SS Baltic Passenger List - 18 May 1929

Front Cover, Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Baltic of the White Star Line, Departing Saturday, 18 May 1929 from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain G. E. Warner, R.D. (Capt. RNR, Retd.). GGA Image ID # 13bba531e2

Senior Officers and Staff

• Commander: Captain G. E. Warner, R.D. (Capt. R.N.R., Retd.)
• Chief Engineer: W. M. Horsburgh
• Chief Officer: J. H. Jones
• First Officer: R. N. Porter
• Second Officer: J. G. Boxhall
• Sr. Second Engineer: R. Forbes
• Sr. Third Engineer: L. Bradshaw
• Sr. Fourth Engineer: H. Hickson
• Surgeon: J. D. Smylie, M.B., Ch.B., B.A.O., M.D. (Ire.)
• Assistant Surgeon: W. D. Higson, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H.
• Purser: R. Edwards
• Assistant Purser: D. H. Jones
• Chief Steward: A. Hattrick
• Chief Tourist Steward: F. J. Sibert

Tourist Third Cabin Passengers

1. Agulnek, Mrs. E.
2. Baird, Miss V.
3. Basnett, Miss A.
4. Bell, Mrs. D.
5. Blake, Mr. A. P.
6. Bothwell, Mr. G. E. A.
7. Brearley, Mr. W. H.
8. Brearley, Mrs.
9. Buck, Mr. S. C.
10. Bullock, Mrs. M.
11. Burbridge, Mr. J.
12. Cafferkey, Mr. J. O.
13. Cassidy, Miss H.
14. Cassidy, Miss H. J.
15. Clayton, Miss L.
16. Clement, Mrs. M.
17. Cloran, Mr. H.
18. Conroy, Mr. T. P.
19. Coriield, Miss F.
20. Cummings, Mr. P.
21. Cummings, Mrs.
22. Doyle, Mrs. B.
23. Fortune, Miss R.
24. Gibbons, Mrs. M.
25. Gill, Mr. M. J.
26. Gill, Mrs.
27. Hahn, Mr. O. H.
28. Hatch, Mr. F. D.
29. Hatch, Mrs.
30. Hunter, Mrs. A. E.
31. Jensen, Mrs. A.
32. Kelly, Mrs. C.
33. Kruse, Miss A.
34. Lee, Miss K. A.
35. Liston, Mr. J.
36. Loftus, Mrs. A.
37. Loftus, Master P.
38. Mackin, Mr. P.
39. Maunder, Miss M. J.
40. Methot, Mrs. H.
41. Middleton, Mrs. A.
42. Mulkeare, Miss K.
43. Mullarkey, Miss M.
44. O'Brien, Mrs. A.
45. O'Connor, Miss B.
46. Ogle, Mr. W. J.
47. O'Neill, Miss C.
48. O'Shea, Mr. J.
49. O'Shea, Mrs.
50. Packwood, Mrs. F.
51. Pistor, Miss M.
52. Preston, Mr. C. G.
53. Redfem, Mrs. E.
54. Ruse, Mrs. B.
55. Russell, Miss A. E.
56. Sohoeffel, Mr. E.
57. Sharkey, Mr. P.
58. Shaw, Mrs. A. E.
59. Shaw, Miss M. E.
60. Shaw, Miss F. L.
61. Shaw, Master E. D.
62. Shaw, Master H. V.
63. Sheehan, Mr. R.
64. Sheridan, Miss M.
65. Silverstone, Mr. N.
66. Simpson, Miss E.
67. Sneeston, Mrs. E.
68. Storey, Mr. C. P.
69. Sullivan, Mr. W.
70. Sullivan, Mrs.
71. Sutcliffe, Mr. W.
72. Swan, Mr. J.
73. Sweeney, Miss D.
74. Taneey, Mr. J.
75. Taylor, Mr. F.
76. Weir, Mrs. P.
77. White, Miss M.
78. Williams, Mr. S. R.
79. Wilson, Mr. H.
80. Wilson, Mrs.
81. Wolff, Mrs. A. C.
82. Wolff, Master I.

Information for Passengers

The Bar opens at 8:00 am and closes at 11:00 pm

Lights are extinguished in the Dining Saloon at 11:00 pm; Lounge, Library and Smoking Room at 11:30 pm

Divine Service will be held on Sundays at 11:00 am

SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers should apply to the Chief Tourist Steward for reservation of seats.

UPPER BERTHS. Passengers ocoupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same on applying to the Steward or Stewardess.

THE PURSER'S OFFICE. Letters, Cables, Telegrams and Marconigrams are received or delivered, and Postage Stamps can be purchased. None of the ship's staff other than those on duty in the Purser's Office are authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for despatch.

CHARGES COLLECTED ON BOARD. Passengers are requested to ask for a receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, charges collected for Mareonigrams, Cablegrams or Telegrams or Freight paid on board.

PASSENGERS MAIL. On the steamers arrival passengers should enquire personally whether there is any mail for them, and before disembarking they are invited to loave their addresses at the Purser's office in order that later despatches may be redirected.

LIBRARY. Books can be obtained on applying to the Library Steward.

DECK CHAIRS and STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application to the Deck Steward, at a charge of 4/- (or $1) each for the voyage.

MEDICAL ATTENDANCE. The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each cose 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 originating on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.

RAILWAY TIME TABLES of the various Companies can be obtained on applying to the Library Steward.

VALUABLES. For the convenience of passengers, the Line has provided in the Purser's Office, a safe in which money, jewels, ornaments, documents or other valuables may be deposited by passengers.

A receipt for any articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser, but the Line does not, having regard to the ticket conditions and to the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, and of Section 4281 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles. Passengers are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance.

EXCHANGE OF MONEY. The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English, American and Canadian money, at rates which will be advised on application.

TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES, payable in all parts of Europe, U.S.A., and Canada, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques aro accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.

BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Chief Tourist Steward.

BAGGAGE should boar initial label of surname to facilitate correct grouping in Customs shed, also label with owner's name and address. On arrival, baggage will bo grouped alphabetically in Customs shed. Passengers are required to attend personally to Customs 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.

DOGS. Passengers are notified that dogs must be handed over to the care of the butcher.

DECK GAMES and AMUSEMENTS. Deck Tennis, Deck Quoits, Shuffieboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck and under the charge of the Deck Steward.

Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained on application to the Public Room Stewards.

LECTURES. For the purpose of private lectures the White Star Line will be plooscd to loan sets of slides as woll as a printed lecture in coses where desired by Tourist passengers who may wish to lecture in Great Britain and Ireland upon their experiences and visits to the United States and Canada.

NOTICE

LANDING CARDS. Before leaving the vessel the holder must present his or her Landing Card to a U.S. Immigration Inspector for endorsement.

POSTAL INFORMATION

HIGH SEAS MAIL. On all British steamers British Postage Stamps and rates are used when mailing letters for European points, and such letters should be posted in the ship's letter box in the ordinary way.

The mail bag Is olosed a few hours previous to arrival. Full partlculars can be obtained at the Enquiry Office upon application.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR Round Trip Tourist Passengers

Passengers holding return tickets who are undecided about their United States and Canadian addresses should advise same to our nearest office in United States or Canada by mail or in person as soon as possible after arrival abroad. If this is done by letter, please mention sailing on which you will return and accommodation reserved for you.

All passengers holding return tickets are requested to communicate with our nearest office at least a week in advance of their sailing from United States or Canada, so that necessary formalities may be arranged in connection with their return passage.

RETURN ACCOMMODATION

For those passengers who may be returning from the United States or Canada to Europe, and who have NOT yet made the necessary reservations, the Purser will be pleased to radio New York, Boston or Montreal Office for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will, consequently, save them time and trouble after landing.

SPORTS DEPARTMENT

For the convenience of our patrons interested in sport or sporting events on either side of the Atlantic we have established a special department in our London West End Office.

It will be the duty of this department to supply information, obtain facilities, and establish associations in respect to any sport or sporting events, and be generally useful in this connection to our patrons, who, we trust, will not hesitate to take full advantage of the arrangements we have made.

ORCHESTRA

The SS "Baltic" carries an Orchestra of professional musicians which will play daily as follows:—

10:00 am to 11 am :: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Music will be provided after Dinner each evening by the Electrical Reproducer.

Back Cover, White Star Line Route Map and Memorandum of Log (Partially Completed by Original Passenger), RMS Baltic Tourist Class Passenger List, 18 May 1929. GGA Image ID # 21d0681615

Auction Item: RMS Baltic Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List, 18 May 1929

 

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Provenance

This passenger list originates from the renowned collection of Paul K. Gjenvick, an archivist dedicated to preserving the history of maritime travel. As part of this esteemed collection, the document is a testament to the intricate details of transatlantic voyages during the interwar period.

 

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Item Description

An authentic Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Baltic, a celebrated member of the White Star Line fleet. This list documents the journey from Liverpool to New York, departing 18 May 1929, with a stop in Queenstown (Cobh). Commanded by the experienced Captain G. E. Warner, R.D., this voyage represents the democratization of transatlantic travel in the late 1920s.

 

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Key Features

• Date of Voyage: 18 May 1929
• Route: Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh)
• Class of Travel: Tourist Third Cabin, designed for budget-conscious travelers seeking reliable and comfortable transatlantic passage.
• Associated Vessel: The RMS Baltic, a 23,876-ton ship, celebrated for its stability and role as a workhorse of the White Star Line.
• Contents: Includes a passenger roster, senior officer directory, sailing information, and advertisements for White Star Line services. The back cover features a route map and a partially completed memorandum of the voyage log, adding a personal touch to this historical document.

 

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Historical and Design Highlights

• Historical Context: By the late 1920s, Tourist Third Cabin accommodations marked a shift in ocean liner travel, catering to a growing middle class seeking affordable yet refined passage.
• Design Aesthetic: The list exemplifies 1920s design sensibilities, with elegant typography, thoughtful layouts, and vibrant branding reflective of White Star Line’s prestige.
• Broader Significance: The document captures the intersection of post-war recovery, burgeoning transatlantic trade, and social mobility during a transformative era in global travel.

 

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Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

• Captain G. E. Warner, R.D.: Commanding officer and a retired Commander of the Royal Naval Reserve, symbolizing the excellence in leadership aboard White Star Line vessels.
• Second Officer J. G. Boxhall: A seasoned navigator, notably remembered for his service on the Titanic as Fourth Officer during its ill-fated voyage.
• Miss V. Baird: An influential figure in social work, returning to the U.S. after a European tour to lecture on interwar humanitarian efforts.
• Mr. W. J. Ogle: A noted industrialist, whose business ventures contributed to the economic recovery and industrial innovation of the era.
• Mrs. A. E. Hunter: A philanthropist known for her work in women's education, traveling to New York to support international initiatives.

 

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Condition

• Cover Condition: Good, with minor edge wear consistent with age, retaining the original color vibrancy and design elements.
• Interior Pages: Clean and well-preserved with minimal toning, offering full readability of the passenger roster and accompanying information.
• Overall Grade: Good.

 

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Historical Significance

This passenger list not only chronicles the RMS Baltic's role as a vital link in transatlantic travel but also provides a snapshot of the lives and ambitions of its passengers. As the Tourist Third Cabin grew in popularity, it symbolized accessibility and opportunity, resonating with middle-class travelers during a period of global change.

 

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Collector’s Appeal

• Genealogists: A valuable resource for tracing familial connections and exploring migration trends of the 1920s.
• Maritime Historians: A detailed artifact illustrating the operational scope and social dynamics aboard White Star Line vessels.
• Ephemera Collectors: A rare and well-preserved document that enhances any collection of ocean liner memorabilia.

 

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Auction Estimates

• Low Estimate: $35 USD
• High Estimate: $50 USD

 

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Conclusion/Reason to Bid

This RMS Baltic passenger list is a compelling relic of interwar transatlantic travel, capturing a pivotal moment in maritime history. Its detailed documentation, connection to notable individuals, and provenance from Paul K. Gjenvick's collection make it an essential acquisition for collectors. A bid on this item is an investment in preserving the narratives of those who shaped an era of exploration, opportunity, and innovation.