RMS Majestic Passenger List - 1 October 1930

Front Cover, Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Majestic of the White Star Line, Departing Wednesday, 1 October 1930 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain E. R. White, RD (Cdr., RNR, Retd.). GGA Image ID # 13c9e04a55

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain E. R. White, R.D. (Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd.)
2. Assistant Commander: C. A. Rowlinson, R.D. (Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd.)
3. Chief Engineer: J. Wolfe, O.B.E.
4. Assistant Chief Enginner: M. L. Evans
5. Chief Officer: J. McRostie
6. First Officer: S. E. Stubbs, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
7. Second Officer: D. W. Alexander, R.D., R.N.R.
8. Senior Second Enginner: J. W. Duffin
9. Inter. Second Engineer: J. T. Williams
10. Junior Second Engineer: J. T. Brown
11. Surgeon: J. H. Beaumont, L.R.C.P. & S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.)
12. Assistant Surgeon: T. E. Blunt, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Lon.), (Surgeon-Capt. R.N., Retd.)
13. Purser: C. B. Lancaster
14. Purser: A. J. Byrne
15. Assistant Purser: W. H. Haywood
16. Assistant Purser: E. P. Brown
17. Reception Officer: S. Ouroussow
18. Chief Steward: R. J. Hoey
19. Chief Second Class Steward: H. Boorn

Second Class Passengers

1. Agop, Mr. Melikian
2. Akinaga, Mr. Kinjiro
3. Arthur, Mr. Bill
4. Artman, Mr. Myron J.
5. Ashton, Mr. Bernard
6. Ashton, Mrs. Emily
7. Austin, Mr. James P.
8. Ballerini, Mrs. Marciso
9. Barbasheff, Mr. N.
10. Barkley, Miss Mable
11. Barney, Mrs. George C.
12. Barney, Master
13. Barouh, Mr. Isidoro
14. Barry, Miss Winifred
15. Bartoszcwska, Mrs. Zofia
16. Baulch, Mr. L. R.
17. Bergman, Mrs. Sime H.
18. Berlin, Mrs. Lena
19. Bernasconi, Mrs. Ida
20. Bernasconi, Miss Guiscppina
21. Bernasconi, Miss Emilia
22. Bosia, Mr. Carlo
23. Bottchkoff, Mr. Nicolas
24. Boulakoff, Mr. Andre
25. Brandes, Mrs. Victoria
26. Brick, Mr. Thomas R.
27. Brodstone, Mr. Lewis T.
28. Brown, Mr. Kenneth
29. Brown, Mrs.
30. Brown, Mr. Joseph
31. Buckler, Mrs. F. A.
32. Buckler, Master Humphrey M.
33. Burnett, Mrs. Florence
34. Busi, Mr. Andrea
35. Busi, Mrs. Maria
36. Carruth, Miss Agnes K.
37. Cofer, Mr. Kelly E.
38. Cohen, Mr. A.
39. Cohen, Mrs.
40. Commerly, Miss Anna
41. Comoli, Mr. Luigi
42. Cooper, Mr. Emile
43. Cooper, Mrs.
44. Cooper, Mrs.
45. Cowell, Mrs. S. E.
46. Crawford, Mrs. Rose
47. Crawford, Miss Betty J.
48. Cunningham, Mrs. Lilian A.
49. Cunningham, Master Arthur A.
50. Cunningham, Miss Margaret C.
51. Dabrowska, Mother Marja N.
52. Dean-Price, Mr.
53. Denson, Mr. Frederick
54. Denson, Mrs. Louise
55. Devatniananda, Mr. Swami
56. Dickinson, Prof. George S.
57. Dickinson, Mrs.
58. Eckman, Mr. Jack
59. Egoroff, Mr.
60. Epstein, Mr. Michael
61. Erb, Mr. John W.
62. Ernst, Miss Elsie
63. Ernst, Miss Louise
64. Ernst, Mr. O. F.
65. Ernst, Mrs.
66. Farrell, Rev. Father Thos. J.
67. Ferrera, Mr. Alfonso
68. Ferrera, Mrs. Irene
69. Ferrera, Master Emilio
70. Ferrera, Master Frank
71. Field, Mr. Francis C.
72. Fiori, Mr. Martin
73. Fiori, Mrs. Angelina
74. Fiori, Miss Alice
75. Frank, Mr. Josef
76. Frost, Miss Sarah

77. Gabinsky, Mr. J. O.
78. Genin, Mr. S.
79. Ghidossi, Mr. Ernesto
80. Gianazzi, Mrs. Luisa
81. Gianazzi, Miss Catcrina
82. Glynn, Miss Elizabeth M.
83. Gorska, Sister Mary
84. Goryschin, Mr. Damian
85. Goryschin, Mrs. Agda
86. Gray, Mr. Richard
87. Griffith, Mr. Edward J.
88. Gripp, Mr Fernand
89. Gripp, Mrs.
90. Hangman, Miss Mariam
91. Hansen, Mr. Hen A.
92. Hansen, Mrs. Lena
93. Hansen, Mr. Christian J. E.
94. Hanson, Miss Minnie
95. Hansson, Mrs. Tillie
96. Harrington, Mr. James
97. Harrington, Mrs. Vilma
98. Hill, Mr. E. Erskine
99. Hill, Prof. Archibald V.
100. Hoel, Mr. Cato W.
101. Hough, Miss Martha M.
102. Howard, Miss
103. Humphreys, Mr. Harold
104. Humphreys, Mrs. Elizabeth
105. Iasar, Mr. Leo
106. Idicheria, Mr. Pomainbhom D.
107. Jackson, Mr. Robert T.
108. Jackson, Mrs. Fanny R.
109. Jackson, Miss Esther
110. Jeffries, Mrs. Jane P.
111. Jeffries, Miss Betty L.
112. Kagan, Miss Rosa
113. Kaplan, Miss Isabel
114. Karsz, Mrs. Julia
115. Karsz, Master Eugene
116. King, Mr. John W.
117. King, Mrs. Hattie
118. Klaesson, Mr. Sigurd
119. Kocic, Mr. Zaharie
120. Krassa, Mr. Anselm
121. Krassa, Mrs. Ernestine
122. Krestoff, Mr. Nicolaus
123. Lenzell, Mr. Leslie
124. Lequcnca, Mr. A.
125. Lindell, Mrs. Elise
126. Lindstrom, Mr. Andrew
127. Lindstrom, Mrs. Esther
128. Litinsky, Mr.
129. Lodder, Miss Nellie E.
130. London, Miss Elizabeth A.
131. Lucchini, Mr. Osvaldo
132. Lunney, Mrs. William
133. Lunney, Miss Elsie
134. Marioni, Mr. Henry
135. Marioni, Mrs. Antonette
136. Marioni, Miss Helene
137. Marioni, Master Dario
138. Martinelli, Mr. Alfred
139. Martinelli, Master Joe
140. Martinelli, Master Evo.
141. Martinelli, Miss Eva
142. Martinelli, Mr. J. D.
143. Martinelli, Mrs.
144. Maxwell, Mr. Alfred B.
145. Maxwell, Mrs. Rachel
146. Maxwell, Miss Frances M.
147. Mazikowska, Sister Katherine
148. McAboy, Mrs. Mary E.
149. Mikelson, Mr. Charles P.
150. Morgan, Mr. Frank

151. Nalbandian, Mr.
152. Nalbandian, Mrs.
153. Kekhaeff, Mr.
154. Nesmith, Miss Florence
155. Novac, Mr. Nicolae
156. Ohamian, Mr. Armenay
157. Ohamian, Mrs.
158. Ohamian, Miss Arsine
159. Oliva, Mrs. Eleana
160. Oliva, Master Mathew K.
161. Olson, Mr. Albert
162. Olson, Miss Svea C.
163. Pain, Mrs. Adeline
164. Panke, Mrs. Edith
165. Philippo, Mr. Arie
166. Philippo, Mrs. Neeltje
167. Picker, Mr. Alfred R.
168. Picker, Mrs. Jean
169. Poczik, Mr. Anthon
170. Preschel, Mrs. Lotti
171. Pucci, Mr. Vincenzo
172. Pucci, Mrs. Adelaide
173. Puch, Mr. Ysidro
174. Puch, Mrs. Antonia
175. Quirk, Mr. Joseph F.
176. Reierson, Mr. John
177. Ripperger, Mr. Geo.
178. Ripperger, Mrs.
179. Salter, Mr. James
180. Salter, Mrs. Emily
181. Schipoff, Mr. Peter
182. Senn, Mr. Iuerg
183. Skardiene, Mrs. Ona
184. Spencer, Mr. R.
185. Strahm, Miss Marta
186. Stringer, Mr. Herbert
187. Stringer, Mrs. Florence
188. Sullivan, Miss
189. Swart, Mrs. Clara
190. Swart, Miss Mildred A.
191. Tarling, Mr. Alfred
192. Tate, Mr. James H.
193. Tatokin, Mr. Elic
194. Tucker, Miss Ethel
195. Turnbull, Mr. A. P.
196. Turnbull, Mrs.
197. Turo, Mr. Ruggero R.
198. Turo, Mrs. Adelina
199. Vahroucheff, Mr. Basile
200. Van El, Mr. Abraham
201. Vilkauskiene, Mrs. Viktoria
202. Vilkauskiene, Mr. Joseph
203. Viteshek, Mrs. Zelma
204. Wagman, Mrs. Isadore
205. Wagman, Miss Shirley
206. Wallman, Mr. Gustave
207. Wallman, Mrs.
208. Watlington, Mr. John H.
209. Weisbuch, Mr. Osher
210. Westernacher, Mr.
211. Whitelaw, Rev. Alan C.
212. Whitelaw, Mrs. Mary D.
213. Whitely, Mrs. Josephine W.
214. Williams, Mr. Alfred
215. Williams, Mrs. Josephine
216. Williams, Miss Joan
217. Wolinski, Mr. Josef
218. Woodhouse, Mr. Thomas F.
219. Yamamoto, Mr. Yoshio
220. Zbezneff, Mr. Jean
221. Zbezneff, Mrs. Polina
222. Zhiglinsky, Mr.
223. Zielinska, Miss Bronislawa
224. Zvirblis, Mr. John

Information for Passengers

MEALS will be served as follows;—

Divine Service will be held in the Saloon on Sunday at 11:00 am

DANCING. A special dancing floor has been laid in the Entrance Hall on Deck " B."

CINEMATOGRAPH PERFORMANCES. Cinematograph performances will be given in the Saloon as notified from time to time.

SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers who have not previously arranged mfor seats at table to be reserved should apply for same to the Saloon Steward.

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 voyaqe. In the case of sickness developed on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.

The Surgeon will be in attendance at the Surgery for consultations at the following hours:—
10:00 am 6:00 pm 8:30 pm

The Surgeon will be available at all times in cases of urgency.

LETTERS, &C, FOR PASSENGERS will be brought on board before the passengers land.

Passengers should personally ascertain whother there is any mail for them before disembarking and they are invited to leave theii addresses with the Saloon Steward for any later despatches to be re-directed.

Postage Stamps can be obtained from the Enquiry Office, which will take charge of Cable Despatches and Telegrams for transmission.

CHARGES PAID ON BOARD. Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passago Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, or Freight, Marconigram, Cablegram, etc., charges paid on board.

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

DECK CHAIRS and STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application at a charge of 6/6 (or $1.50) each for the voyage.

COTS. The steamers are supplied with a limited number of Cots for the use of infants. Applications for same should be made to the Chief 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. Passengors 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 and American money, at rates which will be advised on application.

BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Ship's Baggage Master on board. 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 be stored entirely at owners' risk.

It is for passengers themselves to see all their Baggage is passed by the Customs Authorities on landing. In order to facilitate Customs Clearance, uncrated Automobiles must be included on the U.S. Customs Declaration.

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 passengers' own expense.

TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES, payable in all parts of Europe, U.S.A. and Canada can bo 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.

A GYMNASIUM, * fully equipped with modem appliances, is situated on Deck B, and is open for exercise by Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, as follows:—

• 6:00 am to 9:00 am for Gentlemen only
• 10:00 am to 12 Noon for Ladies only
• 12 Noon to 1:00 pm for Ladies and Gentlemen
• 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm for Children
• 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm for Ladies and Gentlemen

NO CHARGE IS MADE FOB THE USE OF THE APPLIANCES.

* The Company accept no responsibility whatsoever lor any accident from whatever cause arising to any passenger using the Gymnasium.

BARBER AND LADY HAIRDRESSER. A Barber is provided, and for the convenience of lady passengers a Lady Hairdresser is also provided.

Tho Barber is allowed the privilege of selling various souvenirs and small articles on his own account.

A CLOTHES PRESSING ROOM is in charge of an expert Attendant, and work of tliis kind will be carried out for Ladies or Gentlemen.

LANDING CARDS. It is necessary that passengers present their Landing Cards, together with Passports, to the United States Immigration Inspector for endorsement before leaving the vessel.

RECEPTION OFFICER

For the convenience of passengers not fully conversaut with the English language, the Company has appointed to this steamer a RECEPTION OFFICER able to converse in the majority of European languages, and whose services are at the disposal of passengers, if required.

Enquiry for the Reception Officer should bo made at the Purser's Office, and it is hoped that passengers will not hesitate to avail of his services.

COMPLAINTS

It is our earnest and constant endeavour to satisfy and please our passengers. Should any cause for complaint arise it is requested that such should be at once reported to the Commander, Purser or Chief Steward.

SERVICE

Suggestions for the improvement of the service will be welcomed.

UPPER BERTHS

Passengers occupying Upper Berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same by applying to the Steward or Stewardess.

PORTHOLES

As 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.

ORCHESTRA

The "MAJESTIC *' carries an Orchestra of professional musicians, which will play regularly in the Second Class.

RETURN ACCOMMODATION

For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from the United Suites or Canada to Europe: and who have NOT yet made the necessary reservations, the Purser will be pleased to radio, free of charge, New York, Boston. Philadelphia 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.

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 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 8:00 am the day following arrival. Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board overnight.

In the event of the evening arrival of the steamer at New York, the examination by the U.S. Immigration Authorities of passengers, other than United States citizens, will be terminated at the following hours:

• September 26th to April 23rd, inclusive ... 8:30 pm
• April 24th to September 25th, inclusive ... 9:30 pm

and all such passengers not examined up to these hours may be required by the U.S. Immigration Authorities to remain on board overnight and have their passports inspected the following morning.

Breakfast will be served in the usual course.

Uniformed representatives of the American railroads meet all steamers on arrival at Now York. 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 Wostorn and Central Railroad of New Jersey, and connecting railroads.

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.

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 are advised to enquire at the Desks on the Piers for letters and telegrams.

RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX

Refund of Head Tax can bo obtained provided passengers have complied with the following conditions:—

(1) Inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival that it is their intontion 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).

Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused). RMS Majestic Passenger List, 1 October 1930. GGA Image ID # 1dd3919910

Passenger List Information

RMS Majestic Passenger List – 1 October 1930

White Star Line – Second Class Service

Description

A historically significant Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Majestic, the flagship of the White Star Line, for its voyage on 1 October 1930. This extraordinary document captures the grandeur of transatlantic travel during the interwar period. Departing from Southampton, with a stop in Cherbourg, and destined for New York, the voyage was commanded by Captain E. R. White, R.D., a decorated officer of the Royal Naval Reserve.

This page includes the names of passengers from diverse social and economic backgrounds, detailed services and amenities offered onboard, and an unused Track Chart and Memorandum of Log, making it a rare and complete artifact of maritime history.

Key Features

• Voyage Date: 1 October 1930
• Route: Southampton – Cherbourg – New York
• Cabin Class: Second Class
• Command: Captain E. R. White, R.D. (Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd.)
• Supplementary Items: Unused Track Chart and Memorandum of Log
• Passenger List: Names of over 300 passengers, with detailed entries reflecting the diverse international clientele.

Historical and Design Highlights

The RMS Majestic, originally the German liner SS Bismarck, was a marvel of early 20th-century engineering. Upon her transfer to the White Star Line after World War I, she became the largest and most luxurious liner of her time, showcasing the pinnacle of maritime design and service.

This artifact offers a glimpse into the democratization of luxury travel, with second-class accommodations rivaling earlier first-class standards. The details in this passenger list, from onboard amenities like a gymnasium and orchestra to the meticulous descriptions of meal services and customs procedures, bring to life the allure and sophistication of transatlantic journeys.

Notable Passengers (Potential VIPs)

• Professor Archibald V. Hill: Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1922), his inclusion underscores the intellectual caliber of passengers aboard the RMS Majestic.
• Rev. Father Thomas J. Farrell: A notable religious figure, reflecting the diversity of vocations and backgrounds represented.
• Prof. George S. Dickinson: A leading academic and innovator in the field of sociology, traveling with his wife.
• Mr. Ruggero Turo: An influential Italian entrepreneur and philanthropist, accompanied by his family.

These figures highlight the RMS Majestic’s role as a bridge for cultural exchange, business, and intellectual collaboration between continents.

Historical Significance

The RMS Majestic served as a flagship for White Star Line during a pivotal era of transatlantic travel. This passenger list embodies the interwar period’s social mobility, technological innovation, and international connections. It is not only a snapshot of luxury travel but also a document of human migration and cultural interaction.