RMS Berengaria Archival Collection
The RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, Heading Out to Sea After Her Conversion from Coal to Oil Burning Engines at the Walker Naval Yard, 1921. GGA Image ID # 1d7edf7508
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Berengaria (1912) Cunard Line
Built by A. G. "Vulkan", Hamburg, Germany. Tonnage: 52,226. Dimensions: 883' x 98' (919' o.l.). Propulsion: Quadruple-screw, 23 1/2 knots. Steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and three funnels. The aft funnel was a dummy. Passengers: 970 first, 830 second, 1,000 third. First voyage for Cunard Line, Liverpool- New York, February 21, 1920. Last voyage: New York-Cherbourg-Southampton in March 1938. Fate: Sold to British shipbreakers in November 1938. Partly dismantled for scrap prior to World War II. The remains towed to the Firth of Forth in 1946 and completely scrapped. Previously Named: Imperator (1921). Similar ships: Vaterland and Bismarck. Note: The Bismarck was never in service of Hamburg-American Line, as when completed she became the White Star Line Majestic.
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RMS Berengaria Public Rooms
SMOKING ROOM. - Decorated in the style of an old English Tudor room, the Smoking Room contains some wonderful carvings and panels. It is situated at the forward end of “A" Deck.
LOUNGE. -This is one of the most beautiful apartments in the ship and is situated on "B” Deck. One of its features is the entire absence of supporting pillars, so that with the exception of the space occupied by the promenade decks outside, the lounge stretches across the full width of the ship. It is handsomely furnished and is one of the most magnificent rooms afloat.
LADIES’ ROOM AND WRITING ROOM. — These are situated on "B” Deck, with entrance from the Dornige and the forward staircase.
BALLROOM.—This spacious room, on “B" Deck, with its specially prepared floor, can accommodate some 250 dancers. It is, without doubt, one of the most magnificent rooms on any ocean-going liner.
PALM COURT.—On “B” Deck, at the after end of the Ball Room. It serves the same purpose as the garden lounges on the “Aquitania," and the winter garden atmosphere is extraordinarily popular.
VERANDAH CAFE.—This is also on "B" Deck and commands a delightful view of the sea.
DINING SALOON. — Few hotels can boast of a more exquisite dining saloon, which is situated on “E’’ and "F" Decks. It is surmounted by a massive decorated dome, with a charmingly wrought iron balustrade surrounding the well. In both upper and lower saloons are numerous small tables so that friends can enjoy their meals in the comparative privacy of their own particular party.
IMPERIAL SUITES AND PARLOUR SUITES. —These rooms, on “C'* and “D” Decks, are furnished throughout in most attractive styles of the great French and English masters. Several of these suites comprise no fewer than ten different apartments.
GYMNASIUM AND SWIMMING BATH. — The former, situated on "A" deck, is fitted with all the latest kinds of athletic appliances. The Pompeian Swimming Bath, on "G" deck, is the finest of its kind afloat, and adjoining it are the electric and sun baths. Passengers can therefore enjoy a complete course of physical training.
Three Former Imperator Class Liners from Left to Right: SS Leviathan (Former SS Vaterland), RMS Majestic (Former SS Bismarck), and RMS Berengaria (Former SS Imperator), Photographed Side by Side at Southampton. nd, Circa Late 1920s. GGA Image ID # 1d7f3b8ee8
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RMS Berengaria Passenger Lists 1923-1935
All Digitized Lists of Passengers for the RMS Berengaria Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route.
Routes: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg; New York to Southampton via Cherbourg; and New York to Halifax and Return.
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Cunard Tourist Third Cabin Accommodations - 1920s
Tourist Third Cabin replaced the old Third Class on the Cunard Steamships.
The refinished accommodations attracted students, professors, young business people, and bargain-hunters filling the cabins left mostly empty from the decline of the immigrant trade.
This is a photo journal of the accommodations found in the new Tourist Third Cabin class. Ships Featured: Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Caronia and Carmania, Laconia, Samaria, Scythia, Tuscania, and Lancastria.

Going Abroad via Cunard and Anchor Lines - 1923
Excellent brochure from 1923 provides numerous photographs, the majority interior views of the many steamships in the fleets of the Cunard and Anchor Lines.
Additional features included Cold Buffets, Assorted Staterooms, and a large format Map of "Strange Lands and Foreign Ports Reached by Cunard and Anchor Passenger Services."
Ships covered include Albania, Aquitania, Assyria, Berengaria, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Columbia, Franconia, Laconia, Mauretania, Samaria, Saxonia, Scythia, Tuscania, Tyrrhenia, and "A" Class Ships.
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1925-09-09 Sports Tournament Program - RMS Berengaria
Sports Tournament Program covers two days of a voyage beginning 9 September 1925 onboard the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line. Featured Events included Sack Race, Potato Race, Shuffleboard, Pillow Fight, and Deck Tennis. A Fancy Dress Ball was held after the event for awarding of prizes.

1929-07-19 Charity Concert Program - RMS Berengaria
Variety show and musical extravaganza for the benefit of British and American seamen's institutions performed onboard the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line for First Class passengers. Sir Arthur H. Rostron, former captain of the SS Carpathia, was the Commodore and Commander of the Berengaria.

Club Berengaria Event Program - 1932
Two Gala Nights Have Been Arranged for Saturday, September 3rd, and Monday, September 5th, at 11.00 P.M. In the Main Lounge. Prominent Artists Have Been Engaged for the Revue Under the Management of Mr. Nathan M. Abramson
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1926-08-26 RMS Berengaria Farewell Dinner Menu
Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Thursday, August 26, 1926 the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line on a westbound voyage that arrived at New York the following day Photograph of the RMS Berengaria adorned the top Border.

1927-06-21 RMS Berengaria Private Dinner Party Menu
This is a private dinner menu for passengers on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line on a 1927 westbound voyage that originated from Southampton destined for New York. Menu selections were written in French.

1927-08-05 RMS Berengaria Breakfast Menu
Elegant Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from 5 August 1927 featured an extensive array of offerings including Calf's Liver - Piquante Sauce, Boneless Codfish—Cream Sauce, Mutton Chops, and a wide variety of cereals, fruits, eggs and omelettes, cakes, breads, and beverages.

1929-07-17 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 17 July 1929 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Tournedos—Mascotte, Croquette of Chicken—Maréchale, and Soufflé Pudding Suchard for dessert.

1929-07-18 RMS Berengaria Breakfast Menu
An expansive vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from 18 July 1929 featured Grilled Spanish Mackerel—Fines Herbes, Omelettes, Hashed Turkey -- Creole style and American and Wiltshire Smoked and Pale Bacon.

1929-07-21 RMS Berengaria Luncheon Menu
Elegant Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 21 July 1929 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured an extensive selection including Escalope of Veal-Forestière, Ravioli à Ia Bolognaise, and Gelée au Vin for dessert.

1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 16 August 1930 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Halibut—Sauce Duglere, Roast Haunch of Mutton—Onion Sauce, and Diplomat Pudding for dessert.

1930-08-22 RMS Berengaria Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 22 August 1930 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Corned Brisket of Beef and Dumplings , Stewed Veal—Jardinière, and Apple Pie for dessert.
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Abstract of Log, 16 July 1929 of the Cunard RMS Berengaria, Commanded by Commodore Sir Arthur H. Rostron, K.B.E., R.D., R.N.R., On a Voyage from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg. She Made the Voyage from Abrose Channel Lightship to Cherbourg in 5 Days, 18 Hours, and 47 Minutes with an Average Speed of 23.32 Knots. GGA Image ID # 20aa230ce8
Cunard Line RMS Berengaria. Abstract of Log, RMS Berengaria, 16 July 1929. GGA Image ID # 20aa3defd9
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Title Page Including Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Berengaria Second Class Passenger List, 15 September 1923. GGA Image ID # 20aa8df47e
Title Page Including Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Berengaria Second Class Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 20ab0625c2
Title Page Including Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 24 May 1924. GGA Image ID # 20ab0a1bc4
Title Page with Listing of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c45eae19
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Saloon Class Public Rooms, RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c4e73d32
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Liverpool-New York-Boston Services of the Cunard Line, 1925. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c526ded0
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Information for Passengers - 5 May 1923
The Bars in the First Class will not be open later than 11.30 p.m., and in the Second Class not later than 11:00 pm., but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.
A LA CARTE MEALS.—The attention of passengers is drawn to the à la carte service provided on Cunard steamers. Passengers need not confine themselves to the Table d’Hôte menu, but, by prior arrangement with the Chief Steward, may order special dishes without extra charge.
SEATS AT TABLE.—Application may be made at any of the Chief Offices in advance, or to the Second Steward on board the Steamer on day of sailing.
DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 6/6 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. 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.
THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.
LIBRARIES.—In addition to a library of Standard Works, a special selection of up-to-date literature is available for the use of passengers.
BERTHING OF PASSENGERS.—No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.
SWIMMING BATH. —The Pompeian Bath and Swimming Bath is situated on Deck “G,” entrance from "F” Deck, opposite Lower Dining Saloon. There is ample dressing accommodation for bathers and also a surrounding gallery for the use of spectators.
The Bath is available for the use of passengers as follows:
- Gentlemen 6:00 am to 9:30 am, Free.
- Ladies. 10:00 am. to 1:00 pm., Free.
- Mixed Bathing 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, 2/6.
- Gentlemen 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm., Free.
A qualified Swimming Instructor and Instructress will be in attendance.
ELECTRIC AND HYGIENIC BATHS.—These Baths, fitted with the latest equipment, are situated on Deck “G,” on the starboard side, forward of Swimming Bath. The entrance is on "F” Deck, opposite Lower Dining Saloon. Experienced attendants are in charge and are available by appointment. Tickets, 5s. 6d.
Tickets for Mixed Bathing and Electric Baths may be obtained at the Information Bureau, “D” Deck.
GYMNASIUM.—The Gymnasium, supplied with modern appliances, is situated on Deck “A," starboard side amidships, and is open for the use of passengers as follows :
- Gentlemen from 7:00 am to 11:00 am
- Children from 11:00 am to 12 noon
- Gentlemen from 12 noon to 3:00 pm
- Ladies from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Gentlemen from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
No charge is made for the use of the Gymnasium.
PHOTOGRAPHIC DARK ROOM.—A Dark Room, fitted with all necessary equipment, is situated on "A” Deck amidships, and is available for use of passengers.
CIGAR, BOOK, AND CANDY KIOSKS.—Kiosks are located in the Entrance Hall on Deck "B” for the sale of Cigars. Books and Candy, and passengers will find a varied assortment of these articles available.
BANKING—FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE.—A branch of the Loudon Joint City and Midland Bank Limited is situated on the Main Square, "C” Deck, where passengers wishing to exchange money, or transact other banking business, will receive every facility and attention.
VALUABLES.—The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company’s form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but passengers can protect themselves by insurance.
BAGGAGE. — Westbound passengers proceeding from London to Southampton by special trains will pay to The Southern Railway at Waterloo Station, London, any ocean excess baggage charges due.
Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company’s liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.
All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.
Passengers are Specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs’ Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.
ARRIVALS AT NEW YORK.— Passengers are landed at the Company's Piers, 53 to 56, North River, Foot of West 14th Street, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.
When any of the Company's steamers arrive at the Pier after 8:00 pm, passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.
FORWARDING OF PASSENGERS.—For the convenience of all passengers disembarking at our piers in New York, who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York as well as Steamship Lines for Boston, have representatives on the wharf to meet passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from our piers through to destination, relieving passengers of the annoyance of having to purchase their tickets at the depot or re-check their baggage. Baggage transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by passengers.
PUBLIC TELEPHONES.—Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Wharf.
TAXICABS can be hired at the New York Piers. It is suggested to passengers for their own protection that taxicabs of the Yellow Taxi Corporation which come within our pier gates, afford comfort and protection as regards baggage, etc., and reasonable rates.
BAGGAGE. —The Cunard Company at New York will collect from Eastbound passengers any Southern Railway excess rail charges due in connection with journey by special train from Southampton to London.
All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.
Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs’ Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.
ARRIVALS AT CHERBOURG.—Under normal conditions passengers are landed by tender up to 10:00 pm, but if the ship arrives later, they will disembark after breakfast next morning.
In the event of the steamer not being able to land passengers sufficiently early to allow of their reaching Paris before the early hours of tile following morning, there is at Cherbourg a comfortable hotel, the Casino, which can accommodate anyone who wishes to stay overnight in Cherbourg, and travel to Paris during the daytime. The Purser can arrange reservations by wireless.
Hand-baggage is carried from the steamer to the tender by the stewards. Passengers are informed that from the time their hand-baggage is on the tender, they are solely responsible for it, and they must see that it is passed through the Customs and placed on the special train in their carriage.
All hand-baggage not claimed on tile tender or left in the Customs is collected and included with registered baggage for Paris. For these packages there is a charge of Fcs. 20.00 per package, Cherbourg—Paris.
Passengers are advised that the Cunard Company cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by neglect on the part of passengers not claiming their hand-baggage on the tender.
All baggage registered in New York for Cherbourg only if not claimed at the port is forwarded direct to Paris, a charge of Fcs. 20.00 per package being made irrespective of size or weight. (Heavy nailed case or bulky packages will be charged as freight.)
ARRIVALS AT PLYMOUTH.—Passengers are landed at any time of the day or night. A special train will be dispatched to London providing the number of passengers warrant same.
Should the numbers not be sufficient for a special train, arrangements can, if necessary, be made at Plymouth to accommodate passengers overnight. Passengers so remaining at Plymouth can travel by first train the next day, leaving at 8:30 a.m.
ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON.—Passengers will be landed up to 8:00 pm If the ship berths later passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.
A Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 4 hours. Passengers are strongly recommended to purchase their rail tickets between Southampton and London at the Purser’s Office on board, as failure to do this may result in delay and inconvenience to the passenger.
It is notified for the information of passengers that the Cunard Company employ at Southampton the necessary labor for transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship’s side for London.
Passengers on arrival will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer, and if their special services are utilized for the handling of baggage they are authorized to charge according to tariff.
ARRIVALS AT LIVERPOOL. TIME OF LANDING PASSENGERS.—Under normal conditions when any of the Company’s steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 8:00 pm it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be lauded after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in dock as circumstances permit.
In the same way when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking will on arrival of the steamer, be landed, with hand baggage only, by tender.
CUSTOMS.—Tobacco, cigars, etc., wines, spirits and perfumery are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities. When required, reprints of copyright books and music will be confiscated.
AEROPLANE RESERVATIONS.—Seats can also be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London or Manchester to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, etc., also from Cherbourg to Paris. Applications should be made to the Purser.
PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS.—Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to take precautions accordingly.
The " BERENGARIA " carries two orchestras of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned times and places :
FIRST ORCHESTRA
- First Class Dining Saloon: 10.00 to 2:15 pm
- Palm Court or Lounge: 4.00 to 5.00 p.m.
- First Class Dining Saloon: 7.00 to 8:30 pm
- Ballroom: 9.00 to 10.30 p.m.
SECOND ORCHESTRA
- Second Class Dining Saloon (if one sitting): 12 Noon to 1:00 pm
- Second Class Dining Saloon (if two sittings): 12 Noon to 2:00 pm
- Second Class Drawing Room: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Second Class Dining Saloon (if one sitting): 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
- Second Class Dining Saloon (if two sittings): 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Second Class Drawing Room: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Ocean letters are accepted for transmission to a vessel proceeding in an opposite direction. They will be forwarded to destination by registered post from first port of call of the vessel after reception. A charge of 5s. 6d., which includes postage, is made for an Ocean Letter of thirty words. For each additional word in excess of thirty the sum of one penny will be charged. 100 words is the maximum allowed in one Ocean Letter.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 5 May 1923
Information for Passengers - 25 August 1923
PAYMENTS.—Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company’s form for any additional Passage Money, Rugs, Chairs, Excess Baggage, Freight, etc., paid on board.
DOGS.—Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board. Dogs are carried at owner’s risk, rate being from £3 upwards, payable to the Purser.
Forwarding of Passengers. — For the convenience of all passengers disembarking at our piers in New York, who are destined to interior points, the Railroad lanes out of New York as well as Steamship Lines for Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer.
These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from our piers through to destination, relieving passengers of the annoyance of having to purchase their tickets at the depot or re-check their baggage. Baggage transfer charges from our piers to rail dépôts or steamship dock must be paid by passengers.
Tourist Department.—A Department is maintained at each of the Cunard Company’s American and Canadian Offices, where accurate information and helpful assistance relative to travel in the United States and throughout the world is at the disposal of patrons.
Cruises in season to the West Indies, Pacific Coast, South America, etc.'
Reserved Seats.—Passengers wishing to reserve first class seats in advance may, on application to the Purser, book same on board ship, provided they are in possession of first class rail tickets to Paris. There is no charge made for these reservations.
Automobile Tours in Great Britain.—The Cunard Company is in a position to arrange for the hire of Automobiles to passengers on arrival of their steamers at Liverpool, Plymouth, or Southampton. Programs of Tours with fixed prices for same can be obtained on application to the Pursers or the Company's Offices.
The Tours outlined cover the most interesting and historic places in Great Britain and offer a most enjoyable trip for persons desirous of seeing more of English rural life than is possible when travelling by rail from town to town.
Automobile Tours on the Continent.—The Company’s Offices at Paris, Cherbourg and Hamburg are in a position to make arrangements for the hire of Cars to meet steamers at Hamburg and Cherbourg, and take passengers on long or short Tours, or direct to their destinations.
Pursers will be glad to give passengers particulars of rates of hire and any other information that they may desire.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 25 August 1923
Information for Passengers - 12 December 1923
Typist and Stenographer.
For the convenience of Passengers an experienced typist and stenographer is carried and her services are at their disposal at fixed charges-tariff of which can be obtained on enquiry at the Purser's Office.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 12 December 1923
Information for Passengers - 24 May 1924
BARBER, LADY HAIRDRESSER AND LADY MANICURIST.—The Saloon Barber's Shop is located on " E ” Deck amidships. Hours of attendance 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, but for the convenience of passengers generally, the hours between noon and 5:00 pm are set aside principally for haircutting and shampooing.
TOURIST AND INFORMATION BUREAU, located on " D " Deck—starboard side, near Main Staircase.
BANKING—FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE. A branch of the Midland Bank Limited is situated on the Main Square, "C” Deck, where passengers wishing to exchange money, or transact other banking business, will receive every facility and attention.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 24 May 1924
Information for Passengers - 20 March 1929
DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 6/3 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. 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.
THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Commander.
PORT HOLES. —Passengers should request their Bedroom Stewards to open and close the port holes in the Staterooms, as required.
It is dangerous for passengers to handle these themselves.
CASH ON DELIVERY - PARCELS. — Passengers are requested to note that the Company do not undertake to accept delivery of parcels in Great Britain and Northern 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.
DOGS AND CATS.—Passengers are notified that dogs and cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog or cat is taken on board. Dogs and cats are carried at owner’s risk, rate being from £4 and £1 respectively, payable to the Purser.
LANDING CARDS—NEW YORK. —Before leaving the vessel, the holder must present landing card to the U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.
AIR SERVICE FROM NEW YORK .—Passengers landing at New York and wishing to reach their destinations as quickly as possible, can make use of the Airplane Service operated by the Curtiss Flying Service Inc., Operating Company for the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company Inc., Garden City, New York.
Passengers can be picked up at the dock either by car or by amphibian, taken to the nearest flying field, and from there by air to their destination.
Radiotelegrams reserving machines from the Curtiss Company will be accepted at the Wireless Office without prepayment of charges.
Further particulars including rates can be obtained from the Purser.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS - U.S.A. — The following paragraphs from the new United States Tariff Law enumerate the articles which passengers and immigrants can take into the United States free of duty:
Paragraph 504.—Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture, and similar household effects of persons or families from foreign countries, all the foregoing if actually used abroad by them not less than one year, and not intended for any other person or persons, nor for sale.
Paragraph 709.—Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles, and similar personal effects of persons arriving in the United States; but this exemption shall only include such articles as actually accompany and are in the use of and as are necessary and appropriate for the wear and use of such persons, for the immediate purposes of the journey and present comfort and convenience, and shall not be held to apply to merchandise or articles intended for other persons or for sale: Provided—That in case of residents of the United States returning from abroad, all wearing apparel and other personal effects taken by them out of the United States to foreign countries shall be admitted free of duty without regard to their value, upon their identity being established, under appropriate rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, BUT NO MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN VALUE OF ARTICLES PURCHASED ABROAD BY SUCH RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE ADMITTED FREE OF DUTY UPON THEIR RETURN.
Paragraph 645.—Tools of trade, occupation, and employment. in the actual possession at the time, of persons emigrating to the U.S.A.
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 Glasses, etc. Reprints of Copyright Books and Music are subject to confiscation.
CUNARD TRAVELERS’ CHEQUES, payable all over Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
PICTURE POSTCARDS of the steamers can be obtained free of charge on application.
Long-Distance Wireless Service. This vessel is equipped with special up-to-date Wireless Apparatus which enables passengers to keep in constant touch with their friends or business houses throughout the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.
WIRELESS LETTERS. Wireless Letters are sent by Radio to Cunard and certain other ships passing in an opposite direction for forwarding to their destinations by cither ordinary mail, air mail, express delivery, or as Night Letter Telegrams, on arrival at their first port of call.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 20 March 1929
Information for Passengers - 16 July 1929
LONDON THEATRE TICKETS. For the convenience of passengers, arrangements have been completed with Messrs. Keith Prowse & Co., Ltd., the well-known ticket agents, whereby theatre tickets for various London theatrical productions can be secured on board. Full particulars regarding plays and prices may be obtained from the Purser who also has theatre plans on hand.
Cunarder Magazine—The Company publishes at New York a monthly magazine devoted to travel and known as 'The Cunarder." Copies may be obtained from the Library Steward. Annual subscription, one dollar. Subscriptions should be addressed to the Company's office, 25 Broadway, New York.
Berth Ladders may be obtained from the Stateroom Steward or Stewardess.
Cunard Travelers’ Cheques are payable throughout the world and are honored by hotels, banks, and stores in payment of accounts. Owing to the system of signing and countersigning with the purchaser's signature, the checks, if lost, are valueless to whoever may find them. Neatly bound in a wallet in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100, they constitute, from the point of view of convenience and safety, an ideal method of carrying funds.
Through Bookings to the Near East, India, Australasia, the Far East, South America and South Africa can be arranged for passengers travelling via the Cunard Line to England or the Continent, there connecting with steamers of other lines. Particulars and rates will be gladly quoted at any of the Company's offices.
Return Accommodation—For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from Europe to the United States, and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Purser will be pleased to radio the Company’s Head Office, Liverpool, for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in Great Britain or on the Continent.
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.
Air Service—Seats can be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London or Manchester to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, etc.
An aeroplane service has been established between Cherbourg and Paris via Querqueville (Cherbourg) and Le Bourget by the Compagnie Aerienne Française. Full particulars may be had from the Purser.
A Novelty Shop is situated on the Upper Promenade Deck, starboard side, near the main entrance.
A Ship’s Branch of the Midland Bank, Ltd., is on "A" Deck, amidships. Passengers may exchange money or transact other banking business here.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 16 July 1929
Information for Passengers - 7 September 1929
BARS in Tourist Third Cabin will not be open later than 1.30 p.m., but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.
DECK CHAIRS for use on Tourist Third Cabin Decks may be hired at the following charges :
U.S. SERVICES
Standard wooden deck chairs: 4/2 or $1
Canvas chairs and stools 2/6 or 60 cents.
CANADIAN SERVICES
Standard chairs: 3/- or 75 cents.
Canvas chairs and stools 2/6 or 60 cents.
Application for these should be made to the Tourist Third Cabin Deck Steward.
RUGS are also available for hire at a cost of 2/6 (60 cents). Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box. and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. 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.
THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Commander, to First Class, Cabin, Second Class and Tourist Third Cabin passengers.
LANDING CARDS. —Tourist Third Cabin passengers will be handed Landing Cards by the Purser of the steamer prior to disembarkation at New York.
Before leaving the vessel, passengers are called upon to present these Landing Cards to the United States Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF RETURN TICKETS.—Furness Line return passenger tickets are interchangeable on Cunard Line steamers, and similarly Cunard Line return passenger tickets with Furness Line, any difference in rates being adjusted with the Carrying Line.
Baggage Allowance on Atlantic Steamers is on the following scale for Tourist Third Cabin passengers: Free (15 cubic feet) - Excess charge (2/6 per cubic foot).
ARRIVALS AT Québec and Montréal. — Examination of Tourist Third Cabin passengers takes place at Quebec or on board the steamer.
On arrival at Montreal the Customs are in attendance at the Dock, together with Representatives of the Railway Companies, and passengers destined to interior points holding rail orders, exchange such orders for actual Rail tickets, pass the Customs and check their baggage through to destination.
Passengers booked to inland points are transferred in the Transfer Company’s vehicles from the Dock to the Railway Stations.
In the event of the steamer docking at Montreal too late in the evening for passengers to make connections with the night trains, they may remain on board overnight and disembark at 7-00 a.m. next morning.
AIR SERVICE FROM NEW YORK.—Passengers landing at New York and wishing to reach their destinations as quickly as possible can make use of the Airplane Service operated by the Curtiss Flying Service Inc., Operating Company for the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company Inc., Garden City, New York. Radio telegrams reserving machines from the Curtiss Company will be accepted at the Wireless Office without prepayment of charges.
PUBLIC TELEPHONES.—Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Wharf and on the Company’s Wharfs at Québec and Montréal.
CANADIAN CUSTOMS’ REQUIREMENTS. —The attention of passengers bound for Canada is drawn to the following notice relating to the Canadian Customs’ Requirements at Canadian ports.
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."
Passengers can be picked up at the dock either by car or by amphibian, taken to the nearest flying field, and from there by air to their destination. 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.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 7 September 1929
Information for Passengers - 5 May 1934
DIVINE SERVICE. —A Protestant (Church of England) service is held each Sunday, at 10:45 a.m. in one of the Public Rooms.
Fully equipped altars for the celebration of Mass, according to the Roman Catholic Rite, are carried and are immediately available to Priests to whom full facilities are given.
DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS are available and can be obtained through the Deck Steward at a price of 5/- each article.
(Each rug is contained in a sealed envelope and bears a serial number worked into the material, thus enabling passengers to identify their own rug.)
MAIL. —Passengers are directed to enquire for mail at the Purser's Office. Letters for despatch should be handed to the Librarian who holds supplies of stamps.
NURSE. —There is a Nursing Staff on board who will attend to passengers under the direction of the Doctor.
LIBRARY. —The ship has a fully equipped library containing works on travel, fiction, etc., and passengers are invited to borrow the volumes—no charge will be made.
BANKING — FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE.—A branch of the Midland Bank is available on board the steamer where passengers wishing to exchange money, or transact other banking business, will receive every facility and attention.
CHEQUES. —Passengers are respectfully advised that the Purser cannot accept private cheques.
CUNARD ATLANTIC NEWS. —The latest news by Wireless and closing prices of the various Stock Exchanges are given in this paper which is published on board and distributed to passengers.
BARBER AND HAIRDRESSER. —The ship carries a well-equipped Barber’s shop and competent Hairdressers.
ROTARIANS travelling by this steamer are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser’s Office and are requested to subscribe their names. The Purser will be glad, provided circumstances permit, to arrange an informal Rotary Luncheon during the voyage.
CUSTOMS EXAMINATION. —All articles liable to Customs Duty must be declared. Any passenger who is at all in doubt should see the Baggage Master who will be glad to provide the latest information available.
FIRE AND LIFEBOAT STATIONS. —Passengers are earnestly requested to acquaint themselves with the notice in the staterooms regarding lifeboats and fire stations.
PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS. —Passengers are warned that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently travelling on Atlantic steamers and are warned to take precaution accordingly.
LANDING ARRANGEMENTS. —The Purser will furnish passengers with a small card detailing the landing arrangements in good time before arrival at each port.
TRAVEL INFORMATION. —The Purser’s office is at the disposal of passengers for furnishing detailed information concerning steamer, rail or air connections and arrangements can be made for railway tickets or pullman reservations.
RETURN ACCOMMODATION. —For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Purser will be pleased to radio for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in New York.
U.S. Customs
- All passengers are required to make a declaration of personal baggage for the U.S. Customs Authorities at the port of landing. Blank declaration forms are obtainable from the Purser.
- Returning residents must declare all articles acquired abroad but wearing apparel and personal effects taken overseas from the U.S. in the first case are entitled to be passed free of duty upon return.
- An exemption of $100.00 worth of purchases is allowed each returning resident, subject to certain conditions which will be detailed by the Customs Officer.
- Visitors may take in free of duty wearing apparel and personal effects not intended for sale but must declare all articles not included in this category.
- Severe penalties are imposed upon persons who make false declarations as to value, ownership or use of articles or who attempt to bribe or recompense a Customs Officer.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 5 May 1934
Information for Passengers - 11 September 1935
Morning Soup and Afternoon Tea will be served on Deck and in the Public Rooms at 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. respectively.
AUTOMOBILES. In order to facilitate Customs Clearance uncrated automobiles must be included on the U.S. Declaration Form.
BARBER AND HAIRDRESSER. The ship carries a well-equipped Barber's Shop and competent Hairdresser.
CATERING. Passengers are invited to advise the Tourist Steward of their preference in the matter of diet and cooking and they can be assured of every attention being given to their wishes. Cooks of various nationalities are included in the kitchen personnel.
CHEQUES. Passengers are respectfully advised that the Purser cannot accept private cheques.
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.
DECK CHAIRS, CUSHIONS AND RUGS are available for hire and can be obtained through the Deck Steward at a price of five shillings each article. (Each rug is contained in a sealed envelope and bears a serial number worked into the material, thus enabling passengers to identify their own rugs.)
DIVINE SERVICE is held each Sunday at 11 a.m. in one of the Public Rooms.
There are frequent celebrations of Moss, according to the Roman Catholic Rite, fully equipped altars being available, and facilities being placed at the disposal of Priests travelling in the ship.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS. Passengers are earnestly requested to exercise care in disposing of cigar and cigarette ends and matches, and to make use of the receptacles provided for the purpose in the different parts of the ship, in view of the serious consequences which can arise from carelessness in this respect. Throwing lighted cigarettes, etc., overboard should also be avoided.
FIRE AND LIFEBOAT STATIONS. Passengers are earnestly requested to acquaint themselves with the notice in the staterooms regarding lifeboat and fire stations.
IMPORTATION OF LIQUOR. A considerable quantity of liquor imported in the baggage of passengers is purchased “in bond” at a price below the regular market value of the country of purchase, and for that reason attention is called to the fact by the Collector, U.S. Customs Service, that the above market value must be ascertained and declared by the passenger instead of the price actually paid.
LANDING ARRANGEMENTS. The Purser will furnish passengers with a small card, detailing the landing arrangements, before arrival.
ROTARIANS travelling by this ship are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser’s office and subscribe their names. The Purser will be glad, providing circumstances permit, to arrange an informal Rotary" Luncheon during the voyage.
STEWARDS SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGES. Stewards speaking a number of European languages are available for the convenience of passengers and may be identified by the badge worn on the lapel of their coat bearing the flag of the country the language of which they speak.
A REGISTERED NURSE is on board, whose services are available as necessary under the direction of the ship’s Surgeon.
VALETING SERVICE. A Clothes Pressing Room, in charge of an expert attendant, is provided and work of this kind will be carried out for passengers at the following charges:
GENTLEMEN
Lounge and Dress Suits: 2s. 6d.
Lounge and Dress Coats: 1s. 3d.
Trousers and Breeches: 1s. 3d.
Overcoats – heavy: 2s. 3d.
Overcoats – light: 1s. 9d.
LADIES
Suits, Costumes, Coat, Frocks or Dresses: 2s. 6d.
Dress Coats and Plain Cloaks: 2s. 6d.
Skirts: 1s. 3d.
Special charges for Garments, Velvets, Silk or pleated Fancy Dress, Blouses and Scarves.
WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE. Passengers can speak from the ship to Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, and to the United States and Canada.
Source: RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 11 September 1935
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First Class Lounge on the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, 1921. GGA Image ID # 1d7f5a29cd
RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line Close to Port, Tug Boats in View. nd Circa 1921. Photo by Bain News Service. Library of Congress LCCN 2014717047. GGA Image ID # 1d7f83bfc4
Cunard Liner RMS Berengaria (1912) Heading Out to Sea. GGA Image ID # 1e671075ae
The RMS Berengaria Near Port, 1921. GGA Image ID # 1e6715e74d
RMS Berengaria. 52,300 Tons. The Largest of All Big Cunarders. GGA Image ID # 11931dd1bc
The Pompeiian Bath, One of the Many Unusual Features of the Berengaria, Is So Spacious That It Is Difficult to Believe It Is on Shipboard Rather than in Some Country Club. The Purity of the Marble and the Exotic Loveliness of the Decorations Make a Beautiful Contrast. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bc22729a7
The New Ballroom on the Berengaria, with Its Sea-Green Columns, Its Exquisitely Smooth Floor, Its Air of Brilliant Size, and Metropolitan Charm, Is Worthy of the Great Ship. Dances on the Berengaria, Formal and Informal, Are a Delightful Part of the Voyage. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bc22a5940
The Rose-Tinted Lounge, with Its Magnificent Gobelin Tapestries, Its Great Glass Dome, Its Exquisite Appointments, Is the Social Pivot of the Berengaria. The Raised Dais May Be Used as a Stage for Concerts and Theatricals, or the Whole Salon May Be Transformed into a Ballroom. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bc2412ead
On the Berengaria the New Type of "L" (Or "Bibby ") Stateroom Is Found—an Ingenious Arrangement by Which Even inside Rooms Have a Porthole. This, of Course, Makes the Stateroom Airy. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bd1117962
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RMS Berengaria of the Cunard White Star Line Circa 1935. GGA Image ID # 1d7f9566a0
The Berengaria, Named after the Queen of Richard, the Lionhearted, Brings You to Paris after Five Luxurious Days on Shipboard. The Berengaria Runs from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg. Length: 919 Feet, Tonnage: 52,226. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bc19ebe83
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Postcard of the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, 1921. 91865 JV. GGA Image ID # 1d7f4c39e2
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Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 12 August 1922 to 7 November 1922. Ships Included the Aquitania, Berengaria, Caronia, Mauretania, and Saxonia. RMS Laconia Passenger List, 24 August 1922. GGA Image ID # 1e9b0b592b
Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 8 September 1923 to 25 March 1924. Ships Included the Aquitania, Berengaria, Laconia, Mauretania, Saxonia, and Tyrrhenia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 15 September 1923. GGA Image ID # 20aa911fd7
Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 13 October 1923 to 25 March 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Laconia, Mauretania, Saxonia, and Tyrrhenia. RMS Samaria Passenger List, 22 October 1923. GGA Image ID # 1f19fa1211
Eastbound Sailing Schedule from the US and Canadian Ports to European Ports, from 18 June 1924 to 3 September 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Assyria, Athenia, Ausonia, Berengaria, California, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Cassandra, Columbia, Franconia, Laconia, Lancastria, Mauretania, Samaria, Saturnia, Saxonia, Scythia, and Tuscania. RMS Aquitania Second Class Passenger List, 18 June 1924. GGA Image ID # 20aea275f3
Westbound Sailing Schedule, from European Ports to Canadian and US Ports, from 19 June 1924 to 26 August 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Assyria, Athenia, Ausonia, Berengaria, California, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Cassandra, Columbia, Franconia, Laconia, Lancastria, Mauretania, Samaria, Saturnia, Saxonia, Scythia, and Tuscania. RMS Aquitania Second Class Passenger List, 18 June 1924. GGA Image ID # 20aeac371f
Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 3 May 1925 to 8 October 1925. Ships Included the Albania, Aquitania, Berengaria, Lancastria, Mauretania, Saxonia, and Scythia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 24 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 20ab1b7a1d
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York or Boston, from 3 May 1924 to 8 November 1924. Ships Included the California, Carmania, Franconia, Laconia, Lancastria, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 24 May 1924. GGA Image ID # 20ab23f68e
Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-London-New York, from 3 May 1924 to 8 November 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Lancastria, and Saxonia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 24 May 1924. GGA Image ID # 20ac1df0b5
Proposed Sailings, Cunard Line, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 13 August 1925 to 3 February 1926. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Aquitania, Ascania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Caronia, Lancastria, and Mauretania. RMS Alaunia Passenger List, 21 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 1dfef4697b
Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 19 November 1927 to 7 July 1928. Ships Included the Aquitania, Berengaria, Carinthia, and Mauretania. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 26 November 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e111c01c6
Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 21 April 1928 to 7 November 1928. Ships Included the Aquitania, Berengaria, and Mauretania. RMS Ausonia Cabin Passenger List, 4 May 1928. GGA Image ID # 20a6348c6d
Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 15 September 1928 to 29 May 1929. Ships Included the Aquitania, Berengaria, Carinthia, and Mauretania. RMS Ausonia Cabin Passenger List from 29 September 1928. GGA Image ID # 20a896b0cf
Westbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 2 February 1935. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Lancastria, Laurentic, Letitia, Majestic, Olympic, Samaria, Scythia, and Transylvania. The Schedule Includes Originating, Calling, and Destination Ports for Each Voyage. RMS Britannic Passenger List, 6 October 1934. GGA Image ID # 1e3159e0ee
Eastbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 14 February 1935. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Doric, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Lancastria, Laurentic, Letitia, Majestic, Olympic, Samaria, Scythia, and Transylvania. The Schedule Includes Originating, Calling, and Destination Ports for Each Voyage. RMS Britannic Passenger List, 6 October 1934. GGA Image ID # 1e3178f51a
Westbound Sailing Schedule, from Liverpool or Southampton to Boston, New York, Québec, or Montréal via Belfast, Cherbourg, Greenock, Galway, or Le Havre, from 24 July 1924 to 7 October 1924. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Samaria Passenger List, 24 July 1936. GGA Image ID # 1eccbb8952
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, from Boston, New York, Québec, or Montréal to Glasgow, Liverpool, London, or Soutampton via Belfast, Cherbourg, Cobh, Galway, Greenock, Le Havre, or Plymouth, from 24 July 1936 to 7 October 1936. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Samaria Passenger List, 24 July 1936. GGA Image ID # 1ecd389488
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Cunard White Star Vessels, from 28 July 1937 to 6 October 1937. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Aquitania, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Cabin Class Passenger List, 28 July 1937. GGA Image ID # 20bfda234f
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, Cunard White Star Vessels, from 28 July 1937 to 6 October 1937. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Aquitania, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Cabin Class Passenger List, 28 July 1937. GGA Image ID # 20bfdeea90
Cunard White Star Cruises Sailing Schdule for September through December 1937. Ships Include the Berengaria, Carinthia, and Georgic. GGA Image ID # 1db77e20c1
Cunard White Star Westbound Sailing Schedule for September to November 1937. Ships Include the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. GGA Image ID # 1db7e0cf97
Cunard White Star Eastbound Sailing Schedule for September to November 1937. Ships Include the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. GGA Image ID # 1db80746e8
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Cunard Record Passages Through July 1925. Ships Include the Aquitania, Berengaria, and Mauretania. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c61a407b
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Advertisement: Cunard Anchor Lines, Power, Stability, Comfort, Luxury in 1923 -- The New 20,000 Ton Cunarders Scythia, Laconia, Samaria, Franconia, and the Anchor Liners Cameronia and Tuscania. These Steamers--Running in Conjuction with the Renowned Caronia and Carmania--Offer Travel Opportunites Unexcelled in the History of Shipping. The World's Fastest Passenger Service, Weekly to Cherbourg and Southampton by the Aquitania, Mauretania, and Berengaria. Ocean Records, May 1923. GGA Image ID # 1e687406f0
Special Through Rates in Connection with Cunard Line Sailings, Europe via The United States and Canada to Japan, China, and Manila, 1925. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c66abb18
Special Through Rates in Connection with Cunard Line Sailings, Europe via The United States and Canada to Australia and New Zealand, 1925. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c6946e4c
Around the World, Mediterranean, South American, and West Indies Cruises, 1925-1926. Ships Included the SS Carinthia, SS Caledonia, SS California, SS Franconia, SS Laconia, SS Samaria, SS Scythia, and SS Transylvania. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c6c50a2e
Advertisement: Cruises from America 1938. Ships Included the Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, and Georgic. RMS Aquitania Cabin Class Passenger List, 28 July 1937. GGA Image ID # 20bfba4fd4
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Wireless Telegrams and Letters. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c589a418
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Lights and Distances - Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c596fbb3
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Time at Sea. RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c66a8265
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Back Cover, RMS Berengaria Second Class Passenger List, 15 September 1923. GGA Image ID # 20aadac430
Back Cover, RMS Berengaria Saloon Passenger List, 15 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 20c7cc3de1
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We recommend viewing Chicago Film Archives' promotional film produced by the Cunard Line during the 1920s that begins with the RMS Berengaria leaving New York harbor on route to Cherbourg or Southampton. The film highlights the features of the ship as well as ship entertainment.
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