RMS Belgenland Passenger List - 19 July 1924
Front Cover, Cabin Passenger List for the RMS Belgenland of the Red Star Line, Departing 19 July 1924 from London to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore J. Bradshaw. GGA Image ID # 13fc7de1ad
About the Cover: The cover of this list reproduces, at one quarter of its original size, the third frontispiece of the Descrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi. This famous work of the great Italian traveller, Guicciardini, was printed by Christopher Plantin in Antwerp & published in 1582. The original can still be seen in the world-famed Plantin-Moretus Museum at Antwerp.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: J. Bradshaw, Commodore Red Star Line Fleet
- Chief Engineer: J. R. Mackay
- Surgeon: Dr. F. Basecq
- Purser: J. Caporin
- Assistant Purser: M. S. Howell
- Chief Steward: W. Wilson
First Class Passengers
- Miss H. K. Alexander
- Mr. C. I. Andrus
- Mr. Gilbert R. Astor
- Mrs. M. C. Boyd
- Mr. Paul Broquet
- Mrs. F. Brown
- Miss R. Brown
- Mr. Pierre Bultinck
- Mrs. Sewall Collins
- Miss Arthur George Connolly
- Miss Jane W. Crosby
- Mr. Thomas Daniels
- Mrs. Frances Daniels
- Master Forest Daniels
- Master John Daniels and two servants
- Mr. Rodney Davis
- Mrs. Davis
- Mr. Herbert Day
- Rev. Selden P. Delaney
- Mr. A. Paul De Sanne
- Miss Helen Dunnad
- Mr. Jas. M. Farr
- Mr. Henry D. Froot
- Mrs. Felicia Froot
- Mr. Maurice Fromkes
- Mrs. Fromkes
- Mr. Samuel Goldhill
- Mrs. Rohda Goldhill
- Mr. F. Goldsmith
- Mr. Percy Grellier
- Mrs. Grellier
- Miss May B. Hatfield
- Mr. Edgar Hearty
- Mrs. Florence Hearty
- Miss Ruth Hearty
- Miss Florence Hearty
- Mr. Bancroft Henderson
- Mr. Herbert
- Mr. J. W. Hiltman
- Mrs. Hiltman
- Dr. B. Jablons
- Mrs. B. Jabions
- Mr. A. Jordahl
- Mr. Richard P. Joy
- Mrs. Joy
- Master Richard P. Joy Jr.
- Master Thomas Joy
- Master Thomas B. Joy and Governess
- Miss Katherine Ketcham
- Mr. William Kies
- Dr. Walter M. Kraus
- Mr. E. R. Lancaster
- Mrs. Lancaster
- Miss Ray. A. Levy
- Mr. Devereux Lippitt
- Mr. Jozef Lokietek
- Sister Agnes Lucie
- Sir Harry Duncan McGowan
- Mr. Arthur George Major
- Mrs. H. Estelle Manville
- Miss Estelle R. Manville
- Mr. W. Mladek
- Mr. Walter H. Monahan
- Mr. J. A. Moorhouse
- Rev. John J. Morrisey
- Mr. H. Packer
- Mr. Thos. Patterson
- Miss E. Porter
- Miss E. B. Potts
- Mrs. Grace Powell
- Dr. W. J. Quigley
- Mrs. Quigley
- Mr. Chas. S. Risdom
- Mr. N. F. Roberts
- Mr. Jakob Rubin
- Mrs. Bessie Rubin
- Mrs. Bey Sabit
- Miss Bey Sabit
- Mrs. K. R. Shearer
- Mr. Robert Silvercruys
- Mrs. Stella Simon
- Miss Phyllis Simon
- Mr. C. Smoot
- Mr. Frank L. Stahler
- Mother St. John
- Miss Sylvia Van Rensselaer
- Mr. Van Ryswyck
- Mr. F. W. Wheeler
- Mrs. Wheeler
- Mr. O. G. Williams
- Mr. Chas. E. Williams
- Mrs. Williams
- Mr. Albert J. Wolf
- Mrs. Wolf
- Miss Caroline Wolf
- Master Morris Wolf
- Master Albert Wolf Jr.
- Mr. Thomas S. Wright
- Mr. F. B. Yates
- Mrs. Yates
- Miss Margaret Yates
- Miss Elizabeth Yates
Second Class Passengers
- Miss. Constance Atkinson
- Mr. Abraham Augelewitz
- Mrs. May L. Barlow
- Mr. Frederick Bennett
- Mr. David Berdichefsky
- Mr. Otto Blaurock Blaurock
- Miss Hazel Blaurock
- Miss Wadelyn Blaurock
- Mr. Motes Blottner
- Mrs. Bessie Blottner
- Miss Wawe Blottner
- Miss N. Bracke
- Mr. Henry Brauman
- Mr. Maurice Bridgewater
- Mrs. Edith Bridgewater
- Miss Doris Bridgewater
- Miss Zena Bridgewater
- Miss Mollie Bridgewater
- Mr. Johannes Bruderer
- Miss Alice Bunting
- Miss Dorothy Burleigh
- Miss Helen Burleigh
- Mr. Michel Ceusters
- Mrs. Desiree Ceusters
- Mr. James Champion
- Mrs. Eugenie Coumont
- Mr. Alfred Cox
- Mrs. Frances Cox
- Miss Joy L. Cox
- Miss Frances Cox
- Mrs. H. B. Dahill
- Mr. John Davies
- Mrs. Annie Davies
- Mr. Alois De Keyser
- Miss Marguerite De Keyzer
- Mr. Frank Dixson
- Mrs. Gwen Dixson
- Miss Margaret Dixson
- Miss M. Doggat
- Mr. Nathaniel Doonan
- Mrs. Marie Eckelaert
- Mrs. M. Eyskens
- Miss Margdret Fell
- Mrs. Celine Fierens
- Mr. Joe Fox
- Miss Dora M. Garrad
- Mrs. Annie Glasson
- Mr. Samuel Goldstein
- Mr. Leo Greulich
- Mrs. Cesarine Gringoire
- Miss Camille Gringoire
- Mr. Hager
- Mrs. Edith Halkett
- Master Jas. Halkett
- Mr. Alfred E. Harfleet
- Mrs. Therese Hartl
- Mrs. Herrault
- Mrs. Herrault
- Mr. Matthew Hyams
- Mrs. N. Jacquinot
- Mr. Henry Johns
- Mrs. Johns
- Miss Nelly Joines
- Mr. A. Kanter
- Mrs. Kolhaupt
- Mr. Harold Laswell
- Miss Marie Layneaux
- Mr. Pierre Lefere
- Mrs. Clementine Lefere
- Mr. Harry Legget
- Miss Mary Lemberg
- Mr. James McAvoy
- Mr. R. Dent McDowell
- Miss Rose McGregor
- Miss Beatrice McSorley
- Miss E. Mahoney
- Miss K. Mahoney
- Mr. Jack Manvis
- Mrs. Emma Martens
- Mrs. Rose Martyn
- Mrs. Mary Nemeth
- Mr. James Nieuwdrop
- Mr. Nathaneil I. Northridge
- Mr. John Petchak
- Mrs. Elisabeth Potter
- Miss Rebecca B. Rankin
- Mr. B. Raworth
- Mrs. Eugenie Reid
- Miss Gertrude Reid
- Mr. Dominic Reuter
- Mrs. Emma Roscorla
- Mr. Alfred Roscorla
- Mrs. Roscorla
- Mr. Albert Ruegger
- Mr. Norbert Scheid
- Mr. John A. Scholz
- Mr. Isaac Shainin
- Mrs. Rose Smith
- Mrs. A. Smith
- Miss Alice Smith
- Miss Annie Smith
- Mrs. Cecilia Stephens
- Miss Gwendoline Stephens
- Miss Clarisse Stephens
- Mrs. Julia Stols
- Miss Georgina Stols
- Mr. William Summerfield
- Mrs. Summerfield
- Miss Maria Terlecka
- Mr. Wm. Edward Timms
- Mrs. Annie Timms
- Mr. Louis Valckenaere
- Mr. Alphonse Van Migroot
- Mrs. Barbara Van Migroot
- Mr. Julien Vanneste
- Mr. Henry Wallaert
- Mr. Carl Wanner
- Mr. Abraham Wanner
- Mrs. Theresia Wanner
- Mrs. Marcelle Weiner
- Master Raymond Weiner
- Miss Evelyne Weiner
- Miss Elsie Wood
- Miss Florence Woodman
- Mr. Isaac Zeidweber
Information for First Class Passengers
The Restaurant on Deck D is strictly an à la CARTE affair and managed on the principle of the most exclusive Continental Restaurants.
It is open between the following hours :
- For Breakfast (Petit Dejeuner) from 8:30 am to 10:00 am
- For Luncheon (Dejeuner) from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- For Dinner (Diner) from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Continental Breakfasts, (petits dejeuners) are served in Passengers' rooms on request to the Steward or Stewardess.
As the service is continuous during the hours the Restaurant is open, tables are not reserved for the voyage, but arrangements can be made with the Restaurant Manager or the Second Steward for fixed seats at regular hours, or, if desired, vacant tables will be alloted at each service.
Private dining rooms, seating ten, with private service are available for luncheons and dinners at the following charges :
For Luncheon $10; For Dinner $15
Reservations may be made at the Enquiry Office, or on application to the Restaurant Manager, Second Steward or an Assistant Second Steward.
Smoking is permitted in the Private dining rooms, but Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in the Restaurant.
The Bar opens at 8:00 am and closes at 11:30 pm
Lights are extinguished in the Lounge, Drawing Room, Reception Room, Verandah Café and Smoking Room at midnight.
Divine Sirvice is in the Lounge on Sunday at 11:00 am
An Enquiry Office is located on « C » Deck oft the Main Companionway and all enquiries of a general character should be made, there.
Passengers' mail, telegrams, radios, etc., are received at and sent from this office. Postage stamps can be purchased here, and also from the library steward.
None of the ship's staff other than those on duty in the Enquiry Office is authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for despatch.
Mail. — Passengers should ascertain whether there is any mail for them before disembarking. They are invited to leave their addresses at the Enquiry Office, or on the cards sent to the staterooms for the purpose, for late correspondence to be re-directed.
Barber Shop. -- On B. Deck aft is open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and the services of the Manicurist are available during the same hours. The Barber carries a variety of articles for the convenience of Passengers, including traveling requisites, camera supplies, etc.
Ladies' Hairdresser-Manicurist (Coiffeur pour Dames-Manucure). — The service of an experienced Hairdresser and Manicurist are at the disposal of ladies in accordance with the company's printed tariff.
Tailor (Tailleur). — An experienced tailor is carried and the necessary facilities provided for pressing garments . in accordance with the company's printed tariff. The tailor is also prepared to make minor repairs.
Stenographer.—An experienced Stenographer is carried, competent to take dictation in English, French or Dutch, and to make translations. His services are at the disposal of Passengers, in accordance with the company's printed tariff. Application for the services of the stenographer should be made at the Enquiry Office.
Orchestra. — The orchestra will play daily in the Reception Room at the following hours :
- The Dansant 4:00 to 5:00 pm
- Evenings 8.30 to 11:00 pm
Dancing is not encouraged on Sundays, but the Orchestra will render a programme of chamber music from 9:00 pm to 10.30 pm
Reception Room (Salle de Reception) on Deck D just forward of the main entrance to the Restaurant. The Dansant daily at 4:00 pm, Sundays excepted. Coffee and liqueurs will be served in this room after luncheon and dinner, and liquors, cigars, cigarettes chocolates, and bonbons may be purchased from the attendant.
Drawing Room (Salon) on Deck A, forward of the main companionway is designed for those who wish a public room where smoking is not encouraged.
Lounge (Salon de conversation), amidships on Deck A, contains the library with a wide selection of titles in English, French and German. In addition to this library, an arrangement has been made with Harrods of London to place on board every voyage the latest publications to supplement the permanent library.
Smoking Room (Fumoir), on Deck A, immediately aft of the Lounge. Orders from the Bar are served here.
Verandah Café, on Deck A, immediately aft of the Smoking Room. Afternoon tea, coffee and bar orders will be served here also.
Turkish Baths and Swimming Pool. (Bains Turcs et Bassin de Natation). — The Turkish Bath including Vichy Bath installation amidship on Deck G is available for ladies from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and for gentlemen from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Swimming Pool also on Deck G amidship is available for Gentlemen only from 6:00 am to 9:00 am, and for ladies only from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm The Swimming Pool is open for mixed bathing from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Bathing costumes may be obtained on application at the Enquiry Office 'sat a charge of 50 cents. The Services of the swimming instructress are free, but a moderate charge is permitted for lessons given by request.
Passenger Elevators. (Ascenseurs). — Two elevators serving A. B. C. D. and E, Decks, are located immediately forward of the main companionway.
Dark Room. (Chambresnoire). — Located on the Boat Deck, just aft of the main companionway entrance, in charge of the Deck Steward. The barber carries a limited stock of photographic materials.
The photographic dark room on this steamer is under the personal supervision of the Gevaert Photo Products Company of Vieux-Dieu. One of the Expert Photographers of that Company inspects the dark room before the ship sails from Antwerp in order to make sure that all the equipment is in proper condition.
Gymnasium (Salle de Cymnastique). — In charge of a competent attendant, is located off the main companionway on the Boat Deck starboard side, and has a choice of equipment for both ladies and gentlemen. This room is open at the following hours
- Gentlemen only ... from 6:00 am to 9:00 am
- Ladies only ... ... from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
- Ladies and Gentlemen... ... from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
- Children ... from 2:00 pm to 3.30 pm
- Ladies and Gentlemen... ... from 3.30 pm to 7:00 pm
Children's playroom. (Salle de jeux pour enfants). — In charge of a stewardess, is oft the main companionway on the Boat Deck, portside, and various games and recreations are provided for the amusement of children, during the following hours : 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2 to 6:00 pm.
Hot and Cold Water. — All First Class Staterooms are fitted with hot and cold running water.
Kennels for dogs, are located on the Boat Deck, amidships, and are easily accessible to Passengers.
Receipts for Payments. — Passengers are requested to ask for a receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, chair or Steamer Rug hire, or Freight paid on board.
Medical attendance. — The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on the voyage. In the case of sickness developed on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
Writing Paper, Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Drawing room, Lounge and Smoke room.
Railway and Steamship Time Table of the various Companies can be obtained from the Library Stewards.
Upper berths. — Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same by applying to the Steward or Stewardess.
Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs can be obtained on application to the Deck Steward, at a charge of $1.50, each for the voyage.
Valuables. — The particular attention of Passengers is drawn to the ticket conditions regarding the carriage and custody of articles specified in Section 4,281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, but Passengers can, and are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance. The Line has provided a safe in the office of the Purser in which Passengers may deposit money, jewels, ornaments, documents or other valuables for safe keeping and a deposit receipt will be issued by the Purser.
New York arrival. — Baggage. — Should the steamer arrive at New York wharf after 8 p.m,, Passengers may land if they wish and have their baggage passed by the Customs authorities immediately on arrival, but those who prefer to remain on board may do so and have the whole of their baggage passed the following morning not earlier than 7 o'clock. Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board over-night.
Upon landing at New York, and upon application to the uniformed representatives of the Railroads, who meet all Red Star Line steamers, Railroad Tickets may be purchased, and baggage of First Class Passengers may be checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Delaware and Lackawanna, Baltimore and Ohio, New York, New Haven and Hartford and connecting Railroads.
Wardrobe Trunks. —Passengers are advised that it is not always possible to place Wardrobe Trunks in the Passengers accommodation in a position where they are easily accessible, also that there is frequently difficulty with regard to the landing of such packages owing to their exceptional size. They are therefore recommended to use steamer trunks in preference or to send their Wardrobe Trunks to the ship's Baggage room, which is open daily at fixed hours.
Dogs. — Well ventilated kennels are located on the Boat Deck and are easily accessible. Dogs are not allowed in the staterooms or on the passenger decks.
Precious stones or other similar articles of merchandise may not be taken as baggage but all Passengers must deliver such goods to the Purser of the vessel. The Pursers are instructed to furnish Passengers with a receipt for merchandise so delivered and place the goods in the safes aboard their vessel until a customs permit is presented to the Inspectors ordering the goods into the U. S. appraiser's stores for exam i nation.
Dangerous articles such as Fireworks, Matches, Gunpowder, Gasoline, Cartridges, Moving Picture Films, etc., must not on any account be enclosed in baggage.
Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Red Star Line. These Cheques are accepted A board Red Star steamers in payment of accounts but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
Exchange of money. — The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of Passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English, Belgian, French and American money, at rates which will be posted on Bulletin Boards outside the Enquiry Office.
Picture Postcards. — Picture Postcards of the steamer can be obtained on board gratis.
Deck Games and Amusements. — The after end of the Boat Deck is available for deck games including, Quoits, Shuffleboard, Tennis, Bull Board, etc.
Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained on application to the Lounge Steward.
Passengers' Quarters. — First Class Passengers are not allowed to enter Second or Third Class compartments, or vice versa, as complications might arise under the Quarantine Regulations.
Boots and Shoes. — These will be cleaned if left outside the Stateroom door.
The Chief Steward holds a complaint book at the disposal of Passengers.
Ordinary Wireless Service
The following rates do not include land telegraph and cable charges, which are additional.
Every word in the address, text, and signature is counted: All charges must be prepaid.
Great Britain and Ireland. — The rate via North Foreland, Niton, or other stations in Great Britain and Ireland is 10d. per word.
Belgium. — The rate via North Foreland, Niton, or other star ions in Great Britain is 1/0 d. per word.
Germany. — The Wireless rate via Cuxhaven and Norddeich is 9d. per word for messages containing to or more words. For messages containing less than to words, the charge is 3/5 f , plus 4 4 d. per word.
Holland. — The Wireless rate via Scheveningen is 9d. per word for messages containing to or more words. For messages containing less than to words, the rate is 3/8, plus 4 4 d. per word.
France. — The wireless rate via Boulogne or other French Stations is 9d. per word.
United States. — The wireless rate via New York, New London, Siasconsett, Easthampton, Cape May or Chatham is calculated at tod. per word.
Canada. — The Wireless rate via Cape Race, Sable Island, Cape Sable is calculated at 1/2 per word.
The rate via Montreal, Quebec, Grosse Isle, Father Point, Clarke City, Fame Point, Harrington, St. John, Camperdown, Grindstone Island, North Sydney, Belle Isle is calculated at 5 d. per word.
Ship to Ship. — The general rate for messages exchanged between British ships is 8d. per word. For messages exchanged with foreign ships the general rate is 8 d. per word, but as Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a Wireless ship charge with a minimum of to words, the charge for messages addressed to the vessels will be calculated as follows :
For less than to words 3/6 plus a charge of 4 d. per word.
For to words or more 8 f d. per word.
Ocean Letters
The Marconi Company have inaugurated an " Ocean Letter " service by which messages may be sent from one ship to another going in an opposite direction for delivery by Registered Post from the first port of call of the latter vessel.
For an "Ocean Letter" sent to a British ship controlled by the Marconi Company, the rate is (inclusive of wireless, postage and registration) 5s for 20 words, plus 2d. for each additional word up to a maximum of too words.
For an " Ocean Letter" sent to a foreign ship, the rate is 5/6 for the first 20 words, plus 2 d. for each additional word, up to a maximum of loo words. This class of message must contain full postal address.
For particulars regarding Wireless communications established or expected, please consult the Wireless notice board, where full information is posted daily throughout the voyage.
Recovery of U.S. Head Tax
This Tax may be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of theit intention to leave the United States within 60 days (the time prescribed by U.S. Law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.
It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of passenger's arrival in the United States.
Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.
Note. — Will Passengers who have not paid the Head Tax in consequence of their holding return tickets or being in transit to points outside of the United States kindly complete Form 514 (which must be obtained from the Immigration Officials at New York) and forward same to the Red Star Line, 1, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after their departure from the United States, or hand to the Purser of the steamer in which they return to Europe.
Wireless Telegrams
This Steamer is fitted with Marconi's system of Wireless Telegraphy and also with Submarine Signalling Apparatus
Long Range Wireless Service
This vessel is fitted with special long range wireless apparatus which will enable Passengers to communicate with their friends or business houses on shore throughout the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.
The wireless rate for messages directed through the long distance wireless stations at Devizes, England, Chatham, Mass. and Louisbourg, N. S., is tod. per word, land telegraph or cable charges additional. The ship is constantly in touch with one or other of these stations.
When returning to Europe
The Purser is prepared to make arrangements for return passage by any of the following Lines, and to give particulars regarding sailing dates, rates, etc on request.
International Mercantile Marine Lines
White Star and American Line
New York - Hamburg
Atlantic Transport Line
White Star Line
- London - New York
- New York - Cherbourg - Southampton
- New York - Queenstown - Liverpool
- Philadelphia - Queenstown - Liverpool
- New York - Boston - Mediterranean
Red Star Line
- NewYork-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Antwerp
White Star-Dominion Line
- Montreal - Quebec - Liverpool
- Portland, Me. - Halifax, N.S. - Liverpool
Information for Second Class Passengers
First Sitting
- Breakfast at 7.30 am
- Luncheon at 12 noon
- Dinner at 6:00 pm
Second Sitting
- Breakfast at 8:30 am
- Luncheon at 1:00 pm
- Dinner at 7:00 pm
The Bar opens at 8:00 am, and closes at 10.30
Lights are extinguished in the Library, Smoking Room and Verandah Café at 11:30 pm
Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair Hire, or Freight paid on board.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the Staterooms, Library and Dining Saloon.
Library. — Books can be obtained on applying to the Library Steward.
Verandah Café on B Deck offers a recreation room new to travelers in this class. Coffee will be served here after luncheon and dinner and the centre of the room will be cleared for dancing during the orchestra hours.
Orchestra. — The orchestra will play daily in the Verandah Café at the following hours :
- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm
Gymnasium (Salle de Gymnastique). — In charge of a competent attendant is located on B Deck portside, and has a choice of equipment for both ladies and gentlemen. This room is open at the following hours :
- Gentlemen only 6:00 am to 9:00 am
- Ladies only 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
- Ladies and Gentlemen 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
- Children 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
- Ladies and Gentlemen 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Children's Play Room (Salle de Jeux pour enfants) on B Deck starboard side, adjoining the Gymnasium provides various games and recreations for the amusement of children, during the following hours : 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2 to 6:00 pm
Stenographer. — The services of an experienced stenographer taking dictation in English, French or Dutch can be arranged for on application to the Purser.
Meals not permitted to be served in the Library.
Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs can be obtained at a charge of $1.50 each for the voyage on application to the Deck Steward.
Second Class Passengers are not permitted in the First or Third Class quSrters or vice versa, as complications might arise under the quarantine Regulations.
Valuables. — The particular attention of Passengers is drawn to the ticket conditions regarding the carriage and custody of articles specified in Section 4281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, but Passengers can, and are accordingly advised to, protect themselves by insurance.
The Line has provided a safe in the office of the Purser in which Passengers may deposit money, jewels, ornaments, documents or other valuables for safe keeping and a deposit receipt will be issued by the Purser.
Exchange of Money..— The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of Passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English, Belgian, French and American money, at rates which will be advised on application.
Medical attendance. — The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating Passengers at their, request for any illness not originating on the voyage. In the case of sickness developed on the voyage, no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
Dogs.— Well ventilated kennels are provided for dogs and arrangements should be made with the Chief Second Class Steward for the use of these facilities. Dogs are not allowed in the Staterooms or on the Passenger Decks.
Baggage. - Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master. Trunks, Chairs, etc., which Passengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company, should be appropriately labeled and handed to the Ship's Baggage Master, and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk. All charges must be paid to the Purser.
New York arrival. —
Baggage.— Should the steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8:00 pm, Passengers may land if they wish to do so and have their baggage passed by the Customs authorities immediately on arrival, but those who prefer to remain on board may do so and have the whole of their baggage passed the following morning not earlier than 7 o'clock. Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board over-night.
Upon landing at New York, and upon application to the uniformed representatives of the Railroads, who meet all arriving Red Star Line steamers, railroad tickets may be purchased, and baggage of Passengers may be checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Delaware and Lackawanna, Baltimore and Ohio, New York, New Haven and Hartford and connecting Railroads.
Precious stones or other similar articles of merchandise may not be taken as baggage but all Passengers must deliver such goods to the Purser of the vessels upon which they arrive.
The pursers are requested to deliver Passengers a receipt for merchandise so delivered and place the goods in the safes aboard their vessels until a customs permit is presented to the Inspectors ordering the goods into the U. S. appraiser's stores for examination.
Wardrobe Trunks. — Passengers are advised that it is not always possible to arrange for the placing of Wardrobe Trunks in the passenger accommodation in a position where they are easily accessible, also that there is frequently difficulty with regard to the landing of such packages owing to their exceptional size.
They are therefore recommended to use steamer trunks in preference or to sent their Wardrobe Trunks to ship's Baggage room, which is open daily at fixed hours.
Dangerous articles such as Fireworks, Matches, Gunpowder, Gasoline, Cartridges, Moving Picture Films, etc., must not on any account be enclosed in baggage.
Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Red Star Line. These Cheques are accepted on board Red Star steamers in payments of accounts but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
Deck Games and Amusements — Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck under the charge of a Quartermaster.
Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., may be obtained on application to Lounge, Drawing Room and Smoking Room Stewards.
Letters, &e., for Passengers will be brought on board before the Passengers land.
Writing Paper. — Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library.
Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies can be obtained from the Library Steward.
Enquiry Office. — Passengers' mail, telegrams, radios, etc., are received at and sent from this office. Postage stamps can be purchased here, and also from the Library Steward.
None of the ship's staff other than those on duty in the Enquiry Office is authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for despatch.
Mail. — Passengers should ascertain whether there is any mail for them before disembarking. They are invited to leave their addresses at the Enquiry Office, or on the cards sent to the Staterooms for the purpose, for late correspondence to be re-directed.
Public Telephones with booths and operators on our New York piers.
The Chief Steward holds a complaint book at the disposal of Passengers.
The RMS Belgenland is Triple Screw steamships at 27,200 Tons
Red Star Line
"Lapland"
18694 Tons — 620 Feet long — 70 Feet wide
This fine steamer is one of the most attractive and comfortable transatlantic liners, and is noted for the high standard of excellence maintained in the cuisine and service.
The accommodation includes suites with bath, spacious public rooms, elevator, dark room for photographers, spacious decks and glass enclosed promenade.
Back Cover, Red Star Line SS Belgenland 19 July 1924 Voyage. GGA Image ID # 1df0463bb8
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RMS Belgenland Passenger List – 19 July 1924
A Rare Artifact of Gilded-Age Transatlantic Elegance
Description
GGA is honored to present this Cabin Passenger List from the distinguished RMS Belgenland of the Red Star Line, departing 19 July 1924 on her journey from London to New York via Cherbourg. Commanded by the celebrated Commodore J. Bradshaw, this artifact encapsulates the pinnacle of 1920s luxury travel, combining artistry, historical significance, and the allure of an era defined by prosperity and progress.
Design and Condition
- Front Cover: A meticulous reproduction of the third frontispiece from Guicciardini’s Descrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi (1582), printed by Christopher Plantin. This homage to Renaissance cartography underscores the ship’s role in bridging Europe and the Americas with both culture and commerce.
- Interior Pages: Elegantly composed, detailing passenger names, senior officers, and onboard amenities.
- Back Cover: Features promotional details about the Red Star Line and its flagship vessel, emphasizing its reputation for opulence and modernity.
Condition: Good. The cover and interior pages exhibit minor handling wear, commensurate with age, and all text remains crisp and legible.
Notable Passengers of Distinction
This artifact lists several passengers of historical and social prominence, underscoring its cultural value:
- Sir Harry Duncan McGowan
- A prominent British industrialist, McGowan was a leader in the emerging global industrial sector, later known for his role in forming Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). His presence aboard signifies the global influence of British enterprise.
- Miss Sylvia Van Rensselaer
- A descendant of the historic Van Rensselaer family of New York, her lineage connects to the early Dutch settlers and the foundations of American high society.
- Mrs. H. Estelle Manville and Miss Estelle R. Manville
- Members of the Manville family, known for their association with Johns Manville Corporation, a leading industrial firm. Their inclusion reflects the wealth and sophistication of early 20th-century American industrialists.
- Gilbert R. Astor
- A scion of the illustrious Astor family, synonymous with wealth and philanthropy in both Britain and the United States. His presence reflects the cosmopolitan nature of the Belgenland’s clientele.
- Dr. Walter M. Kraus
- A leading figure in early 20th-century medical advancements, his inclusion highlights the ship’s appeal to professionals of high standing.
- Mrs. Sewall Collins
- An influential figure in New England’s cultural and social circles, she exemplifies the ship’s appeal to elite travelers.
- Rev. Selden P. Delaney
- A respected clergyman and writer, Delaney’s presence underscores the ship’s role in transporting intellectuals and thought leaders.
- Master Forest Daniels, Master John Daniels, and Governess
- Indicative of the affluent family units traveling aboard, the Daniels family illustrates the luxurious multigenerational experience offered by the Belgenland.
Historical Context
The RMS Belgenland, renowned for her luxurious accommodations and impeccable service, epitomized the golden age of ocean liners. Her triple-screw design, grand public rooms, and opulent cabins catered to the elite of transatlantic society. This voyage, departing amidst the post-WWI economic boom, represents an era where travel was a symbol of both necessity and prestige.
Condition Report
- Cover: Minimal wear, with original artwork well-preserved.
- Interior: Pages remain intact, with no significant foxing or discoloration.
- Binding: Secure and intact, suitable for display or archival preservation.
Estimated Auction Price
- Low Estimate: $40 USD
- High Estimate: $65 USD
This RMS Belgenland Passenger List offers collectors and historians a glimpse into the lives of distinguished travelers, an exquisite artifact of the Red Star Line’s legacy, and a tangible connection to the elegance of 1920s transatlantic voyages. A rare and historically significant piece, it stands as a testament to an age of unparalleled refinement and global exchange.
