3e994

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow-New York, from 11 September 1936 to 14 November 1936. Ships Included the Caledonia, Cameronia, and Transylvania. SS Transylvania Passenger List, 11 September 1936. GGA Image ID # 1e3ad41e77

Anchor Line Second Cabin Passage Rates In Effect 1913. Ships Included the Caledonia, California, Cameronia, and Columbia. Second Cabin Accommodations Brochure, 1913. GGA Image ID # 1156df9815

Anchor Line Fleet and Services, 1932. TSS Caledonia Saloon and Tourist Class Passenger List, 16 September 1932. GGA Image ID # 1f3e8c709a

Anchor Line Fleet and Services, 1938. TSS Caledonia Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List, 26 August 1938. GGA Image ID # 1f421d14e9

Information For Passengers - 16 September 1932

Additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board. Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for such disbursements.

Baggage - Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master. To facilitate examination and identification of baggage on landing all packages should have an initial label affixed; these labels are supplied on board on application.

Trunks. Wraps, etc., may be stored and re-shipped by the Company for the return voyage.

Baggage Insurance - Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage as, in the event of loss or damage, the Company cannot accept liability beyond the limit specified on the Steamer Contract Tickets. Rates and particulars on application.

Bar - The Bars will not be open later than midnight, but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.

Barber's Shop -There is a well-appointed Barber's Shop on board. Ladies will be attended to by appointment.

Clothes Pressing - Application should be made to the Barber, from whom rates and other particulars can be obtained.

Berthing of Passengers - No changes can be made except on application to the Purser.

Cables and Telegrams for dispatch by ordinary land wire should be handed in at the Wireless Telegraph Office. The time of acceptance for cables and telegrams to be sent by ordinary land wire will be intimated on the notice boards. Wireless, cable and telegraph forms may be obtained from the Wireless office.

Complaints of incivility, carelessness or inattention on the part of any of the ship's staff should be immediately reported to the Purser or Chief Steward, and failing satisfaction to the Captain.

The Daily Mail Atlantic Edition giving the latest news by wireless and the closing prices on the London and New York Stock Exchanges, is published on board. The paper will be delivered each morning to the passenger's stateroom if an order is given to the Bedroom Steward.

Deck Chairs and Rugs may be hired on application to the Deck Steward. At the end of each voyage the rugs which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned before being re-issued.

Divine Service may be held (weather permitting) once every Sunday forenoon, and for those who so desire facilities are provided for the celebration of Mass.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of License can only be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog or cat is taken on board.

Dogs and Cats can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation. Whilst on board they are not permitted in any of the public rooms or staterooms.

Drafts are issued, free of charge, payable in currency at any of the offices of the Company in the United States and Canada, and, similarly, drafts are issued in the United States and Canada payable at any of the Company's offices in the United Kingdom in sterling or at the Company's offices in Europe in the currency of the country on which they are drawn.

Information - If passengers are in doubt on any point appertaining to their ocean voyage, or railroad journey, they are advised to consult the Purser.

Kiosk- Passengers can obtain confectionery, fruit, toys, souvenirs, novels, postage stamps, etc., in the Kiosk.

Landing Cards - Passengers must obtain from the Purser a U.S. landing card. The hours at which these cards are obtainable will be posted on notice board. It should be noted that before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to a U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

Library - Library books may be obtained on application to the Librarian. The books are issued free of charge.

Lifebelts must not be removed from staterooms, except in cases of extreme danger and necessity.

Meals

• Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.
• Luncheon, 1 p.m.
• Dinner, 7 p.m.

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :

• Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.
• Lunch, 1st sitting, 12:30 p.m.; 2nd sitting, 1:30 p.m.
• Dinner, 1st sitting, 6:15 p.m. ; 2nd sitting, 7:30 p.m.

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward. Meals cannot be served in cabins or on deck unless with the Surgeon's permission.

Children's Meals—Breakfast, 9 a.m.; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5 to 6 p.m.

Ports - Passengers are requested not to open the ports. The Stewards will do this whenever practicable.

Postage Stamps are on sale at Purser's Bureau and Kiosks. A notice will be displayed stating the latest time for posting mail matter on board. British stamps must be used for correspondence posted on the High Seas.

Rates:

• Letters to United Kingdom and United States of America, 1 ½ d. for the first ounce and 1d. for each additional ounce.
• Postcards,1 ½ d. each.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Librarian.

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax - To enable the refund of United States Head Tax to be secured, passengers who intend staying in the United States for less than sixty days must state so on Declaration Form at time of booking. They must also inform the Immigration Officer at the Port of Landing that they are returning within 60 days, and obtain from him Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Company when completed, in time to allow same to be lodged with the American Authorities within 120 days of passenger's arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.

Passengers who declare at the Port of Landing their intention of remaining in the United States for a period longer than 60 days will not bo refunded Head Tax by the United States Government, even although they eventually leave the country within the 60 days limit.

Redirection of Mail - Passengers who expect letters or parcels to be delivered to the ship after they have disembarked should leave their full names and addresses at the Bureau in order that their mail may be forwarded to them.

Return Bookings - The Purser and his staff will at all times be pleased to assist passengers to arrange their return passages, or to supply them with the name and address of the agent in the town to which they are proceeding.

Smoking - Cigarette smokers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigarettes are extinguished before being thrown away. Children are not allowed in the Smoking Room.

Storage - The Company will undertake to store deck chairs and steamer trunks belonging to passengers at the owner's risk until they are required when returning. Chairs and trunks should have the owner's name painted on them, and they will not be re-shipped without instructions being sent to Baggage Master, Anchor Line, Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow. A description of the articles should be given, also the name of the steamer from which they were landed and date. No shawls, rugs. &c., to be attached to chairs. No charge for storage is made if the owners return by the Company's vessels. If chairs or trunks are forwarded by rail this is done at the owner's risk and expense.

Table-Seating - The Chief Steward has the arrangement of table-seating.

The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges for his service, subject to the approval of the Commander, to First Class, Cabin and Tourist Class passengers.

Nurses -Trained and qualified hospital nurses are carried. Their services, under the direction of the Surgeon, are at the passengers' disposal.

Through Bookings to Gibraltar, Marseilles, Egypt, and India -The Anchor Line steamers engaged in this service have excellent saloon accommodation. Full particulars as to fares, etc., on application.

CUSTOMS.—The following is a list of the principal articles which are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities:— Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Wines, Liqueurs, Spirits, Perfumery, Sugar and Goods containing Sugar. Silk and Artificial Silk, Lace and Embroidery, Musical Instruments, Gramophones and Gramophone Records, Clocks, Watches, Cameras. Field and Opera Classes, Films. Wireless Sets and accessories, etc. S Reprints of Copyright Books and Music are subject to confiscation.

Valuables.—Money or valuables should not be exposed in staterooms. The Company will not be responsible for articles lost or stolen. Valuables may be deposited in a ship's safe, under the care of the Purser, free of charge.  Passengers are warned that they should not on any account part with money or valuables to any persons representing themselves as members of the ship's staff.

Wardrobe Trunks.—The attention of passengers is called to the fact that the steamer has a Baggage Room where trunks may be stored during the voyage. It is not always possible to have large wardrobe trunks placed in an accessible position in passenger staterooms.

Source: TSS Caledonia Passenger List - 16 September 1932

Information for Passengers - 1 November 1935

Boat Muster and Fire Stations for Passengers.—A muster of passengers v/ill be held as soon as possible after leaving port, and in the interests of discipline all passengers are requested to attend.

Divine Service will be held, weather permitting, on the morning of Sunday. Requisites are provided for the celebration of Mass. Episcopalian and Anglican clergy may, on applying to the Purser, have the use of plate and linen for the purpose of holding Communion.

Additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.-Passengers should obtain official receipt on the Company's form.

Baggage. —Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage-Master.

Trunks, etc., will be stored and re-shipped by the Company if desired (see Storage).

Storage.—The Company will undertake to store steamer trunks belonging to passengers at owner's risk until they are required for returning. Trunks should have owner's name printed on them, and they will not be re-shipped without instructions being sent to Baggage Master, Anchor Line, Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow. A description of the articles should be given, also name of steamer from which they were landed and date. No charge for storage is made if the owners return by the Company's vessels. If trunks are forwarded by rail this is done at owner's risk and expense.

Barber's Shop.—There is a fully equipped barber's shop on board for the convenience of passengers.

Clothes Pressing.—Application should be made to the Barber, from whom rates and other particulars can be obtained.

Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist.—There is a well-appointed Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist's shop on board. Appointments can be arranged.

Changes in Accommodation.—The Purser alone is authorised to make changes in accommodation and may only do so on payment of any difference in fare which may be required according to Company's tariffs.

Landing Cards.—Passengers must obtain from the Purser a U.S. landing card. The hours at which these cards are obtainable will be posted on notice board. It should be noted that before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to a U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

The Anchor Line News, containing the latest news by wireless and closing prices on the various Stock Exchanges, is published on board and distributed free to passengers at breakfast time during the voyage.

Deck Chairs, Rugs and Cushions may be hired on application to the Deck Steward. At the end of each voyage the rugs and cushions which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned before being re-issued.

Lifebelts must not be removed from staterooms, except in eases of extreme danger and necessity.

Ports.—Passengers are requested not to open the ports. The Stewards will do this whenever practicable.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license and particulars of quarantine period can be obtained by direct application to the Department before the animal is taken on board. Dogs and Cats can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation. Whilst on board they are not permitted in any of the public rooms or staterooms.

Postage Stamps are on sale at Purser's Bureau, Writing Rooms and Kiosks. A notice will be displayed stating the latest time for posting mail matter on board.

British stamps must be used for correspondence posted on the High Seas.

Rates:—Letters to United Kingdom and United States of America, 1 1/2d. for the first ounce and 1d. for each additional ounce. Postcards, 1 1/2d. each.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Purser.

Redirection of Mail.—Passengers who expect letters or parcels to be delivered to the ship after they have disembarked should leave their full names and addresses at the Bureau in order that their mail may be forwarded to them.

Meals.—

• Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. ;
• Luncheon, 1 p.m. ;
• Dinner, 7 p.m.

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :—

• Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.;
• Lunch, 1st sitting, 12.30 p.m.; 2nd sitting, 1.30 p.m.
• Dinner, 1st sitting, 6.15 p.m. ; 2nd sitting, 7.30 p.m.

Children's Meals — Breakfast, 9 a.m.; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5 to 6 p.m.

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.

Smoking.—Cigarette smokers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigarettes are extinguished before being thrown away.

Children are not allowed in the Smoking Room.

The Surgeon is authorized to make the undernoted charges for his services :—

• ist Class and Cabin.—5/- for the first visit and 2/6 per visit thereafter.
• Tourist Class.—2/6 per visit.

In the case of sea-sickness or the consequences thereof, no charge will be made. In all cases medicines are provided by the Company free of charge.

Valuables.—Money or valuables should not be exposed in staterooms. For the convenience of passengers the Company has provided a safe in the Purser's Office in which money, jewels, ornaments, documents, or other valuables may be deposited by passengers. A receipt for any articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser, but the Company does not, having regard to the ticket conditions and to the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, and of Section 4281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles.

Cheques.—Passengers are respectfully informed that the Purser is not authorized to accept private cheques.

Source: TSS Caledonia Passenger List - 1 November 1935

Information for Passengers - 18 September 1936

Meals.—Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Luncheon, 1:00 pm; Dinner, 7:00 pm

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :—

Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Lunch, 1st sitting, 12:30 pm; 2nd sitting, 1.30 pm Dinner, 1st sitting, 6:15 pm; 2nd sitting, 7.30 pm

Children's Meals —Breakfast, 9:00 am; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.

Boat Muster and Fire Stations for Passengers.—A muster of passengers will be held as soon as possible after leaving port, and in the interests of discipline ail passengers are requested to attend.

Divine Service will be hold, weather permitting, on Sunday morning. Requisites are provided for the celebration of Mass. Episcopalian and Anglican clergy may, on applying to the Purser, have the use of plate and linen for the purpose of holding Communion.

Additional Passage Money or Freight paid on board.—Passengers should obtain official receipt on the Company's form.

Baggage.—Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage-Master.

Wardrobe Trunks.—The attention of passengers is called to the fact that the steamer has a Baggage Room where trunks may be stored during the voyage. It is not always possible to have large wardrobe trunks placed in an accessible position in passenger staterooms.

Barber's Shop.—There is a fully equipped barber's shop on board for the convenience of passengers.

Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist.—There is well-appointed Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist's shop on board. For convenience appointments may be arranged.

Changes in Accommodation.—The Purser alone is authorized to make changes in accommodation and may only do so on payment of any difference in fare which may be required according to Company's tariffs.

Information.—If passengers are in doubt on any point appertaining to their ocean voyage, or railroad journey, they are advised to consult the Purser.

Landing Cards.—Passengers must obtain from the Purser a Landing Card. The hours at which these cards are obtainable will be posted on notice board. It should be noted that before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to an Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

Library.—Library books may be obtained on application to the Librarian. The books are issued free of charge.

Deck Chairs, Rugs and Cushions are available for hire and may be obtained on application to the Deck Steward.

Dogs and Cats.—Passengers are notified that dogs and Cats should be handed over to the livestock attendant on board and are not allowed in Staterooms, Public Rooms, or on Passenger Decks.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a licence has been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of licence and particulars of quarantine period can be obtained by direct application to the Department before the animal is taken on board. Dogs and'Cats can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation.

Postage Stamps are on sale at Writing Rooms and Kiosks. A notice will be displayed stating the latest time for posting mail matter on board.

British stamps must be used for correspondence posted on the High Seas.

Rates:—Letters to United Kingdom and United States of America, 1 1/2 d. for the first ounce and 1d. for each additional ounce. Postcards, 1 1/2 d. each.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Purser.

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax—Refund of Head Tax can be obtained provided passengers have complied with the following conditions:—

(1) Inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival that it is their intention to leave the United States within 60 days, and obtain from the Inspector "Head Tax Refund Certificate" (Form 514).

(2) When leaving the United States to have the departure certified on Form 514 by the Purser of the vessel or by the conductor of the train upon which the departure takes place.

Smoking.—Passengers are requested to be careful when smoking on deck to see that cigarettes and cigars are extinguished before being thrown away. Children are not allowed in the Smoking Room.

The Surgeon is authorized to make the following charges for his services : —

Cabin Class.—5/- for the first visit and 2/6 per visit thereafter.

Tourist Class.—2/6 per visit.

Nurse—A trained and qualified hospital nurse is carried. Her services, under the direction of the Surgeon, are at the disposal of passengers.

A receipt for any articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser, but the Company does not, having regard to the ticket conditions and to the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, and of Section 4281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles.

Money Exchange.—Facilities areavailableon Steamers for Passengers to change sterling and American currency at favourable rates.

Intimation will be made on the notice boards when transactions may be effected.

In their own interests Passengers should obtain an Exchange Voucher on the Company's Printed Form for each transaction.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS.

By arrangement with certain hotels, messages reserving accommodation may be sent by passengers free of charge. A list of these hotels is kept in the Radio office.

Source: SS Caledonia Passenger List - 18 September 1936

Information for Passengers - 26 August 1938

Meals.—Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am; Luncheon, 1:00 pm; Dinner, 7:00 pm

When two sittings are necessary, meals will be served as follows :—

• Breakfast, 8:00 am to 10:00 am;
• Lunch, 1st sitting, 12:30 pm; 2nd sitting, 1.30 pm
• Dinner, 1st sitting, 6:15 pm; 2nd sitting, 7.30 pm

Children's Meals—Breakfast, 9:00 am; Dinner, noon; Tea, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Passengers may reserve seats at table for the voyage on application to the Chief Steward.

Boat Muster and Fire Stations for Passengers.—A muster of passengers will be held as soon as possible after leaving port, and in the interests of discipline all passengers are requested to attend.

Lifebelts must not be removed from staterooms, except in cases of extreme danger and for official Boat Muster.

Divine Service will be held, weather permitting, on Sunday morning. Requisites are provided for the celebration of Mass. Episcopalian and Anglican clergy may, on applying to the Purser, have the use of plate and linen for the purpose of holding Communion.

Baggage.—Enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage-Master.

To facilitate examination and identification of baggage on landing, all packages should have an official label affixed. These labels are supplied on board on application to Bedroom Steward.

Kiosk.—Passengers can obtain confectionery, fruit, toys, souvenirs, novels, postage stamps, etc., in the Kiosk.

Barber's Shop.—There is a fully equipped barber's shop on board for the convenience of passengers.

Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist.—There is a well-appointed Ladies' Hairdresser and Manicurist's shop on board. For convenience appointments may be arranged.

Dogs and Cats.—Passengers are notified that Dogs and Cats should be handed over to the livestock attendant on board and are not allowed in Staterooms, Public Rooms, or on Passenger Decks.

Dogs and Cats cannot be landed in Great Britain and Ireland unless a licence has been procured from the Ministry of Agriculture, London. Forms of licence and particulars of quarantine period can be obtained by direct application to the Department before the animal is taken on board. Dogs and Cats can only be carried by special arrangement being made with the Company prior to embarkation.

Railway and Steamer Time Tables may be consulted on application to the Purser.

Return Bookings.—The Purser and his staff will at all times be pleased to assist passengers to arrange their return passages.

The Surgeon is authorized to make the following charges for his services :—

Cabin Class.—5/- for the first visit and 2/6 per visit thereafter.

Tourist Class.—2/6 per visit.

Passengers are warned that they should not on any account part with money or valuables to any persons representing themselves as members of the ship's staff.

The Purser deals with these at his office only.

Money Exchange.—Facilities are available on Steamers for Passengers to change sterling and American currency at favourable rates.

Intimation will be made on the notice boards when transactions may be effected.

In their own interests passengers should obtain an Exchange Voucher on the Company's Printed Form for each transaction.

Complaints of incivility, carelessness or inattention on the part of any of the ship's staff should be immediately reported to the Purser or Chief Steward, and failing satisfaction to the Captain.

Source: SS Caledonia Passenger List - 26 August 1938

Large Scottish Immigrant Family Arrived on the SS Caledonia at Ellis Island 17 September 1905. Typed Inscription at Top Reads: "John D. Third and family , natives of Scotland, Arrived[?] on SS Caledonia, September 17, 1905. Went to Friend, John Fleming, Anniston, Alabama." National Park Service # 658FC5DC. GGA Image ID # 1492e14c70

The Steamship Caledonia of the Anchor Line. Special Atrractions Excursion Brochure, 1911. GGA Image ID # 11503966f7

Twin-Screw Steamships "Caledonia" and "California" of the Anchor Line. Second Cabin Accommodations Brochure, 1913. GGA Image ID # 1155535dff

Top: Smoking Lounge on the TSS California. Bottom: Room with Bath on the TSS Caledonia. Cabin Class Brochure, 1930s. GGA Image ID # 115eb0c17f

French Regency Lounge -- TSS Caledonia. Cabin Class Brochure, 1930s. GGA Image ID # 115edb19dd

Main Staircase and Lift of the SS Caledonia. New Anchor Line Fleet, 1926. GGA Image ID # 1158b7fd47

The Italian Veranda Café of the SS Caledonia. New Anchor Line Fleet, 1926. GGA Image ID # 1158d7c538

The Corridor Lounge of the SS Caledonia. New Anchor Line Fleet, 1926. GGA Image ID # 1158eef97c

Another View of the SS Caledonia Corridor Lounge. New Anchor Line Fleet, 1926. GGA Image ID # 1158f40eaa

The Italian Smoking Room of the SS Caledonia. New Anchor Line Fleet, 1926. GGA Image ID # 1158fc6329

An Alcove in the SS Caledonia Smoking Room. New Anchor Line Fleet, 1926. GGA Image ID # 1159dd055a

A SS Caledonia Stateroom with Private Bath. New Anchor Line Fleet, 1926. GGA Image ID # 115d1a4314

Anchor Line SS Caledonia, 1904. History of Anchor Line, 1911. GGA Image ID # 1f4086a95e

Postcard Originally Attached to a Second Class Dinner Menu dated 9 June 1910 for the Anchor Line Twin-Screw Steamship "Caledonia." The Bottom image is of Dunstaffnage Castle, located in western Scotland near Oban. Reverse Side is Blank. During World War I, the passenger ship Caledonia was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, 125 nautical miles east by south of Malta by SM U-65 (Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. GGA Image ID # 149bf7742c

Anchor Line TSS Caledonia, PostallyUsed 24 June 1938. GGA Image ID # 1f4088ba96

Anchor Line TSS Caledonia (1925). GGA Image ID # 1f40a88170

Title Page, SS Caldedonia Passenger List, Clark's Tour, 1 July 1905. GGA Image ID # 1f404f539e

Title Page, TSS Caledonia Saloon and Tourist Class Passenger List, 16 September 1932. GGA Image ID # 1f3df9ccf5

List of Senior Officers, TSS Caledonia Saloon and Tourist Class Passenger List, 16 September 1932. GGA Image ID # 1f3e43a7a2

List of Senior Officers, TSS Caledonia Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List, 18 September 1936. GGA Image ID # 1f4155acaf

List of Senior Officers, TSS Caledonia Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List, 26 August 1938. GGA Image ID # 1f4204bb58

Wireless Telegraph Rates and Wireless Letters, TSS Caledonia Saloon and Tourist Class Passenger List from 16 September 1932. GGA Image ID # 1f3ea99eab

Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Rates (1936), Including Ship to Shore Radiotelegrams, Ship to Ship Messages, Ship Letter Telegrams, Ship to Shore Telephone Service, Ship to Ship Telephone Service, and Hotel Reservations. TSS Caledonia Passenger List, 18 September 1936. GGA Image ID # 1f41fff916

Second Cabin Steamships of the Anchor Line. Ships Included the Caledonia, California, Columbia, and Furnessia. SS Furnessia Passenger List, 18 June 1910. GGA Image ID # 1f366c5d84

Second Cabin Twin-Screw Steamships "Columbia," "Caledonia," and "California" are the newest of the Anchor Line fleet and the fastest sailing between New York, Glasgow, and Londonderry.

They are large, comfortable seaboats, fitted with all the conveniences and affording all the comforts of a first-class City hotel.

Each vessel is divided into water-tight compartments and has six decks, named respectively the 'tween deck, main deck, upper deck, bridge deck, promenade deck, and the boat deck, for passenger accommodations.

The average passage is seven and one-half days—leaving New York on Saturday at noon, they usually arrive at Moville (Londonderry) the following Saturday evening and at Glasgow on Sunday morning.

Accommodations are nearly amidships, with Staterooms for two and four persons on the main decks, who will find that their comfort and convenience in every respect have been excellently catered to.

The Dining Saloons are on the upper decks, and the Ladies' Cabins or Libraries are directly above the Saloon. There are books for the academic, a piano for the musical, and comfortable lounges and armchairs.

The promenade decks have comfortable shelters and are lighted by electricity. The spacious and well-appointed Smoking Rooms have everything a smoker could desire.

S. S. Furnessia. is a one-class cabin only. The entire accommodation, consisting of the Promenade Deck, Dining Room, Music Room, Library, Smoking Room, and all Staterooms on the main and upper decks, are Exclusively for the Use of Second-Cabin Passengers.

These Steamships are Fitted with Marconi Wireless Telegraph.

Second Cabin Twin-Screw Steamships "Columbia," "Caledonia," and "California," in Anchor Line SS Furnessia Passenger List, 18 June 1910.

The New Anchor Line Caledonia - 1863

The steamship Caledonia, belonging to the Anchor Line, which arrived at this port on Tuesday last, is a new addition to the large number of ocean steamships now crossing the Atlantic.

Dimensions

The Caledonia was built in 1863, and last year the Company determined to refit her, and make her a more attractive vessel. In pursuance of this project, she has been lengthened over fifty feet, and is now 320 feet long, 36 feet breadth of beam, and 20 feet 7 inches in depth.

Engine

Her engines are on the compound principle, surface-condensing, of 400 nominal horsepower, having a pressure of sixty-five pounds of steam to the square inch. Her saloon is beautifully fitted up.

Accommodations

She has accommodation for 80 Saloon and 550 steerage passengers. The staterooms are fitted up in first-class style, and contain the latest improvements in the introduction of hot and cold water, etc. Electric bells are also attached from each stateroom to the purser's department.

She has three decks, the upper forming a good promenade deck. On this deck are several small smoking and conversation saloons, and the wheelhouse is signalled from the bridge by the patent steering gear.

Senior Officers

The officers of the Caledonia are:

• Captain: David Ovenstone
• Chief Officer: John Crary
• Second Officer: James Neish
• Third Officer: Robert Inues
• Surgeon: Francis McBean
• Purser: John S. Campbell
• Chief Steward: Daniel McIntyre
• First Engineer: Charles E. Bulmer

Anchor Line Fleet News

The Caledonia is the third new vessel put on the line this year by the Anchor Company. The first was the Olympia, then the California, and now the Caledonia. Another steamship, the Victoria, has been launched, and is expected to be here in about six weeks. The other steamships now building are the Castalia, Italia, Utopia, Etmopia and the Bolivia. The Anchor Company have now over forty vessels running between the Port of New York and Europe.

Source: New York Times, July 27, 1872