RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 5 May 1934

Front Cover of a Tourist Passenger List from the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, Departing 5 May 1934 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain Sir Edgar Britten, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 12f60cb83a

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: SIR EDGAR BRITTEN, R.D., R.N.R.
2. Staff-Captain: W. C. BATTLE, D.S.C., R.D., R.N.R.
3. Chief Engineer: L. Roberts
4. Staff Chief Engineer: A. Duncan
5. Surgeon: C. P. O’Brien
6. Chief Steward: E. B. Pimbley
7. Chief Officer: E. J. Rodgers, R.D., R.N.R.
8. Purser: F. E. Owen
9. Staff Purser: M. Ferguson
10. Tourist Purser: J. E. Webster
11. Tourist Steward: G. Whittaker

Tourist Passengers

1. Mr. H. A. Aghassi
2. Mrs. Aghassi
3. Miss H. Aghassi
4. Miss E. L. Ashworth
5. Mrs. P. Asner
6. Miss R. Barrners
7. Mr. J. M. Bartes
8. Mr. W. R. Bennett
9. Mr. M. Berman
10. Mrs. Berman
11. Mr. A. Bidder
12. Miss D. Blaivas
13. Mrs. Y. Bloch
14. Mr. W. Blumenthal
15. Miss E. Boreham
16. Mrs. E. C. Borrow
17. Mr. J. I. Carroll
18. Mrs. Carroll
19. Miss C. Choisy
20. Mrs. D. Cohen
21. Capt. W. L. Cooke
22. Miss M. Cramp
23. Miss R. Dama
24. Mrs. Day
25. Mr. G. D. Dickson
26. Mrs. Dickson
27. Miss J. Dutton
28. Mr. R. Solas Edwards
29. Mrs. Edwards
30. Mrs. G. W. Edwards
31. Mr. R. Edwards
32. Mr. F. Edwards
33. Miss M. Edwards
34. Miss R. Eliason
35. Mr. M. Finkelstein
36. Mrs. Finkelstein
37. Miss M. D. Fowler
38. Mrs. A. Gates
39. Mr. J. D. Geller
40. Mrs. Geller
41. Miss M. Gibney
42. Mr. F. S. Gottschalk
43. Mrs. R. L. Halprin
44. Mr. S. L. Hancock
45. Mrs. Hancock
46. Mr. T. Hayes
47. Mr. J. L. Hilker
48. Mrs. Hilker and Child
49. Rev. E. L. Hudon
50. Prof. N. Jamazaki
51. Mr. B. G. Jamieson
52. Mrs. Jamieson
53. Mrs. K. M. Jamieson
54. Miss B. M. Jamieson
55. Mr. I. Joffe
56. Mr. K. L. Kidby
57. Lt.-Col. W. B. Kingsmill
58. Mrs. Kingsmill
59. Mrs. M. Kirwan
60. Mr. W. A. Knapp
61. Mr. D. F. Kruger
62. Mr. P. Lane
63. Mr. A. Lewin
64. Mrs. Lewin
65. Mrs. E. Livingstone

66. Miss B. M. Maxwell
67. Mrs. A. H. Millar
68. Mrs. A. L. Moore
69. Mr. T. Morin
70. Mr. W. G. Morrison
71. Mr. A. R. Nelson
72. Mrs. E. E. Nelson
73. Miss E. E. Nelson
74. Master B. C. Nelson
75. Mrs. Nowdsielska
76. Mrs. J. Opie
77. Mr. H. M. Padley
78. Mr. I. Panin
79. Rev. M. Poissant
80. Miss L. F. I. Quinn
81. Mrs. M. Reichenbach
82. Mrs. B. Reinhardt
83. Miss E. M. Reinhardt
84. Mrs. V. Rothman
85. Miss J. D. Rothman
86. Mr. B. Sabatino
87. Miss E. Samter
88. Mrs. F. Sanders
89. Mr. E. M. Saunders
90. Mrs. Saunders
91. Mrs. A. G. Schmidt
92. Mrs. E. Schulman
93. Miss D. J. Sheaf
94. Mr. H. B. Smith
95. Mrs. Smith
96. Miss A. Smith
97. Mr. B. R. Spencer
98. Mrs. F. Spirt
99. Mr. L. Spirt
100. Miss C. Staab
101. Mrs. S. Stokes
102. Mr. Stols
103. Mrs. Stols
104. Mr. J. S. Stout
105. Mrs. Stout
106. Mr. G. H. Townsend
107. Mrs. J. L. Trevithick
108. Miss K. J. Trevithick
109. Mrs. J. D. Trevithick
110. Mrs. E. E. Tucker
111. Mr. C. Turner
112. Mr. C. Vandersteen
113. Mrs. M. Vandersteen
114. Mr. J. Vandersteen
115. Miss V. Vandersteen
116. Mr. Van Geuns
117. Mr. R. E. Verbeek
118. Mr. K. Verbeek
119. Mr. M. P. Voute
120. Miss E. Walker
121. Mrs. M. A. E. Webb
122. Mr. B. Wehrle
123. Mr. W. Weitbrecht
124. Mr. A. Williams
125. Mrs. Williams

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax

Passengers who desire to claim refund of Head Tax are required to comply with the following:

1. Temporary visitors to the United States should state in Question 24 on the U.S. Declaration Form, which should be completed at the time of booking, that they intend to leave the United States within a period of 60 days from the date of entry.

Note. —If a passenger states on the Declaration Form that the intended stay is to be in excess of 60 days, and later through unforeseen circumstances leaves within the prescribed period, United States Law stipulates that Head Tax is not recoverable.

2. Application should be made to the Purser of the Westbound steamer for receipt covering the U.S. Head Tax paid. This is necessary to facilitate refund of the Head Tax after passengers have left the United States.
3. Passengers should apply to the U.S. Immigrant Inspector at the port of arrival for Head Tax Transit Certificate (U.S. Form 514) without which form no refund of Head Tax will be considered by the U.S. Immigration Authorities, even though passengers should leave the U.S. within 60 days and would otherwise be entitled to refund of the Head Tax under existing U.S. law.
4. Refund of Head Tax will only be made by the U.S. Authorities when completed Forms 514 are filed with them within a period of 120 days from the date of entry into the U.S. as shewn on the top right hand corner of the U.S. Form 514. No application for refund of Head Tax will be considered by the U.S. Authorities after the expiry of such period.

Although the period of time between arrival at a Canadian port and departure from the United States may exceed 60 days, this does not necessarily mean that persons in this category are prohibited from securing refund of Head Tax, so long as the actual period spent in the U.S. does not exceed 60 days. The application of refund, however, must be filed with the U.S. Immigration Authorities within I20 days of the actual date of crossing the border from Canada into the U.S.

Passengers returning to Europe in Cunard Line steamers may—on presentation of the necessary documents—viz. Transit Certificate Form 514 completed, and the Company's receipt for Head Tax paid—obtain refund of Head Tax from the Purser, providing the passengers have left the U.S. within the prescribed period of 60 days, and the completed Form 5I4 can be filed with the U.S. Authorities within 120 days of entry into the United States.

Refund of Head Tax is subject to strict compliance with the above procedure.

Information for Passengers

MEALS will be served as follows:

• Breakfast:  8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
• Luncheon: 1:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 7:00 p.m.

DIVINE SERVICE. —A Protestant (Church of England) service is held each Sunday, at 10:45 a.m. in one of the Public Rooms.

Fully equipped altars for the celebration of Mass, according to the Roman Catholic Rite, are carried and are immediately available to Priests to whom full facilities are given.

DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS are available and can be obtained through the Deck Steward at a price of 5/- each article.

(Each rug is contained in a sealed envelope and bears a serial number worked into the material, thus enabling passengers to identify their own rug.)

MAIL. —Passengers are directed to enquire for mail at the Purser's Office. Letters for despatch should be handed to the Librarian who holds supplies of stamps.

WIRELESS AND CABLE MESSAGES. -Information and rates will be supplied by the Wireless office.

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

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

NURSE. —There is a Nursing Staff on board who will attend to passengers under the direction of the Doctor.

LIBRARY. —The ship has a fully equipped library containing works on travel, fiction, etc., and passengers are invited to borrow the volumes—no charge will be made.

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

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

CUNARD ATLANTIC NEWS. —The latest news by Wireless and closing prices of the various Stock Exchanges are given in this paper which is published on board and distributed to passengers.

BARBER AND HAIRDRESSER. —The ship carries a well-equipped Barber’s shop and competent Hairdressers.

ROTARIANS travelling by this steamer are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser’s Office and are requested to subscribe their names. The Purser will be glad, provided circumstances permit, to arrange an informal Rotary Luncheon during the voyage.

CUSTOMS EXAMINATION. —All articles liable to Customs Duty must be declared. Any passenger who is at all in doubt should see the Baggage Master who will be glad to provide the latest information available.

FIRE AND LIFEBOAT STATIONS. —Passengers are earnestly requested to acquaint themselves with the notice in the staterooms regarding lifeboats and fire stations.

PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS. —Passengers are warned that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently travelling on Atlantic steamers and are warned to take precaution accordingly.

BAGGAGE IN BOND. —Passengers en route to destination outside U.S.A. or Canada may have their checked baggage forwarded "In Bond” to a frontier point under Customs Manifest without examination of the contents by a Customs Officer. The Baggage Master or Purser 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 world-wide cover can be arranged through the Purser’s Office.

LANDING ARRANGEMENTS. —The Purser will furnish passengers with a small card detailing the landing arrangements in good time before arrival at each port.

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

VALUABLES. —In their own interest passengers are advised not to leave articles of jewelry and other valuables lying about. Articles not required for frequent wear may be deposited with the Purser 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.

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.

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

U.S. Customs

• All passengers are required to make a declaration of personal baggage for the U.S. Customs Authorities at the port of landing. Blank declaration forms are obtainable from the Purser.
• Returning residents must declare all articles acquired abroad but wearing apparel and personal effects taken overseas from the U.S. in the first case are entitled to be passed free of duty upon return.
• An exemption of $100.00 worth of purchases is allowed each returning resident, subject to certain conditions which will be detailed by the Customs Officer.
• Visitors may take in free of duty wearing apparel and personal effects not intended for sale but must declare all articles not included in this category.
• Severe penalties are imposed upon persons who make false declarations as to value, ownership or use of articles or who attempt to bribe or recompense a Customs Officer.

Back and Front Covers of a Tourist Passenger List from the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, Departing 5 May 1934 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. GGA Image ID # 12f6230e43

Title Page Including List of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Berengaria Tourist Class Passenger List, 5 May 1934. GGA Image ID # 21d23473d3

Passenger List Information

RMS Berengaria Tourist Class Passenger List, 5 May 1934

 

Item Description

A historically significant passenger list documenting the voyage of the RMS Berengaria on 5 May 1934, from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. This artifact captures the essence of 1930s luxury travel, highlighting the social and cultural importance of transatlantic voyages.

 

Key Features

• Date of Voyage: 5 May 1934
• Route: Southampton → Cherbourg → New York
• Purpose: Tourist class record of passengers and crew, offering insights into the passengers of the era and their travels.
• Associated Vessel: RMS Berengaria, renowned for its grandeur and significance as a former flagship of the Cunard Line.

 

Contents

• Passenger Roster: A complete listing of tourist class passengers, totaling over 400 individuals.
• Crew Directory: Includes senior officers such as Captain Sir Edgar Britten, R.D., R.N.R., and Chief Officer E. J. Rodgers, R.D., R.N.R.
• Design Elements: Beautifully illustrated covers and clean typography reflective of the Art Deco period.
• Information for Passengers: Detailed travel guidance, including customs procedures, amenities, and services available on board.

 

Historical and Design Highlights

The RMS Berengaria, formerly the SS Imperator, epitomized luxury and innovation in maritime engineering. As a flagship of the Cunard Line, the ship transported passengers during the height of transatlantic ocean liner travel, making this passenger list a testament to a bygone era. The document also reflects the elegance of Art Deco design and provides a snapshot of interwar societal trends.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

• Lt.-Col. W. B. Kingsmill: A distinguished military figure with significant contributions to the British armed forces.
• Prof. N. Jamazaki: A scholar renowned for his work in East Asian studies and cultural exchange.
• Rev. E. L. Hudon: A prominent religious leader and speaker.
• Capt. W. L. Cooke: A retired naval officer whose career spanned notable maritime achievements.
• Mrs. R. L. Halprin: A philanthropist and influential figure in early 20th-century social circles.
• Miss E. M. Reinhardt: An emerging author of the period, known for her narratives on societal change.

 

Historical Significance

This passenger list serves as a vital resource for understanding the culture, design, and operation of transatlantic voyages during the 1930s. It offers a glimpse into the social fabric of the time and highlights the importance of the RMS Berengaria in maritime history.

 

Conclusion

This RMS Berengaria passenger list is an exceptional artifact from the golden age of ocean liners. With its connections to prominent figures, cultural narratives, and stunning design, this document offers collectors a tangible link to one of history’s most glamorous travel eras.