RMS Lancastria Archival Collection

 

Lancastria (1922) Cunard Line

Built by Wm. Beardmore & Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 16,243. Dimensions: 552' x 70' (579' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 16 1/2 knots. Six steam turbines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and one funnel. Service: Regular London, Havre, Southampton to New York trade. Service Changes: At later date she was used as a cruise ship. Fate: Sunk by a bomb, which went right through her funnel and exploded in the boiler room, June 17, 1940. There was great loss of life, caused by this German aircraft bombing near St. Nazaire. Previously Named: Tyrrhenia (1924). Note: The Anchor liner Cameronia was nearly identical in appearance.

 

Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Lancastria of the Cunard Line, Departing 6 September 1930 from Southampton to New York via Southampton and Le Havre

1930-09-06 RMS Lancastria Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: Cunard Line
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 6 September 1930
  • Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre
  • Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.

 

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Lancastria Cabin Class Passenger List - 5 October 1935.

1935-10-05 RMS Lancastria Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: Cunard Line
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
  • Date of Departure: 5 October 1935
  • Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Galway
  • Commander: Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.

 

 

 

Front Cover, Cunard Tourist Third Cabin Accommodations Brochure. Undated, Circa Late 1920s

Cunard Tourist Third Cabin Accommodations - 1920s

Tourist Third Cabin replaced the old Third Class on the Cunard Steamships, the refinished accommodations attracted students, professors, young business people, and bargain-hunters filling the cabins left mostly empty from the decline of the immigrant trade. This is a photo journal of the accommodations found in the new Tourist Third Cabin class. Ships Featured: Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Caronia and Carmania, Laconia, Samaria, Scythia, Tuscania, and Lancastria.

 

 

 

Front Cover, RMS Lancastria Dinner Bill of Fare - 7 May 1939

1939-05-07 RMS Lancastria Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 7 May 1939 on board the RMS Lancastria of the Cunard White Star featured Fried Chicken. Honey Glazed Pineapple, Grenadins of Veal with Noodles, and Fresh Pears Flambés for dessert.

 

Eastbound Sailing Schedule from the US and Canadian Ports to European Ports, from 18 June 1924 to 3 September 1924.

Eastbound Sailing Schedule from the US and Canadian Ports to European Ports, from 18 June 1924 to 3 September 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Assyria, Athenia, Ausonia, Berengaria, California, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Cassandra, Columbia, Franconia, Laconia, Lancastria, Mauretania, Samaria, Saturnia, Saxonia, Scythia, and Tuscania. RMS Aquitania Second Class Passenger List, 18 June 1924. GGA Image ID # 20aea275f3

 

Westbound Sailing Schedule, from European Ports to Canadian and US Ports, from 19 June 1924 to 26 August 1924.

Westbound Sailing Schedule, from European Ports to Canadian and US Ports, from 19 June 1924 to 26 August 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Assyria, Athenia, Ausonia, Berengaria, California, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Cassandra, Columbia, Franconia, Laconia, Lancastria, Mauretania, Samaria, Saturnia, Saxonia, Scythia, and Tuscania. RMS Aquitania Second Class Passenger List, 18 June 1924. GGA Image ID # 20aeac371f

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York or Boston, from 3 May 1924 to 8 November 1924.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York or Boston, from 3 May 1924 to 8 November 1924. Ships Included the California, Carmania, Franconia, Laconia, Lancastria, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 24 May 1924. GGA Image ID # 20ab23f68e

 

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-London-New York, from 3 May 1924 to 8 November 1924.

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-London-New York, from 3 May 1924 to 8 November 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Lancastria, and Saxonia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 24 May 1924. GGA Image ID # 20ac1df0b5

 

Proposed Sailings, Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, Liverpool-Halifax, Southampton-Quebec-Montreal, and Southampton-Halifax, from 17 April 1925 to 12 September 1925.

Proposed Sailings, Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, Liverpool-Halifax, Southampton-Quebec-Montreal, and Southampton-Halifax, from 17 April 1925 to 12 September 1925. Ships included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Lancastria, and Letitia. RMS Andania Passenger List, 6 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e1063298c

 

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 3 May 1925 to 8 October 1925.

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 3 May 1925 to 8 October 1925. Ships Included the Albania, Aquitania, Berengaria, Lancastria, Mauretania, Saxonia, and Scythia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 24 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 20ab1b7a1d

 

Sailing Schedule, American-Cunard-White Star Joint Service, Hamburg-New York, from 18 April 1925 to 6 January 1926.

Sailing Schedule, American-Cunard-White Star Joint Service, Hamburg-New York, from 18 April 1925 to 6 January 1926. Ships Included the Andania, Arabic, and Lancastria. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e53f619be

 

Proposed Sailings, Cunard Line, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 13 August 1925 to 3 February 1926.

Proposed Sailings, Cunard Line, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 13 August 1925 to 3 February 1926. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Aquitania, Ascania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Caronia, Lancastria, and Mauretania. RMS Alaunia Passenger List, 21 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 1dfef4697b

 

Proposed Sailings, Cunard Line, London-New York and Hamburg-New York (Joint Service Between American Line, Cunard, and White Star Line). from 19 August 1925 to 13 March 1926.

Proposed Sailings, Cunard Line, London-New York and Hamburg-New York (Joint Service Between American Line, Cunard, and White Star Line). from 19 August 1925 to 13 March 1926. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Antonia, Arabic, Ascania, Ausonia, Caronia, and Lancastria. RMS Alaunia Passenger List, 21 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 1dff49d2fd

 

Sailing Schedule, London-Southampton-New York, from 17 November 1927 to 12 May 1928.

Sailing Schedule, London-Southampton-New York, from 17 November 1927 to 12 May 1928. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Ascania, Ausonia, Carmania, Lancastria, and Tuscania. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 26 November 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e1136df31

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Canadian Ports, from 11 November 1927 to 9 April 1928.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Canadian Ports, from 11 November 1927 to 9 April 1928. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Ausonia, Carmania, Lancastria, Letitia, Samaria, Scythia, and Tuscania. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 26 November 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e11e04456

 

Westbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 2 February 1935.

Westbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 2 February 1935. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Lancastria, Laurentic, Letitia, Majestic, Olympic, Samaria, Scythia, and Transylvania. The Schedule Includes Originating, Calling, and Destination Ports for Each Voyage. RMS Britannic Passenger List, 6 October 1934. GGA Image ID # 1e3159e0ee

 

Eastbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 14 February 1935.

Eastbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 14 February 1935. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Doric, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Lancastria, Laurentic, Letitia, Majestic, Olympic, Samaria, Scythia, and Transylvania. The Schedule Includes Originating, Calling, and Destination Ports for Each Voyage. RMS Britannic Passenger List, 6 October 1934. GGA Image ID # 1e3178f51a

 

Sailing Schedule, Cruises from America, from 10 June 1939 to 1 September 1939.

Sailing Schedule, Cruises from America, from 10 June 1939 to 1 September 1939. Ships Included the Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, and Lancastria. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e136b19b8

 

RMS Lancastria (16,500 Tons) - 1925

This splendid liner is one of the new Cunarders, but since entering the service has undergone a change which is of paramount interest to Cabin travelers.

Originally designed as a three-class liner, she has now been transformed to a two-class liner, and carries Cabin and Third Class Passengers only. Thus all the facilities installed for the pleasure and convenience of First Class Passengers are now at the disposal of those traveling Cabin.

Her accommodation includes :--

  • Handsome Writing Room
  • Dining Saloon, with Small Tables for Four, Six and Eight Persons
  • Drawing Room
  • Smoking Room
  • Verandah Café
  • Bath Suites
  • Gymnasium
  • Cabins Supplied with Running Water
  • Extensive Open and Covered Promenades
  • Libraries
  • Orchestra

Special attention is given to the accommodation of family and tourist parties.

 

RMS Alaunia Passenger List, 21 August 1925

 

 

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