SS Romanic Passenger List - 4 October 1908

Front Cover, First Class Passenger List for the SS Romanic of the White Star Line, Departing 4 October 1908 from Genoa to Boston via Naples, Almeria, and Azores, Commanded by Captain R. Lobez, Lt. R.N.R. GGA Image ID # 13ccae4d34. The Image Features a Poster of a Young Couple Sitting on a Boat. It Highlights “White Star Line” and Promotes Its New York and Boston to Mediterranean Services. the Poster Conveys a Sense of Leisure and Travel, With Visual Elements Related to Watercraft and Outdoor Scenery.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: R. Lobez, Lt. R.N.R
2. Surgeon: Joseph C. Hines
3. Italian Surgeon: E. Baldi
4. Purser: Geoffrey P. Rogers
5. Chief-Steward: J. Daly

First Class Passengers

1. Mrs. Samuel Anics
2. Mr. G. W. Baldwin
3. Mr. Silvio Batastini
4. Mr. Oric Bates
5. Mrs. Katherine C. Baxter
6. Mrs. T. B. Blackwell
7. Mr. V. J. Blackwell
8. Mr. Wm. Parker Bonbright
9. Mrs. L. A. Chrimes
10. Mr. Arthur M. Churchill
11. Mr. Frank C. Collier
12. Mrs. Collier
13. Miss Eliza Collins
14. Miss Laura Collins
15. Mrs. E. W. Cushing
16. Miss M. Magdalen Cushing
17. Miss Margot Cushing
18. Miss Eleanor Cashing
19. Mrs. L. L. Davis
20. Dr. Thomas De Marco
21. Mrs. De Marco
22. Miss Elizabeth R. Fowle
23. Miss 'Helen Fries
24. Miss Sarah Franklin Greene
25. Mrs. L. W. Ham
26. Mr. John H., Harrington
27. Miss Mary G. Harrington
28. Miss Mary E. Hayes
29. Mrs. J. R. Holmes
30. Miss Helen G. Hood
31. Miss E. F. Howard
32. Mrs. Sarah H. Howell
33. Mr. F. E. Hughitt
34. Miss C. A. Hughitt
35. Mr. Joseph Hutchinson
36. Mrs. Hutchinson
37. Miss Katherine Hutchinson
38. Mr. James S. Hutchinson
39. Miss Ida L. James
40. Bishop F. W. Keator
41. Mr. E. D. Kilbourn
42. Miss Mary E. Lennon
43. Mr. Chas Macdonald
44. Mrs. Macdonald
45. Miss Constance Macdonald
46. Mrs. H. F. McDonald
47. Miss Coralie H. Mead
48. Miss Miriam B. Means
49. Mrs. C. E. Moss
50. Mr. George H. Page
51. Master Page
52. Mr. E. Parker
53. Mrs. Parker
54. Miss Mary Pattent
55. Mrs. F. B. Pierson
56. Miss Ruth Pierson
57. Mrs. Henry C. QUifiby
58. Miss Lydia A.. Richardson
59. Mr. Levy M. Richardson
60. Mrs. Elizabeth Ridgely
61. Miss Sarah Ridgely
62. Mr. Eugene C. Riva
63. Mr. Jas. Ryan
64. Mrs. Ryan
65. Mrs. A. P. Sampson
66. Mrs. Robt. Sampson
67. Mr. Oreste Sbavaglia
68. Miss M. A. Carrêannon
69. Mr. Charles L. Snyder
70. Mrs. Snyder
71. Mrs. Abel G. H. Storey
72. Mrs. M. N. Turner
73. Mr. Ludie Warner
74. Mrs. Stephens. W. Webb
75. Miss Louise L. Webb
76. Mrs. Herbert Welsh
77. Miss Dorothy Welsh

To Azores.

78. Comtesse de Jaeotue Carrea
79. Mrs. Maria Izabel Leite da Gama

Information for Passengers

Meals will be served in the Saloon, as under :

• Breakfast : 8.00 to 10.00 A.M
• Luncheon : 1 00 P.M
• Dinner : 7 00 P.M

The Bar opens at 8:00 am, and closes at 11,30 pm

Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, and Smoking Room at Midnight.

Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 10.30 A. M.

Please apply to the Second Steward for Seating accommodation at Table. Children are not entitled to seats in the Saloon unless full fare is paid.

The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness developed on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free in all circusmtances.

Cablegrams and Telegrams should be handed to the Saloon Steward at least an hour before arrival at any port of call.

The Saloon and Library Stewards will supply Stamps, Telegraph Forms, Books of Reference and Railway Time Tables of the leading Companies.

Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward who is the Ship' s Baggage Master. Trunks, or Chairs which Passengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company, should be appropriately labeled and handed to the Baggage Master at the different ports and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk. It is necessary for Passengers themselves to see all their Baggage is passed by the U. S. Customs Authorities on landing.

Deck Chairs can be hired at a charge of One Dollar each for the voyage.

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.

Currency Exchange: For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of Italian, French and American Money and he will allow at the rate of 5 Dollars to Lit. 26.25 or Francs 26.25 when giving American for Italian or French money and Lit. 25.25 or Francs 25.25 to 5 dollars when giving Italian or French for American money.

Passengers' Addresses may be left with the Saloon Steward, in order that any letters sent to the care of the Company may be forwarded.

Valuables. — The White Star Line has provided a safe in the office of the Purser in which Passengers may deposit money jewels, or ornaments, for safe keeping. The Company will not be liable to Passengers for the loss of money, jewels, or ornaments by theft or otherwise, not so deposited :

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 Line steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.

Landing Arnangements at Boston.

Should the steamer arrive at the Boston Wharf after 8:00 pm , Passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast on the following morning.

White Star Line ALL Twin-Screw Steamers.

The Services and CONNECTIONS of the White Star Line encircle the GLOBE.

The Passenger Services of the White Star Line are maintained entirely by Twin Screw Steamers, including

" Oceanic, " " including " and " Teutonic, " which are Among The Fastest Steamers in the World,

"Adriatic," 25,000 tons, "Baltic," 23,876 tons, "Cedric," 21,035 tons, "Celtic," 20,904 tons, and "Arabic" 15,801 tons.

WHICH ARE Among The Largest Steamers AFLOAT.

" Repbulic " 15,378 tons is the Largest, Fastest, and Finest Steamer sailing to Boston.

Sailing Schedule, New York-Boston-Mediterranean Ports, from 2 January 1909 to 10 April 1909. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Republic, and Romanic. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. Mediterranean Ports Include Azores, Gibraltar, Algiers, Naples, Genoa, and Alexandra. GGA Image ID # 21b861d967. Click to View a Larger Image.

Sailing Schedule, New York-Boston-Mediterranean Ports, from 3 July 1908 to 10 May 1909. Ships Included the Cretic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Republic, and Romanic. Mediterranean Ports Included Azores (Ponta Delgada), Madeira, Gibraltar, Algiers, Naples, Genoa, and Alexandria. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 21b87ecc33. Click to View a Larger Image.

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 5 August 1908 to 13 January 1909. Ships Included the Adriatic, Majestic, Oceanic, and Teutonic. Also Listed Fares for Cross-Channel Passages. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 21b9388740. Click to View a Larger Image.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 4 June 1908 to 14 January 1909. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 21b964fa99. Click to View a Larger Image.

Insert White Star-Dominion. Canadian Service. Liverpool-Quebec -Montreal. This Service Was Inaugurated Early in 1909 and Will Be Maintained by the New Palatial Steamers Laurentic (Triple-Screw), 14,500 Tons Megantic (Twin-Screw), 14,500 Tons (Combination of Turbine and Reciprocating Engines.) (The Largest Steamers in the Canadian Trade). in Conjunction With the Canada (Twin-Screw), 10,000 Tons | Dominion (Twin-Screw), 7,008 Tons the Four Steamers Maintain a Regular Weekly Service Between the Ports Named. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 21b99f8e54

Passenger List Information

White Star Line SS Romanic First Class Passenger List – 4 October 1908

An Iconic Artifact of the Mediterranean Voyage and Edwardian Maritime Elegance

Description

GGA is delighted to show a First Class Passenger List from the SS Romanic of the White Star Line, dated 4 October 1908, chronicling its journey from Genoa to Boston via Naples, Almeria, and the Azores. Commanded by Captain R. Lobez, Lt. R.N.R., this rare and historically significant document provides a vivid snapshot of Edwardian luxury travel and the social elite that graced its decks.

Design

• Front Cover: A beautifully preserved example featuring a poster of a young couple enjoying maritime leisure, set against a serene outdoor backdrop. The bold typography highlights the White Star Line, promoting its Mediterranean services to New York and Boston.
• Interior Pages: Detailed passenger registry and ship information evoke the grandeur of early 20th-century ocean travel.

Notable Passengers: A Roll Call of Influence and Prestige

The passenger list showcases a distinguished assembly of individuals from various walks of life, exemplifying the Romanic’s reputation as a vessel for the affluent and influential.

Key Figures

1. Bishop F. W. Keator
   • Role: Episcopal Bishop of Olympia, Washington.
   • Significance: A prominent religious leader of the era, his presence underscores the ship’s appeal to global ecclesiastical figures.
2. Mr. Oric Bates
   • Role: Renowned archaeologist and author.
   • Significance: Known for his work in Egyptology, Bates represents the intellectual elite aboard the vessel.
3. Mrs. Katherine C. Baxter
   • Role: Wealthy socialite and philanthropist.
   • Significance: A frequent traveler, her presence highlights the importance of transatlantic voyages for social networking.
4. Mr. William Parker Bonbright
   • Role: Influential financier and founder of Bonbright & Co.
   • Significance: His prominence in American financial history marks him as a figure of high status.
5. Mrs. E. W. Cushing and Family
   • Role: Matriarch of a notable Bostonian family.
   • Significance: Reflects the ship’s draw among New England’s upper class.
6. Comtesse de Jaeotue Carrea
   • Role: European aristocrat, traveling to the Azores.
   • Significance: Embodies the ship’s reputation for hosting international nobility.
7. Dr. Thomas De Marco and Mrs. De Marco
   • Role: Esteemed physician and his wife.
   • Significance: Reflects the ship’s attraction to professional elites.

Historical Context

The SS Romanic was part of White Star Line’s Mediterranean service, offering travelers a blend of luxury and cultural immersion. This passenger list captures a pivotal era in transatlantic travel, marking a time when voyages were both a necessity and a statement of status.