RMS Aquitania Passenger List - 26 July 1924

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 26 July 1924 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain Sir James Charles, KBE, CB, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 124d5cb671

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: Sir James Charles, K.B.E., C.B., R.D., R.N.R.
2. Staff Captain: J. G. Saunders, R.D., R.N.R.
3. Chief Engineer: G. Patterson, O.B.E.
4. Staff Chief Engineer: R. Shortridge
5. Chief Officer: R. L. Alexander, D.S.O., R.N.R.
6. Surgeon: B. Sydney Jones
7. Assistant Surgeon: H. T. Rossiter
8. Purser: C. T. Spedding
9. Second Purser: W. H. Ramsden
10. Assistant Purser: h. Manley, D.S.C.
11. Chief Steward: V. F. Jones

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. Henry S. Adams
2. Dr. Edward Ahlswede
3. Mr. John Aitken
4. Mrs. Aitken
5. Mr. J. Anderson
6. Mr. Leslie B. Andrae
7. Mr. Max Aronson
8. Mrs. Aronson
9. Mr. Bernard Aronson
10. Miss G. E. Ashford
11. Mr. Isaac L. Asofsky
12. Mr. M. J. Martin Atty
13. Mr. Louis Aubert
14. Mr. Jules S. Bache and Manservant
15. Mrs. A. N. Bachrach
16. Miss Mary A. Bair
17. Mr. W. A. Baker
18. Mrs. Baker
19. Mr. L. Bamberger
20. Mr. G. Band
21. Mr. Samuel Baruchson
22. Mrs. Peter A. Beachy
23. Mrs. Walter F. Beachy
24. Miss Frances Beachy
25. Miss Betty Beachy and Nurse
26. Mr. William G. Bean
27. Mrs. Bean
28. Miss Lilian D. Bean
29. Mr. George R. Beardsell
30. Mrs. Beardsell
31. Miss Barbara Beardsell
32. Mr. Thomas W. Beard wood
33. Mrs. Beardwood
34. Miss Alice Beardwood
35. Mr. Henri Beauvais
36. Mr. Ernest J. Bechtel
37. Mr. A. H. Benjamin
38. Mr. Charles E. Bennett
39. Mrs. Bennett
40. Miss G. Berger
41. Mr. J. E. Berman
42. Mrs. Berman
43. Miss G. Bernstein
44. Mr. Henry N. Berry
45. Miss K. Berry
46. Mrs. Constant M. Bird
47. Miss Lilias S. Bird
48. Mr. William K. Bixby
49. Mrs. Bixby
50. Miss Lillian T. Bixby
51. Dr. Edward H. Blair
52. Mr. Herbert Bleyer
53. Mrs. Sydney M. Bloss
54. Mrs. J. Bluen
55. Mr. Charles F. Bochmann
56. Mr. Henry Bodenheimer
57. Mrs. Bodenheimer
58. Mr. R. P. Boise
59. Mrs. Boise
60. Mrs. B. Bowman
61. Mr. Joseph Brock
62. Mr. Joseph Brieloff
63. Mrs. A. P. Brill
64. Miss M. Brill
65. Mr. Norman Brookes
66. Mrs. Brookes
67. Mr. Charles S. Brown, Jnr.
68. Miss Isabel R. Brown
69. Mr. Calvin Bullock
70. Mrs. Bullock
71. Miss Katherine S. Bullock
72. Mr. Hugh Bullock
73. Mr. John Burling
74. Mrs. Burling
75. Dr. Curtis F. Burnam
76. Mr. F. R. Butherus
77. Mrs. Alice C. Butler
78. Mr. George H. Butler
79. Mr. Eugene K. Butler
80. Dr. Cady
81. Mrs. Cady
82. Mr. M. J. Callahan
83. Mrs. Callahan
84. Mr. Angus Campbell
85. Mr. Leonard G. Carpenter
86. Mr. Carpenter
87. Mrs. William F. Carr
88. Mr. Walter S. Case
89. Mrs. Case
90. Mr. William B. Castle
91. Mrs. Castle
92. Mr. William J. Cermak
93. Mr. Irving H. Chase
94. Miss Lucia H. Chase
95. Miss Dorothy M. Chase
96. Miss Elizabeth I. Chase
97. Miss Catherine Clark
98. Mr. Paul Clayton
99. Miss Beatrice Clifton
100. Dr. Nat M. Cohen
101. Mrs. Cohen
102. Mrs. L. Coit
103. Dr. W. R. Cole, Jnr.
104. Mrs. Cole
105. Mr. Howard C. Cole
106. Miss Colmary
107. Mr. Paul B. Condit
108. Mrs. Condit
109. Master Paul Carr Condit
110. Mr. George Cordingly
111. Mrs. Cordingly
112. Mr. William H. D. Cox
113. Mrs. Cox
114. Hon. Frederick E. Crane
115. Mr. J. Byron Creamer
116. Mrs. Creamer
117. Mr. James M. Curley, Jnr.
118. Mr. Allen B. Cuthbert
119. Mr. George B. Davis
120. Mrs. Davis
121. Mr. Homer C. Davis
122. Mrs. Davis
123. Mr. Edward L. Dawes
124. Mrs. Dawes
125. Miss Margaret L. Dawes
126. Mr. Nathan Dawson
127. Mrs. Dawson
128. Mr. A. L. Deal
129. Mr. G. Dennery
130. Mr. Julius Dentser
131. Mrs. Dentser
132. Mr. A. K. Deutsch
133. Mrs. Deutsch
134. Mr. Harry S. Dickey
135. Mrs. Dickey
136. Mr. Edward B. Dickinson
137. Mrs. Dickinson
138. Mr. Gaston Ditesheim
139. Mr. M. Djevahirjian
140. Mrs. Djevahirjian
141. Mrs. M. G. Dodds
142. Mr. Leopold Dor
143. Miss J. Dolly
144. Miss R. Dolly and Maid
145. Mr. George H. Doran
146. Mr. A. E. Douglas
147. Miss K. J. Douglas
148. Mr. Charles E. Doyle
149. Mr. J. R. Dreiheller
150. Mr. R. M. Dunn
151. Mrs. Dunn
152. Mr. J. H. Dunn
153. Mr. Graham C. Dunn
154. Mr. J. D. Dyer
155. Mr. Percival W. Eason
156. Mrs. Eason
157. Master Donald H. Eason
158. Miss Lilian Endicott
159. Mr. Edward A. Engelhardt
160. Dr. M. L. English
161. Mr. Edward Epstean
162. Mrs. Epstean
163. Mrs. M. K. Erlach
164. Mr. Berne H. Evans
165. Mr. R. H. Ferger
166. Miss A. Ferris
167. Mrs. E. E. Fisher
168. Miss M. Florian
169. Mrs. Reginald C. Foster
170. Mr. Vincent J. Frank
171. Mrs. Frank
172. Master J. Frank and Governess
173. Mr. Herbert C. Freeman
174. Mr. C. P. M. Frylinck
175. Mr. George W. Fuller
176. Mrs. Fuller
177. Mr. James W. Fuller, Jnr.
178. Mr. Elmer W. Fulmer
179. Mrs. Fulmer
180. Mrs. D. G. Gale
181. Mr. R. Gant
182. Mr. L. Courtenay Gayer
183. Mr. Thomas B Gilford, Jnr.
184. Mrs. Gilford
185. Mrs. M. C. Gillette
186. Miss L. D. Gillette
187. Mr. Arthur Ginn
188. Comm dr. Thomas Godman
189. Mr. Nathan Goldman
190. Mrs. Goldman
191. Mr. W. Gollan
192. Mrs. Gollan
193. Master Gollan
194. Mr. S. H. Goiter
195. Mr. Joseph G. Gordon
196. Mr. William Gosford
197. Miss Eleanor Goss
198. Mr. Herman Gottlieb
199. Mrs. Gottlieb
200. Mr. M. Gottlieb
201. Miss S. Gottlieb
202. Mr. David A. Green
203. Mrs. Green
204. Mr. Francis E. Haag
205. Mrs. Haag
206. Mr. H. H. Hadsall
207. Mrs. Hadsall
208. Mr. Stewart Hadsall
209. Mr. John Hadsall
210. Mr. James Hall
211. Mrs. Clarence L. Hall
212. Dr. Sumner Hardy
213. Mr. M. Hare
214. Dr. M. Harington
215. Mrs. Harington
216. Miss Leonore Harris and Maid
217. Mr. W. Henry Harrison
218. Mr. William J. Hartnup
219. Miss Sue Harvard
220. Mr. C. E. Heck
221. Mrs. Heck
222. Mr. Harris L. Hees
223. Miss Anna Mae Hees
224. Mr. W. Heinseheimer
225. Mr. Howard Heinz
226. Mrs. A. T. Henderson
227. Mrs. M. M. Hennion
228. Mr. Preston Herbert
229. Mr. Preston Herbert, Jnr.
230. Mrs. Herbert
231. Mr Leo Herman
232. Mr. R. H. Higgins
233. Mrs. Higgins
234. Rt. Hon. Sir Samuel Hoare, Bart, P.C., C.M.G., M.P.
235. Mr. G. T. Hodges
236. Mr. A. Hoefeld
237. Mrs. Hoefeld
238. Mr. John S. Holden
239. Mr. H. F. Holman
240. Mrs. Holman
241. Mr. Robert A. Holmes
242. Mrs. Holmes
243. Mr. Henry Holt
244. Mr. Charles D. Holt
245. Mr. William E. Hooper
246. Mrs. M. E. House
247. Mrs. R. W. Howard
248. Master Jack Howard
249. Miss Jane Howard
250. Mrs. J. Hoyt
251. Mr. W. Hudson
252. Mrs. Hudson
253. Mr. Joseph L. Hudson
254. Mr. Charles A. Hughes
255. Mrs. Hughes
256. Miss Harriet J. Hughes
257. Mr. F. T. Hunter
258. Mrs. Sydney E. Hutchinson
259. Miss Hutchinson and Maid
260. Mrs. C. H. Hyde
261. Miss Medora Hyde
262. Miss T. B. Hyde
263. Mr. J. Inonye
264. Mr. Max Isaacs
265. Miss Dorothy A. Jackson
266. Mr. Coleman Jennings
267. Mr. John B. Jessup
268. Mrs. Jessup
269. Mr. Aymar Johnson
270. Mrs. George F. Johnson
271. Mrs. Charles F.
272. Johnson, Jnr.
273. Miss Emma L. Jordan
274. Mr. Henry B. Joy
275. Mrs. Joy
276. Mr. Henry B. Joy, Jnr.
277. Mr. Hairy Judge
278. Mr. P. Karovitch
279. Mr. C. S. Kauffman
280. Mrs. Kauffman
281. Mr. Albert R. Keen
282. Mrs. Keen
283. Mrs. E. A. Kerbs and Maid
284. Mr. H. F. Kerr
285. Mr. James H. Kennedy
286. Mrs. Kennedy
287. Mr. Charles H. Kinch
288. Mrs. Kinch
289. Mr. Edward Klauber
290. Mr. Stanley M. Knox
291. Miss A. Kohlman
292. Mr. Harry Kreindler
293. Mrs. Kreindler
294. Mr. Henry Kreuter
295. Mrs. Kreuter
296. Mr. William Kritzman
297. Mrs. Kritzman
298. Mr. Charles M. Kritzman
299. Mr. Arthur Krock
300. Mr. Gerhard Kuehne
301. Mrs. Kuehne
302. Miss Joan Kuehne
303. Mrs. John N. Ladensack
304. Miss Olga Ladensack
305. Mr. W. B. Leeds and Manservant
306. H.H. Princess Ksenia of Russia (Mrs. W. B. Leeds) and Maid
307. Mr. J. R. Leaning
308. Mr. B. N. Lefkowitz
309. Mrs. Lefkowitz
310. Mr. E. M. F. Leflang
311. Mrs. Leflang
312. Mr. P. T. Leigh
313. Mrs. Leigh
314. Mr. R. M. van Lennep
315. Sir William Letts, K.B.E.
316. Mr. Julius Levy
317. Mr. B. N. Levy
318. Mrs. Levy
319. Mr. Ike Lewenthal
320. Mrs. Lewenthal
321. Mr. Adolph W. Lieb
322. Mr. Alfred D. Lindley
323. Mrs. O. Low
324. Miss Lucas
325. Mr. W. H. Lynas
326. Mr. Francis M. McAdams
327. Mr. Philip A. McBride
328. Mrs. McBride
329. Mr. John B. McCarthy
330. Mr. Cecil T. J. McDowell
331. Mr. H. G. McDowell
332. Mr. Charles C. McElwain
333. Mrs. McElwain
334. Mr. Edwin McElwain
335. Mr. William W. MacFarlane
336. Mr. Joseph W. McLellan
337. Mr. Douglas McLellan
338. Mr. R. O. McMurtry
339. Mrs. McMurtry
340. Miss M. A. McMurtry and Nurse
341. Mr. Valentine E. Macy, Jnr.
342. Mr. Paul Mandelbaum
343. Mrs. Mandelbaum
344. Miss M. Marsten
345. Mr. John T. Mather
346. Mr. A. F. Matthews
347. Mr. Oscar Merkle
348. Mrs. Merkle
349. Mr. Charles S. Merton
350. Mrs. Merton
351. Mr. George P. Metcalf
352. Mrs. Metcalf
353. Mr. George K. Metcalf
354. Mr. Richard Metcalf
355. Major Metcalfe
356. Mr. Victor E. Meyer
357. Mrs. Meyer
358. Miss Bernice Meyer
359. Miss Helene Meyer
360. Mr. Joseph R. Millbourn
361. Mr. C. E. Miller
362. Mrs. H. L. Mills
363. Miss E. A. Mills and Governess
364. Mr. Arthur Milnes
365. Mrs. Milnes
366. Mr. Charles Milnes
367. Miss Harriet Mohr
368. Mr. Alexander Moir
369. Mr. M. Morganthau
370. Miss B. M. Morganthau
371. Mrs. E. Mouton
372. Mr. Fred P. Muhlhauser
373. Mrs. Muhlhauser
374. Miss Charlotte Muhlhauser
375. Miss Virginia Muhlhauser
376.  Mr. Robert F. Muhlhauser
377. Mr. James J. Murphy
378. Mrs. K. L. Murphy
379. Mr. William Myers
380. Mrs. Myers
381. Mr. Julian S. Myrick
382. Mr. H. H. Nettelroth
383. Mrs. Nettelroth
384. Dr. J. H. Nolan
385. Mr. R. Nomura
386. Mr. H. K. Nottingham
387. Mr. Charles D. Noyes
388. Mr. Charles F. Noyes
389. Miss Eleanora Halsted Noyes
390.  Mr. Norman Nulsen
391. Mr. Mark O’Dea
392. Mr. F. J. Oehmichen
393. Mr. A. L. Ogden
394. Mrs. Ogden
395. Mr. C. J. Okell
396. Mrs. Okell
397. Mrs. Mary E. O’Neill
398. Miss Mildred O’Neill
399. Mr. W. A. Opdyke
400. Mrs. Nellie Opper
401. Mr. Frederick Burr Opper
402. Mr. Harold E. Ormerod
403. Mr. Lichfield Owen
404. Miss M. Page
405. Mme. Evelyn Pardridge and Maid
406. Mr. H. H. Parke
407. Mrs. Parke
408. Miss Grace B. Parker
409. Mr. Edgar L. Pearson
410. Mr. Edward J. Pendergast
411. Mr. John C. Phillips
412. Mrs. C. J. Plant
413. Mr. Joseph Polak
414. Mr. Postlethwaite
415. Mr. John H. N. Potter
416. Mrs. Potter
417. Mr. W. B. Powell
418. Mrs. M. P. Prentis
419. Miss Mary J. Proctor
420. Mr. Murray Purvis
421. Mrs. Purvis
422. Mr. Jamds A. Rafferty
423. Mr. W. H. Rankin
424. Mr. Joseph H. Raphael
425. Mr. S. Rause
426. Mr. James B. Rea
427. Mr. John R. Rea
428. Mr. R. B. Capell Reade
429. Mr. Harrison Reeves
430. Mr. S. D. Reid
431. Mrs. Reid
432. Mr. John M. Reid
433. Mrs. Reid
434. Mr. Luther Reynolds
435. Mr. Vincent Richards
436. Mrs. Richards
437. Mr. Samuel H. Richards
438. Mrs. William G. Rockefeller
439. Mr. Sterling Rockefeller
440. Miss Rockefeller
441. Mr. W. F. Rogers
442. Mrs. Rogers
443. Miss Marian Rood
444. Mr. Leo Roseman
445. Miss B. Rosenberg
446. Dr. David Rosenthal
447. Mrs. Rosenthal
448. Mr. Joseph Rosner
449. Mrs. Rosner
450. Mrs. Edwin Ross
451. Mr. John Rossie
452. Mrs. Rossie
453. Miss Louise Rossie
454. Mr. A. Lyle Samuel
455. Mr. Joseph V. Santry
456. Mr. C. A. Scheffler
457. Mrs. Scheffler
458. Mr. C. A. Scheffler, Jnr.
459. Mr. Ira A. Schiller
460. Mr. Roy A. Schneider
461. Mrs. Schneider
462. Mr. I. E. Schwartz
463. Mr. C. F. Seabrook
464. Mr. Gino Severi
465. Mrs. Severi
466. Miss Dorothy Severi
467. Mr. B. Shannon
468. Miss Elizabeth M. Shiebler
469. Mrs. Henry Sigourney
470. Miss Edith Sigourney
471. Mr. George Silver
472. Mr. L. Marvin Simmons
473. Mrs. Simmons
474. Mr. Irving Simon
475. Mr. M. M. Simon
476. Miss Hannah Simon
477. Mr. Carroll E. Sipe
478. Mr. C. Glenn Sipe
479. Rev. E. B. Smith
480. Mrs. Smith
481. Mrs. Louise Smith
482. Miss Charlotte Smith
483. Miss Marion Smith
484. Miss Dorothy Smith
485. Mr. E. B. Smith, Jnr.
486. Mrs. Smith
487. Mrs. L. Stagg
488. Mr. Steinhouser
489. Mr. Frank Stenson
490. Miss Jane Stenson
491. Mrs. Eline M. Stern and Maid
492. Mr. J. Stocks
493. Mr. Edward B. Sturges
494. Miss A. G. Sutter
495. Mr. Charles Sutton
496. Mrs. Lillian Johnson Sweet
497. Mr. Lloyd E, Sweet
498. Mr. J. Swinburne
499. Mr. John G. Talcott
500. Mrs. Talcott
501. Mr. John G. Talcott, Jnr.
502. Mr. Simpson B. Tanner, Jnr.
503. Mrs. Tanner
504. Dr. Lewis H. Taylor
505. Mrs. Taylor
506. Miss Anna H. Taylor
507. Mr. J. N. Teague
508. Mrs. E. P. Thompson
509. Mr. Henry B. Thompson
510. Mr. Edward Tolles
511. Mr. Frank Toomey
512. Mr. David M. Trilling
513. Mrs. Trilling
514. Miss R. J. Trilling
515. Mr. Walter H. Turpin
516. Mr. Millard Tydings
517. Miss Ethel W. Usher
518. Mr. H. Van Dam
519. Mr. Van Wezel
520. Miss Bessie Victor
521. Mr. B. Chamey Vladeck
522. Mr. Frank S. Voss
523. Mrs. Voss
524. Mr. S. Wainwright
525. Mrs. Wainwright
526. Mr. H. L. Walker
527. Mrs. Walker
528. Mr. Hiram H. Walker
529. Mrs. Walker
530. Mr. Walshaw
531. Mr. Harold J. Walter
532. Mrs. Walter
533. Mr. E. C. Warner
534. Mr. John Warrington
535. Mr. A. P. Warrington
536. Mr. Watson Washbum
537. Mr. John W. Webber
538. Mr. George W. Weber
539. Mrs. Weber
540. Mr. H. Weekes
541. Mr. John L. Weeks
542. Mrs. T. Weisberg
543. Mr. Clement Wells
544. Mrs. Wells
545. Mr. Harold Whitehead
546. Mrs. Whitehead
547. Miss Lona Whitehead
548. Mr. William Whiting
549. Mrs. Whiting
550. Mr. Charles P. Whitney
551. Mrs. Whitney
552. Mrs. George W. Wightman
553. Mr. James M. Willcox
554. Mr. R. N. Williams
555. Mr. L. H. Williams
556. Mrs. Williams
557. Miss Marjorie Williams
558. Miss Betty Williams
559. Mr. Reginald A. F. Williams
560. Mr. W. F. Williams
561. Mr. W. F. Williamson
562. Mrs. Williamson
563. Mrs. L. May Willis
564. Mrs. C. A. Wills
565. Miss Helen Wills
566. Mr. G. Wilmott
567. Mr. W. R. Wilson
568. Mr. Guy P. Wilson
569. Mrs. Wilson
570. Mr. Charles C. Winningham
571.  Mr. Charles L. Winningham
572. Miss Elisabeth Wolcott-Huckhanlt
573. Mr. Irving Wortmann
574. Mrs. Wortmann
575. Miss D. A. Zeigher
576. Mr. Julius H. Zieser
577. Mrs. Zieser

Information for Passengers

MEALS will be served at the following times in the First-Class Dining Saloon:

• Breakfast: from 8:00 to10:00 am
• Luncheon: from 1:00 to 2:30 pm
• Dinner: from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

The Bars in the First Class will not be open later than 11:30 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.

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.

DIVINE SERVICE on Sunday at 10:30 am

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.

BERTH LADDERS. These may be obtained on application to Steward or Stewardess.

BERTHING OF PASSENGERS. No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.

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.

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 £4 upwards, payable to the Purser.

SPECIAL FACILITIES & FEATURES FOR SALOON PASSENGERS.

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.

BARBER, LADY HAIRDRESSER AND LADY MANICURIST. The Saloon Barber’s Shop is located on "E" Deck forward of the Smoke Room. Hours of attendance, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, but for the convenience of passengers generally, the hours between 12 noon and 5:00 pm are set aside principally for haircutting and shampooing.

SWIMMING BATH. The Swimming Bath is situated on Deck “E,” starboard side, amidships. Ample dressing accommodation for bathers is provided.

The Bath is available for the use of passengers as follows:

• Gentlemen: 6:00 am to 9:00 am, Free.
• Children: 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Free.
• Ladies: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, Free
• Mixed Bathing: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 2/6.
• Gentlemen: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Free.

ELECTRIC AND HYGIENIC BATHS. These Baths, fitted with the latest equipment, are situated on Deck “K,” starboard side, entrance opposite Swimming Bath. 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 “E,” starboard side, forward of Swimming Bath, and is open for the use of passengers as follows:

• Gentlemen: from 6:00 am to 9:00 am
• Children: from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
• Ladies: from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Gentlemen: from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

No charge is made for the use of the Gymnasium.

Swedish Exercise Classes are held daily under a qualified Instructor:

• Gentlemen: 7:30 am
• Ladies:  11:00 am

CIGAR, BOOK AND CANDY KIOSK. A Kiosk is located in the Long Gallery on Deck “A” for the sale of Cigars, Books and Candy, and passengers will find a varied assortment of these articles available.

TOURIST AND INFORMATION BUREAU, located on “D” Deckstarboard side, near entrance to Restaurant.

BANKINGFOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE. A branch of the Midland Bank Limited is situated on the port side of “D” Deck, near entrance to Restaurant, where passengers wishing to exchange money, or transact other banking business, will receive every facility and attention.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR WESTBOUND PASSENGERS.

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 New York or Boston Office 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.

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.

WARDROBE TRUNKS. The attention of passengers is called to the fact that, owing to the size of wardrobe trunks, it is not always possible to have these placed in an accessible position in passengers’ Staterooms.

BAGGAGE COLLECTION IN LONDON. For the convenience of passengers residing in hotels and private residence in London within the four miles radius of Charing Cross and proceeding to Southampton for embarkation, arrangements have now been made for collecting, storing, and delivery of baggage direct to the steamer at the following rates : 4s. 6d. per large package,  2s. 6d. per small package,  which includes cost of cartage, porterage and rail carriage through to steamer side. An additional charge is made for storage in London at the rate of is. per package irrespective of size per month.

Passengers desirous of taking full advantage of this facility should notify the Cunard Line, 26-27, Cockspur Street, London, S.W.1, of the exact number of packages they require to be collected and the complete address of their hotel or private residence.

At time of collection a uniformed representative will be in attendance, to check the baggage and present a duplicate of same for the owner.

It is important that all packages be ready by noon on day of collection.

REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINSLONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON. Arrangements have been made with The Southern Railway for early Saloon trains run from Waterloo to Southampton in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast cars attached for the convenience of Saloon passengers. Any passengers wishing to reserve seats in this car should advise either of the Cunard Company’s London Offices.

REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINSLONDON TO LIVERPOOL. Arrangements have been made with The London Midland & Scottish Railway for special trains run from Euston to Liverpool in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast, luncheon or dining car attached.

With regard to special coaches from Euston to Riverside attached to ordinary trains having breakfast, luncheon or dining cars, facility will be given for Cunard passengers to take their meals in these cars.

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.

PASSENGERS’ MAIL AND ADDRESSES. Arrangements have been made whereby letters for passengers on board the Company’s steamers at Southampton and Liverpool can be accepted for inclusion in special bags which will be made up for the ship in London and Ports of Departure.

The letters in question, which must be registered and addressed C/o The Commander, Cunard Packet " “ Southampton (or Liverpool), can be posted in any part of the United Kingdom up to the time at which ordinary registered letters to go by the same packets are received.

Passengers’ addresses may be left at the Purser’s Office in order that any letters received after passengers have left the ship, may be forwarded.

Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.

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.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR EASTBOUND PASSENGERS.

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 at 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.

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.

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.

BAGGAGE BY SPECIAL TRAINS. The Southern RAILWAY. Passengers landing at Southampton and proceeding to London by special train can hand their baggage over to The Southern Railway for delivery at passengers’ destination on their system, on payment of one shilling per package.

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 the 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 the 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 in their carriage on the special train.

All hand-baggage not claimed on the tender or left in the Customs is collected and included with registered baggage for Paris. For these packages there is a charge of Fcs. 25.00 per package. CherbourgParis.

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.

R.M.S. AQUITANIA – "THE SHIP BEAUTIFUL"

PALLADIAN LOUNGE, “A” DECK. Much artistic, antiquarian and historical interest is concentrated in this magnificently appointed apartment. It is almost impossible to realize that such a handsome room is existent on board an ocean-going liner.

THE HISTORICAL GALLERY with its large collection of interesting engraved portraits and topographical prints connects the Lounge with the

CAROLEAN SMOKING ROOM, “A” DECK, where the votaries of the Goddess Nicotine will find all the comfort of the most popular London or New York Club.

DRAWING ROOM, “A” DECK. The Drawing Room and Library in its exquisite beauty is worthy of the grace, lightness and delicacy which characterized the finest work of the Adam Brothers.

ARTISTS’ SUITES AND EN SUITE ROOMS. These rooms are situated on both “A” and “B” Decks. The art of three centuries is depicted in the former, named after Holbein, Velasquez, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Romney and Raeburn.

SALONS, “A” DECK. These are situated on “A” Deck, between the Main Staircase and the Lounge. They are treated in the Louis XVI style, with large windows and graceful ornamentation. They contain pictures which are excellent reproductions of Hubert Robert.

GARDEN LOUNGES, “A” DECK. These command delightful views of the sea and with their trellis work, evergreens, climbing ivy, and reed and willow furniture afford ideal spots for talk and tea.

LOUIS XVI. RESTAURANT, “D” DECK. The artistic features of this handsome and stately dining saloon rival those of the most famous restaurants of New York, London and Paris. The ensemble impressively demonstrates the success of the efforts made to give the ocean traveler dining facilities second to none on land or sea.

ELIZABETHAN GRILL ROOM, “D* DECK. The pleasures of a wonderful cuisine are enhanced in this apartment by the decorative treatment which emphasizes the beauties of early Jacobean art.

SWIMMING BATH AND GYMNASIUM, “E” DECK.

The minutest details of Olympia afloat provided in the Swimming Bath and Gymnasium ensure pleasant and varied exercise and healthy appetites for passengers.

The "AQUITANIA” carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned times and places:

• First Class Dining Saloon: 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm
• Saloon Lounge, Afternoon Tea or Garden Lounge, Thé Dansant: 4.00 pm to 4.45 pm
• First Class Dining Saloon: 7.15 pm to 8.15 pm
• Saloon Lounge or Garden Lounge, Dancing: 10.00 pm to 11.30 pm

RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX.

This Tax can be recovered by passengers, if same bas been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within sixty days (the time prescribed by U.S. law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of passenger's arrival in the United States.

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

Note. Will passengers who have not paid the Head Tax in consequence of their holding return tickets or being in transit to points outside of the United States kindly complete Form 514, which they will receive from the Immigration Officials at New York, and forward same to the Canard Line, 25, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after departure from the United States, or hand to the Purser of the steamer in which they return to the United Kingdom.

WIRELESS TELEGRAMS AND OCEAN LETTERS.

 

WIRELESS TELEQRAMS.

VIA BRITISH STATIONS. For places in the United Kingdom the inclusive rate is 11d. per word; for other countries the rate is 10d. per word, plus landline and cable charges. Every word in the address, text and signature is counted ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA UNITED STATES STATIONS.The wireless rate via New York, New London, Newport, R.I., and Boston is 9d. per word, and Bar Harbour, Maine, 10d. per word; every word in the address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA CANADIAN STATIONS.The wireless rate via Cape Race, Cape Sable and Sable Island is 1s. ½ d., and Louisburg gd. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Gross Isle, Three Rivers, Father Point, and Fame Point, is calculated at 5d. per word; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA FRENCH STATIONS. The wireless rates via Cherbourg, Brest and Ouessant is 8d. per word; every word in address, text and signature is counte ; landline charges additional; all charges must be prepaid.

SHIP TO SHIP. The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but as Dutch. Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words, the charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows:English ship tax, 4d. per word, without minimum; Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax, 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d. Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is 8d. per word.

NOTE. For messages passing through stations other than British, add 10% to total.

Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.

OCEAN LETTERS.

Passengers may send Ocean Letters to their friends from mid-Atlantic. A special charge of 5s. 6d., which includes postage, is made for thirty words ; for each word in excess of this number id. will be charged. One hundred words is the maximum allowed in one Ocean Letter.

These letters are sent by wireless to another ship passing in the opposite direction, for mailing by registered post on arrival at the first port of call.

Ocean letters for posting in U.S. must shew in the address the Christian names of the Addressee, or the title Mr., Mrs. or Miss.

Full information regarding rates, etc., can be obtained from either the Wireless or Purser’s Office.

Back and Front Covers of a Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 26 July 1924 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. GGA Image ID # 124d835866

Passenger List Information

Cunard Line RMS Aquitania Saloon Passenger List – July 26, 1924

 

Description

A superbly preserved RMS Aquitania Saloon Passenger List from Cunard Line, documenting a transatlantic voyage on July 26, 1924. Departing Southampton for New York via Cherbourg, the passenger list epitomizes the grandeur of interwar ocean travel. Featuring detailed passenger registries, senior officer listings, and elegant shipboard amenities, this artifact showcases the golden age of luxury maritime travel aboard the celebrated “Ship Beautiful.”

 

Features

• Front Cover Design: An elegantly styled typographical presentation bearing Cunard Line insignia.
• Passenger Registry: Richly detailed, listing distinguished figures from the worlds of business, politics, and culture.
• Officer Roster: Commanded by Captain Sir James Charles, KBE, CB, RD, RNR, with an accomplished senior staff.
• Notable Features: Details on saloon class dining, luxurious accommodations, and onboard facilities such as a swimming bath, gymnasium, and historical galleries.
• Cultural Significance: Reflecting an era of transatlantic sophistication, the list embodies the prestige of 1920s international travel.

 

Historical Significance

The Aquitania was a cornerstone of Cunard Line’s fleet, renowned for its elegance, size, and versatility. Known as the “Ship Beautiful,” it served in roles ranging from luxury liner to wartime transport. This voyage took place during a prosperous postwar period, with a passenger manifest that reflects the era’s cultural and economic elite.

 

Notable Passengers (VIPs Identified)

1. H.H. Princess Ksenia of Russia (Mrs. W.B. Leeds)
   • Russian royalty and widow of American industrial magnate W.B. Leeds. Her presence highlights the international prestige associated with Aquitania’s voyages.
2. Sir Samuel Hoare, Bart, P.C., C.M.G., M.P.
   • A prominent British statesman, instrumental in interwar diplomacy. His inclusion underscores the ship's elite clientele.
3. Jules S. Bache
   • Famed financier, art collector, and philanthropist. His stature reflects the social and economic prominence of Aquitania passengers.
4. Howard Heinz
   • Heir to the Heinz food empire, symbolizing industrial wealth and American innovation.
5. William B. Leeds
   • Son of W.B. Leeds, representing one of America’s wealthiest families of the early 20th century.
6. Sterling Rockefeller
   • A member of the Rockefeller family, whose name is synonymous with American business dominance and philanthropy.
7. Hon. Frederick E. Crane
   • Chief Justice of the New York Court of Appeals, highlighting the legal and intellectual eminence among the passengers.
8. Millard Tydings
   • U.S. Senator from Maryland, a key figure in American politics during the 1920s.
9. Norman Brookes
   • Internationally renowned tennis champion and businessman, reflecting the cultural breadth of the manifest.
10. John H. N. Potter
    • Prominent art dealer and cultural luminary, emphasizing the ship's connection to creative elites.

 

Historical Appeal

This rare Aquitania passenger list is not merely a document; it is a portal into the opulence and sophistication of interwar travel. With passengers drawn from the highest echelons of society, it offers collectors a tangible connection to the golden age of transatlantic crossings.