The Cunard Daily Bulletin – Life Aboard the RMS Mauretania on June 17, 1911

Explore the Cunard Daily Bulletin from June 17, 1911, aboard the RMS Mauretania. This historic newspaper captures ocean travel, global news, Marconigrams, a passenger list, onboard entertainment, and luxury advertisements from the Edwardian era.

Front Page, RMS Mauretania Onboard Publication of the Cunard Daily Bulletin for 17 June 1911. GGA Image ID # 132cabf277

Cunard Daily Bulletin, RMS Mauretania Edition for 17 June 1911, provided readers with plenty of advertisements, short stories, Saloon Passenger List for this voyage, Marconigrams, and a Photograph and Description of the New Cunard Steamship Ascania.

Contents

• Entertainment of Colonial Premiers
• Electorate Statistics
• Trade of Siam
• French Flower Industry
• The Coronation Medals
• Mainly Personal
• International Horse Show in London
• MS. in British Museum
• The National Gallery
• Saloon Passenger List
• Marconigrams
• Old Wine
• Richmond Royal Horse Show
• The Force of Habit
• Words of Wisdom

RMS Mauretania Saloon Class Passenger List for 14 June 1911 from New York to Liverpool. GGA Image ID # 132cc8c495

View the RMS Mauretania Saloon Class Passenger List for 14 June 1911

Marconigrams Direct to the Mauretania, Cunard Daily Bulletin for 17 June 1911. GGA Image ID # 132cca4411

EDITORIAL OFFICE: R.M.S. “MAURETANIA.”

Saturday, June 17th, 1911 : 6 a.m.

News received during the night from Marconi Station at Cape Cod, Mass., when the “Mauretania” was 1,500 nautical miles from New York.

AEROPLANING FORBIDDEN DURING CORONATION PAGEANTRIES.
New York.—The order of the British Government, forbidding any sort of aerial navigation over London or Windsor during the Coronation pageantries, will be generally recognized as wise and prudent, and was deemed essential to a proper safeguarding of the public.

JACK JOHNSON IN GERMANY.
Berlin.—Jack Johnson, the world’s champion pugilist, has been attracting throngs of curiosity seekers since his arrival here.

THE SHIPPING DISPUTE.
Berlin.—German ships have not been affected by the strike.

GERMAN ARMY MANŒUVRES.
Berlin.—It is announced that the Kaiser’s brother-in-law, Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia, is to lead the attacking force at the forthcoming annual Army manœuvres.

EARTHQUAKE IN BELGIUM.
Charleroi, Belgium.—Another earthquake occurred at Gosselies to-day, and considerable damage is reported. The inhabitants are in a great state of alarm.

PORTUGUESE MONARCHISTS STILL IN REVOLT.
Madrid.—Further dispatches from Vigo state that the Monarchists are still in revolt at Cheves. Many casualties occurred on both sides in the disturbances yesterday.

WEATHER IN NEW YORK.
New York.—Weather has been very warm during the week, and the prospect for Saturday is for still warmer weather. Moderate northwest winds will prevail, backing later to the southwest.

OBITUARY.
Copenhagen.—Johann Severin, the composer, died today.

 

AMERICAN MARKETS.
Friday.

Chicago.—

• Wheat, easy. July 87 1/2, Sept. 87 1/8.
• Corn, easy. July 54 5/8, Sept 56.

New York.—

• Copper, steady. Spot, 12.15 @ 12.25.
• Cotton, steady. July 15.26, Oct. 13.40, Dec. 13.42, Jan. 14.40.

Stocks closed heavy.

• Amalgamated 69 3/4
• Smelting 82
• St. Paul 127 5/8
• Reading 159 5/8
• Steel 77 3/4
• Canadian Pacific 240 1/8
• Northern Pacific 134 1/4
• Southern Pacific 120
• Union Pacific 185 1/2

LOCAL.

FROM THE LOG.

Passed Ambrose Channel Lightship, New York, Wednesday, June 14th, at 10:49 a.m.

DAILY RUNS.

• Wednesday,14th June — 28 Nautical Miles 40 25 N. 73.14 W.
• Thursday, 15th June — 566 Nautical Miles 40.32 N. 60.52 W.
• Friday, 16th June — 570 Nautical Miles 40.55 N. 48.20 W.

WINDS AND WEATHER

Friday.

• 4 a.m. Light breeze from south-south-east; fine and clear ; sea smooth. Barometer 30.15.
• 8 a.m. Gentle breeze from south-south-east ; fine and clear ; sea smooth. Barometer 30.21.
• Noon. Light airs; hazy on horizon; sea smooth. Barometer 30.22.
• 4 p.m. Moderate southerly wind; fine, with rain showers; sea moderate. Barometer 30.26.
• 8p.m. Moderate southerly wind; fine, clear weather ; sea moderate. Barometer 30.30.

TEMPERATURES AT SEA.

• Thursday - - Midnight—Air 70° Sea water 66°
• Friday 4 a.m.—Air 70° Sea water 72°
• 8 a.m.—Air 77° Sea water 74°
• Noon.—Air 72° Sea water 68°
• 1 p.m.—Air 67° Sea water 56°
• 2 p.m.—Air 62° Sea water 54°
• 4 p.m.—Air 67° Sea water 66°
• 8 p.m.—Air 59° Sea water 57°

BY WIRELESS.

Thursday’s Communications.

Westbound: Rotterdam, Vaderland, Minnehaha, Barbarossa, Blücher, Cretic. and Chicago

Eastbound: Navahoe and Iroquois

Expected Today.

Westbound: Franconia, Kronprinzessin Cecilie, and Olympic

Marconigrams for all parts, for dispatch through these ships, will be accepted at Purser’s Office.

SECOND CABIN SPORTS.

Deck Sports will take place on the Second Cabin Deck this afternoon, commencing at 2:30 pm. The program comprises thirteen events, for all of which prizes will be given.

SECOND CABIN CONCERT,
The Second Saloon passengers propose giving a Concert, in aid of Seamen’s Charities at Liverpool and New York, tonight, commencing at 8:30.

Mr. Thos. Wills will occupy the chair.

Committee:—Messrs. J. Norton and D. Beddoe.

Programs will be ready during the morning.

THE CUNARD NEW FAST EXPRESS ROUTE.
New York to London and the Continent via Fishguard.

NOTICE TO SALOON PASSENGERS.

Tickets for seats in the Special Train from Fishguard to London will be furnished to Passengers holding Railway Coupons.

Passengers who do not hold Coupons can purchase same at Purser’s Office.
All Seats are numbered and reserved on the Special Train and passengers should obtain Seat Tickets at Purser’s Office as soon as possible.

MOTOR TOURS IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, AND WALES.
Motor Cars, for Tours from Fishguard or Liverpool, can be hired through the Purser’s Office, where all particulars may be obtained.

The New Twin-Screw Steamer "Ascania," 10,000 Tons. GGA Image ID # 132cda9801

The new steamer “ Ascania,” attached to the Cunard Company’s new Canadian service from London and Southampton to Québec and Montréal, is a twin-screw vessel of 10,000 tons, and was built at Wallsend-on-Tyne by Messrs. Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson, Ltd., who also constructed the “ Mauretania ” and other famous vessels of the Cunard Line.

The Second Cabin accommodation is situated in the center of the ship. The cabins are well appointed, spacious and well ventilated, and, for the convenience of family parties, a number are arranged in sets of two, with doors communicating.

The Dining Saloon extends the full width of the vessel. There is a Music Room, and on the Promenade Deck is the Smoking Room and Verandah Café. Electric light is installed throughout the ship.

The Third Class accommodation is equally comprehensive, and a feature of the fittings is a complete installation of the well-known thermotank ventilating and heating plant. The catering department has received most careful attention, and the bakeries, pantries and storerooms are equipped with the most modern appliances.

Partial Listing of Advertisers in This Issues of the Cunard Daily Bulletin

• W. Turner Lord & Co - Decoration and Furniture on the RMS Mauretania - London
• Mr. Louis Tredinnick - Real Estate Auction - Bedfordshire Estate
• Great Western Railway of England - Fishguard
• Dunhill's Motorities - Auto Parts and Accessories - London
• R. Wwining & Co. Ltd. - Oldest Tea & Coffee Merchants
• J. H. & S. Johnson - Manufacturing Chemists - Liverpool
• Nestle's Permanent Hairwave - London
• Elkington & Co., Ltd. - Antiques - Liverpool
• Hill, Thomson & Co. - "Queen Anne" Scotch Whisky
• J. A. Sharwood & Co., Ltd. - "White Label" Worcestershire Sauce - London
• Aquascutum Ltd. - Aquascutum Coat - Regent Street, London
• Dickins & Jones - Women's Wear - Regent Street, London
• Ritz-Carlton Hotel - New York
• Revillon Frères Furs - London, Paris, and New York
• The London-Harwich-Hook of Holland - Harwich Route to the Continent
• Apollinaris Table Waters
• H. & T. Kirby & Co. Ltd. - Purgen The Ide3al Aperient - London & New York
• The Universal Fur Co. - England's Premier Furriers and Feather Specialists - Liverpool
• Emile & Cie - Maison de Confiance
• Paris, Lyons, and Mediterranean Railway
• Peter Robinson's - Dry Goods Store - Regents Street, London
• Mattoni Natural Mineral Water
• Scott Adie, Ltd. - Tailor-Made Clothing - London
• Harris, Winthrop & Co. - Financial Institution - London
• Cunard Steam Ship Company Ltd. - Money Drafts
• Hunyadi János - Mineral Water
• Thos. Cook & Son - Cook's Tours - Liverpool

Advertisement, Real Estate Auction, Mr. Louis Tredinnick, London for a Bedfordshire Estate. GGA Image ID # 132cf3a815

Advertisement, Irish Industries of Dublin. GGA Image ID # 132d198211

Advertisement, Nestle's Permanent Hairwave, London. GGA Image ID # 132d2df3a9

Advertisment, Wool Waterproof Coats by Aquascutum Ltd. of Regent Street, London. GGA Image ID # 132d6aae54

Advertisement, Young Ladies' Wvening Coat by Dickins & Jones of Regent Street, London. GGA Image ID # 132d6b3289

Advertisement, Revillon Frères Furs, London, Paris, New York. GGA Image ID # 132da1daec

Advertisement, The London-Harwich-Hook of Holland and Antwerp Expresses. GGA Image ID # 132dcf99a9

Advertisement, Emile & Cie, Maison de Confiance in London. GGA Image ID # 132dd76ad7

Advertisment: The Universal Fur Company, Church Street, Liverpool. GGA Image ID # 132de49800

Advertisement: Peter Robinson's on Oxford and Regent Streets, London. GGA Image ID # 132de77148

Advertisment: Cunard Steamship Company Money Drafts. GGA Image ID # 132dffd9d6

THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP COMPANY LIMITED. MONEY DRAFTS.
The Company issue, free of charge, drafts on their own Offices in New York, Boston, or Chicago payable at sight in U.S. Currency, and to avoid delay and the responsibility of carrying loose money, passengers are recommended to avail themselves of these drafts.

Similar facilities are also afforded to passengers from the United States. They may obtain from any of the Co.’s Sub-Agents, who are to be found in most of the towns of the U.S., drafts limited to £10, payable in almost every town in the United Kingdom.

Drafts for any amount can also be purchased at the Co.’s Head Offices, New York, Boston, or Chicago, payable at the Company’s Offices in Queenstown, Glasgow, London or Liverpool.

Advertisement: J. H. & S. Johnson, Manufacturing Chemists and Drug Merchants on Church Street, Liverpool. GGA Image ID # 132e1719e4

🚢 Cunard Daily Bulletin – RMS Mauretania’s June 17, 1911 Voyage: A Glimpse Into Transatlantic Elegance & Global Affairs 🌍

📜 A Historic Onboard Newspaper Offering a Vivid Look at Early 20th-Century Ocean Travel

The Cunard Daily Bulletin, published aboard the RMS Mauretania on June 17, 1911, is a remarkable historical document that offers a real-time glimpse into life aboard one of the most celebrated ocean liners of its time. With news updates from around the world, a saloon passenger list, Marconigrams (early wireless communications), stock market updates, advertisements, and details about upcoming onboard events, this edition serves as a window into both maritime history and global affairs.

For teachers, students, genealogists, historians, and maritime enthusiasts, this issue presents rich primary-source material that illustrates the sophisticated lifestyle aboard luxury liners, advancements in wireless technology, and major international developments on the eve of World War I.

🌊 Why This Bulletin is an Essential Historical Resource

🌍 Global News Delivered in the Middle of the Atlantic

One of the most engaging aspects of this bulletin is its Marconigrams, which provided wireless telegraphy updates from major news sources while the ship was at sea. This cutting-edge technology ensured that travelers stayed informed about world events.

Key Global News on June 17, 1911:

📌 Coronation Security Measures in Britain – The British government banned aeroplanes from flying over London and Windsor during the upcoming coronation pageantry. This highlights early concerns over aviation and security.

📌 Jack Johnson’s Tour in Germany – The legendary African American boxing champion Jack Johnson arrived in Berlin, drawing throngs of spectators as he continued to challenge racial barriers in the sport.

📌 The Portuguese Monarchist Revolt – Reports from Spain indicated that monarchists were still in revolt in Cheves, leading to violent clashes.

📌 An Earthquake in Belgium – The bulletin reported another earthquake in Charleroi, Belgium, with significant property damage and widespread fear.

📌 A New British Battleship Rivaling the Dreadnought – The launch of HMS St. Vincent, described as the “largest, heaviest, and most powerful battleship in the world,” highlighted the ongoing naval arms race between Britain and Germany.

💡 For Historians & Political Science Students: These updates offer a fascinating glimpse into pre-WWI tensions, economic concerns, and cultural events.

📡 Wireless Communications Revolutionizing Maritime Travel

The Marconigrams also included messages from other ships in the North Atlantic, showcasing the advancements in transatlantic communication.

Ships the Mauretania communicated with on June 17, 1911:

🔹 Westbound Ships: Rotterdam, Minnehaha, Barbarossa, Blücher, and Chicago

🔹 Eastbound Ships: Navahoe and Iroquois

Passengers were also informed that later in the day, the Franconia, Kronprinzessin Cecilie, and Olympic were expected to establish wireless contact.

💡 For Technology & Communication Enthusiasts: This bulletin illustrates how wireless telegraphy transformed ocean travel, laying the foundation for modern satellite and radio communications.

🚢 A Look at the RMS Mauretania’s Route & Daily Log

The RMS Mauretania, a Cunard Line flagship, was one of the fastest and most luxurious ocean liners of its time. The logbook entries in this bulletin offer insights into the ship’s navigational progress and weather conditions during the voyage.

Daily Runs:

📍 June 14: Departed New York’s Ambrose Channel at 10:49 AM

📍 June 15: 566 nautical miles traveled

📍 June 16: 570 nautical miles traveled

Weather Conditions:

☀️ Mild conditions with smooth seas

🌡️ Air temperature varied from 59°F to 77°F

🌊 Sea temperatures fluctuated between 54°F and 74°F

💡 For Maritime Historians & Climate Researchers: This data provides authentic records of oceanic conditions, ship speeds, and early 20th-century navigational precision.

🎭 Onboard Social Events & Sports

Life aboard the Mauretania was far more than just a means of transportation—it was a floating luxury experience.

Highlighted Events:

🏆 Second-Class Deck Sports Tournament – A 13-event sports competition was organized on deck, with prizes awarded to winners.

🎼 Second-Class Passenger Charity Concert – A concert was planned to raise funds for seamen’s charities in Liverpool and New York.

🚆 Special Train Services from Fishguard to London – For saloon passengers disembarking in Britain, special reserved-seating railway service was available.

💡 For Sociologists & Genealogists: This bulletin captures the class-based entertainment options, fundraising activities, and luxury travel conveniences of the era.

🛳️ Expanding the Cunard Fleet: The New Ascania

This issue included a photograph and description of the Cunard Line’s newest vessel, the RMS Ascania.

⚓ Ship Details:

🔹 Built at Wallsend-on-Tyne by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd.

🔹 10,000 tons

🔹 Luxury second-class accommodations with connecting cabins for families

🔹 A state-of-the-art ventilation system for third-class passengers

💡 For Shipbuilding & Immigration Historians: The Ascania’s debut highlights Cunard’s focus on transatlantic expansion, accommodating immigrants and middle-class travelers.

🛍️ A Look at Edwardian Consumerism: Advertisements from the Era

The advertisements featured in this bulletin provide an intriguing look at luxury goods, travel services, and popular brands catering to transatlantic travelers.

Notable Brands & Services Advertised:

🌟 Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New York – A stay for the elite in America.

👗 Aquascutum & Dickins & Jones – High-end fashion from Regent Street, London.

👜 Revillon Frères Furs – Luxury fur coats from London, Paris, and New York.

🦷 J. H. & S. Johnson Chemists – Liverpool-based pharmacy.

🚂 The London-Harwich-Hook of Holland Express – First-class rail service to Europe.

🍵 Twinings Tea – The oldest tea & coffee merchants in the world.

🥃 Hill, Thomson & Co. "Queen Anne" Scotch Whisky – Premium spirits for distinguished travelers.

💡 For Business & Cultural Historians: These ads reflect early 20th-century consumer preferences, the luxury market, and travel habits.

📌 Why This Bulletin is Important for Research & Education

👩‍🏫 For Teachers & Students

📖 Primary Source Analysis – Perfect for examining pre-WWI society, technology, and culture.

📖 Globalization in Action – Demonstrates how steamships connected the world economically and socially.

📖 Maritime & Transportation Studies – Offers real-world data on navigation, ship speeds, and wireless tech.

📜 For Genealogists

🧬 A detailed saloon passenger list could help locate ancestors who traveled on the Mauretania.

🧬 Insights into lifestyle & class structure aboard ocean liners.

🧬 Personal connections to luxury travel & migration history.

📚 For Historians & Researchers

🔍 A rare look at a leading ocean liner’s daily operations.

🔍 Economic & political news relevant to the pre-WWI period.

🔍 Advertising insights into Edwardian consumer culture.

🌊 The RMS Mauretania was more than just a ship—it was a floating hub of international culture, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. This bulletin brings its journey to life. 🚢✨