RMS Aquitania Passenger List - 18 May 1929
Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 18 May 1929 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain E. G. Diggle, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 12f73c354c
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: E. G. DIGGLE, R.D., R.N.R.
- Staff-Captain: H. A. L. BOND, R.D., R.N.R.
- Chief Engineer: J. Campbell
- Staff Chief Engineer: H. Bathgate
- Surgeon: B. Sydney Jones
- Assistant Surgeon: L. Fysh
- Chief Steward: R. B. Powell
- Chief Officer: J. Wilson, R.D., R.N.R.
- Purser: J. W. Lawler
- Second Purser: H. H. Cooper
- Assistant Purser: H. S. Heenan
First Class Passengers
- Miss Laura Addison
- Mr. R. K. Albright
- Miss E. Allen
- Dr. Hans Alma
- Mr. C. E. Alma
- Mrs. C. C. Andreae and Maid
- Mrs. P. J. Andrews
- Mrs. Appleton
- Mr. C. Dudley Armstrong
- Mr. A. Linney Arnold
- Mrs. Arnold
- Miss L. W. Asser
- Mrs. J. Baer
- Mr. Alexander Bailwitz
- Mr. John B. Balding
- Mr. Gerald M. Balding
- Mrs. Edwin C. Barnes
- Miss Dorothy E. Barnes
- Mr. Jim Barnes
- Mr. William V. Barringer
- Mr. H. G. Bartol
- Mr. Edward Baruch
- Miss Nina Baugh
- Mr. Baum
- Mr. Lewis Beach
- Mr. C. K. Benedict
- Mrs. Benedict
- Mr. L. H. Ben tall, j.p.
- Mrs. B. Berger
- Miss Julia Berger
- Mr. J. F. Bermingham
- Mrs. Bermingham
- Mr. S. H. Bijur
- Mrs. Bijur
- Mrs. G. H. Bloch
- Mr. A. D. Boardman
- Mrs. Boardman
- Miss E. Bowen
- Mrs. H. A. Brady
- Miss Brady
- Miss E. Brickley
- Miss May M. Broderick
- Miss Helen E. Broderick
- Mr. Herman L. Brooks
- Mrs. Brooks
- Mr. J. Frederick Brown
- Mrs. Brown and Maid
- Mr. Ernest Brown
- Mr. Mervyn Brown
- Mrs. Brown
- Mr. Jack Buchanan
- Miss Elizabeth Buckhout
- Mrs. John F. Burleson
- Mr. Charles H. Burrows
- Mr. Harry L. Burt
- Mr. S. P. Bush
- Mrs. Bush
- Mr. A. J. Byington
- Mr. Gouverneur Cadwalader
- Mrs. Cadwalader
- Mr. Campbell
- Mr. J. J. Carlee
- Mr. J. R. Carles
- Mr. Richard B. Carr
- Mrs. Carr
- Mr. E. H. Cassel
- Mrs. E. von Chorns
- Mr. Emil Cimonetti
- Miss Johnne Clare
- Mr. Charles B. Clark
- Mrs. Clark
- Miss Joan Clark
- Mr. J. G. Clark
- Mrs. Clark
- Miss L. Cockle
- Mrs. J. B. Colahan
- Miss Eleanor O. Colahan
- Mr. L. C. de Coppet
- Miss Beatrice Coughlin
- Mrs. E. A. Courtright
- Mr. James C. Cowee
- Mrs. Cowee
- Miss E. Gertrude Cowee
- Mr. Frederick L. Cranford
- Mrs. Cranford
- Mr. Duncan Cranford
- Miss Mary Crowley
- Mrs. A. R. D’Acosta
- Mrs. T. H. D'Altroy
- Miss Alice D’Altroy
- Mrs. Charles M. Daniels and Maid
- Miss Ethel M. Davidson
- Miss Alexandra N. Davidson
- Mr. George De-Bus
- Mr. A. H. D’Egville
- Mr. P. L. Deutsch
- Mr. Phillip Dexter
- Mrs. Dexter
- Mr. Carlton R. Dodge
- Mr. Horace E. Dodge
- Miss Alice C. d’Olier
- Mr. David S. Douglas
- Miss Isabella Douglas
- Mr. Harold S. Edwards
- Mr. Carl B. Ely
- Capt. E. C. Fester
- Mr. A. Fibush
- Mr. A. J. J. Fifer
- Major R. E. Fisher, o.b.e.
- Mr. John A. FitzRandolph
- Mrs. FitzRandolph
- Mr. N. M. Flook
- Lady Forget
- Mr. H. C. Fowler
- Mr. Jesse Frank
- Mrs. Frank and Maid
- Master C. J. Frank and Nurse
- Miss Freeman
- Miss C. M. Fretthold
- Mr. W. B. Frye
- Mr. Douglas Furber
- Miss Nancy J. Gamble
- Mr. Nathan Garten
- Mrs. Garten
- Mrs. C. J. Gause
- Miss Holdis E. Gelms
- Mr. William B. Given
- Mrs. Given
- Mr. J. S. Gluck
- Mrs. James W. Gramby
- Mr. W. H. Grubb
- Mr. Rafael Guastavino
- Mrs. Guastavino
- Miss Dorothea C. Hake
- Mr. E. J. Haley
- Mrs. Frank Hall
- Mr. W. H. Harford
- Mr. Thomas J. Hargrave
- Mrs. Hargrave
- Mrs. J. P. Harris
- Mrs. M. Harris
- Miss Irene Harris
- Mr. Hugh Hencken
- Mr. Charles Hendry
- Mr. Frank F. Henry
- Mrs. Henry
- Mr. A. F. Heorodt
- Mrs. Heorodt
- Miss Rene Hersant
- Mr. N. E. Hicks
- Mrs. Hicks
- Mr. F. B. Hoffman
- Mrs. Hoffman
- Mr. J. F. Horn
- Miss Frances L. Howland
- Mr. John N.Hulbert
- Mrs. S. L. Hutchinson
- Mr. W. J. Hutchinson
- Mrs. Hutchinson
- Mr. J. Imber
- Mr. Frederick W. Jacobs
- Mrs. Jacobs
- Mrs. Jacobson
- Mrs. P. L. James
- Miss Betty James
- Miss Marjorie James
- Mr. Edward A. Jennings
- Mrs. Jennings
- Miss Susan M. Jennings
- Mr. George W. Jewett
- Mrs. Jewett
- Mrs. D. S. M. Jones
- Mr. Lewis J. Jones
- Mr. Charles R. Kalbfus
- Mrs. Kalbfus
- Mrs. A. S. Kamps
- Mr. F. A. Keating
- Mr. L. A. Keating
- Mr. Myron L. Keith
- Mrs. Keith
- Mr. Clifford Kelsey
- Mrs. Kelsey
- Mrs. William T. Kemper
- Mr. William T. Kemper Jnr.
- Mrs. James M. Kemper
- Mrs. W. H. Killian
- Mr. J. H. King
- Mrs. King
- Dr. William E. Kistler
- Mrs. Kistler
- Mr. J. Konigfest
- Mr. F. J. Kovach
- Mr. Robert H. Kridel
- Mrs. Kridel
- Mr. Lester Lacher
- Mrs. W. Grinnell Landon
- Mr. James W. Lane
- Mrs. Lane
- Mrs. S. C. Lawrence
- Miss E. M. Lawrence
- Miss A. C. Lawrence and Nurse
- Miss Laylor
- Mr. Julius Lemkowitz
- Mr. Eugene Lent
- Mr. Leve
- Mrs. W. R. Leventritt
- Mr. Charles C. Loehmann
- Mrs. Loehmann
- Mr. R. G. Longman
- Dr. J. Williams Lord
- Mrs. Lord
- Mr. Thomas L. Lueders
- Mr. Louis B. McCagg
- Mrs. McCagg and Maid
- Mr. George L. McCurdy
- Mrs. McCurdy
- Miss Virginia McCurdy
- Mr. Geoffrey S. McDougall
- Mrs. McDougall
- Mr. Andrew P. McKean
- Mrs. McKean
- Mr. j. Moir Mackenzie
- Miss Flora MacNaughton
- Miss Janet MacNaughton
- Mr. Maurice Magid
- Mr. J. G. Marshall
- Mrs. Marshall
- Mr. Howard Martin
- Mrs. Martin
- Miss Ruth J. Martin
- Mrs. C. L. Mathews
- Mr. O. D. May
- Mr. Joseph B. Mayer
- Mrs. Walter E. Maynard
- Miss Audrey Maynard
- Mrs. Bernard Mendes
- Mr. Paul D. Merica
- Mrs. Merica
- Mr. O. E. Merrell
- Mrs. Merrell
- Mr. Paul C. H. Meyer
- Mr. H. S. Morehouse
- Mr. Charles I). Morris
- Mr. R. G. Morris
- Mrs. Morris
- Mrs. F. Morse
- Miss Priscilla R. Morse
- Mr. Howard M. Morse
- Mrs. Morse
- Mr. Egbert Moxham
- Mrs. Moxham
- Mr. Paul Murray
- Mr. William F. Murray
- Mrs. V. Myers
- Miss Betty Neithercut
- Miss Genevieve Nettleton
- Mr. L. Neubrick
- Mrs. James Newell
- Mrs. M. Banning Norris
- Mr. R. H. Nutt
- Mrs. Nutt
- Mr. F. I. Oakley
- Mrs. F. B. Odium
- Master S. Odium
- Master B. Odium and Nurse
- Mr. George S. Oliver
- Mrs. Oliver
- Mr. Louis Oppenheimer
- Mrs. Oppenheimer
- Miss Marie Opsahl
- Miss Helen Ortord
- Mr. Merton Otis and Manservant
- Mrs. Otis and Maid
- Mrs. J. H. Ottley and Maid
- Miss Frances Ottley
- Mr. Gilbert Ottley
- Mr. Overy
- Mr. E. Pam
- Miss Anne W. Patton
- Miss Beatrice Patton
- Mrs. Edward Pechin
- Mr. B. Penrose
- Mr. Andre Pereire
- Mrs. Pereire
- Mr. L. Pestalozzi
- Miss Lucretia Phillips
- Mr. J. D. Phillips
- Mrs. Phillips
- Miss Lilly Polk
- Mrs. A. W. Pollard
- Mrs. C. K. Pomeroy
- Mr. Henry Porter
- Mrs. M. B. Quincy
- Mrs. G. A. Ranney
- Mrs. C. W. Ranney
- Miss D. W. Ranney
- Mrs. A. S. Ransom
- Mr. W. H. Rapley
- Mrs. Rapley
- Mr. Reddington
- Mr. William R. Reid
- Mr. David J. Reid
- Mr. E. Reschauer
- Mr. E. W. A. Richardson
- Miss Mary S. Robbins
- Mr. H. M. Robertson
- Mrs. Robertson
- Miss D. Rogers
- Mr. Joseph Rosenberg
- Mr. Rossbach
- Mrs. Rossbach
- Mr. T. H. Roulston
- Mr. J. W. Rubey
- Miss Ruth Rubey
- Mr. G. M. Rundle
- Mrs. Rundle
- Mr. W. C. Runyon
- Mr. G. Albert Rutter
- Dr. Ara N. Sargent
- Mr. H. Scarth
- Mrs. M. Schamburg
- Mrs. Edgar Scott and Maid
- Miss Anna D. Scott
- Miss Susan B. S. Scott
- Miss F. B. Seeley
- Mr. J. C. Shaw
- Mrs. Shaw
- Mr. Cuyler H. Shaw
- Mr. Sheer
- Mr. George M. Sidenberg and Manservant
- Mrs. Sidenberg and Maid
- Mr. G. A. Skinner
- Mr. Harrison M. Snider
- Mrs. Snider
- Miss Harriet B. Snider
- Mr. James T. Soby
- Mrs. Soby
- Mr. Alfred Z. Soloman
- Mrs. Lawrence Southard
- Miss Marguerite Souther
- Mrs. D. H. Spaulding
- Mr. Joseph S. Stackpole
- Mr. K. C. Stanley
- Mrs. Stanley
- Mr. A. W. Stevens
- Mr. Richard T. Stevens
- Mrs. Stevens
- Mr. Philip E. Strause
- Mr. Charles I. Sturgis
- Mr. L. S. Sutcliffe
- Mr. Frank Suydam
- Mr. Leonard M. Thomas
- Mrs. Thomas
- Mr. Houston A. Thomas
- Mrs. Thomas
- Mrs. A. L. W. Thomson
- Mr. J. H. Tweedy
- Mrs. Tweedy
- Mr. Verdrei De Lille
- Mr. Vient
- Mr. Alfred Vondermuhel
- Mrs. Vondermuhel
- Mr. Franklin B. Voss
- Mr. E. J. Wade
- Mr. Norman L. Waggoner
- Mr. A. L. Wagner
- Miss Maude Walker
- Miss Mildred Walker
- Mrs. James P. A. Waller
- Miss Katharine Watkin
- Mr. Arnold B. Watson
- Mrs. Watson
- Major R. A. P. B. Watts
- Mrs. Watts
- Mr. Claude H. Wayman
- Mrs. W. R. Webster
- Mr. Arthur H. Wellman
- Mrs. Wellman
- Miss Katherine H. Wellman
- Mr. Wells
- Mrs. Wells
- Mrs. Wendell and Maid
- Mrs. M. J. Wentworth
- Mr. Werntz
- Mrs. Werntz
- Mr. D. J. Whelan
- Mr. Horace White and Manservant
- Mrs. White
- Mrs. Lee A. Whitlock
- Miss R. S. Whitlock
- Mrs. Clarence E. Whitney
- Miss B. Wieland
- Mr. Thomas Williams
- Mr. Henry P. Williams
- Mrs. Williams
- Mrs. W. F. Williamson
- Mrs. Wilson and Maid
- Miss Anne Wilson
- Mr. Henry R. Winthrop
- Mrs. Winthrop and Maid
- Miss Alice Winthrop
- Mrs. L. Wolf
- Mr. John Wolstenholme
- Mrs. Wolstenholme
- Mrs. Robert J. Wood
- Mr. William T. Woodward
- Miss Dorothy Young
- Mrs. Thomas Young
- Miss Virginia Young
- Mr. J. N. Zeckhouser
- Mr. Rudolph Zinsser
- Mrs. Zinsser
Information for Passengers
MEALS will be served at the following times in the First-Class Dining Saloon:
- Breakfast: from 8 to 10 a.m.
- Luncheon: from 1 to 2.30 p.m.
- Dinner: from 7 p.m.
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.
RESTAURANT SERVICE. —The Company especially desires to bring to the notice of its Patrons this Restaurant Service, and recommends that full advantage be taken of the wide selection offered.
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 a.m.
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.
THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Commander.
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.
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.
BERTHING OF PASSENGERS. —No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.
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. —With a view to avoiding leakage and resultant damage, passengers are requested not to carry liquids in their baggage.
BARBER, LADIES’ HAIRDRESSER AND LADY MANICURIST. —The First Class Barber’s Shop is located on "B" Deck opposite the after stairway. Hours of attendance, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but for the convenience of passengers generally, the hours between noon and 5 p.m. are set aside principally for haircutting and shampooing.
The following charges have been authorized:
LADIES
- Marcel Waving : 4/-
- Waving and Curling: 5/-
- Tinting: 30/-
- Cutting and Singeing: 3/6
- Shampoo, ordinary: 4/6
- Shampoo Special, Henna, Camomile Tar: from 7/6
- Facial Massage, Hand: 4/-
- Facial Massage, Vibro: 5/-
- Facial Massage, High Frequency: 7/6
- Scalp Massage, Hand, Vibro, High Frequency: 7/6
- Hairometer Treatment: 21 /-
- Manicure: 4/-
- Chiropody: 5/-
GENTLEMEN
- Shaving: 1/-
- Hairdressing: 1/6
- Shampooing: 1/6
- Singeing: 1/-
- Face Massage: 2/-
- Scalp Massage: 2/-
- Tonic Dressing: 6d.
- Manicure: 4/-
- Chiropody: 5/-
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 :
- Ladies: 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Free.
- Gentlemen: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Free.
- Children: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Free.
- Mixed Bathing: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 2/6.
ELECTRIC AND HYGIENIC BATHS. —These Baths, fitted with the latest equipment, are situated on Deck “E," 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:
- Ladies: 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
- Gentlemen: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Children: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
No charge is made for the use of the Gymnasium.
Swedish Exercise Classes are held daily under a qualified Instructor:
- Gentlemen: 7-30 a.m.
- Ladies: 11-.00 a.m.
WIRELESS BUREAU, located on “A” Deck, opposite the after stairway.
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” Deck—starboard side, near entrance to Restaurant.
BANKING-FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE.—A branch of the Midland Bank Limited is situated on the starboard side of "A” Deck, near entrance to Saloon Lounge, where passengers wishing to exchange money, or transact other banking business, will receive every facility and attention.
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.
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. Passengers are accordingly advised to 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.
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.
PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS. —Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to take precautions accordingly.
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.
ARRIVALS AT NEW YORK. —Passengers are lauded 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.
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.
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.
PULLMAN SLEEPING AND PARLOUR CAR RESERVATIONS FOR PASSENGERS ON AMERICAN RAILROADS.— All Cunard steamers now carry a code book issued by the Radiomarine Corporation of America, which enables passengers desiring to make Pullman Car reservations by radio to send these messages in code direct to the Railroad Terminals at New York and Boston.
Passengers desiring to avail themselves of this service should apply at the Purser’s Office. It must be understood, however, that the Company does not accept any responsibility in connection with the reservations, the code book being merely for passengers’ convenience. Passengers themselves must pay for the messages.
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. — Letters for passengers on board the steamers should be addressed c/o The Company's Offices at the Port of Departure or Arrival.
It is important that the name of the Passenger and Steamer should be clearly given.
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.
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 10p.m., 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 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. 40.00 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. 40.00 per package being made irrespective of size or weight. (Heavy nailed case or bulky packages will be charged as freight.)
TICKETS. —All passengers without rail tickets can obtain them from the Company’s Office in the waiting room at Cherbourg, which they pass through after clearing through Customs.
SPECIAL TRAINS. —Special trains are run in connection with the arrival of steamers. Dining cars are attached to these trains, in which luncheons and dinners are served at moderate rates.
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.
DELIVERY OF EASTBOUND FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS' BAGGAGE TO DOMICILE IN PARIS. — Facilities are now available on board the Express Service steamers for Eastbound First-Class passengers landing at Cherbourg to check their Baggage on board the steamer through to their destination in Paris, at a charge of $1.00 per package.
Further particulars can be obtained from the Purser.
ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON. — Passengers will be landed up to 8 p.m. If the ship berths later passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.
In connection with the arrivals of the "Berengaria” and "Aquitania" only, a Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 ¾ hours. Passengers wishing to travel First Class on the Special Trains are requested to make early application to the Purser for seats to be reserved, and are strongly recommended to purchase their rail tickets 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.
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.
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. Programmes 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 and Cherbourg are in a position to make arrangements for the hire of Cars to meet steamers at 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.
THEATRE TICKETS. — Arrangements have been made with Messrs. Keith, Prowse & Co., Ltd., the well-known Theatre Agents, whereby passengers travelling per Cunard Express Steamers may book on board ship, seats at any of the leading Theatres in London.
Full particulars as to Plays and prices can be obtained from the Purser, at whose office plans of the Theatres can be seen.
AEROPLANE RESERVATIONS.—Seats can be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London (Croydon) to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Basle, Zurich, Hamburg, Berlin, etc., in connection with Imperial Airways, and also from Cherbourg to Paris in conjunction with Messrs. Compagnie Aerienne Française.
Application for the above should be made to the Purser, who keeps tariffs, time tables and other information.
PASSENGERS' MAIL AND ADDRESSES. — Mail for passengers at Southampton is sent to the steamer by the Pilots’ Tender, and letters received later are passed on board as soon as the steamer docks.
Passengers should apply at the Mail Office on board for such communications, and their addresses may be left there, in order that any letters received after passengers have left the ship may be re-directed.
Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.
BAGGAGE-COLLECTION IN LONDON.—For the convenience of Westbound First Class passengers residing in London within the two-mile radius of Charing Cross and proceeding to Southampton to embark on the "Aquitania,” “Berengaria” or “Mauretania”, arrangements have now been made for collecting, storing, and delivery of baggage direct to the steamer at the following rates: (5s. 0d. per large package) and (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 1s. 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.
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.
REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS—LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON.—Arrangements have been made with The Southern Railway (South Western Section) for early First Class trains from Waterloo to Southampton to connect with Cunard sailings to have kitchen brakes attached for the convenience of First Class passengers wishing to partake of breakfast, which is served in their compartments, a table being fitted for this purpose, thereby obviating any change of seats.
Any passenger wishing to reserve seats in the breakfast portion of the train should advise either of the Cunard Company’s London Offices.
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 TELEGRAMS.
VIA BRITISH COAST 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 COAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate via New York City, New London, Conn., Tuckerton, N.J., East Moriches, L.I., Chatham, and Boston, Mass., is 9d. per word ; every word in the address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges mast be prepaid.
VIA CANADIAN COAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate via Cape Race and Sable Island is 1s. 0 ½ d., and Louisburg 9d. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Gross Isle, Clarke City, P.Q., St. John, N.B., Grindstone Island, N. Sydney, N.S., Chebucto Head, N.S., Yarmouth, N.S., Belle Isle, Pt. Amour, Father Point, and Fame Point, is calculated at 7d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional : all charges must be prepaid.
VIA FRENCH COAST STATIONS. —The wireless rate is 8d. per word; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.
SHIP TO SHIP. —The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but 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.
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 either ordinary mail, air mail, express delivery, or as Night Letter Telegrams, on arrival at their first port of call.
A special reduced radio charge of 4s. 2d. ($1.00) is made for twenty words ; for each word in excess of this number 1d. will be charged. Forwarding charges additional.
The text of Wireless Letters must be written in plain language, and letters for mailing by registered post at ports in the United States must shew in the address the Christian name of the addressee, or the title, “ Mr., Mrs., or Miss.”
Particulars regarding Wireless Communications established or expected will be found posted on the Wireless Notice Board.
Time is saved and greater accuracy is secured by passengers handing in their messages direct to the Wireless or Purser’s Office, where full information regarding rates, etc., may be obtained.
Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.
The “AQUITANIA " carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned times and places:
- 1-15 to 2-15 p.m.: First Class Dining Saloon
- 4-00 to 4-45 p.m.: First Class Lounge - Afternoon Tea or Garden Lounge - Thé Dansant
- 7-15 to 8-15 p.m.: First Class Dining Saloon
- 9-00 to 9-45 p m.: First Class Lounge
- 10-00 to 11-30 p.m.: Garden Lounge—Dancing.
APPROXIMATE LIGHTS AND DISTANCES (Miles)
- From Liverpool (Rock Light) To:
Bar Light Vessel: 13
Skerries: 60
Roches Point : 235
Daunts Rock Light Vessel: 239
Fastnet: 293
- From Southampton To:
Nab Tower: 24
Cherbourg: 90
- From Cherbourg To Bishop Rock: 190
- From Boston To:
Nantucket: 166
Ambrose Channel Light Vessel: 360
- From Nantucket Light Vessel To Ambrose Channel Light Vessel: 196
- From Ambrose Channel Light Vessel To New York: 22
SEASONAL TRACKS
FASTNET TO NANTUCKET LIGHT VESSEL.
TRACK "A”: 2,700 miles.
"B": 2,659 miles.
"C”: 2,587 miles.
BISHOP ROCK TO AMBROSE CHANNEL LIGHT VESSEL.
TRACK “A”: 3,004 miles.
"B”: 2,966 miles.
"C”: 2,906 miles.
TIME AT SEA
Time on board is marked by bells, the ship's bell being sounded in single and double strokes, viz.: —
Name of Watch: Middle Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 12 Midnight
1 = 12.30 a.m.
2 = 1.00 a.m.
3 = 1.30 a.m.
4 = 2.00 a.m.
5 = 2.30 a.m.
6 = 3.00 a.m.
7 = 3.30 a.m.
8 = 4.00 a.m.
Name of Watch: Morning Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 4.00 a.m.
1 = 4.30 a.m.
2 = 5.00 a.m.
3 = 5.30 a.m.
4 = 6.00 a.m.
5 = 6.30 a.m.
6 = 7.00 a.m.
7 = 7.30 a.m.
8 = 8.00 a.m.
Name of Watch: Forenoon Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 8.00 a.m.
1 = 8.30 a.m.
2 = 9.00 a.m.
3 = 9.30 a.m.
4 = 10.00 a.m.
5 = 10.30 a.m.
6 = 11.00 a.m.
7 = 11.30 a.m.
8 = Noon
Name of Watch: Afternoon Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = Noon
1 = 12.30 p.m.
2 = 1.00 p.m.
3 = 1.30 p.m.
4 = 2.00 p.m.
5 = 2.30 p.m.
6 = 3.00 p.m.
7 = 3.30 p.m.
8 = 4.00 p.m.
Name of Watch: First Dog Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 4 p.m.
1 = 4.30 p.m.
2 = 5 p.m.
3 = 5.30 p.m.
4 = 6.00 p.m.
Name of Watch: Second Dog Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
1 = 6.30 p.m.
2 = 7.00 p.m.
3 = 7.30 p.m.
8 = 8.00 p.m.
Name of Watch: First Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 8.00 p.m.
1 = 8.30 p.m.
2 = 9.00 p.m.
3 = 9.30 p.m.
4 = 10.00 p.m.
5 = 10.30 p.m.
6 = 11.00 p.m.
7 = 11.30 p.m.
8 = Midnight
RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX.
In order to facilitate refund of Head Tax paid, passengers should notify at the time of booking that it is their intention to leave the U.S. within 60 days, and apply to the Purser of the Westbound steamer for a receipt in respect of the amount in question.
Passengers should also obtain from the U.S. Immigration Inspector at the U.S. Port of Landing, Transit Certificate Form 514, which will be issued on stating that it is their intention to leave the United States within 60 days.
It is necessary that this form be returned to the Company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities at Washington within 120 days of passenger’s arrival in the United States.
Passengers returning to Europe 011 Cunard Line steamers, on presentation of the necessary documents, can obtain refund of Head Tax from the Purser providing they have left the United States within the prescribed period of 60 days. Refund of Head Tax is subject to strict compliance with the above procedure.
Passengers who have not paid Head Tax in consequence of their being in transit to Canada should complete Form 514 which they will receive from the Immigration Officials at the United States Port of Landing, forwarding same to the Company's Office, 25, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after departure from the United States.
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.
Cunard Atlantic Track Chart - RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 18 May 1929. GGA Image ID # 12f74175a1
Passenger List Information
Cunard Line RMS Aquitania First Class Passenger List – May 18, 1929
Description
An exceptional and elegantly preserved RMS Aquitania First Class Passenger List, capturing the essence of transatlantic luxury during the late 1920s. This artifact, from the Cunard Line’s voyage on May 18, 1929, showcases the unparalleled grandeur of interwar ocean travel. Departing Southampton for New York via Cherbourg, the manifest reflects the social stratification and opulence associated with “The Ship Beautiful.”
Features
- Front Cover: Distinctive Cunard Line design, bearing the iconic insignia and typographical elegance befitting a luxury liner.
- Passenger Registry: Detailed enumeration of First-Class travelers, including prominent figures from the spheres of finance, arts, and aristocracy.
- Senior Officers Listing: Commanded by Captain E.G. Diggle, RD, RNR, with an experienced team of maritime professionals.
- Historical and Cultural Significance: A window into the sophisticated lifestyle of the interwar elite, offering invaluable insight into luxury travel, fashion, and global connectivity.
Notable Passengers (VIPs Identified)
- Lady Forget
- A member of Canadian aristocracy, her presence on the manifest symbolizes the prominence of elite women in high society travel.
- Mr. Gouverneur Cadwalader
- Descendant of a distinguished American family with historical ties to the Revolutionary War and business elite.
- Mr. William T. Kemper
- Prominent financier and banking magnate, representing the industrial wealth of the Midwest.
- Mr. Horace E. Dodge
- Heir to the Dodge automobile fortune, embodying American industrial innovation.
- Mr. A. Linney Arnold and Mrs. Arnold
- British entrepreneurs and philanthropists, key contributors to intercontinental economic development.
- Mr. Merton Otis and Mrs. Otis
- Wealthy New York socialites accompanied by their domestic staff, indicative of First-Class luxury and exclusivity.
- Miss Alice Winthrop
- Member of the prominent Winthrop family, whose lineage traces to America’s early colonial elite.
- Mrs. Zinsser and Mr. Rudolph Zinsser
- Acclaimed chemist and entrepreneur, Zinsser’s legacy includes contributions to science and luxury living.
- Mr. Richard T. Stevens
- Financial luminary and philanthropist, underscoring the influence of Wall Street on transatlantic connections.
- Major R.E. Fisher, OBE
- Esteemed British military officer, his inclusion reflects the cultural intersection of service and privilege.
Historical Context
The Aquitania was Cunard Line’s crown jewel, renowned for its Art Deco interiors, Palladian Lounge, and Louis XVI Restaurant. Dubbed “The Ship Beautiful,” it epitomized the elegance of interwar transatlantic travel, serving as a preferred choice for royalty, industrialists, and socialites alike.
This passenger list is not merely an artifact but a narrative of a transformative period in global history—where technological advancements and social elite collided aboard luxury liners.
Historian Appeal
This rare Aquitania First Class Passenger List offers historians a glimpse into the gilded lives of transatlantic travelers at the height of the Roaring Twenties.
