RMS Carinthia Archival Collection

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• Carinthia (1895) Cunard Line Ship's History (Brief)
• Carinthia (1925) Cunard Line Ship's History (Brief)
• Carinthia (1956) Cunard Line Ship's History (Brief)
• Passenger Lists
• Brochures
• Title Pages
• Senior Officers and Staff
• Illustrations and Paintings
• Photographs
• Sailing Schedules
• Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
• Advertisements
• Excerpts from Information for Passengers
• Back Cover Images
• Books

Carinthia (1895) Cunard Line

Built by London & Glasgow Shipbuilding Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 5,598. Dimensions: 445' x 49'. Propulsion: Twin-screw, 14 knots. Triple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Four masts and one funnel. Service: Employed mainly as a cargo-cattle steamship. Wrecked near Point Gravois, Haiti, in 1900. Sister ship: Sylvania.

Carinthia (1925) Cunard Line

Built by Vickers, Armstrong, Ltd., Barrow-in-Furness, England. Tonnage: 20,277. Dimensions: 600' x 73' (624' O.I.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 18 knots. Four steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and one funnel. Pre-Launch Name Change: Laid down as Servia, but renamed Carinthia before launching. Passengers: 240 first, 460 second, 950 third. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-New York, August 22, 1925. Fate: Torpedoed and sunk by German submarine off coast of Northern Ireland, June 6, 1940. Sister ship: Franconia (nearly identical). Similar to Laconia, Samaria and Scythia, except bridge was isolated from main part with these lines.

Carinthia (1956) Cunard Line

Built by John Brown & Co., Ltd., Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 21,947. Dimensions: 570' x 80' (608' O.I.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 20 knots. Four steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Single mast and one funnel. Passengers: 150 first and 700 tourist. Officers and Crew: 461. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, June 26, 1957. Sister ships: Ivernia, Saxonia and Sylvania.

Passenger Lists

Brochures

Title Pages

Title Page, RMS Carinthia First Class Passenger List, 28 September 1929. GGA Image ID # 1f5f36a956

Title Page, RMS Carinthia Tourist Class Passenger List, 26 August 1932. GGA Image ID # 1f5f3a47ab

Title Page, RMS Carinthia Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List, 15 January 1938 (or 16th). GGA Image ID # 1f6037fe53

Title Page, SS Carinthia Cruise Passenger List, 25 July 1939. GGA Image ID # 1f608832bc

Title Page, RMS Carinthia Tourist Class Passenger List, 8 February 1966. GGA Image ID # 1f61ab4647

Senior Officers and Staff

List of Officers, RMS Carinthia Cabin and Tourist Class Passenger List, 15 January 1938. GGA Image ID # 1f604f11a5

Cruise Staff, SS Carinthia Cruise Passenger List, 25 July 1939. GGA Image ID # 1f60b9a849

List of Senior Officers, SS Carinthia Cruise Passenger List, 25 July 1939. GGA Image ID # 1f60c3b9c4

List of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Carinthia Tourist Class Passenger List, 8 February 1966. GGA Image ID # 1f61c541d7

Illustrations and Paintings

Painting of the Cunard Line RMS Carinthia - 15 January 1938. GGA Image ID # 1727392158

Photographs

General View of the Great Smoke Room on the Carinthia. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 1178f704de

View of the Carinthia Smoke Room. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117967abf2

The Carinthia Dining Room. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117ad1babf

A "Run of the Ship" Stateroom on the Carinthia. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh, 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117b54bf2a

Sailing Schedules

Proposed Sailings, Cunard Line, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, and Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, from 8 August 1925 to 6 February 1926. Ships Included the Alaunia, Aurania, Carinthia, Carmania, Franconia, Laconia, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Alaunia Passenger List, 21 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 1dff443705

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, Liverpool, Cobh (Queenstown)-New York-Boston, from 12 November 1927 to 29 April 1928. Ships Included the Andania, Aurania, Carinthia, Carmania, Caronia, Franconia, Laconia, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 26 November 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e119dff3d

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

Cunard White Star Cruises Sailing Schdule for September through December 1937. Ships Include the Berengaria, Carinthia, and Georgic. GGA Image ID # 1db77e20c1

Sailing Schedule, Cruises from America, from 10 June 1939 to 1 September 1939. Ships Included the Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, and Lancastria. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e136b19b8

Westbound Sailing Schedule from 7 June 1939 to 16 August 1939. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Aquitania, Aurania, Ausonia, Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Mauretania, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e141a92c5

Eastbound Sailing Schedule from 7 June 1939 to 16 August 1939. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Britannic, Carinthia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Mauretania, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e1424c50b

Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

Cunard Atlantic Track Chart - 28 September 1929. GGA Image ID # 1306484ca2

Front Cover, Abstract of Log, Cunard White Star SS Carinthia on Sea Breeze Cruise to Nassau and Havana, 3 June 1939. From the Chris Crofts Collection. GGA Image ID # 213b5c94f4

Abstract of Log, Cunard White Star SS Carinthia on Sea Breeze Cruise from New York to Nassau and Havana, 3 June 1939, Commanded by Captain W. C. Battle, D.S.C., R.D., R.N.R. To Nassau: 942 Nautical Miles, 15.73 Knots Average Speed, Passage in 2 Days, 11 Hours, 52 Minutes. To Havana: 387 Nautical Miles, 14.71 Knots Average Spped, Passage in 1 Day, 2 Hours, 18 Minutes. To New York: 1,180 Nautical Miles, 17.38 Knots Average Speed, Passage in 2 Days, 19 Hours, 53 Minutes. From the Chris Crofts Collection. GGA Image ID # 213b9834c4

U.S. Head Tax

U.S. Head Tax Recovery, RMS Carinthia Passenger List, 26 August 1932. GGA Image ID # 1f5f57e0ff

Advertisements

1933 Around the World Southern Hemisphere Cruise SS Carinthia. GGA Image ID # 1de22d3c0e

• Sailing from New York January 7th
• Returning to New York May 26th

Itinerary: New York, Kingston, Cristobal, Panama Canal, Balboa, San Pedro, Los Angeles, Hilo, Honolulu, Tahiti, Rarotonga, Apia, Suva, Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Sydney, Port Moresby, Kalibala (Bay Of Karbala), Bema Bay, Buleleng, Teloi, Padang, Semarang, Batavia, Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Port Victoria (Seychelles), Mombasa, Zanzibar, Delagoa Bay, (Lourenco Marques), Durban, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Cape Town, Montevideo,  (For Buenos Aires), Santos, Rio De Janeiro, Bridgetown (Barbados), New York.

Rates: $2,000 up

Payments: You may use Cunard Deferred Payment Plan when booking for this Cruise.

Information: For further details apply to all agents and offices of the Cunard Line

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

1938 Print Advertisement, Cruise on the SS Carinthia to Nassau in the Bahamas -- Famous World Cruise Liner Sails Every Saturday. One-way Fares are $65 up; Round Trip Fares with Stopover Privileges are $95 up. GGA Images ID # 1dc89743b1

Excerpts from Information for Passengers

Information for Passengers - 28 September 1929

The Bars in the First Class 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.

A LA CARTE MEALS.—The Company have pleasure in directing the special attention of First Class passengers to the à la carte service provided on Cunard steamers. It is pointed out that passengers need not confine themselves to the ordinary Table d'hôte menu, but by prior arrangement with the Chief Steward they may order any special dishes which they may desire without extra charge.

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.

DECK CHAIR CUSHIONS.—A limited supply of cushions, with loose covers, for deck chairs is available at a cost of 4/2 (or $1) each for the voyage.

SWIMMING BATH. — The Swimming Bath is situated amidships. Ample dressing accommodation for bathers is provided.

ELECTRIC BATH.— This Bath, fitted with the latest equipment, is situated on the port side of the Arena. Experienced attendants are in charge and are available by appointment. Tickets. 5/6. Tickets for Mixed Bathing and Electric Bath may be obtained at the Purser's Bureau.

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 daily. The paper will be delivered each morning to the passenger's stateroom if an order is given to the bedroom steward.

PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS.—Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to take precautions accordingly.

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 p.m., passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.

LANDING CARDS—NEW YORK.—Before leaving the vessel the holder must present landing card to the U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

RMS Carinthia Passenger List - 28 September 1929

Information for Passengers - 15 January 1938

Morning Soup and Afternoon Tea will be served on Deck and in the Public Rooms at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., respectively.

AUTOMOBILES. To facilitate Customs clearance, passengers must include uncrated automobiles on the U.S. Declaration Form.

Customs Examination. Passengers must declare all articles liable to Customs duty. Any passenger in doubt should see the Purser or Baggage Master, who will provide the latest information. On arrival, baggage will be grouped alphabetically in Customs shed for examination. To help with the passing and claiming of luggage, passengers should have one of the Company's labels, bearing the initial letter of their surname, affixed to each piece. The bedroom stewards have a supply of these labels and will attach them before landing. It is for passengers themselves to see that the Customs authorities pass all their baggage on landing. They are specially requested to claim their luggage before leaving the Customs shed. Otherwise, passengers will incur delays and extra carriage charges in forwarding any baggage not accompanying passengers directly from the ship to the destination.

CATERING. Passengers are invited to advise the Head Waiter of their preference in diet and cooking. They can be assured of every attention to their wishes. Cooks of various nationalities are included in the kitchen personnel. It is suggested that passengers order their meals in advance, and the official, as mentioned above, will readily assist passengers in making their choice.

CHANGES IN ACCOMMODATION. The Purser alone is authorized to make accommodations changes and may only do so on payment of any difference in fare which may be required according to the Company's current tariffs.

DECK CHAIRS, CUSHIONS, AND RUGS are available for hire and can be obtained through the Deck Steward at 5/- each article. (Each rug is in a sealed envelope and bears a serial number worked into the material, thus enabling passengers to identify their rugs).

FIRE PRECAUTIONS. Passengers are specially requested to exercise care in disposing of cigars and cigarette ends and matches and to use the receptacles provided for the purpose in the different parts of the ship, given the severe 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 lifeboats and fire stations. The Captain specially appeals to passengers to assist him by promptly mustering at their appointed stations when passenger boat station muster is being held. Only by immediate attendance at this critical muster can passengers obtain the necessary instructions vital to the well-being of all on board. The cooperation of every passenger is earnestly desired.

IMPORTATION OF LIQUOR. A considerable quantity of liquor imported in passengers' baggage is purchased "in bond" at a price below the regular market value in the country of purchase. For that reason, the Collector, U.S. Customs Service, calls attention to the fact that the above market value must be ascertained and declared by the passenger instead of the price paid.

RADIO RECEIVERS AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS. Private radio receivers or other electrical apparatus must only be operated or connected to the ship's electrical supply circuits with official approval, applications for which should be made to the Purser. Passengers using loudspeakers are requested to avoid disturbing their fellow passengers.

ROTARIANS traveling by this ship are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser's office and subscribe to their names. The Purser will be glad to arrange an informal meeting during the voyage, providing circumstances permit.

DEPARTURE FROM AMERICA—U.S. SAILING PERMIT. All passengers other than U.S. citizens must obtain a sailing permit or income tax clearance before departure from the United States. This document can be obtained without difficulty from the Collector of Internal Revenue in each district, or on personal application, with passport and passage ticket a day or two before sailing, at Room 131, U.S. Custom House, foot of Broadway, New York City.

A REGISTERED NURSE is on board, whose services are available as necessary under the ship's surgeon's direction.

VALUABLES. In their interests, passengers are advised not to leave articles of jewelry and other valuables lying about. Articles not required for frequent wear may be deposited with the Purser. They will be placed in an envelope sealed in the passenger's presence for custody in the ship's safe. The Purser will give a receipt, but Cunard can accept no liability as to contents. Passengers are advised to protect themselves by insurance, which one can arrange on board on application to the Purser.

RMS Carinthia Passenger List - 15 January 1938

Information for Passengers - 25 July 1939

LAUNDRY. In cases where laundry is accepted from passengers to be serviced at any of the cruise ports of call, please note that the Cunard White Star Limited acts only as agents for whatever laundry may be involved and can accept no responsibility for damage etc.

CHEQUES. Passengers are respectfully advised that the Purser cannot accept private cheques.

SPECIAL NOTICE. To ensure the cruise schedule is efficiently maintained, the ship must sail from all ports at the advertised time. To effect this, all passengers are most particularly requested to inform their bedroom stewards of their return on board after sightseeing, etc., on shore. This is the only way your return to the ship can be made known to the ship's officers.

LIQUOR PURCHASES. Supplies of Liquor purchased by passengers at the various ports of call will be received on board by the Baggage Master and given special storage. A Charge of $1.00 per case is made to cover cooperage and handling, but this is entirely at the passenger's risk since no charge is made for transportation. In compliance with section 6. of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, passengers should not purchase for importation into the United States containers of liquor of more than one gallon capacity each.

Source: SS Carinthia Passenger List - 25 July 1939

Back Cover Images

Cover of RMS Carinthia Passenger List, 26 August 1932. GGA Image ID # 1f6187d455

Back Cover, SS Carinthia Cruise Passenger List, 25 July 1939. GGA Image ID # 1f60dad1f4

Books Referencing the RMS Carinthia

Passenger Ships of the World - 1963

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Eugene W. Smith’s Passenger Ships of the World – Past and Present (1963) is a masterfully curated encyclopedic reference that charts the rise, peak, and transformation of ocean-going passenger ships through nearly two centuries. Expanding upon his earlier Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific works, Smith offers a global maritime panorama that includes ships serving the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Oceania, as well as Canal routes and California-Hawaii shuttle lines.

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• Maritime historians seeking design evolution and fleet data
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• Ship modelers, naval architects, and enthusiasts interested in dimensions, tonnage, and speed