RMS Queen Elizabeth Ephemera Collection
All Digitized Ephemera for the RMS Queen Elizabeth available at the GG Archives. Common items of ephemera in our maritime collection include passenger lists, brochures, event and entertainment programs, and other memorabilia produced for a voyage or ship.
1947-02-13 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 13 February 1947
- Route: Southampton to New York
- Commander: Captain C. M. Ford, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1947-05-24 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 24 May 1947
- Route: New York to Southampton
- Commander: Captain C. G. Illingworth, R.D., R.N.R.
1947-09-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 11 September 1947
- Route: Southampton to New York
- Commander: Captain J. D. Snow, R.D., R.N.R.
1948-05-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 14 May 1948
- Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain C. M. Ford, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1948-06-24 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 24 June 1948
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain C. M. Ford, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1948-10-31 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: Halloween, the 31 October 1948
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain C. M. Ford, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
Cunard White Star Tourist Class on the "Big Four" - 1949
This 1949 booklet is your gangplank. Step aboard and see for yourself the spacious public rooms and tasteful cabins wherein relaxation and recreation are the rules of the day. Tourist Class on the "Big Four" of the Cunard White Star Line -- Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Mauretania, and Britannic.
1949-05-06 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 6 May 1949
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore C. M. Ford, R.D., R.N.R.
1949-08-27 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 27 August 1949
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain R. B. G. Woollatt, R.D., R.N.R.
1949-08-28 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 28 August 1949 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star Line featured Fried Filet of Sole, Anglaise, Roast Chicken, Chipolata Sauce, and Plum Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert.
1949-08-29 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 29 August 1949 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Corned Brisket of Beef and Vegetables, Vienna Steak, Tomato Sauce, and Ice Cream for dessert.
1949-08-30 Program of Today's Events - RMS Queen Elizabeth
Program of Social and Sporting events onboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star Line for Tuesday, 30 August 1949. Today's activities included movies, concerts, Rotary meeting, children's tea party, horse racing, cocktail hour, BBC newscast, dancing, and community sing-a-long.
1949-10-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 14 October 1949
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain C. M. Ford, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1950-11-16 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 16 November 1950
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore G. E. Cove
1952-05-07 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 7 May 1952
- Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore G. E. Cove
1952-05-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 11 May 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Marguery, Braised American Ham, Madeire, and Pears Belle Hélène for dessert. Autographs from felow passengers were included.
1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 18 June 1952
- Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore G. E. Cove, C.B.E.
1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu
Extensive Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 18 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Bitock à la Russe , Rack of Lamb. Mascotte, and Soufflé Mercédès for dessert.
1952-06-19 RMS Queen Elizabeth Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from 19 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured a large selection of breakfast fare including Fried Lemon Sole au Citron, Eggs en Cocotte à la Crème, and Broiled American and Danish Bacon.
1953-06-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 11 June 1953
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore H. Grattidge, O.B.E
1953-06-12 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 12 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Fresh Haddock, Dugléré, Pork Sausage, Devilled Sauce, and Apple Pie for dessert.
1953-06-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 14 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Fried Fillet of Flounder and Lemon, Filet Steak, Bordelaise, and Plum Pie for dessert.
1953-06-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 14 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Risotto à la Grecque, Calf’s Feet en Tortue, and Blueberry Sundae for dessert.
1953-06-15 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 15 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Vol au Vent à la Reine, Baked Cloved Ham, Marsala, and Pineapple Royale for dessert. Autographs of fellow passengers accompany this Menu.
1954-08-26 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 26 August 1954
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D. (Cmdr. R.N.R., Rtd.)
1954-12-23 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Cunard Line
- Class of Passengers: Tourist
- Date of Departure: 23 December 1954
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Commodore C. I. Thompson
Ephemera contained in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenirs provided to the passengers of each voyage. Many of these souvenir ephemeral items have disappeared over the years.
Our selection varies considerably by ship, and likely contains only a sampling of what was originally produced and printed by the steamship lines.
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