SS Cretic Archival Collection
Postcard of the RMS Cretic of the White Star Line, 1905. GGA Image ID # 1e57ef6173
Cretic (1902) While Star Line
Built by Hawthorn, Leslie & Co., Newcastle, England. Tonnage: 13,507. Dimensions: 582' x 60' (601' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 16 knots. Triple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Four masts and one funnel. First voyage as Cretic: November 26, 1903, Liverpool-Boston. Renamed: Devonian (1923). Fate: Broken up for scrap in 1930. Previous Names: Mayflower (1903), Hanoverian (1903).
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1904-07-14 RMS Cretic Passenger List
First Class Passenger List for the RMS Cretic of the White Star Line, Departing Thursday, 14 July 1904 from Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain John James. Notable Passengers: James Arthur Bebe and George Augustus Moore. Récapitulation: 44 First, 88 Second, 384 Third Class Passengers.
1908-08-26 RMS Cretic Passenger List
First Class Passenger List for the SS Cretic of the White Star Line, Departing Wednesday, 26 August 1908 from Genoa to New York via Naples and Azores, Commanded by Captain J. B. Kelk.
1913-11-22 RMS Cretic Passenger List
First Class Passenger List for the SS Cretic of the White Star Line, Departing 22 November 1913 from Genoa and Naples to Boston via Azores, Commanded by Captain F. B. Howarth.
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1907 - White Star Line Fleet, History, and Services
Excellent brochure from the White Star Line covering all three classes of services at the height of the transatlantic immigrant trade. Profusely illustrated with many photographs of the ships and accommodations. Featured Ships: Arabic, Athenic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Corinthic, Cretic, Cymric, Ionic, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, Runic, and Teutonic.
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Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, and Boston-Mediterranean Service, from 18 June 1904 to 8 October 1904. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Cymric, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, and Teutonic. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e4efde338
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Boston Service, from 7 January 1904 to 17 November 1904. Ships Included the Canopic, Cretic, Cymric, and Republic. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e4e1fce47. Click to View Larger Image.
Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Service, from 18 June 1904 to 24 April 1905. Ships Included the Canopic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e4ec10103. Click to View Larger Image.
White Star Line American and Colonial Services. Proposed Sailings from 22 August 1905 to 28 October 1905. Ships Include the Arabic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Cymric, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, and Teutonic. MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE—The "Arabic" sails from New York on Feb. 8th, 1906, for an extended Cruise to the Mediterranean under charter to Mr. F. C. Clark and will call at Madeira, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Algiers, Malta, Athens (Phaleron Bay), Constantinople, Smyrna. Haifa, Jaffa, Alexandria, Naples, and Villefranche, returning thence via Liverpool to New York, particulars on application to any of the Company's offices. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 30 August 1905. GGA Image ID # 1dd41e606f
White Star Line Mediterranean Service from 6 July 1905 to 16 April 1906. Ships Include the Canopic, Celtic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. Ports Include New York, Boston, Azores, Gibraltar, Algiers, Naples, Genoa, and Alexandria. Will Call at Palermo and Almeria on some voyages. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 30 August 1905. GGA Image ID # 1dd4405a37. Click to View Larger Image.
American and Colonial Services, Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, and New York-Boston-Mediterranean, from 21 August 1906 to 28 October 1906. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Cymric, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, and Teutonic. MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE,—The "Arabic" sails from New York about February 7th, 1907, for an extended Cruise to the Mediterranean under charter to Mr. F. C. Clark, and will call at Madeira, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Algiers, Malta, Athens (Phaleron Bay), Constantinople, Smyrna, Caifa, Jaffa, Alexandria, Naples, and Villefranche, returning thence via Liverpool to New York. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e550c39be
Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Service, from 21 June 1906 to 22 April 1907. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e553239da
White Star Line Mediterranean Service from 16 March 1907 to 25 December 1907. Ships Included the Canopic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. White Star Line Services Insert, 1907. GGA Image ID # 1e1b66c7da. Click to View Larger Image.
Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 20 June 1907 to 14 April 1908. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. RMS Republic Passenger List, 14 August 1907. GGA Image ID # 1e589e36b2. Click to View Larger Image.
Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 3 July 1908 to 27 April 1909. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 1e56fb9a46. Click to View Larger Image.
American and Colonial Services with Corresponding Fleet and Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Ports from 2 January 1909 to 10 April 1909. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, and Republic. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 1e56add9e0
Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 25 June 1910 to 8 February 1911. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Cretic, and Romanic. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 26 July 1910. GGA Image ID # 1e5678a916. Click to View Larger Image.
Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Service, from 24 June 1911 to 15 July 1912. Ships Included the Adriatic, Canopic, Cedric, Cretic, and Romanic. SS Canopic First Class Passenger List, 23 July 1911. GGA Image ID # 211f842956. Click to View Larger Image.
Sailing Schedule, Between New York-Boston-Mediterranean Ports, 17 May 1913 to 12 April 1914. Ships Included the Adriatic, Canopic, Cedric, and Cretic. RMS Laurentic Passenger List, 24 June 1913. GGA Image ID # 20881ec2e3
Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 13 October 1913 to 7 July 1914. Ships Included the Adriatic, Canopic, Celtic, and Cretic. SS Cretic Passenger List, 22 November 1913. GGA Image ID # 1e57e4cab1. Click to View Larger Image.
White Star Line Proposed Sailings Liverpool-Cobh-Philadelphia Service; Liverpool-Cobh-Boston Service; and Breman-Southampton-New York Service from 15 August 1922 to 27 February 1923. Ships Included the Canopic, Haverford, and Pittsburgh. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 6 September 1922. GGA Image ID # 1dd4da0bfc
White Star Line Mediterranean Service Proposed Sailings from 29 August 1922 to 13 April 1923. Ships Included the Adriatic, Arabic, Cretic, and Lapland. Ports Included New York, Boston, Azores, Madeira, Gibraltar, Algiers, Monaco, Naples, Genoa, Alexandria, Haifa, Athens (Phaleron Bay), and Nice. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 6 September 1922. GGA Image ID # 1dd525881f. Click to View Larger Image.
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RMS Cretic, Twin Screw, 13,500 Tons. White Star Line Services Brochure, 1907. GGA Image ID # 144e0bc1d5
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Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused). SS Cretic Passenger List, 14 July 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e5752d7af
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White Star Line Services to the United States, August 1905. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 30 August 1905. GGA Image ID # 1ea4dec5e3
We have pleasure in calling attention to the services maintained by the White Star Line to the United States, in addition to the regular sailings between LIVERPOOL and NEW YORK, viz.:—
- LIVERPOOL and BOSTON (Calling at Queenstown),
- ALSO, BETWEEN NEW YORK & BOSTON & MEDITERRANEAN PORTS,
These Services are conducted by modern Twin- Screw Steamers:—
- ARABIC 15,801 Tons
- CYMRIC 13,096 Tons
- REPUBLIC 15,378 Tons
- CANOPIC 12,096 Tons
- CRETIC 13.500 Tons
- ROMANIC 11.400 Tons
which are among the largest, fastest, and finest steamers in the Mediterranean Service. They regularly sail throughout the year to and from Liverpool and Boston (calling at Queenstown), or to and from New York or Boston and Mediterranean Ports.
See the annexed sailing schedules giving the departures as at present arranged.
The attention of Passengers holding return tickets by the White Star Line is especially drawn to the choice of the route thus offered, return tickets being available for their total value towards passage by any of the White Star Services.
Facilities will be offered for booking by the most attractive routes across the Continent between the various ports of call in the Mediterranean and Liverpool, which will thus enable passengers to book the round trip from New York or Boston via the Mediterranean, returning from Liverpool or vice versa.
ISMAY, IMRIE &. CO.
Liverpool, August 1905.
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Information for Passengers - 14 July 1904
- Breakfast from 8:30 until 10 o'clock
- Luncheon at 1:30
- Dinner at 7 o'clock
The Bar closes at 11:00 pm, and the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm
Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 10:30 am
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.
Cablegrams and Telegrams should be handed to the Saloon Steward an hour before arrival at Queenstown.
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, Chairs or Rugs 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 Boston, 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 4/- each for the voyage, 24 hours' notice being necessary at the London or Liverpool Office.
It is desirable that valuables or Money should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe. As no charge is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance.
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.
For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of English and American money. The rate of exchange will be $4.80 to the Zr when giving American in exchange for English currency, and Li to $4.95 when giving English money for American.
First Class Passengers joining the steamers of the Boston Service at Queenstown must, be at that port not later than 8:00 am Friday.
Passengers Addresses may be left with the Saloon Steward, in order that any letters sent to the care of the Company may be forwarded.
The Passenger Services of the White Star Line are maintained entirely by Twin Screw Steamers, including the "Oceanic," "Majestic," and "Teutonic," which are Among The Fastest Steamers afloat, and the "Baltic," " Cedric," and "Celtic," the Three Largest Vessels in The World.
The Boston Services include the Largest and Fastest Steamers sailing to Boston.
Source: RMS Cretic Passenger List - 14 July 1904
Information for Passengers - 26 August 1908
Meals will be served in the Saloon, as under :
| First Sitting | Second Sitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 8:00 am to 9:00 am | 9 to 10:00 am |
| Luncheon | 12-30 to 1-15:00 pm | 1 30 to 2:15 pm |
| Dinner | 6 to 7:00 pm | 7:15 to 8:15:00 pm |
The Bar opens at 8 A.M and closes at 11,30 pm and Smoking Room at Midnight.
Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm
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 principal 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.
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 Arrangements at New York. Should the steamer arrive at the New-York Wharf after 8:00 pm, Passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast on the following morning.
Source: SS Cretic Passenger List - 26 August 1908
Information for Passengers - 22 November 1913
- Breakfast from 8:00 until 10:00 am
- Luncheon at 1:00 pm
- Dinner at 7:00 pm
The Bar opens at 8 am, and closes at 11:30 pm
Lights are exstinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, Lounge at 11.30 p.m , and Smoking Room at Midnight.
Devine Service in the Saloon On Sundays at 11.30 am
Seats at Table. Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply for Same to the Second Steward.
Children are not entitled to seats in the Saloon unless full fare is paid.
Notice. — Passengers desiring to dine later than the usual hour, 7:00 pm can have dinner served at any time up to 8:15:00 pm by giving notice to the Second Steward not later than 1:30 pm
Wireless Telegrams. All Southampton — Cherbourg — Queenstown — New York, Liverpool — Queenstown — New York, Liverpool — Quebec — Montreal, Liverpool — Halifax — Portland, and Liverpool — Queenstown — Boston, Mediterranean — New York, Mediterranean — Boston Mail and Passenger Steamers of the White Star Lino are fitted with the Marconi system of Wireless Telegraphy, and messages for despathh should be handed to the Purser.
Cablegrams and Telegrams should be handed to the Saloon Steward at least an hour before the 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.
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 Board the Ship. In the Case of Sickness Developed on Board, No Charge Will Be Made, and Medicine Will Be Free in All Circumstances.
Baggage. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master. Trunks and 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 4/- each for the voyage.
Steamer Rugs can be hired at a charge of 4/- each for the voyage.
Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form, for any additional Passage Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, or Freight paid on board.
The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of Passengers, to exchange a limited amount of Italian, French and American Money and be 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 the 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 HO deposited.
Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts olEurope, can be 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.
This Steamer is fitted with Marconi's system of Wireless Telegraphy and also with Submarine Signalling Apparatus.
Upper Berths: — Passengers Occupying Upper Berths Can Obtain Steps for Getting in or Out of Same on Applying to the Steward or Stewardess.
Breakfast: — As the Bugle Is Not Sounded for Breakfast, Passengers Desirous of Being Wakened Should Arrange to Be Called by Their Bedroom Stewards.
Steamer Rugs and Chairs. Can be hired on application to the Enquiry Office, at a charge of 4/- each for the voyage.
Landing Arrangements 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.
Source: SS Cretic Passenger List - 22 November 1913
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Great Passenger Ships of the World 1858-1912
This initial volume deals with Ships from 1858-1912, from the first passenger ship of over 10,000 GRT to be placed in service (the Great Eastern) to those unforgettable sister ships, the Olympic and Titanic — the first of more than 40,000 GRT.
Liverpool and the Mersey, Vol. 1: Gladstone Dock and the Great Liners
More than 190 rare archive photographs and maps, many never before published, recount the story of this most famous dock and the Great passenger Ships that were once a regular sight there.
Passenger Ships of the World - 1963
Passenger Ships of the World, 1963, represents an incredible resource covering passenger ships that are Trans-Atlantic, Trans-Pacific, Trans-Pacific via Panama Canal, Latin American, Africa and the Eastern Oceans, and California-Hawaii.
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