RMS Majestic Passenger List - 15 August 1928
Front Cover, Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Majestic of the White Star Line, Departing Wednesday, 15 August 1928 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain G. R. Metcalfe (LCDR, RNR, Retd.). GGA Image ID # 13c96dbfc6. Covers Show Signs of Staining and Discoloration.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain G. R. Metcalfe (Lt. Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd.)
- Assistant Commander: R. Hume
- Chief Engineer: J. Wolff, O.B.E,
- Assistant Chief Engineer: J. Ferguson
- Surgeon: J. C. H. Beaumont, L.R.C.P. & S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.)
- Assistant Surgeon: T. E. Blunt, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.) (Surgeon-Capt. R.N., Retd.)
- Purser: A. J. Byrne
- Purser: W H. Haywood
- Assistant Purser: G. B. Carter
- Assistant Purser (Interpreter): S. Ouroussow
- Chief Steward: R. J. Hoey
- Chief Tourist Steward: J. O'Brien
Tourist Third Cabin Passengers
▓▓▓ "A" ▓▓▓
- Abraham, Mr. Alfred
- Abraham, Mrs.
- Adams, Miss M.
- Addison, Mr. G. W.
- Addison, Mrs. A.
- Addison, Miss M.
- Addison, Miss A.
- Alston, Mr, J.
- Anderson, Miss P.
- Andrews, Miss E.
- Armstrong, Mr, T.
- Armstrong, Mrs.
- Arnold, Miss R.
- Arpi, Miss L.
- Arthur, Mrs. R.
▓▓▓ "B" ▓▓▓
- Bachunas, Mrs, Mary
- Baker, Miss T.
- Ballinger, Mrs. M.
- Banks, Miss M.
- Barachman, Mrs. G. B.
- Barclay, Mr. W.
- Bareham, Mr. H. O.
- Barr, Miss E. S.
- Barris, Mrs. R.
- Bates, Mr. F.
- Bates, Mrs. D.
- Bealer, Mr. C. N.
- Beard, Miss M.
- Beeham, Miss E.
- Becker, Mr. R.
- Beckham, Miss L.
- Bell, Miss L,
- Bernard, Miss J.
- Beyman, Miss B.
- Bilyk, Mr. W.
- Black, Mrs. A.
- Boiling, Mrs. A.
- Boiling, Master J.
- Bolton, Miss G.
- Bonney, Mr. H. M.
- Bonney, Mrs. C.
- Bowen, Mr. D. W.
- Bowen, Mr.
- Brandon, Mrs. J.
- Brannock, Mr.
- Brannock, Mrs,
- Briggs, Miss O.
- Bromley, Mr. W.
- Brook, Mr. R. F.
- Brown, Mr. A.
- Brown, Master P.
- Brown, Mr. H.
- Brown, Mrs. A.
- Brown, Rev. M. M.
- Brown, Miss O.
- Brown, Mrs. S.
- Buchanan, Miss R.
- Bucher, Miss M. E.
- Buck, Mr. W.
- Bucka, Mr. M.
- Bunde, Mr. V. H.
- Bunting, Miss T.
- Burden, Mr. W. W.
- Burgan, Mrs. W.
- Burke, Miss J.
- Burton, Mrs. H.
- Burton, Master K.
- Bush, Miss L.
- Buttolph, Mr. D.
▓▓▓ "C" ▓▓▓
- Campbell, Mr. C. R.
- Campbell, Miss J.
- Canfield, Mr. F. O.
- Caper, Mr. J. B.
- Cassor, Miss M. F.
- Castleman, Dr. F. R.
- Chambers, Mr. W. C.
- Clark, Miss C.
- Cliff, Miss L. M.
- Clifford, Mr. J. H.
- Clifford, Mrs.
- Clifford, Miss D.
- Cohen, Miss M.
- Coley, Mr. A.
- Collins, Mr. M.
- Conroy, Mr. J. H.
- Conroy, Mrs. M.
- Conroy, Miss P.
- Cox, Miss A.
- Cox, Miss K.
- Craig, Miss B.
- Craven, Mrs. E. H.
- Creek, Mr.
- Creek, Mrs.
- Crassland, Rev. W.
- Croswell, Miss J. E.
- Culbreth, Mr. C. B.
- Culbreth, Mrs.
▓▓▓ "D" ▓▓▓
- Darby, Mr. A.
- Davies, Mrs. G. E.
- Davis, Mr. E. W.
- De Bruin, Miss A.
- Demorest, Mrs. H. E.
- De Renere, Mr. J. C.
- Dick, Mrs. F.
- Dick, Mr. F.
- Dickinson, Miss M. V.
- Docherty, Mrs. M.
- Docherty, Master W.
- Docherty, Miss O.
- Dougherty, Dr. C.
- Dougherty, Mrs.
- Dresher, Mr. J.
- Driver, Mr. F.
- Driver, Mrs. F.
- Drummond, Miss M.
- Du Bois, Mr. G.
- Duhe, Miss J. C.
- Du Moulin, Miss F.
- Dunn, Mr. W. D.
- Dupret, Mr. R. L.
- Dupret, Mrs. A.
- Dymond, Mrs. N. A.
- Dymond, Miss D. M.
▓▓▓ "E" ▓▓▓
- Eaton, Mr. F. M.
- Eddingfleld, Miss I. D.
- Eden, Miss S. C.
- Egerton-Green, Mrs. R. C.
- Ek, Mr. C.
- Ek, Mrs. E.
- Ek, Miss L.
- Elcy, Mr. H. C.
- Erney, Miss L.
- Erwin, Capt. J. M.
- Evans, Mrs. D. C.
- Evans, Mr. F.
- Evans, Jr., Mr. E. S.
- Evans, Mr. R. B.
- Evans, Mr. W. J.
- Evans, Mrs, E.
- Eyler, Miss V.
▓▓▓ "F" ▓▓▓
- Fagan, Mr. R. A.
- Fentress, Mr. W.
- Fitzgerald, Miss K.
- FIeischman, Mr. H.
- FIeischman, Mrs. I.
- Fogel, Mr. B.
- Fogel, Mrs. C.
- Foral, Mr. F. J.
- Foral, Mrs. H. M.
- Foral, Miss G. E.
- Forster, Mrs. E.
- Forster, Mr. F. T.
- Forster, Mr. W.
- Fox, Mrs. C.
- Fox, Master O.
- Fox, Master F.
- Francis, Miss M.
- Fraser, Miss A. I.
- Freeman, Mrs. H. F.
- Fromming, Mr. C. W.
- Fromming, Mrs. C.
- Fromming, Miss M.
- Frost, Mr. E. W.
- Frost, Miss F.
- Frost, Mrs. A.
- Frost, Miss J.
- Frost, Master R.
- Frost, Master H.
- Frost, Mr. A.
- Fuller, Miss E. M.
- Fulweiler, Mr. T.
- Fundukian, Mr. A. E.
▓▓▓ "G" ▓▓▓
- Gale, Mr. H.
- Gaston, Miss M.
- Geniliiat, Mr. G. W.
- Gerhardt, Mr. H.
- Gerhardt, Master F.
- German, Mr.
- Gherasim, Junr., Mr. J.
- Gibson, Miss L.
- Gifford. Miss E.
- Gilman, Mr. J.
- Gilman, Miss E.
- Goldbaum, Mr. W.
- Goldbaum, Mrs.
- Goldberg, Mrs. A.
- Goldman, Miss E. E.
- Goldstein, Mr. L.
- Goldstein, Mrs. I.
- Goldstein, Miss A.
- Goldstein, Master M.
- Goodfellow, Mr. W.
- Goodson, Mr. McV.
- Grabarz, Mrs. J.
- Grant, Miss E. M.
- Grant, Miss H.
- Grant-Goldberg, Dr. J.
- Gray, Mrs. S.
- Greenmau, Miss H.
- Greer, Mrs. E. R.
- Gribble, Miss G.
- Griffin, Mr. J. W.
- Griffith, Miss E. M.
- Gros, Mr. M.
- Gros, Mrs. A.
- Grosjean, Mr. T.
- Grume, Mr. J.
▓▓▓ "H" ▓▓▓
- Hagen, Mr. W.
- Halaburda, Mr. J.
- Halasz, Mr. J.
- Halasz, Mrs. E.
- Halliard, Miss M. P.
- Handford, Miss M. G.
- Handley, Mr. C.
- Hansen, Mrs. A,
- Hardman. Miss H.
- Hare, Mr. T. T.
- Harris, Mr. F.
- Hartt, Mr. C. M.
- Hartt, Mrs. H. M.
- Haskins, Miss M.
- Hawkins, Miss J.
- Hayman, Mr. A. P.
- Hayman, Mrs. S.
- Hayman, Miss N.
- Hayman, Miss E.
- Hegedus, Mr. G.
- Henderson, Miss V.
- Herr, Miss L. G.
- Herrin, Mrs. E.
- Herrin, Mr. T.
- Heyne, Mr. W.
- Higgins, Mr. G.
- Hill, Mr. F.
- Hill, Mrs. E.
- Hill, Miss M. K.
- Hilliard, Miss
- Hislop, Miss A.
- Hocking, Miss P.
- Hodges, Miss E.
- Hodgetts, Miss F.
- Hoffman, Rev. R.
- Hoffman, Mrs. H.
- Hoffman, Miss Dorothy
- Hollbrow, Mrs. M.
- Hollbrow, Mr. W.
- Hollister. Mr. W. D.
- Hoopes, Mr. C. R.
- Hoopman, Miss C.
- Hope, Mrs. K. E.
- Hopkins, Mrs. M.
- Hopkins, Miss C.
- Horn, Mr. L.
- Hosking. Mr. W. S.
- Hosking, Mrs. E.
- Hosking, Master C.
- Houlette. Miss B.
- Huber. Miss L.
- Hughes, Miss F. A.
- Hull, Miss M. E.
- Hunt, Mrs. M. J. K.
- Hunzicker, Mrs. B.
- Hurbetz, Miss F.
- Hurst, Miss M. J.
▓▓▓ "I" ▓▓▓
- Irving, Mr. L.
- Irving, Mrs. R.
- Israel, Miss B.
- Iverson, Mr. M.
- Iverson, Mrs. A.
▓▓▓ "J" ▓▓▓
- Jackson, Mr. J. B.
- Jackson, Mrs. A. R.
- Jenkins, Miss F.
- Jenkins, Miss M.
- Jerkaitis, Mrs. Ethel
- Johnson, Mr. W. E.
- Johnson, Mrs. K. M.
- Jones, Miss L.
- Jones, Miss A.
- Jones, Miss M.
- Joseph, Mr. J.
- Juzufawicz, Mr, F.
▓▓▓ "K" ▓▓▓
- Kassel, Mrs. B.
- Kassel, Master E.
- Kaufman, Mrs. M.
- Kennedy, Mr. E. T.
- Kennedy, Mrs.
- Kennedy, Master
- Kennedy, Miss
- Kenneth, Mrs. L. B.
- Kenorfer, Miss
- Kettlewell. Miss M. M.
- Kettlewell, Miss A.
- King, Mr. T. F.
- King, Miss E. M.
- Kirby, Miss M. W.
- Klein, Mrs. M.
- Klein, Master S.
- Klein, Master P.
- Klein, Master Bertram
- Kollmeyer, Miss H.
- Kostboth, Mrs. C. L.
- Kruger, Mr. T. J.
- Kurucz, Mrs. K.
- Kurucz, Master J.
- Kyle, Miss L.
▓▓▓ "L" ▓▓▓
- Landauer, Mr. F.
- Landauer, Mrs. B.
- Lang, Mr, James
- Lang, Mrs. G.
- Langbrau, Miss A.
- Langley, Mr. H. O.
- Lawrence, Miss C. B,
- Lea, Mrs. C.
- le Barron, Mr. R.
- le Barron, Mrs. P.
- Leeson, Mrs. L.
- Lehrer, Mrs. R.
- Leining, Rev. F. C.
- Levine, Dr. M.
- Lewis, Mr. E. G.
- Lewis, Mr. W.
- Lewis, Mrs. S. J.
- Lewis, Mr. W.
- Lewis, Mr. D. S.
- Lewis, Mr. T. H.
- Lidwell, Mrs.
- Lidwell, Miss
- Linch, Miss S.
- Lisle, Miss K.
- London, Mr. J.
- London, Mrs. B.
- London, Master I.
- Lord, Miss H.
- Love. Mr. H. W.
- Lowe, Mrs. E.
- Lowe, Miss S.
- Lyman, Mr. A. H.
▓▓▓ "M" ▓▓▓
- Majors, Mrs.
- Mangold, Mr. R.
- Marie, Mrs. T.
- Marie, Miss A.
- Mark, Miss T. R.
- Marlow, Mrs. E. S.
- Marti, Mr. J.
- Maurer, Mr, F.
- Maurer, Mrs. M.
- McCabe, Miss H.
- McIIwain, Miss V.
- McJunkins, Miss E.
- McKenney, Mr. R.
- McKewen, Miss A.
- Meite, Miss L.
- Mershon, Mr. H. G.
- Michelet, Mr. C.
- Michelet, Mr, R.
- Milefsky, Miss M.
- Milgram, Miss S.
- Miller, Mr. R. H.
- Milter, Miss M.
- Miller, Miss S.
- Miller, Mrs. Mary
- Miller, Miss Mildred
- Millikin, Miss A.
- Minas, Mr. G.
- Mituch, Mr. J. W.
- Mituch, Mrs. M.
- Mituch, Miss E.
- Mituch, Miss M.
- Moch, Mr.
- Moch, Mrs.
- Mokola, Mr. J.
- Monjouste, Miss E.
- Moore, Mr.
- Morey, Miss G.
- Moscovitz, Mr. J.
- Moyler, Miss A.
- Mungeam, Mr. A. G.
- Myers, Mr. P.
- Myers, Mrs.
▓▓▓ "N" ▓▓▓
- Neuberg, Mr. C.
- Nevins, Rev. L. G.
- Nichols, Miss A. G.
- Nielsen, Mr. E.
- Nilson, Miss E.
- Nilsson, Mr. I.
- Noldan, Mr. H.
- Noldan, Mr. J.
- Noldan, Mrs. M.
- Noldan, Miss C.
- Northcutt, Miss M.
▓▓▓ "O" ▓▓▓
- Okin. Miss V.
- Olney, Mrs. E.
- Olpin, Mr. T.
▓▓▓ "R" ▓▓▓
- Raffles, Miss J. T.
- Reede, Miss M.
- Reeder, Miss G.
- Rees, Prof. D.
- Rees, Mrs. C.
- Reeves, Mrs. A.
- Reid, Mr. W.
- Reines, Mr. H. C.
- Reines, Mr. H. J.
- Renod, Miss A.
- Riblet, Mr. F. W.
- Richards, Mr. W. F.
- Richardson, Mr. A. H.
- Richter, Miss T. M.
- Riedell, Miss E. M.
- Roberts, Mr. F. L.
- Robinson, Mrs. F. S.
- Robles, Mr. S.
- Robles, Mrs.
- Rogers, Miss M.
- Roos, Mr. J. F.
- Roos, Mrs.
- Roos, Master
- Rose, Miss C. B.
- Rosen, Mrs. G.
- Rosen, Miss R.
- Rosen, Miss F.
- Rossi, Mr. L.
- Rothenstein, Mr. J. K.
- Rothermel, Mr. J. G.
- Rounsfull, Mr. R.
- Rounsfull, Mrs. R.
- Ruf, Miss M.
- Russell, Miss C.
- Russell, Mr. W. S.
▓▓▓ "S" ▓▓▓
- Saffold, Mrs. W. B.
- Samlong, Mrs. J.
- Samlong, Miss T.
- Samlong, Miss R.
- Samuelson, Miss
- Sarson, Mr. E.
- Schember, Miss F. O.
- Schember, Miss M.
- Schemel, Miss H. M.
- Schenkel, Miss B.
- Scher, Miss V.
- Schlegel, Miss A.
- Schrag, Mr. B.
- Schuettner, Mr. A. J.
- Schuettner, Mrs. N.
- Schultz, Miss E.
- Schumasher, Mr. E. G.
- Schumasher, Mrs.
- Schumb, Mr. C.
- Schumb, Mrs. A.
- Schumb, Miss C.
- Schwier, Miss M. L.
- Scone, Miss C.
- Scott, Rev. J. W.
- Seyio, Mr. S.
- Shanley, Miss E.
- Sheaff, Rev. J.
- Sheaff, Mrs. V.
- Sheaff, Mr. N.
- Sheaff, Master A. R.
- Sheaff, Miss F. C.
- Sheals, Mr. V. A.
- Shearn, Mr. L.
- Shearn, Mrs. M.
- Sheil, Mr. P. J.
- Sheppard. Mr. J. E.
- Sherry, Miss B. O.
- Shimp, Mrs, I.
- Siltzbach, Mr. L.
- Sindermari, Miss M. C.
- Skaar, Mrs. R.
- Skaar, Miss A.
- Skrettingland, Mr. O.
- Slanina, Miss M.
- Slater, Mr. J,
- Slocombe, Mrs. W.
- Smith, Miss M.
- Smith, Mr. C. L.
- Smith, Mrs. M.
- Smith, Miss A.
- Smith, Miss K.
- Smith, Miss K.
- Smith, Miss H. V.
- Smith, Miss E. K.
- Smith, Miss F. L.
- Sonderling, Mrs. J.
- Sonderling, Master B.
- Souvain, Mr. W. H.
- Souval, Mr. A.
- Speidel. Mr, G. C.
- Speidel, Mrs.
- Spence, Miss E.
- Spencer, Miss F. G.
- Spillman, Prof, G. L.
- St. Denis, Miss M.
- Stabler, Miss E. P.
- Stabl, Miss H. R.
- Stanton, Mr. F. C.
- Starling, Mr, W.
- Steele, Miss L.
- Stephens, Miss H.
- Stevenson, Mr. G.
- Stevenson, Mrs. M.
- Stevenson, Miss A. M.
- Stevenson, Master G.
- Stewart, Miss R. T.
- Streeter, Miss S. G.
- Stryck, Miss A. C.
- Symons, Mrs. A. T.
- Symons, Master J. P.
- Sywulka, Mr. E.
▓▓▓ "T" ▓▓▓
- Teagle, Miss H.
- Thielman, Miss F.
- Tiekner, Miss D.
- Tiekner, Miss E.
- Tiekner, Miss C.
- Timleck, Mrs. A.
- Tippett, Miss L.
- Todd, Miss E.
- Travis, Miss H.
- Trethaway, Miss M, E.
- Trimble, Mr. T. F.
- Troy, Miss E.
- Tuck, Mr. W.
- Tuck, Mrs. C.
- Tuttie, Mr. H. A.
▓▓▓ "U" ▓▓▓
- Uhrie, Mrs.
- Uhry, Mr. E.
▓▓▓ "V" ▓▓▓
- Vanderschaege, Mr. G.
- Varney, Miss C.
- Vogel, Mrs. M.
- Voorneveld, Mrs. A.
▓▓▓ "W" ▓▓▓
- Wakeley, Mrs. L. B.
- Walker, Mrs. R. L.
- Walker, Miss E.
- Wallace, Miss E.
- Walton, Mrs. C.
- Walton, Master C.
- Walton, Master D.
- Way, Mr. C.
- Weaver, Miss M.
- Weaver, Miss R.
- Webster, Miss E. H.
- Webster, Miss A.
- Weeks, Miss M.
- Weinstod, Mr. H.
- Weissling, Mr. C.
- Weissman, Mrs. M.
- Weissman, Miss H.
- Weisstaub, Mr. E.
- Weisstaub, Mrs. F.
- Weisstaub, Mr. B.
- Weisstaub, Miss S.
- Welch, Miss M.
- Wentzel, Mrs. E.
- Wentzel, Miss A.
- Wertheim, Miss B.
- Westlake, Mrs. C.
- Westlake, Miss M.
- Westlake, Miss F.
- Westley, Mr. S.
- Williams, Prof. E.
- Williams, Mrs. M.
- Williams, Master R. W.
- Williams, Miss L.
- Williamson, Mr. R.
- Williamson, Mrs. M.
- Wilson, Mr. H.
- Wilson, Mrs.
- Wilson, Mrs. L.
- Winer, Mr. H.
- Witter, Mrs, R. C.
- Witter, Mrs.
- Wolfe, Mr. G. D.
- Wooler, Mr. H.
- Wooler, Mr. A.
- Worth, Mr. T.
- Worth, Mrs.
- Wyeth, Mrs. I. B.
- Wyeth, Miss O. M.
▓▓▓ "Y" ▓▓▓
- York, Mrs. M.
- Young, Miss H. G.
- Young, Mr. H.
- Young, Mr. T. S.
- Young, Mrs.
▓▓▓ "Z" ▓▓▓
- Zimmer, Miss P.
- Zimmer, Miss M
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, Reading and Writing Room and Smoking Room at 11:30 pm
Divine Service will be held on Sundays at 11:00 am
SMOKING.—Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in the Dining Saloon, or in the Reading and Writing Room.
It is also desired that ladies should refrain from using the Smoking Room.
SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers should apply to the Chief Tourist Steward for reservation of seats.
UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying 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 Marconigrams, Cablegrams or Telegrams or Freight paid on hoard.
PASSENGERS' ADDRESSES should be left at the Pursers Office, in order that any letters received after passengers have Left the steamer may be forwarded.
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 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 originating on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
VALUABLES. For the convenience of passengers, the Line has provided in the Pursor's Office, a safe in which monoy, 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, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
BARBER AND LADY HAIRDRESSER. A Barber is provided, and for the convenience of lady passengers a Lady Hairdresser is also provided.
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 thoy 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 Quoits, Shufileboard, 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 purposes of private lectures the White Star Line will be pleased to loan sets of slides as well as a priuted lecture in cases 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. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.
POSTAL INFORMATION
HIGH SEAS MAIL,—On an 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 mall bag is closed a few hours previous to arrival. Full particulars 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.
Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused). RMS Majestic Passenger List, 15 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1dd2e62998
Passenger List Information
RMS Majestic Passenger List – 15 August 1928
White Star Line – Tourist Third Cabin Class
Description
A captivating artifact from the golden age of ocean travel, this Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Majestic, dated 15 August 1928, offers a fascinating glimpse into the transatlantic journey between Southampton, Cherbourg, and New York. Commanded by Captain G. R. Metcalfe (LCDR, RNR, Retd.), the RMS Majestic was among the premier vessels of its era, celebrated for its elegance, speed, and unmatched service.
The front cover, though showing signs of staining and discoloration, retains its striking design, exemplifying the artistry of early 20th-century ocean liner ephemera. This rare document is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the White Star Line.
Key Features
- Date of Voyage: 15 August 1928
- Route: Southampton – Cherbourg – New York
- Class: Tourist Third Cabin
- Command: Captain G. R. Metcalfe (LCDR, RNR, Retd.)
- Senior Officers: Featuring notable staff such as Chief Engineer J. Wolff, O.B.E., and Surgeon J. C. H. Beaumont, L.R.C.P. & S.
- Passenger List: Includes hundreds of travelers, from families to individuals, reflecting the socio-economic diversity of the period.
- Supplementary Details: Includes meal schedules, shipboard regulations, and amenities such as library access, deck games, and barber services.
- Unused Track Chart and Memorandum of Log: A rare inclusion, providing collectors with a pristine example of travel documentation.
Historical and Design Highlights
The RMS Majestic, the largest ocean liner in the world until 1935, epitomized the pinnacle of interwar maritime engineering and luxury. Built as the SS Bismarck for Germany’s Hamburg America Line and acquired by White Star Line post-World War I, the ship was renowned for her grandeur and reliability. This passenger list embodies the ship’s dual role as a vessel for immigrants seeking new opportunities and tourists exploring the United States.
The design of this piece reflects the era's graphic elegance, with typography and layout showcasing the blend of functionality and sophistication demanded by White Star Line’s discerning clientele.
Historical Significance
This document holds immense value for its association with the RMS Majestic, a symbol of the interwar transatlantic boom. It provides insight into the experience of Tourist Third Cabin passengers, a category introduced to cater to a growing middle class. For genealogists, it offers a wealth of data on names, routes, and migration patterns, while maritime historians gain a lens into the operational details of one of the era's iconic liners.