SS Baltic Passenger List - 13 July 1929
Front Cover, Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Baltic of the White Star Line, Departing Saturday, 13 July 1929 from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain J. Kearney (LCDR RNR, Retd.). GGA Image ID # 13bc567dbe
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain J. Kearney (Lt. Cmdr. R.N.R., Retd.)
- Chief Engineer: R. Forbes
- Chief Officer: J. H. Jones
- First Officer: R. N. Porter
- Second Officer: J. G. Boxhall
- Sr. Second Engineer: L. Bradshaw
- Sr. Third Engineer: M .J. Hartnett
- Sr. Fourth Engineer: H. Hickson
- Surgeon: J. D. Smylie, M.B., Ch.B., R.A.O., M.D. (Ire.)
- Purser: R. Edwards
- Assistant Purser: D. H. Jones
- Chief Steward: A. Hattrick
- Second Steward: E. J. Pugh
Guide to Principal Public Rooms on the RMS Baltic, 1929. GGA Image ID # 21d0bb5b72
Cabin Passengers
- Allen, .Mrs. N. W.
- Armistead, Mrs. W.
- Armistead, Master J.
- Ashcroft, Mr. R.
- Bailey, Mrs. H. K.
- Banon, Mr. E. H.
- Bark, Mr. S. W.
- Bark, Mrs.
- Bell, Mr. James C.
- Bibby, Capt. A. R.
- Birte, Mr. I. W.
- Bishop, Mr. Chas. H.
- Bishop, Mrs.
- Boggis, Mr. C. H.
- Brady, Mr. T.
- Brandes, Mr. H. W.
- Brandes, Mrs.
- Brennan, Mrs. E.
- Brennan, Miss S. E.
- Brennan, Master John J.
- Briggs, Mr. C. Prank
- Briggs, Mrs.
- Briggs. Miss Helen
- Broadwell, Mr. Frank H.
- Brogan, Rev. J. A.
- Brown, Mrs. W. G.
- Buckley, Miss M. A.
- Burdett, Miss A. L.
- Campbell. Rev. John
- Carnaby. Mr. L. J.
- Carney, Miss K.
- Case, Mrs. K. W.
- Champreux, Mrs. M.
- Christensen, Mr. B. J.
- Claggett, Mrs. B. F.
- Clohessy, Miss H.
- Coleman, Miss L. S.
- Collins, Mrs. W. J.
- Colquitt, Mrs. L.
- Conway. Miss Josephine
- Cosgrove, Mr. Wm. T.
- Cosgrove, Miss Margaret R.
- Coss, Miss Ray
- Coyle, Miss K.
- Crabtree, Mrs. K. E. C.
- Davies, Mr. J. E.
- Dennebaum, Mr. Geo.
- Dennebaum, Mr. Peter
- Donnelly, Dr. Robert J.
- Donnelly, Mrs.
- Donohue, Mr. J.
- Downes, Mr. J. H.
- Downes. Mr. N. M.
- Dunn, Miss K.
- Dunne, Mr. D. J.
- Dwyer, Mr. John E.
- Dwyer, Mrs.
- Dwyer. Miss Alice E.
- Egleston, Mr. R.
- Eichhorn, Mrs. A.
- Ellerby, Miss M.
- Evans, Mrs. C. N.
- Feeney, Mr. J. J.
- Fisher, Mr. John
- Fisher, Miss M. B.
- Flanagan, Mrs. W.
- Flanagan, Miss M.
- Flanagan, Miss H.
- Fletcher, Mrs. R. L.
- Flood, Mrs. E. B.
- Fogarty, Mr. John
- Ford, Rev. Vincent
- Frolich, Dr. Joseph C.
- Frolich, Mrs.
- Frolich, Master Jerome
- Gallagher, Mr. John
- Gallagher, Mrs.
- Galm, Mr. Fred.
- Ganley, Miss A. R.
- Ganly, Miss Mary K.
- Geyer, Mr. Robert Y.
- Glutting, Miss Antoinette
- Graef, Mr. Wm. R.
- Graef. Mrs.
- Graham, Rev. J. P.
- Grant. Miss Mabel J.
- Graves, Mr. B. E.
- Graves, Mrs.
- Green, Mr. J. B.
- Grey, Miss Betsy
- Grom, Miss E. Virginia
- Guinan, Mrs. M.
- Guy, Mr. O. E.
- Guy, Mr. Henry L.
- Hall, Mr. K. W.
- Hall, Mrs.
- Healy, Rev. F. J.
- Hegarty. Miss L.
- Heller, Mr. Robert
- Heller, Mrs.
- Helmstetter, Mr. C.
- Helmstetter, Mrs.
- Hepp, Miss Matilda
- Herbst, Miss D. F.
- Higgins, Miss C. A.
- Hill. Mrs. Geoffrey
- Hope, Dr. C. I.
- Hope, Mrs.
- Hope, Mr. N.
- Hosey, Miss M. R.
- Hough, Mr. J.
- Hough, Mrs.
- Hough, Miss D. R.
- Hughes, Mr. G. Rees
- Isenberg, Mr. A.
- Isenberg, Mrs.
- James, Miss A.
- James, Miss W.
- Jedel, Mrs. E.
- Jones, Miss J.
- Kavanagh, Mr. A.
- Kaveny, Jr., Mr. T.
- Kearney, Rev. Richard
- Keesler, Mrs. M. Y.
- Kelly, Rev. E. A.
- Kelly, Mr. Frank R.
- Kelly, Mrs.
- Kelly, Miss M.
- Kennedy, Rev. E.
- Kenngott, Mr. L.
- Kenngott, Mrs.
- Kiefer, Mr. Alfred A.
- Kiernan, Mr. P.
- Kiernan, Mrs.
- Kiernan, Rev. W.
- Kruzenberger, Miss Eliz.
- Lamb, Mgr. The Right Rev. H. L.
- Lamond, Mr. F.
- Lamond, Mrs.
- Latham, Mr. G. A.
- Lawley, Rev. J. J.
- Lewis, Mrs. Harriet
- Living, Mr. J. F.
- Loewenstein, Dr. A.
- Loewenstein, Mrs.
- Lonargan, Mrs. J. E.
- Lowe, Mrs. J. T. Carr
- Lowe, Miss Pamela A.
- Mack, Mrs. John
- Macnabb, Mr. John A.
- Macnabb, Mrs.
- Manning, Mrs. J.
- Marsh, Mrs. Mary
- Marsh, Miss L. H.
- Mattheissen, Mr. E. P.
- Mattheissen, Mrs.
- Matthews, Mr. H. E.
- Matthews. Mrs.
- Matthiessen, Mr. Oscar
- Matthiessen, Mrs.
- McAuliffe, Mr. D.
- McAuliffe, Mrs.
- McCabe, Miss B. B.
- McCall, Mr. W.
- McCall, Mrs.
- McCall, Master J.
- McCarthy, Rev. S.
- McCormick, Mrs. T. J.
- McCormick, Miss E.
- McCormick, Miss M.
- McEnroe, Mr. Charles
- McEnroe, Mrs.
- McGlinchey, Mr. T.
- McGlinchey, Mr. M.
- McGlinehey. Miss M.
- McNally. Mgr. T. F.
- McPhall, Rev. H. T.
- McPhall, Mrs.
- McPhall, Mr. H. J.
- Marts, Mrs. A.
- Metz, Mr. Otto
- Metz, Mrs.
- Meyer, Mr. Jacob
- Minder, Miss K. M.
- Mole, Mrs. L. I.
- Mooney, Mr. Fred. H.
- Mooney, Mrs.
- Mousley, Mrs. A. J.
- Mulhern, Rev. J.
- Murphey, Mr. H. S.
- Murphy, Miss D.
- Nafziger, Mrs. R.
- Nevins, Miss Anna
- Nixon, Mrs. M. C.
- Nydes, Dr. John
- Nydes, Mrs.
- Osbon, Mr. F. H.
- Osbon, Mrs.
- Palast, Mr. M.
- Palast, Mrs.
- Parker, Mrs. Clara C.
- Parker, Miss Barbara
- Parkham, Mr. George T.
- Parkham, Mrs.
- Penfield, Mr. E. W.
- Peterson, Mr. C.
- Peterson, Mrs.
- Pfitzenmaier, Mrs. A.
- Phelan, Kev. J. C.
- Pontus, Miss Mary A.
- Purcell, Mr. P.
- Rains, Miss M. C.
- Rains, Miss J. T.
- Reese, Miss M. W.
- Reilly, Mr. Thus. S.
- Reilly, Mrs.
- Reilly, Miss M.
- Rhodes, Mr. Thos.
- Rhodes, Mrs.
- Rhodes, Mr. R.
- Ringle, Mr. R. F.
- Savannah, Mrs. M. J.
- Schloss, Mrs. Prudence E.
- Schnahel, Mr. G.
- Schnahel, Mrs.
- Schneider, Dr. Chas. A.
- Schneider, Mrs.
- Schroeder, Mr. C.
- Schroeder, Mrs. J. F.
- Schweikhardt, Mr. John G.
- Schweikhardt, Mrs.
- Service, Mr. G. H.
- Service, Mrs.
- Sibley, Mr. F. E.
- Smith, Mr. L.
- Smith, Mrs.
- Smith, Mr. Frank L.
- Smith, Mrs.
- Smith, Mrs. M. T.
- Smyth, Rev. J. S.
- Smyth, Mrs. Thos. L.
- Smyth, Master Lawrence
- Smyth, Master Thomas
- Sneyd-Kynnersley, Mr. J. R
- Sneyd-Kynnersley, Mrs.
- Stover, Miss Helen
- Tallent-Bateman, Mr. W. T.
- Tallent-Bateman, Mrs.
- Tanaka, Dr. K.
- Taylor, Mr. B.
- Taylor, Mrs.
- Taylor, Miss K.
- Toner, Miss A. Florence
- Twohig, Rev. Wm.
- Tynan, Mr. John
- Tynan, Mrs.
- Voigt, Mrs. E. T.
- Ware, Mrs. K. P.
- Wareing, Miss M.
- Washington, Mr. S. W.
- Washington, Mrs.
- Washington, Mr. John
- Weilbrenner, Mrs. N.
- Wester, Mr. Chas.
- Wester, Mrs.
- Wester, Miss Ida
- Westgarth, Jr., Mr. G. W.
- Wheeler, Mrs. E. B.
- Wilderotter, Miss J.
- Wilson, Mr. T. C.
- Wilson, Mrs. G. D.
- Wing, Jr., Mr. A. S.
- Woodward, Mr. E. J. T.
- Wren, Mr. Henry J.
- Yaeger, Mr. F.
- Yaeger, Mrs.
- Yauch, Mr. John
- Young, Mr. James
Information for Passengers
BREAKFAST from 8:00 am until 10:00 am
LUNCH at 1:00 pm
DINNER at 7:00 pm
Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 11:00 am
SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply for same to the Second Steward.
UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of samo on applying to the steward or stewardess.
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 reque8t 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
The Hours for consultation are as follows:—
10 0 am
6 0 pm
8:30 pm
but the Surgeon is available at all times in case of urgency.
AN ENQUIRY OFFICE has been provided for the convenience of passengers where all enquires for information of a general character can be made.
Letters, Cables, Telegrams and Marconigrams are received here for despatch, and Postage Stamps can be purchased, and Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs hired at this Office, through which also all Mails will be distributed. Postage Stamps can also be obtained from the Lounge Steward.
None of the ship's staff, other than those on duty in the Enquiry 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 Marconigrams, Cablegrams or Telegrams or Freight paid on board.
PASSENGERS' ADDRESSES may be left at the Enquiry Office in order that any letters received after passengers have left the steamer may be forwarded.
DECK CHAIRS mid STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application at the Enquiry Office, at a charge of 6/0" (or $1.50) each for the voyage.
DECK CHAIR CUSHIONS. A limited supply of Cushions, with loose covers, for Deck Chairs is available for hire at a charge of 4/- (Or $1.00) each for the voyage.
ORCHESTRA will play daily as follows in the Cabin Companionway: 11:00 am to 12 noon, and after Dinner.
VALUABLES. For the convenience of passengers, the Line has provided in the office of the Purser 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, 1884, and of Section 4281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such article.
Passengers are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance.
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 examination.
EXCHANGE OF MONEY. The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English and American money at rates which will be advised on application.
BAGGAGE. Questions relating lo 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 Baggage Master on the Wharf at New York, and such articles will bo stored entirely at owner's risk. It is for passengers themselves to see all their baggage is passed by the Customs Authorities on landing.
DOGS AND CATS. Passengers are notified that dogs and cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries London Forms of License must be obtained by direct application to the Ministry before the dog or cat is taken on board.
TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the White Star Line. These Cheques are accepted on board White Star steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same except to a very limited amount.
AUTOMOBILE TOURS. Arrangements have been made whereby passengers by the White Star Line can hire automobiles to meet them on arrival of the steamer at Liverpool or Southampton for tours in the British Isles or on the Continent. Orders may be sent from America or Canada through the White Star Offices or direct from the steamer by the aid of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph.
BARBER. The Barber's hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and he is authorized to make the following charges:--
[List of Charges]
The Barber is allowed the privilege of selling various souvenirs and small articles on his own account.
COTS. The steamers are supplied with a limited number of Cots for the use of Infants, Application for same should be made to the Chief Steward.
LANDING CARDS It is necessary that passengers present their Landing Cards to the United States Immigrant Inspector for endorsement, before leaving the vessel.
PORTHOLES. Ah it is dangerous for passengers to handle the Ports, they are requested to ask the Bedroom Steward to open and close the Portholes in the staterooms as required.
RESERVATION OF PULLMAN SLEEPING & PARLOUR CARS ON AMERICAN AND CANADIAN RAILROADS. Passengers desiring to make reservations should inform the Purser of their intentions; he will be pleased to Marconi at passenger's own expense.
RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX
Refund of Head Tax can be obtained provided passengers have complied with the following conditions:—
(1) Inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival that it is their intention to leave the United States within sixty days, and obtain from the Inspector " Head Tax Refund Certificate" (Form 514).
(2) When leaving the United States to have the departure certified on Form 514 by the Purser of the vessel or by the conductor of the train upon which the departure takes place.
(3) The Immigration Authorities impose a time limit of 120 days from date of entry, after which claims for refund will not be considered. Passengers must, therefore, submit Form 514, duly completed, to the Company in sufficient time to enable the Company to make their application within this limit of time (120 days).
PASSENGERS' MAIL
All mail coming on board on the steamer's arrival is at once sent to the Enquiry Office where passengers should apply for same.
It is not possible In the short time available to distribute the mail to the staterooms.
Passengers are invited to leave their addresses at the Enquiry Office for any later despatches to be re-directed.
LANDING ARRANGEMENTS AT NEW YORK
Should the steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8:00 pm, all passengers who have been passed by the U.S. Immigration Authorities may land or remain on board overnight, at their own option. Those passengers who have been passed by the Immigration Authorities and desire to remain on board may have all their baggage passed by the U.S. Customs that night or the following morning, at their own option. No baggage will be passed before 7:00 am the day following arrival. Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board overnight.
IN THE EVENT OF THE STEAMER ARRIVING AT QUARANTINE AFTER THE HOURS MENTIONED HEREUNDER PASSENGERS, OTHER THAN UNITED STATES CITIZENS, MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE U.S. IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES TO REMAIN ON BOARD OVERNIGHT, AND TO HAVE THEIR PASSPORTS EXAMINED THE FOLLOWING MORNING :—
- OCT. to DEC, inclusive, 5.30 pm
- JAN. to MAR., Inclusive, 6:00 pm
- APL. to JUNE, Inclusive, 7.30 pm
- JULY to SEPT., Inclusive, 7.15:00 pm
BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED IN THE USUAL COURSE.
Upon landing at New York and upon application to the uniformed representatives of the railroads, who meet oil steamers, railroad tickets may be purchased and baggage checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, New York, New Haven, and Hartford, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Baltimore and Ohio, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Central Railroad of New Jersey, and connecting railroads.
Taxicabs can be hired at the New York Piers. It is suggested to passengers for their own protection that taxicabs of the Yellow Taxi Corporation, which come within the pier gates, afford comfort and protection as regards baggage, etc., at legal rates. Passengers destined to New York City or nearby points will find on the Pier representatives who will arrange for the expeditious transfer of baggage to hotels, railroad terminals or residences.
Passengers are advised to enquire at the Desks on the Piers for letters and telegrams.
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 closed a few hours previous to arrival. Full particulars can be obtained at the Enquiry Office on application.
This Steamer is fitted with Marconi system of Wireless Telegraphy and also with Submarine Signalling Apparatus.
LONG RANGE WtRELESS SERVICE
This vessel is fitted with special Ions range wireless apparatus which will enable passengers to communicate with their friends or business connections on shore at any time during the voyage across the North Atlantic.
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, free of charge, to 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.
Back Cover, Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 13 July 1929. GGA Image ID # 21d09209a4
Title Page, RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 13 July 1929. GGA Image ID # 21d0b2fb8d
Auction Item: RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 13 July 1929
Provenance
This passenger list hails from the prestigious maritime archives of Paul K. Gjenvick, whose dedication to preserving ocean liner history has made his collection a cornerstone of maritime ephemera. As part of this distinguished collection, it provides unparalleled insight into transatlantic travel during the interwar period.
Item Description
A rare Cabin Class Passenger List from the White Star Line's RMS Baltic, documenting a voyage from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh) on 13 July 1929, under the command of Captain J. Kearney (LCDR RNR, Retd.). This artifact captures the elegance and detail of ocean liner travel, featuring passenger rosters, crew directories, and a wealth of onboard information.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 13 July 1929
- Route: Liverpool to New York, with a stop in Queenstown (Cobh).
- Class of Travel: Cabin Class, offering superior accommodations for discerning travelers.
- Associated Vessel: The RMS Baltic, a 701-foot, 23,876-ton liner, was one of the White Star Line’s largest ships, celebrated for its reliability and luxurious amenities.
- Contents: Includes a passenger list, senior officer directory, a guide to public rooms, onboard schedules, and an unused memorandum of voyage log, providing both functional and personal historical value.
Historical and Design Highlights
- Historical Context: This passenger list is a window into the bustling transatlantic routes of the late 1920s, a period marked by economic optimism before the onset of the Great Depression. The voyage highlights the continued demand for comfortable and refined sea travel.
- Design Excellence: Features an elegant typographic layout, evocative of the era’s commitment to style and function, and a detailed map of the ship's route.
- Broader Significance: The document reflects the peak of ocean liner travel, bridging cultures and economies through the transatlantic trade and migration that defined the early 20th century.
Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)
- Second Officer J. G. Boxhall: A survivor of the Titanic disaster and a seasoned navigator whose career exemplifies resilience and excellence in maritime service.
- Mgr. The Right Rev. H. L. Lamb: A prominent religious figure returning from ecclesiastical duties, contributing to international spiritual dialogue.
- Dr. Charles I. Hope and Mrs. Hope: A distinguished physician and philanthropist couple renowned for their contributions to public health.
- Captain A. R. Bibby: A decorated military officer whose leadership during World War I earned him accolades in naval circles.
- Rev. Vincent Ford: A theologian and educator known for his influential lectures on the social changes of the 1920s.
- Mrs. Prudence E. Schloss: A prominent socialite and patron of the arts, whose travels influenced cultural exchanges between Europe and America.
- Dr. Joseph C. Frolich and Family: Esteemed for advancements in pediatric care, accompanied by his wife and young son on a family voyage.
- Miss Betsy Grey: A rising star in the performing arts, known for her acclaimed stage performances across Europe and North America.
Condition
- Cover Condition: Good, with minor edge wear and gentle toning that enhance its vintage appeal.
- Interior Pages: Clear and legible, showcasing all printed information with minimal discoloration. The unused log adds a personal touch of potential historical exploration.
- Overall Grade: Good.
Historical Significance
This document serves as a testament to the golden age of ocean liners, bridging the worlds of luxury travel and global migration. Its inclusion of notable passengers highlights the ship's role as a microcosm of international culture, innovation, and social mobility.
Collector’s Appeal
- Genealogists: Provides rich details for tracing ancestral migration and social connections.
- Maritime Historians: Captures the operational intricacies of White Star Line's flagship services.
- Ephemera Collectors: A rare piece of ocean liner history, complete with original details and aesthetic charm.
- Cultural Scholars: Offers a snapshot of societal dynamics and notable individuals from the interwar period.
Auction Estimates
- Low Estimate: $40 USD
- High Estimate: $65 USD
Conclusion/Reason to Bid
This RMS Baltic passenger list is an invaluable artifact for collectors of maritime ephemera, offering a glimpse into the lives of its passengers and the operational excellence of one of the White Star Line’s finest vessels. Its rich historical context, connection to prominent figures, and exceptional provenance make it a centerpiece for any collection. This item not only preserves the legacy of transatlantic travel but also celebrates the individuals and innovations that defined an era.
