RMS Empress of Scotland Archival Collection
Empress of Scotland (1905) Canadian Pacific Line
SS Empress of Scotland of the Canadian Pacific Line. SS Marburn Passenger List, 11 September 1925. GGA Image ID # 1f24a61a2d
This Ship Sailed as the SS Empress of Scotland from 1922-1930
Built by A. G. "Vulkan", Stettin, Germany. Tonnage: 25,160. Dimensions: 677' x 77' (699' o.l.). Twin-screw, 18 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Four masts and two funnels. CPL Acquistion: Acquired by Canadian Pacific Line in 1922 and reconditioned for their services. Passengers: 459 first, 478 second, 536 third. Fate: Sold for scrap in November 1930, but caught fire on December 10th, at the shipbreakers yard at Blyth. A second fire broke out on May 6, 1931. Completely dismantled by October 1931. Previous Name: Ex-Kaiserin Auguste Victoria.
Empress of Scotland (1930) Canadian Pacific Line
The Empress of Scotland Passing the Famous Chateau Frontenac at Québec. RMS Empress of Scotland Passenger List, 30 May 1950. GGA Image ID # 1f2423a534
This Ship Sailed as the SS Empress of Scotland from 1942-1957
Built by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 26,313. Dimensions: 644' x 83' (666' O.I.). Twin-screw, 21 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and three funnels. Post War Service: After war service was reconditioned in 1948 for trans-Atlantic trade. First Liverpool-Québec sailing was made in May 1950, completing the crossing from Greenock to Father Point, Quebec, in 5 days, 36 minutes. Sale: Sold to German owners in January 1958. Renamed: Hanseatic (1958-1966) Hamburg Atlantic Line. Ex-Empress of Japan (1930-1942). Fate: Destroyed by fire at New York City harbor, 7 September 1966.
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1924-08-14 SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List
Second Class Passenger List for SS Empress of Scotland of the Canadian Pacific Line (CPOS), Departing Thursday, 14 August 1924 from Hamburg to Québec via Southampton and Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain J. Gillies.
1929-07-20 SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List
Second Cabin Passenger List from the SS Empress of Scotland of the Canadian Pacific Line (CPOS). The Ship Departed 20 July 1929 from Southampton to Quebec via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain J. Turnbull, C.B.E., RD, ADC, RNR.
1950-05-30 SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List
First Class and Tourist Passenger List from the SS Empress of Scotland of the Canadian Pacific Line (CPOS), Departing Tuesday, 30 May 1950 from Liverpool to Québec via Greenock, Commanded by Captain E. A. Shergold.
1950-07-21 SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List
First Class and Tourist Passenger List from the SS Empress of Scotland of the Canadian Pacific Line (CPOS), Departing Friday, 21 July 1950 from Quebec to Liverpool via Greenock, Commanded by Captain E. A. Shergold.
1953-01-21 SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List
First Class and Tourist Passenger List from the SS Empress of Scotland of the Canadian Pacific Line (CPOS), Departing Wednesday, 21 January 1953 from Southampton to Halifax, NS and New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. E. Duggan, R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.
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Sailing Schedule, Québec and Montréal to Liverpool, Glasgow, Southampton, Hamburg, or Antwerp, from 13 July 1923 to 18 August 1923. Ships Included the Empress of Britain, Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Marburn, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montlaurier, and Montrose. SS Montcalm Passenger List, 13 July 1923. GGA Image ID # 1ec219e521
Sailing Schedule, Québec-Montréal-Liverpool, Québec-Montréal-Glasgow, Québec-Montréal-Soutampton, Québec-Montréal-Hamburg, and Québec-Montréal-Antwerp, from 17 August 1923 to 14 September 1923. Ships Included the Empress of Scotland, Marburn, Melita, Metagama, Montclare, Montlaurier, and Montrose. SS Metagama Passenger List, 17 August 1923. GGA Image ID # 1ec102aab1
Sailing Schedule, Québec-Montréal-Liverpool, Québec-Montréal-Belfast-Glasgow, Québec-Montréal-Cherbourg-Southampton, Québec-Montréal-Southampton-Cherbourg-Hamburg, and Québec-Montréal-Southampton-Cherbourg-Antwerp, from 23 May 1924 to 18 July 1924. Ships Included the Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Marburn, Marloch, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montlaurier, Montreal, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Marloch Passenger List, 23 May 1924. GGA Image ID # 1ec01ccd76. Click to View Larger Image.
Canadian Pacific Sailing Schedule to Canada, 1924. From 14 August 1924 to 26 September 1924. Ships Included the Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Marburn, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montlaurier, Montreal, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List, 14 August 1924. GGA Image ID # 1f24576bde
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Canada, Glasgow-Canada, and Southampton-Cherbourg-Canada, from 4 May 1928 to 13 July 1928. Ships included the Duchess of Bedford, Empress of Australia, Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Marloch, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montnairn, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Minnedosa Cabin Passenger List, 4 May 1928. GGA Image ID # 212cbb151c
Sailing Schedule, Southampton, Cherbourg, Liverpool, Hamburg, Antwerp, Glasgow, Belfast, and Cobh to Québec and Montréal, from 18 August 1928 to 23 November 1928. Ships Included the Duchess of Atholl, Duchess of Bedford, Empress of Australia, Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montnairn, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Empress of France Passenger List, 18 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1eb3a5e27f
Sailing Schedule, Montréal and Québec to Cherbourg, Southampton, Hamburg, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Antwerp, from 18 August 1928 to 9 November 1928. Ships Included the Duchess of Atholl, Duchess of Bedford, Empress of Australia, Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montnairn, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Empress of France Passenger List, 18 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1eb3cead39
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Route Map and Memorandum of Log (Unused). SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List, 14 August 1924. GGA Image ID # 1f23bfd24d
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Title Page, RMS Empress of Scotland Second Class Passenger List, 14 August 1924. GGA Image ID # 1f2425c6b5
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Front and Back Covers for the 14 August 1924 Second Class Passenger List of the SS Empress of Scotland. GGA Image ID # 158b84f334
Back Cover, SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List - 20 July 1929. GGA Image ID # 157e72cdad
Back Cover, SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List - 30 May 1950. GGA Image ID # 116648a84d
Back Cover, SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List - 21 July 1950. GGA Image ID # 1166e4a74d
Back Cover, SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List - 21 January 1953. GGA Image ID # 11c77548e5
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Canadian Pacific 1923 Cruises. Around the World Cruise SS Empress of France, Displacement tonnage 27,600, Running Hot and Cold Water—Oil Burning, Leaves New York 14 January 1925 Returning to New York via Panama Canal 23 May. 1925. Passengers from Europe can join Cruise at any Mediterranean Port of Call. Mediterranean Cruise on the SS Empress of Scotland, Displacement tonnage 37,500, Oil Burning—Cool—Clean—Comfortable with Three Promenade Decks. The Cruise Ship Delightful Leaves New York on 9 February 1925, Returning to Southampton, England, on 11 April 1925. Passengers from Europe can join Cruise at any Mediterranean Port of Call. Two West Indies Cruises, Popular Short Cruise—29 days on the SS Montroyal, Formerly Empress of Britain. From New York, Tuesday, 20 January 1925, and Saturday, 21 February 1925. SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List, 14 August 1924. GGA Image ID # 1f24893432
Advertisement: Canadian Pacfic 1927-1928 Cruises. Around the World Cruise on the Empress of Australia, Mediterranean Cruise on the Empress of Scotland, West Indies, South America, and South Africa Cruise on the Empress of France, and Two West Indies Cruises on the Montroyal. SS Montrose Cabin Passenger List, 18 February 1927. GGA Image ID # 212da87e32
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Information for Passengers - 14 August 1924
Meal Times
When One Sitting Only
- Breakfast: 8:30 am
- Luncheon: 1.30 pm
- Dinner: 7:00 pm
When Two Sittings
- Breakfast: 8:00 am and 9:00 am
- Luncheon: 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm
- Dinner: 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Breakfast not served in the Dining Saloon after 10 o'clock.
Children served at first sitting only. Children not permitted in Public Rooms after 8:00 pm unless paying adult fare.
Table Seat Numbers.—Passengers obtain table seat numbers from Second Steward or Head Waiter in the Dining Saloon.
Breakfast bugle not sounded when only one sitting. Passengers should inform Bedroom Steward when they desire to be called.
Afternoon Tea is served at 4:00 pm on Deck and in Public Rooms; children served in the Dining Saloon.
Smoking is permitted in the Dining Saloon after the last sitting at Luncheon and Dinner, but not at Breakfast, the first sitting at Luncheon or the first sitting at Dinner.
Orchestra in the Lounge 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Lights extinguished in Dining Saloon 11:00 pm, Lounge 11:30 pm, Smoking Room at midnight.
Bar closes midnight Westbound, and 11:00 pm Eastbound.
Deck Chairs rented at $i.00; Rugs at $1.50. Apply to Deck Steward.
Baths.—Arrange with Bedroom Steward time desired.
Valuables and Money may be placed in the Purser's safe. Envelopes are provided which Passengers will seal and sign. As no charge is made, the Company assumes no responsibility for loss or damage, however arising.
Berthing of Passengers.—No alteration can be made except through Purser.
The Shop sells postal cards, stamps, candies, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, pipes, magazines, toys and novelties.
Stamps.—British or Canadian postage stamps may be used.
Divine Service in Dining Saloon at 10:45 am Sunday.
Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for attending Passengers, at their request, for illness not originating on board. In case of sickness contracted on board no charge is made and medicine is provided free.
Money Exchanged.—Purser will exchange a limited amount of English, French, Belgian, Canadian and American money.
Wireless Telegrams.—Information and rates furnished at Purser's Office.
Telegrams and Cables.—Canadian Pacific Telegraph representatives meet all ships on arrival to ensure prompt transmission of Passengers' telegrams and cables.
Passengers' Mail.—Passengers are urgently requested to enquire for mail at Purser's Office on arrival and leave forwarding address.
Passengers traveling to or through the United States are requested to call at Purser's Office with their Passports as soon as possible.
Railway Ticket Ofllee.—To facilitate landing arrangements all Passengers should call at the Railway Ticket Office on board for railway tickets and sleeping car reservations.
Lifebelts.—In State Room; Bedroom Steward will explain method of attachment.
Emergency Stations.—Consult plan and directions in alley way.
French Speaking Staff.—For the convenience of French Speaking Passengers the Ship's Company includes Stenographers, Stewards and Stewardesses, who are conversant with the French Language. These may be- distinguished as follows :-
- Stenographers.—Red shoulder tabs on dress.
- Table Stewards.—Red collar on their uniform jackets instead of a blue collar.
Bedroom Stewards.—Red collar fitted to their white jackets.
Stewardesses.—Red turn back on cap.
Complaints.—Passengers are requested to report complaints to the Commander, Purser or Chief Steward promptly, so that immediate attention may be given.
Source: SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List - 14 August 1924
Information for Passengers - 20 July 1929
RAILWAY TICKET OFFICE.
Rail Lines Ticket Agent: J. A. ROBB
A Railway Ticket Office is located on board this steamship. The Ticket Agent in charge is at the disposal of passengers to furnish every assistance In connection with inland rail journey. To facilitate landing arrangements at port of arrival it would be appreciated if passengers would kindly note the following information and call at the Ticket Office AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE during the voyage.
- Orders issued in Europe and calling for railway transportation from port of landing or otherwise are not good on trains but require to be exchanged at the ship’s Ticket Office for actual railway tickets.
- If passenger already holds railway ticket issued in Europe, attention is particularly directed to the necessity of having same stamped on back, in space provided, prior to arrival at port of landing, as train conductors are not authorized to honor any unstamped tickets.
- Railway Tickets to all destinations in Canada and the United States may be purchased at the Ticket Office at special fares.
- Reservation of sleeping or parlor car accommodation for railway journey should be made In advance by EARLY application to the ticket agent.
Meal Times
When One Sitting Only
- Breakfast: 8.30 am
- Luncheon: 1.30 pm
- Dinner: 7:00 pm
When Two Sittings
- Breakfast: 8:00 am | 9.00 am
- Luncheon: 12.30 pm | 1.30 pm
- Dinner: 6.00 pm | 7.00 pm
Breakfast will not be served in the dining room after 10:00 am and bugle will not sound when only one sitting.
Afternoon Tea is served at 4:00 pm on Deck and in Public Rooms; children served in the Dining Saloon.
Orchestra at Luncheon, Dinner, in the Lounge and on Deck for dancers.
Lights extinguished in Dining Saloon 11:00 pm, Lounge 11.30 pm, Smoke Room at midnight. Bar closes midnight Westbound, and 11:00 pm Eastbound.
Deck Chairs rented at $1.00; Rugs at $1.50. Apply to Deck Steward.
Baths.—Arrange with Bedroom Steward time desired.
Valuables and Money may be placed in the Purser's safe. Envelopes are provided which Passengers will seal and sign. As no charge is made, the Company assumes no responsibility for loss or damage, however arising.
Berthing of Passengers. No alteration can be made except through Purser.
The Shop sells postal cards, stamps, candies, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, pipes, magazines, toys and novelties.
Stamps. British or Canadian postage stamps may be used.
Baggage. Questions relating lo Baggage should be referred to the Baggage Master on Board.
Deck Games and Amusements. Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, and other games are provided on deck. Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained on application to the Public Room Stewards.
Library. An excellent selection of Novels by well-known authors is available for use of Passengers.
Divine Service in Dining Saloon at 10.45 am Sunday. Altars are carried for the celebration of Holy Communion and Holy Mass.
Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for attending Passengers, at their request, for illness not originating on board. In case of sickness contracted on board no charge is made and medicine is provided free.
Nurses. Trained and fully qualified Hospital Nurses are carried on our Passenger ships. Their services under the direction of the Surgeon are available to passengers who require nursing attention at sea. The Canadian Pacific provides a complete medical service afloat.
Money Exchanged. Purser will exchange a limited amount of English, French, Belgian, Canadian and American money.
Wireless Telegrams. Information and rates furnished at Purser's Office.
Telegrams and Cables. Canadian Pacific Telegraph representatives meet all ships on arrival to ensure prompt transmission of Passengers' telegrams and cables.
Passengers' Mail. Passengers are urgently requested to enquire for mail at Purser's Office on arrival and leave forwarding address. Passengers are requested to note that the Company do not undertake to accept delivery of parcels in Great Britain and Ireland, if the value of the contents is to be paid on delivery, unless prior arrangements are made with the Company for the amount to be paid.
Passports. Passengers travelling to or through the United States are requested to call at Purser’s Office with their Passports as soon as possible.
United States Head Tax. In order to obtain refund of United States Head Tax, temporary visitors to, or passengers in transit through, the Hulled Slates, who intend to leave the United States within sixty days from their dale of entry, must give this information on the U.S. Declaration Form completed at time of booking.
It is also necessary that they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector at the port of landing that they are leaving the United States within sixty days, and they should apply to him for certificate form 514, without which no refund of U.S Head Tax will be considered by the U.S. authorities.
Lifebelts. In State Rooms; Bedroom Steward will explain method of attachment.
Emergency Stations. Consult plan and directions in alley way.
Rail Ticket Office. To facilitate landing arrangements, all Passengers should call al the Rail Ticket Office on board for Railway tickets and Sleeping Car reservations.
Return Atlantic Passage. The Ticket Agent is equipped to furnish full information concerning sailings and bookings on Canadian Pacific steamships. Reservations can be secured and deposits to cover will be received.
Suggestions. The Canadian Pacific invite suggestions for improvement of the service. Passengers are requested to make suggestions to the Commander or Purser so that immediate attention may be given. Suggestions may also be addressed to the General Manager, Canadian Pacific Steamships, 8, Waterloo Place, London, England,
CHECKING OF BAGGAGE must have passengers’ personal attention. It will not go beyond the dock until it has been checked or registered by passengers. The railway baggage agents will give numbered checks to destination of BAGGAGE. Baggage left unchecked on the dock will be at passenger’s risk.
BAGGAGE INSURANCE. Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company’s liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket. Baggage insurance can be arranged at any of the Company’s offices or through the Purser on board.
CUSTOMS NOTICE TO PASSENGERS
CANADA
Residents of Canada are required to declare to the Customs Officer at port of landing in Canada all articles purchased or obtained abroad whether as gifts or otherwise. Failure to declare goods leaves same liable to seizure.
All goods, whether liable to duty or not, are required to be presented for Customs examination, and passengers are warned when in doubt as to whether or not an article is liable to duty, it should be produced for examination by the Customs Officer.
Tourists’ Outfits - Temporary Admission. Persons visiting Canada for a limited period of time, for health or pleasure, may bring with them such articles of tourists’ outfits or sportsmen’s equipment as they may require while in Canada for their own use and not for gain or hire, upon reporting same to the Customs Officer at the Canadian frontier port of entry, subject to departmental regulations.
The Customs Officer may require all packages of baggage to be opened for his examination ; and responsibility for opening, unpacking and repacking the packages rests with the passenger or his agent.
Bribery. Any person giving, offering or promising any bribe, recompense, reward or tip to an Officer is liable to severe penalties.
Through Baggage. Passengers en route to destinations outside of Canada may have their checked baggage forwarded “In Bond” to a frontier port under Customs Manifest without examination of same by a Customs Officer.
Samples (such as carried by commercial travelers) are required to be delivered to the Customs Officer for entry purpose, and invoice or statement in detail showing the price—wholesale—of each sample as sold for home consumption. Such invoice or statement should be attested to by the traveler.
Settlers' Effects. Free, if actually in use for six months before removal to Canada but are required to be produced upon landing to Customs Officer for examination and entry.
UNITED STATES
United States Customs Inspectors are located at Canadian Atlantic Ports; but they are not permitted to collect duties; therefore, in order to avoid complications and payment of duties to the Canadian Customs, citizens of the United States returning from Europe should pack all new goods purchased or otherwise acquired abroad in one or more receptacles which may be checked to destination and forwarded in bond.
All checked baggage not containing dutiable articles, or new goods in excess of the exemption to which the owners may be entitled, will be examined and passed by the United States Customs Inspectors, and will not be subject to re-examination at the United States frontier or at destination.
Baggage checked to destinations in the United States is not examined by the Canadian Customs.
Baggage carried by passengers by hand, which should not contain dutiable articles, will be examined by the Canadian Customs at the landing port, and by the United States Customs Inspectors on the train at the United States border.
Passengers destined to the United States will be issued by the Purser on the voyage a form of United States Customs Baggage Declaration, which must be completed in duplicate and presented to the United States Customs Inspector at the time of Customs examination. All values must be shown in United States currency.
Returning residents of the United States must declare all articles acquired abroad, in their baggage or on their persons, whether by purchase, by gift or otherwise, and whether dutiable or free of duty. Exemption, however, will be allowed by Customs Officers of articles aggregating not over $100 in value, if suitable for personal or household use or as souvenirs or curios, and whether intended for the personal use of the passengers or as gifts or presents to others, provided the articles are not bought on commission for another person nor intended for sale.
Articles so exempt from duty must, nevertheless, be declared. Each member of the family is entitled to the exemption of $100 for articles purchased abroad, and when a husband and wife and minor and dependent children are travelling together the articles included within such exemption may be grouped and allowance made without regard to which member they belong.
Non-residents of the United States destined to that country must declare all articles in their baggage or on their persons which do not constitute wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles or similar personal effects, whether intended for their personal use or for others.
They must also declare all articles of wearing apparel, jewelry and other articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar effects when not owned by them, or when intended for other persons or for sale.
Professional books, implements, instruments and tools of trade, occupation or employment, in the actual possession of persons emigrating to the United States, owned and used by them abroad, are admitted free of duty.
Source: SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List - 20 July 1929
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