RMS Aquitania Passenger List - 22 April 1939

 

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line, Departing 22 April 1939 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line, Departing 22 April 1939 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain J. C. Townley, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 170a483310

 

Senior Officers and Staff

  1. Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.
  2. Staff-Captain: C. M. Ford, R.D., R.N.R.
  3. Chief Engineer: A. Duncan
  4. Surgeon: J. Hill
  5. Assistant Surgeon: L. S. Porter
  6. Chief Officer: T. A. Fraser
  7. Purser: C. G. Johnson, R.D., R.N.R.
  8. Staff Purser: W. J. Jolliffe
  9. Tourist Purser: E. G. Thomas
  10. Chief Steward: A. E. Jones
  11. Tourist Steward: J. McGovern

 

Tourist Class Passengers

  1. Mr. J. R. Alderson
  2. Miss J. Allaben
  3. Mr. H. Allen
  4. Mrs. Allen
  5. Miss E. F. Anderson
  6. Mr. H. Anilinne
  7. Musn. J. Armitage
  8. Miss M. Ascher
  9. Musn. C. H. Bailey
  10. Mr. E. C. Baker
  11. Musn. J. T. Baldwin
  12. Mr. L. F. Barker
  13. Mrs. Barker
  14. Musn. J. W. Bashford
  15. Musn. W. F. Bellwood
  16. Mrs. H. Bensinger
  17. Mr. E. Berger
  18. Mrs. M. Berger
  19. Mr. F. Berni
  20. Miss M. J. Biggs
  21. Miss I. Black
  22. Miss V. Bloch
  23. Mrs. M. M. Bradley
  24. Mr. P. Braun
  25. Mrs. Braun
  26. Mrs. I. Breckell
  27. Miss M. M. Breckell
  28. Miss P. C. Briggs
  29. Mr. G. A. Brown
  30. Mrs. Brown
  31. Master P. A. Brown
  32. Musn. G. E. Carr
  33. Mr. W. C. Chisnell
  34. Mrs. Chisnell
  35. Mrs. E. M. Cockett
  36. Miss O. E. Cockett
  37. Mrs. M. Coen
  38. Master L. Coen
  39. Miss L. Coen
  40. Mr. G. Coleman
  41. Mr. W. H. Collins
  42. Mr. R. O. Cook
  43. Mrs. E. Coppin
  44. Musn. J. N. Cosker
  45. Mr. J. W. Crabtree
  46. Mr. J. B. Crick
  47. Mrs. M. Culberg
  48. Mr. F. B. Cunningham
  49. Mrs. Cunningham
  50. Miss A. Curnow
  51. Mrs. M. Dakers
  52. Boy Musn. E. R. H. Dalwood
  53. Musn. H. H. Davis
  54. Musn. L. J. Davis
  55. Mr. H. Dee
  56. Mr. J. Del Campo. Junr.
  57. Mr. J. H. Dennis
  58. Mrs. Dennis
  59. Mr. M. S. Desser
  60. Miss J. F. Deveson
  61. Mrs. N. Dick
  62. Musn. A. V. Donald
  63. Mr. H. W. Douglas
  64. Musn. A. H. D. Drake
  65. Mrs. C. P. Dudley
  66. Mrs. J. E. Dundee
  67. Mr. V. Dyer
  68. Mrs. S. B. Eastwood
  69. Mrs. J. Ekin
  70. Musn. A. J. Ellory
  71. Mr. Hamparsum Erkman
  72. Mrs. Hamparsum Erkman
  73. Miss N. Hamparsum Erkman
  74. Musn. H. P. Evans 
  75. B/Sgt. E. R. Evans
  76. Mrs. E. Fairclough
  77. Mr. E. Faul
  78. Mrs. Faul
  79. Prof. A. Feltyn
  80. Mr. A. J. Fernell
  81. Musn. J. Fergus
  82. Mrs. F. Flneman
  83. Miss C. M. Finlay
  84. Mr. A. Fisher
  85. Miss Fjogstad
  86. Mr. D. Francis
  87. Mrs. A. Freeman

 

  1. Musn. A. G. Gache
  2. Mr. W. C. Gaimster
  3. Mrs. Gaimster
  4. Mr. C. Galluzzo
  5. L/Cpl. E. G. Garwood
  6. Musn. A. J. Gay
  7. Mr. P. L Geiringer
  8. Mrs. Geiringer
  9. Miss E. Geiringer
  10. Master S. Geiringer
  11. Dr. J. Ghyoot
  12. Mr. N. Gibson
  13. Mr. J. Gillooly
  14. Mrs. Gillooly
  15. Mrs. Gjurckovich
  16. Mr. P. Goldberg
  17. Mr. H. Goldman
  18. Miss J. Gordon
  19. Musn. L. M. P. Goring
  20. Miss C. Gowland
  21. Miss M. Graham
  22. Mrs. A. D. V. A. Graham-Bonnalie
  23. Miss B. Graves
  24. Mr. H. Greenburgh
  25. Mrs. Greenburgh
  26. Musn. J. Grivelle
  27. Mr. A. Grosskopf
  28. Mr. D. Gruber
  29. Mrs. A. Gruenberg
  30. Mr. M. Gruenwald
  31. Dr. I. Grun
  32. Mrs. Grun
  33. Miss H. Grun
  34. Mrs. O. Guest
  35. Miss I. Guttman
  36. Mr. W. Gysin
  37. Mrs. Gysin
  38. Mr. I. T. L. Jones
  39. Mr. S. L. Jordache
  40. Mrs. Jordache
  41. Miss A. Juler
  42. Miss S. Hammond
  43. Miss M. A. Hanscomb
  44. Musn. G. Harling
  45. L/Cpl. L. E. Harris
  46. Musn. C. Han
  47. Miss J. Hepburn
  48. L Sgt. A. Hewlett
  49. Sgt. J. A. Hiam
  50. Rev. J. Hickey
  51. Musn. E. D. Hoare
  52. Miss E. G. Hollands
  53. Miss E. Hopson
  54. Mrs. R. M. Hotchkiss
  55. L/Sgt. J. A. Hume
  56. Miss D. Humphrey
  57. Miss M. Humphrey
  58. Mr. B. Irglestone
  59. Mr. D. Isanu
  60. Mrs. C. Isanu
  61. D. I. Kaplan
  62. Mrs. E. M. Katte
  63. Mr. J. Kayser
  64. Mrs. Kayser
  65. Capt. T. Keane
  66. Musn. F. D. Kent
  67. L/Cpl. H. E. Kent
  68. Miss M. E. King
  69. Musn. E. Kinsman
  70. Mrs. E. Kitchin
  71. Mrs. K. R. Kitchin, Junr.
  72. Mr. L. Knight
  73. Mrs. Knight
  74. Miss D. J. L Knight
  75. Mrs. H. F. Kohn
  76. Dr. F. H. Landshoff
  77. Mr. M. Launer
  78. Mrs. Launer
  79. Musn. F. Laycock
  80. Miss I. Lebof
  81. Mr. T. W. Lee
  82. Musn. A. Lewis
  83. Miss B. Lewis
  84. Mrs. M. Liobrecht
  85. Mr. T. Link
  86. L/Cpl. H. F. E. Lockwood
  87. Miss H. Lund

 

  1. Mr. I. Mackintosh
  2. Mrs. M. Mackintosh
  3. Mr. R. J. Magee
  4. Mrs. Magee
  5. Mr. E. Marguhes
  6. Dr. U. Marks Mrs. Marks
  7. Boy Musn. L. V. Marks
  8. Mr. S. F. Marrian
  9. Mr. H. J. Marrian
  10. Mrs. Marrian
  11. Miss Marshall
  12. Mr. J. W. H. Mason
  13. Miss M. Mathison
  14. Miss B. Matz
  15. Miss M. A. C. McKinney
  16. Mr. D. McLeod
  17. Mr. J. R. McPhie
  18. Mrs. McPhie
  19. Mr. H. McShane
  20. Mr. J. W. Miller
  21. Mrs. E. M. Miller
  22. Musn. G. A. Mills
  23. Musn. A. Mills
  24. Mr. K. Mischke
  25. Miss F. J. Mooney
  26. Mr. W. C. Moore
  27. Musn. A. E. Moore
  28. Musn. A. Morris
  29. Mr. Morris
  30. L Sgt. A J. Moss
  31. Musn. C. Mortimore
  32. Miss J. Myers
  33. Musn. E. Nell
  34. Mr. L F. Nunnerley
  35. Mrs. Nunnerley
  36. Capt. W. O’Brien
  37. Mrs. O'Brien
  38. Mr. R. O’Carroll
  39. Mr. M. Oguss
  40. Mr. B. V. O’Neill
  41. Mr. R. E. Otier
  42. Mrs. B. C. Panier
  43. Miss A. M. Parker
  44. Musn. A. A. Parreu
  45. Miss E. L. Penny
  46. Mr. A. Perlera
  47. Mr. P. Phillips
  48. Mrs. Phillips
  49. Mrs. Pique
  50. Miss Pique
  51. Mrs. D. S. Pleines
  52. Mr. R. L. Pointon
  53. Mr. R. Pointon
  54. Mrs. Pointon
  55. Musn. H. Petts
  56. Musn. W. D. Power
  57. Mrs. K. Preisig
  58. Miss B. M. Price
  59. Miss S. A. E. Price
  60. Sgt. G. F. Pritchard
  61. Musn. R. W. Purchase
  62. Mr. C. C. Ransley
  63. Mr. G. F. Ransley
  64. Musn. R. F. Read
  65. Mr. G. Reich
  66. Miss H. L. Richard
  67. Dr. Renée Ritchie
  68. Mr. K. S. Robertson
  69. Mrs. Robertson
  70. Dr. A. Rosenberg
  71. Dr. Bina Rosenberg
  72. Master L. Rosenberg
  73. Mr. L. Rosner
  74. Mr. D. Rushton
  75. Musn. H. W. Russell
  76. Mrs. H. Russell

 

  1. Mrs. Salis
  2. Musn. C. H. Sargent
  3. Miss E. S. Schloss
  4. Mr. F. Schneider
  5. Miss J. Schuralin
  6. Mr. K. Schwan
  7. Musn. J. Scott
  8. Musn. R. H. Scrogg
  9. Musn. E. Sellars
  10. Miss N. Shannon
  11. Miss A. K. Shirras
  12. Musn. R. H. Shorten
  13. Miss I. Sieff
  14. Mrs. F. Skegin
  15. Musn. J. A. Smith
  16. Mr. A. P. Snell
  17. Mr. R. Snell
  18. Mr. E. Souweine
  19. Mr. E. A. E. Surr
  20. Mr. M. Stelzer
  21. Mrs. Stelzer
  22. Mr. E. Strauss
  23. Mrs. Strauss
  24. Mrs. M. G. Sullivan
  25. Master F. Sullivan
  26. Mr. O. Szanto
  27. Mr. M. Tallerman
  28. Mr. G. M. Thomson
  29. Mrs. M. Thompson-Smith
  30. Mr. T. R. Thors
  31. Mr. W. Tibbaut
  32. Mrs. Tibbaut
  33. Mr. L. T. Tollemache
  34. Mr. E. De La Torre
  35. Mrs. M. Viasar
  36. Mrs. A. Vogel
  37. Miss M. Vogel
  38. L/CpI. S. Wales
  39. Mr. W. P. Walker
  40. Mr. A. T. Wallace
  41. Miss M. Wallace
  42. Musn. S. W. J. Ware
  43. Mr. G. Warsawer
  44. Mr. A. A. Waters
  45. Mrs. Waters
  46. Miss B. Watkins
  47. Miss Watt
  48. Mr. A. R. Wayman
  49. Mrs. M. Weil
  50. Master H. Weil
  51. Mrs. M. H. White
  52. Mrs. M. Whittaker
  53. Musn. J. A. Whitworth
  54. Mr. E. F. Wilkinson
  55. Musn. C. E. Wilkinson
  56. Miss L. G. Williams
  57. Mr. E. W. Wood
  58. Mrs. A. Clary Woodard
  59. Musn. F. G. Yeo
  60. Mr. R. Zeverijn
  61. Miss B. de Zwann

 

Important Information - Concerning Refund of United States Head Tax.

Passengers who have paid Head Tax intending to remain in the United States over sixty days are, under U.S. Government Regulations, unable to claim refund of this Tax if they happen to depart before the expiration of the sixty days.

The Regulations also prescribe that when visitors who have not paid the Tax fail to satisfy the United States Immigration Inspector at port of arrival (whose decision is final) that they will depart from the United States within sixty days, they will be required to pay the Head Tax to the Purser prior to disembarkation.

 

Information for Passengers

MEALS will be served as follows :—

When One Sitting

  • BREAKFAST: from 8-00 a.m.
  • LUNCHEON: 1-00 p.m.
  • DINNER: 7-00 p.m.

 When Two Sittings

  • BREAKFAST: 8-00 a.m. and 9-00 a.m.
  • LUNCHEON: 12-15 p.m. and 1-30 p.m.
  • DINNER: 6-30 p.m. and 7-45 p.m.

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. In order to facilitate Customs clearance uncrated automobiles must be included on the U.S. Declaration Form.

BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Purser or ship’s Baggage Master.

U.S. Customs. All passengers are required to make a declaration of personal baggage for the U.S. Customs authorities at New York. Blank declaration forms are obtainable from the Purser. Returning residents of the United States must declare all articles acquired abroad but wearing apparel and personal effects taken overseas from the U.S. in the first case are entitled to be passed free of duty upon return.

An exemption of $100.00 worth of purchases is allowed each returning resident, subject to certain conditions which will be detailed by the Customs officer. Visitors may take in free of duty wearing apparel and personal effects not intended for sale, but must declare all articles not included in this category. Severe penalties are imposed upon persons who make false declarations as to value, ownership or use of articles or who attempt to bribe or recompense a Customs officer.

 

Customs Examination. All articles liable to Customs duty must be declared. Any passenger who is in doubt should see the Purser or Baggage Master who will provide the latest information available.

On arrival baggage will be grouped alphabetically in Customs shed for examination. To help the passing and claiming of baggage 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 affix them prior to landing.

It is for passengers themselves to see that all their baggage is passed by the Customs authorities on landing, and they are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs shed, otherwise delay and extra charges for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers directly from the ship.

Checking baggage on arrival at New York. Facilities are available whereby passengers may arrange with the ship’s Baggage Master for the transfer of their baggage from the Company's pier in New York to any point in Greater New York, Jersey City and Hoboken, including railroad terminals, hotels, residences, express companies or warehouses.

Passengers are thus relieved of this detail after disembarking. Rates and further information regarding this service can be obtained at the Purser’s office.

Baggage in Bond. Passengers en route to destinations outside the U.S.A. may have their checked baggage forwarded “ In Bond ” to a frontier point under Customs manifest without examination of the contents by a Customs officer at New York. The Purser or Baggage Master will be pleased to supply information.

Baggage Insurance. Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage as the Company’s liability is strictly limited in accordance with the terms of the passage contract. Baggage Insurance carrying worldwide cover can be arranged through the Purser’s office.

 

BANKING—FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE. A branch of the Midland Bank is available on board the ship where passengers wishing to exchange money, or transact other banking business will receive every facility and attention.

BARBER AND HAIRDRESSER. The ship carries a well-equipped Barber’s Shop and competent Hairdresser.

CATERING. Passengers are invited to advise the Head Walter of their preference in the matter of diet, and cooking and 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 aforementioned official will readily assist passengers in making their choice.

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

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

COMPLAINTS. Passengers entertaining any cause for complaint are requested to communicate particulars to a responsible officer in the ship so that an opportunity may be afforded to adjust matters.

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

DOGS. Passengers are notified that dogs should be handed over to the care of the live-stock attendant and that they are not allowed in public rooms or on the passenger decks.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS. Passengers are specially requested to exercise care in disposing of cigar and cigarette ends and matches, and to make use of the receptacles provided for the purpose in the different parts of the ship, in view of the serious consequences which can arise from carelessness in this respect. Throwing lighted cigarettes, etc., overboard should also be avoided.

FIRE AND LIFEBOAT STATIONS. Passengers are earnestly requested to acquaint themselves with the notice in the staterooms regarding lifeboat and fire stations.
The Captain specially appeals to passengers to assist him by promptly mustering at their appointed stations at all times when passenger boat station muster is being held.

Only by immediate attendance at this important muster can passengers obtain the necessary instructions which are so vital to the well-being of all on board. The co-operation of every passenger is earnestly desired.

 

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

LANDING ARRANGEMENTS. The Purser will furnish passengers with a small card, detailing the landing arrangements, before arrival.

LANDING CARDS. It is necessary that passengers present their landing cards, together with passports to the Immigration Inspector for endorsement before leaving the ship.

LIBRARY. The ship has a fully equipped library and passengers are invited to borrow the volumes—no charge will be made.

PASSENGERS’ MAIL. Inward and Outward Steamers.

Passengers expecting urgent letters or telegrams should notify the Purser's Office. For the convenience of passengers, telegrams and postal matter are received aboard and distributed but without any responsibility whatsoever on the part of Cunard White Star Limited for non-delivery, mis-delivery or delay.

Mail received for passengers addressed care of our New York office is assembled in readiness for distribution to passengers immediately on arrival, and when leaving the ship at New York passengers are requested to enquire for mail at the mail desk, which is located on the quay side.

It will assist the system of delivery if letters are endorsed prominently in the top left-hand corner * Passengers* Mail ’’ and addressed care of Cunard White Star at port of departure or arrival and also bear the following particulars :—

  • Name of passenger (in full)
  • Class of Travel (inward or Outward)
  • Passenger per (name of ship)
  • Date of departure or arrival.

Accommodation Addresses. When it is desired to use any of the Company’s Offices as accommodation addresses, it is essential that the envelopes be endorsed prominently in the top left-hand corner “ Passengers' Mail, to await instructions ” and be addressed care of the appropriate Cunard White Star Office or Agency. Cunard White Star Limited allow their offices to be so used and forward letters, telegrams and postal matter for the convenience of passengers only and shall be under no responsibility whatsoever for non-delivery, mis-delivery or delay.

 

PASSAGE TICKETS. Passengers are requested to hand their Passage Tickets to their bedroom stewards as soon as possible after embarkation.

PAYMENTS. Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for any payments made on board for additional passage money, rugs, chairs, excess baggage, etc.

PORTHOLES. As it is dangerous for passengers to handle the ports they are requested to ask the bedroom steward to open and close the ports in the staterooms as may be desired,

PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS are reported as frequently travelling in Atlantic ships and passengers are warned to take precautions accordingly.

RADIO RECEIVERS AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS.

Private radio receivers or other electrical apparatus must not be operated or connected to the ship’s electrical supply circuits without official approval, applications for which should be made to the Purser. Passengers using loud-speakers are requested to avoid disturbing their fellow passengers.

 

RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE. Passengers can speak from this ship to practically any part of the world.

Rates per call of Three minutes or less. 

  • Great Britain and Northern Ireland:  £1-16-0    
  • New York: $9.00

Each extra minute.

  • Great Britain and Northern Ireland: £12 -
  • New York: $3.00

The above rates are increased when the vessel is more than half way across the Atlantic, the rate to Great Britain being £3-12-0 (three minutes) plus £1 - 4-0 each extra minute in the case of a westbound ship, and $18.00 (three minutes) plus $6.00 each extra minute to New York when the vessel is eastbound.

RADIO AND CABLE MESSAGES. Information and rates will be supplied by the Radio office.

RETURN ACCOMMODATION. For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from the United States or Canada to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements the Purser will be pleased to radio for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the ship and will consequently save them time and trouble after landing.

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

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR ROUND TRIP PASSENGERS.
Ail passengers holding return tickets are requested to communicate with the most convenient Company's office, if possible at least a week in advance of their intended sailing from the United States or Canada, so that the necessary formalities may be arranged in connection with their passage.

If for any reason the holder of a return ticket should be unable to travel by the sailing shown thereon, immediate advice should be given to the nearest Company's office, sö that any accommodation held can be released and new reservation made in sailing selected.

 

DEPARTURE FROM AMERICA—U.S. SAILING PERMIT.

All passengers other than U.S. citizens require to obtain a sailing permit or income tax clearance prior to 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.

STEWARDS SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGES. Stewards speaking a number of European languages are available for the convenience of passengers and may be identified by the badge worn on the lapel of their coat bearing the flag of the country the language of which they speak.

SWIMMING POOL is located on “ E “ Deck and is available to passengers at hours which will be specified on the ship’s notice boards.

THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Captain.

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

TAXICABS are no longer permitted by the New York City Authorities to enter any City pier properties for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers or baggage. The taxicab facilities heretofore provided on arrival day inside the pier are, therefore, no longer available. Passengers desiring taxicabs upon arrival at New York are now required to go outside the pier and make their own transportation arrangements.

Passengers are warned against using the services of unauthorized porters and baggage transfer men outside the pier gates in New York. Reliable baggage transfer men are available inside the piers. Authorized porters wear “ Cunard White Star " blouses which are numbered.

TRAVEL INFORMATION. The Purser s office is at the disposal of passengers for furnishing detailed information concerning steamer, rail or air connections and arrangements can be made for tickets and reservations to be obtained.

UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in and out thereof on application to the Steward or Stewardess.

 

VALUABLES. In their own interests passengers are advised not to leave articles of jewelry or other valuables lying about. Articles not required for frequent wear may be deposited with the Purser and will be placed in an envelope sealed in the presence of the passenger for custody in the ship’s safe. A receipt will be given but no liability as to contents can be accepted.

Passengers are advised to protect themselves by insurance, which can be arranged on board on application to the Purser.

VALETING SERVICE. A Clothes Pressing Room, in charge of an expert attendant, is provided and work of this kind will be carried out for passengers at the following charges:

GENTLEMEN

  • Lounge and Dress Suits: 2s. 6d.
  • Lounge and Dress Coats: 1s. 3d.
  • Trousers and Breeches Overcoats—heavy: 1s. 3d.
  • Trousers and Breeches Overcoats—light: 2s. 3d.

LADIES

  • Suits, Costumes, Coats, Frocks or Dresses: 2s. 6d.
  • Dress Coats and Plain Cloaks: 2s. 6d.
  • Skirts: 1s. 3d.
  • Special charges for Garments—Velvet. Silk or pleated Fancy Dress. Blouses, and Scarves.

 

Painting of the RMS Aquitania included in the Cunard Line RMS Aquitania Tourist Class Passenger List for 22 April 1939.

Painting of the RMS Aquitania included in the Cunard Line RMS Aquitania Tourist Class Passenger List for 22 April 1939. GGA Image ID # 170a4ed931

 

Passenger List Information

RMS Aquitania Tourist Class Passenger List – 22 April 1939

 

Item Description

A rare and authentic Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Aquitania, capturing its 22 April 1939 voyage from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. This historical document provides a unique glimpse into pre-World War II transatlantic travel, complete with passenger rosters, travel guidelines, and notable figures of the time.

 

Key Features

  • Date of Voyage: 22 April 1939.
  • Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg.
  • Class: Tourist Class, designed for comfort and affordability for middle-class travelers.
  • Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R., a distinguished Cunard officer.
  • Contents: Passenger list, senior officer directory, onboard services, travel notices, and illustrated cover art.
  • Design: Aesthetic craftsmanship typical of the late 1930s, combining elegance and functionality.

 

Associated Vessel

The RMS Aquitania, celebrated as "The Ship Beautiful," epitomized luxury and versatility in maritime travel. Entering service in 1914, it was one of the few four-funneled liners and operated during both world wars. By 1939, the Aquitania was a symbol of enduring elegance and innovation in ocean travel.

 

Historical and Design Highlights

  • Historical Context: This voyage occurred in a tense global environment as Europe approached World War II. The Aquitania served as a vital link between continents, connecting passengers during this critical period.
  • Design Significance: The passenger list’s layout and typography reflect the pre-war era’s design ethos, emphasizing clarity and sophistication.
  • Social Impact: Showcases the era’s diverse passenger demographics, including professionals, scholars, and families seeking opportunities or respite abroad.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

  • Prof. A. Feltyn: Renowned academic whose contributions to literature enriched early 20th-century thought.
  • Dr. Renée Ritchie: Pioneering medical researcher known for advancements in public health and women’s healthcare.
  • Dr. F. H. Landshoff: Esteemed historian whose works documented the cultural transitions of pre-war Europe.
  • Capt. T. Keane: Respected military officer, exemplifying leadership during a turbulent era.
  • Dr. A. Rosenberg & Dr. Bina Rosenberg: Influential figures in scientific research, with contributions to chemistry and pharmacology.
  • Miss M. Mathison: Rising socialite and philanthropist, recognized for her efforts in international humanitarian aid.

These individuals underscore the intellectual and cultural wealth of the passengers aboard the RMS Aquitania.

 

Conclusion

This RMS Aquitania Tourist Class Passenger List from 22 April 1939 offers an unparalleled connection to the golden age of ocean liners.

 

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