RMS Samaria Passenger List - 26 July 1923
Front Cover of a Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Samaria of the Cunard Line, Departing 26 July 1923 from Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain G. S. Horsburgh, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. GGA Image ID # 12320d9669
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain G. S. Horsburgh, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
- Chief Engineer: W. Duncan, R.D., R.N.R.
- Chief Officer: L. R. Carr
- Surgeon: J. J. Brennan
- Purser: C. G. Johnson, R.N.R.
- Assistant Purser : W. H. Harkness
- Chief Steward: E. B. Pimbley
Second Class Passengers
- Miss G. Abel
- Mrs. S. Allanbrook
- Miss K. Allen
- Mr. A. Anderson
- Miss J. H. Anderson
- Mr. J. Ashworth
- Miss J. Ashworth
- Miss P. Ashworth
- Mrs. S. Atkinson
- Miss A. Attridge
- Mrs. E. Baerdett
- Miss D. M. Bagley
- Mr. E. Bagosian
- Miss G. Bagosian
- Mrs. A. Bain
- Mr. F. Baker
- Mrs. Baker
- Miss D. M. Baker
- Mr. C. Banks
- Mrs. A. W. Beale
- Master Beale
- Miss Beale
- Mr. A. H. Beardren
- Mrs. Beardren
- Miss B. Begley
- Mr. W. Bell
- Mrs. L. Bell
- Miss J. Bell
- Mr. J. Bennett
- Mrs. M. E. Bennett
- Miss E. Bennett
- Mr. J. Benson
- Miss M. Benson
- Miss H. Benson
- Miss J. Bird
- Miss M. Black
- Mr. L. Blackwell
- Miss F. M. Blair
- Mr. J. Blakey
- Mrs. E. Blakey
- Mr. B. Bolton
- Mrs. Bolton
- Miss A. I. Bratherton
- Mr. L. Brearley
- Mrs. C. Brearley
- Miss E. Brearley
- Miss E. Brennan
- Mr. J. Bretherton
- Mrs. A. Bretherton
- Mrs. E. Brooks
- Mr. F. Brooks
- Miss L. J. Broom
- Miss M. L. Brown
- Mrs. E. Browne
- Miss E. Browne
- Mr. T. Burdett
- Miss B. Burke
- Mr. J. H. Burney
- Mr. W. Butterworth
- Mrs. I. Butterworth
- Miss I. Butterworth
- Mr. S. Caddie
- Master S. Caddie
- Miss A. Caden
- Miss Cameron
- Mrs. A. Cameron
- Miss L. Cameron
- Miss Cannon
- Mrs. J. Carmichael
- Miss H. Carmichael
- Miss E. Carmichael
- Mr. Cartwright
- Mrs. Cartwright
- Miss C. Casey
- Miss A. Cayer
- Mr. F. Chadwick
- Mrs. Chadwick
- Mr. W. Chambers
- Mrs. A. Chambers
- Mr. B. Coffey
- Mr. J. Cottrell
- Mr. T. Cowan
- Mrs. F. Cowan
- Master H. Cowan
- Miss E. Cowan
- Mr. G. Craig
- Mrs. N. Craven
- Miss M. Craven
- Miss M. Crehan
- Mrs. L. Critchley
- Master L. Critchley
- Mrs. A. Crockett
- Miss E. Crockett
- Mr. L. Crompton
- Mrs. M. Crompton
- Miss E. Crossland
- Mr. F. Crowther
- Mr. F. Crowther
- Mr. G. Cullen
- Mrs. L. Cullen
- Miss M. Curran
- Mr. J. Curtains
- Mr. F. Dalton
- Mrs. Dalton
- Mr. D. Davidson
- Mrs. S. J. Davies
- Mr. G. Davies
- Mrs. H. Davies
- Miss M. B. Davison
- Mr. G. Deardon
- Mrs. E. De Courcy
- Mr. P. Deering
- Mr. L. Denton
- Miss C. K. Doeherty
- Mr. W. D. Donovan
- Miss J. G. Douglas
- Miss B. Downend
- Miss A. Duffy
- Mr. C. A. Dunbar
- Mrs. C. Dunbar
- Master M. Dunbar
- Miss J. Duncan
- Miss M. J. Duncan
- Mr. C. Duncan
- Miss L. M. Dunn
- Mr. J. Dykes
- Miss M. Edkins
- Mrs. E. Edmondson
- Master W. Edmondson
- Mr. W. Elcoate
- Miss G. Ellestrom
- Mr. J. Falk
- Mr. E. Falls
- Mrs. Falls
- Mrs. A. H. Fawbert
- Mr. J. Fenton
- Mr. W. H. Fielding
- Mr. J. W. Fishwick
- Miss B. Fitzgerald
- Mr. R. Fort
- Miss A. Foster
- Mr. W. J. Fox
- Mrs. W. E. Fox
- Miss A. Fox
- Mr. I. B. Fox
- Miss I. L. Gavine
- Miss M. Geens
- Miss L. Geleyn
- Mr. T. Gibson
- Mrs. N. Gilbert
- Miss R. Gilbert
- Master R. Gilbert
- Master G. Gilbert
- Mr. W. Glaser
- Mr. D. Glickman
- Mrs. H. R. Glickman
- Miss R. Glickman
- Miss M. Goggin
- Mr. F. Good
- Mrs. B. Grainger
- Miss H. Grainger
- Miss M. A. Grant
- Miss D. Grant
- Mr. R. Gray
- Miss J. Grealy
- Miss C. Grealy
- Mrs. M. Greer
- Mrs. E. Griffin
- Miss W. A. Gundry
- Mrs. M. Haggart
- Miss B. Haggart
- Miss M. Haggart
- Mr. W. Haie
- Mr. H. Haie
- Mr. j. A. Haie
- Mrs. A. Hall
- Miss M. Hall
- Master Hall
- Mrs. A. Hall
- Miss M. Hall
- Master W. Hall
- Mrs. H. Hall
- Miss R. Hall
- Mrs. A. E. Hamer
- Mrs. E. Hammond
- Miss M. Hammond
- Mr. C. W. Harper
- Mrs. C. Harper
- Miss I. Harper and Infant
- Miss H. Harrington
- Miss B. Harrison
- Miss A. Hartley
- Mr. W. Hayes
- Mr. M. Hayes
- Miss M. Hayes
- Mr. T. Heyes
- Mrs. A. Heyes
- Miss E. Heyes
- Mr. S. Heap
- Mr. S. Heap
- Mrs. M. E. Hearne
- Mrs. E. Heldt
- Mrs. A. Heppenstall
- Mrs. A. Herringshaw
- Miss D. Herringshaw
- Miss W. Hewitt
- Mrs. Higgins
- Master F. Hill
- Mrs. F. W. Hill
- Mr. F. Hindlay
- Mrs. Hindlay
- Mr. W. Hindlay
- Mr. J. H. Hodgson
- Mrs. R. Hodson
- Mr. J. Holch
- Mrs. M. Holch
- Master C. Holch
- Mr. O. Holderey
- Miss F. Holtman
- Mr. A. Holtman
- Miss F. Hopkinson
- Miss E. Horton
- Miss D. Horton
- Mr. W. Howard
- Mrs. Howard
- Mr. J. T. Howcroft
- Mrs. N. Howcroft
- Mr. M. Hughes
- Miss E. Hughes
- Miss M. Hummelmann
- Mr. W. Hurley
- Mrs. S. Hurley
- Miss F. Hurley
- Mr. J. Hyman
- Mr. J. D. Immonen
- Mr. T. Jackson
- Miss H. Jackson
- Miss E. W. Jacobs
- Mr. H. James
- Mr. W. Jennings
- Miss E. Jennings
- Mr. K. Johannesger
- Mr. G. T. Jones
- Mr. J. Kay
- Mr. A. Kelly
- Miss M. A. Kelt
- Miss M. Kennefick
- Mr. J. W. Kenny
- Mrs. I. Kenworthy
- Major Kilbum
- Mrs. A. Kilburn
- Miss J. Kilburn
- Miss J. King
- Miss E. Kirkpatrick
- Mr. F. Kirkpatrick
- Miss M. C. Kitching
- Miss M. A. Kitching
- Miss A. Kitching
- Miss N. V. Kitt
- Mrs. Laing and Infant
- Miss H. V. Laing
- Miss Lambag
- Miss S. H. Lamberg
- Mrs. M. Lambert
- Mr. E. Laycock
- Mrs. Laycock
- Mrs. M. Leach
- Mr. H. Leach
- Mr. H. Leach
- Mr. J. Leach
- Miss A. Leary
- Mr. J. B. Lee
- Mrs. A. Lee
- Mrs. M. Leening
- Miss A. Lindsay
- Miss J. Lisle
- Mr. J. Lister
- Mrs. Lister
- Miss V. Lister
- Master J. Lister
- Miss S. J. Lockwood
- Mr. J. S. Long
- Mrs. E. Lynch
- Mr. D. Lyon
- Mrs. A. Lyon
- Rev. B. Lyons
- Miss J. Lyons
- Mr. R. J. McAlpine
- Miss E. McClelland
- Mr. A. McCormick
- Mrs. L. McCormick
- Master W. McCormick
- Mr. T. McElhenny
- Mr. J. McGovern
- Mrs. J. McGovern
- Miss M. McGovern
- Mrs. B. McIntyre
- Miss J. McIntyre
- Miss A. McIntyre
- Miss McKay
- Mrs. J. McKinnon
- Master W. T. McKinnon
- Mr. W. McKinnon
- Miss A. McPherson
- Mr. W. McRoberts
- Mr. C. Marfleet
- Miss W. Martin
- Miss B. Martin
- Mr. J. Mawdeslcy
- Miss I. Miller
- Miss J. Miller
- Mr. H. B. Mitchell
- Mr. J. J. Mitterville
- Miss A. M. Moffatt
- Mrs. S. Moody
- Miss D. Moody
- Miss S. A. Moore
- Miss A. Moran
- Miss K. Moran
- Mr. W. Morgan
- Mrs. E. Morgan
- Miss I. Morgan
- Mr. H. Moss
- Mrs. M. A. Moyns
- Miss M. H. Muir
- Miss E. Munro
- Miss M. M. Munro
- Mrs. C. Munro
- Mr. T. B. Murch
- Miss D. Murphy
- Miss M. Murphy
- Mr. A. Murray
- Mr. H. P. Mylchreest
- Miss M. Naylen
- Miss M. Nee
- Miss M. Needham
- Mrs. M. Newton
- Miss M. R. Noonan
- Miss L. O’Connor
- Mr. A. Ogg
- Miss M. O’Loughlin
- Miss M. O’Loughlin
- Mr. M. O’Malley
- Mrs. E. Osterfield
- Master S. Osterfield
- Master G. Osterfield
- Miss A. Oxford
- Mr. A. W. Palmer
- Mrs. A. Palmer
- Master J. H. Palmer
- Miss M. A. Parker
- Mr. T. H. Parsons
- Mrs. G. Parsons
- Mrs. M. Paterson
- Miss A. Paterson
- Mr. G. Paterson
- Miss I. Pelichowski
- Mr. J. Peros
- Miss H. G. Pheasy
- Mr. R. Philip
- Mr. F. H. Pickles
- Mrs. H. Pickles
- Miss L. Pilkington
- Mr. J. Pilling
- Mr. H. Pogson
- Mrs. Pogson
- Master Pogson
- Mr. F. J. Potter
- Mr. H. Price
- Mr. W. Price
- Mrs. M. Price
- Mr. H. A. Priddy
- Mrs. E. M. Priddy
- Miss B. A. Priddy
- Miss A. D. Priddy
- Mr. D. Priestley
- Mr. A. Pritchard
- Miss A. Ramsden
- Mrs. S. Reilly
- Mr. W. Reynolds
- Mrs. J. Reynolds
- Miss G. Reynolds
- Mr. J. Richmond
- Mrs. E. Richmond
- Miss E. Richmond
- Miss H. Richmond
- Miss F. Ridehaigh
- Mrs. E. A. Riley
- Mr. D. McL. Ritchie
- Miss M. Roachford
- Miss M. A. Robertson
- Mrs. M. Robinson
- Master R. Robinson
- Miss L. Robinson
- Miss A. Roche
- Mrs. G. Rogers and Infant
- Mr. J. Rollo
- Mrs. H. Rollo
- Miss J. Rollo
- Mrs. M. E. Roots
- Mrs. J. Rowe
- Miss J. Rowe
- Miss J. Rowe
- Mrs. A. Russell
- Mrs. M. Salter
- Miss M. Salter
- Master C. Salter
- Mrs. M. Schofield
- Miss M. Schofield
- Miss J. Schofield
- Miss E. Sell
- Mrs. F. Shackleton
- Miss M. Shackleton
- Master F. Shackleton
- Mrs. K. Shand
- Master I. Shand
- Miss M. Shaughnessey
- Miss K. Shaughnessey
- Miss A. Shawcross
- Miss B. Shiel
- Mr. G. F. Sim
- Mr. J. Simpson
- Mr. W. N. Slearm
- Mr. A. Slingsby
- Mrs. E. Slingsby
- Mrs. M. J. Smith
- Mr. J. Soutar
- Mrs. G. Soutar
- Mr. G. Soutar
- Mr. Wm. Brownridge Spence
- Mrs. Squires
- Mr. B. Staalhandske
- Miss E. Steinbach
- Mrs. A. Stephens
- Miss D. Stephens
- Mr. W. Stewart
- Mr. R. Stewart
- Mrs. J. M. Stewart
- Mrs. F. Stewart
- Mrs. G. Stewart
- Master I. Stewart and Infant
- Miss A. Strain
- Mr. J. Sullivan
- Mr. A. E. Sutcliffe
- Miss E. Sutcliffe
- Mr. T. C. Symons
- Miss M. L. Tanner
- Mr. A. Tattersall
- Mr. A. Taylor
- Mr. A. G. Taylor
- Mr. E. Taylor
- Mr. J. Taylor
- Mrs. A. Taylor
- Mrs. M. H. Taylor
- Rev. R. W. Thompson
- Mrs. M. A. Thompson
- Mr. W. L. Thorn
- Mrs. H. Thom
- Master E. B. Thorn
- Master J. Thorn
- Miss M. Thorn
- Mrs. L. Threlfall
- Mr. T. Threlfall
- Miss M. Threlfall
- Mr. A. Thys
- Mrs. M. Toshack
- Miss M. Toshack
- Mr. J. A. Townson
- Mrs. R. Toy and Child
- Miss B. Tracey
- Miss A. Tracey
- Miss Trayer
- Mr. J. Tripney
- Mrs. S. J. Troughton
- Mrs. E. Troughton
- Mrs. I. Troughton
- Master W. Troughton
- Mr. B. Turnbull
- Mrs. Turnbull
- Mrs. C. Turner
- Mrs. E. M. Tutty
- Mr. T. Van Der Stricht
- Mr. C. A. Vaughan
- Mrs. F. Vaughan
- Master R. Vaughan
- Mr. I. Vogeler
- Miss Virginia Vogeler
- Miss Dolores Vogeler
- Miss Jean D. Vogeler
- Mrs. B. E. Waite
- Miss H. Walker
- Mr. G. Wallace
- Mr. C. Wallace
- Mrs. E. Wallace
- Miss L. Walman
- Mr. W. Walsh
- Mrs. E. Ward
- Master J. Ward
- Miss A. B. Wardon
- Miss M. Waring
- Mr. S. W. Webster
- Mrs. B. Webster
- Miss D. Webster
- Mr. S. W. Webster
- Mrs. Webster
- Miss D. Webster
- Miss M. Weir
- Mrs. S. Wethered
- Mr. T. Whalley
- Mrs. M. Whalley
- Mr. W. Whittaker
- Mr. W. Whittaker
- Mrs. S. E. Whittaker
- Mr. H. E. Whittle
- Master R. Whittle
- Master H. Whittle
- Mrs. M. A. Whittle
- Miss M. A. Whittle
- Mrs. M. E. Wilkinson
- Mr. B. Williams
- Mr. J. Williamson
- Mr. H. Wilson
- Mrs. G. Wilson and Infant
- Miss D. Wright
Information for Passengers
Meals will be served at the following times in the Second Class Dining Saloon:
- Breakfast from 7:30 am to 8:30 am
- Luncheon from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
- Dinner from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Bars in the Second Class will not be open later than 11:00 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 Chief Second Class 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 ^3 upwards, payable to the Purser.
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR WESTBOUND PASSENGERS.
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.
BAGGAGE BY SPECIAL TRAINS.—Passengers can arrange with The Southern Railway, Waterloo Station, for their baggage to be collected and conveyed to Waterloo Station on a payment of one shilling per package.
Ocean passengers embarking at Southampton must personally claim their baggage at Waterloo Station or attend there and pay any excess charge due, failing which the baggage is liable to be detained.
REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS—LONDON 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.
Breakfast baskets will be supplied for Second Class passengers by the Railway Company, and these baskets can be purchased by passengers prior to the departure of the special train from Waterloo or passengers can order them in advance through either of the Cunard Company’s London Offices.
REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS—LONDON 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 BOSTON.—Passengers are landed at the Company’s Pier, East Boston, 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.
There is a taxi-cab agent on the pier by whom a good service at reasonable rates is provided to passengers requiring same. Passengers are recommended to engage their taxis before leaving the pier.
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 patrons can obtain accurate information and helpful assistance regarding travel in the United States and throughout the world.
Cruises in season to the West Indies, Pacific Coast, South America, etc.
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR EASTBOUND PASSENGERS.
BAGGAGE.—The Cunard Company in New York will collect from Eastbound passengers any Southern Railway excess rail charges due in connection with a 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 tickets.
All inquiries regarding baggage on board the 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 carriage charges will be incurred in forwarding any baggage that does not accompany passengers on the railway to the destination.
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 p.m., but if the ship arrives later, they will disembark after breakfast the following day.
If the steamer is unable to land passengers sufficiently early to allow them to reach Paris before the early hours of the following morning, there is a comfortable hotel in Cherbourg, 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.
The stewards carry hand baggage from the steamer to the tender. Passengers are informed that from the time their handbaggage 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 Customs is collected and included with registered baggage for Paris. There is a charge of Fcs for these packages. 20.00 per package, Cherbourg—Paris.
Passengers are advised that the Cunard Company cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by neglect by 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 directly to Paris, a charge of Fcs. 20.00 per package being made, irrespective of size or weight. (Heavy nailed cases 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 run in connection with the arrival of steamers. Dining cars are attached to these trains. Luncheons and dinners are served at Fcs. 15.00 per head, exclusive of wines.
RESERVED SEATS.—Passengers wishing to reserve first-class seats in advance may do so on board the ship upon application to the Purser, provided they have first-class rail tickets to Paris. No charge is made for these reservations.
ARRIVALS AT PLYMOUTH.—Passengers are landed at any time of the day unless the steamer anchors after 9 p.m. In this case, passengers will be landing at 7 o’clock the following morning, the latter hour to be advanced to 6:00 am between May 1st to September 30th.
A special train will be dispatched to London providing the number of passengers warrants same.
Should the numbers not be sufficient for a special train and the steamer anchors before 9 p.m., passengers can connect with the midnight train.
ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON.—Passengers will be landed up to 8:00 p.m. If the ship berths later, passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.
A Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 ¾ hours. Passengers are strongly recommended to purchase their rail tickets between Southampton and London at the Purser’s Office on board, as failure to do so may delay and inconvenience the passenger.
It is notified for the information of passengers that the Cunard Company employs at Southampton the necessary labor for the transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship's side for London.
On arrival, passengers will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer. If their special services are utilized for baggage handling, they are authorized to charge according to tariff.
ARRIVALS AT LIVERPOOL. TIME OF LANDING PASSENGERS.Under normal conditions, when any of the Company’s steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 7:00 p.m., it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in the dock as circumstances permit.
In the same way, when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking will be landed, with hand baggage only, by tender on arrival of the steamer.
CUSTOMS.—Tobacco, cigars, etc., wines, spirits, and perfumery are subject to a duty when brought into the United Kingdom, and the most minor quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities. When required, reprints of copyrighted books and music will be confiscated.
AUTOMOBILE TOURS IN GREAT BRITAIN.—The Cunard Company can arrange for passengers to hire Automobiles upon their steamers' arrival at Liverpool, Plymouth, or Southampton. Tour programs with fixed prices can be obtained on application to the Pursers or the Company's Offices.
The Tours are outlined to 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 traveling by rail from town to town.
AUTOMOBILE TOURS ON THE CONTINENT.—The Company’s Offices in Paris, Cherbourg, and Hamburg are in a position to make arrangements for the hire of Cars to meet steamers at Hamburg and Cherbourg and take passengers on long or short Tours or direct to their destinations.
Pursers will be glad to give passengers particulars of hire rates and any other information they may desire.
AEROPLANE RESERVATIONS.—Seats can also be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London or Manchester to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, etc., and from Cherbourg to Paris. Applications should be made to the Purser.
PASSENGERS’ MAIL AND ADDRESSES —Passengers should apply at the Mail Office on board for letters, and their addresses may be left there so that any communications received after passengers have left the ship may be redirected.
Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams, and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.
PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS.—Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers and are warned to take precautions accordingly.
The “SAMARIA" carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned times and places :
- Second Class Lounge: 10.45 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Alternate Days.
- Second Class Lounge: 3.45:00 pm to 4.30 p.m. Alternate Days.
- First Class Lounge or as required for dancing in First or Second Class: 9.00 p.m. to 10:45 pm
RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX.
This Tax can be recovered by passengers if they have paid it, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival 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 for it to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of the 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 in Boston, and forward same to the Cunard Line, 126. State Street, Boston, 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 TELEGRAMS.
VIA BRITISH STATIONS.—The inclusive rate for places in the United Kingdom is 11d. per word; for other countries, it 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., Bar Harbour, and Boston is 9d. per word, and Rockland, Maine, 7 d. 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 1s. 0 ½ d., and Barrington Passage 9d. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Gross Isle, Three Rivers, Father Point, and Cape Bear, is calculated at 5d. per word; every word in the address, text, and signature is counted; landline charges are additional; all charges must be prepaid.
VIA FRENCH STATIONS. — The wireless rates via Cherbourg, Brest, and Ouessant are 8d. per word; every word in the address, text, and signature is counted. Landline charges are 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 5% to the total.
Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing the amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.
OCEAN LETTERS
Ocean letters are accepted for transmission to a vessel proceeding in the opposite direction. They will be forwarded to the destination by registered post from the first port of call of the ship after reception. A charge of 5s. 6d., which includes postage, is made for an
Ocean Letter of thirty words. For each additional word of over thirty, one penny will be charged. 100 words is the maximum allowed in one Ocean Letter.
Ocean letters for posting in the U.S. must show in the address the Christian names of the Addressee or the title Mr., Mrs., or Miss.
Complete information regarding rates, etc., can be obtained from either the Wireless or Purser's Office.
Back Cover, Cunard RMS Samaria Second Class Passenger List - 26 July 1923. GGA Image ID # 12322649e3
Passenger List Information
Item Description
Original Second-Class Passenger List from the RMS Samaria of the Cunard Line, dated 26 July 1923. This unique artifact documents the voyage from Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh) under the command of Captain G. S. Horsburgh, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. A quintessential piece for maritime collectors and genealogical researchers.
Key Features
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Ship: RMS Samaria
- Class: Second Class
- Route: Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh)
- Date: 26 July 1923
- Commander: Captain G. S. Horsburgh, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Elegant front and back cover design showcasing Cunard's branding.
- Detailed passenger manifest reflecting the diversity of travelers post-World War I.
- Inclusions of shipboard amenities such as meal schedules, seating arrangements, and entertainment details.
- Reflects the societal importance of ocean liners in transatlantic migration and commerce.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Miss G. Abel – Early 20th-century educator and social advocate.
- Mrs. S. Allanbrook – Known for her charitable work and societal influence.
- Major Kilburn – Decorated military officer from World War I.
Historical Significance
This passenger list represents a critical era in maritime history, highlighting the continued prominence of ocean liners like the RMS Samaria in post-war recovery and transatlantic migration. It offers invaluable insight into passenger demographics, travel culture, and the operational grandeur of Cunard Line vessels.
