SS Rex Archival Collection

The Italian Line combined Grace and Power in the 880-foot Rex, above, built by the Ansaldo yard at Genoa. In 1933 she won the Blue Riband from Europa, the only ship sailing from a Mediterranean port to be recognized as speed queen of the Atlantic. Ocean Liners of the 20th Century, 1963. GGA Image ID # 1d57b0219d

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• Rex (1932) Italia Line Ship's History (Brief)
• Passenger Lists
• Brochures
• Passage Contracts, Tickets, and Receipts
• Services
• Sailing Schedules
• Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
• Passage Rates
• Photographs
• Autographs
• Books Referencing the SS Rex
• Excerpts from Information for Passengers
• The Italian Bid for Atlantic Supremacy - 1947

Rex (1932) Italia Line

Built by Societa Anónima Ansaldo, Sestri, Genoa, Italy. Tonnage: 51,062. Dimensions: 833' x 97' (879' o.l.). Propulsion: Quadruple-screw, 28 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Two masts and two funnels. Keel laid for Navigazione Generale Italiana on April 27, 1930. Ownership Change: During construction in 1932, ownership was transferred to the newly formed "Italia" Line. Maiden Voyage: Commenced her maiden voyage from Genoa to New York, September 27, 1932. Capacity: Had accommodation for 2,024 passengers, and her crew numbered 810 members. Speed Records: She was the first Italian liner to break the trans-Atlantic speed record. She made a run from Gibraltar to Ambrose Light in 4 days, 13 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of 3,181 nautical miles and averaging 28.92 knots. From her keel to the navigating bridge the height was 120 feet. Fate: This great liner was bombed and sunk by British aircraft, September 9, 1944, while being towed to a new hiding place. The sunken hull (near Trieste) was broken up for scrap in 1947. Indeed a pitiful sight when one remembers how majestic she appeared before the War. Running mate: Conte di Savoia.

Passenger Lists

Brochures

Passage Contracts, Tickets, and Receipts

Services

Italia Line Services for North America, South America, South Africa, Central America -- Antilles -- South Pacific, and Australia, 1935. SS Rex Passenger List, 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5ba2fa7

Lloyd Triestino Services to the Mediterranean, and India -- The Far East, 1935. SS Rex Passenger List, 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5bd9496

Sailing Schedules

Principal Connections of the Italia Line, Cosulich Line, and Lloyd Triestino, from Genoa to Egypt and Genoa to India, from 18 September 1935 to 29 December 1935. Connecting Ships Included the Esperia and Victoria. Transatlantic Ships Included the Conte di Savoia and Rex. SS Rex Passenger List, 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5bf164f

Principal Connections of the Italia Line, Cosulich Line, and Lloyd Triestino, from Genoa to South Africa, Gibraltar to South Africa, and Gibraltar to New York, from 15 September 1935 to 5 December 1935. Connecting Ships Included the Giulio Cesare, Duilio, Rex, and Roma. Transatlantic Ships Included the Conte di Savoia and Giulio Cesare. SS Rex Passenger List, 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5cb43d8

Principal Connections of the Italia Line, Cosulich Line, and Lloyd Triestino, from Naples to Egypt and Naples to India, from 17 September 1935 to 12 December 1935. Connecting Ships Included the Esperia, Victoria, and C. Rosso (via Brindisl). Transatlantic Ships Included the Conte Grande, Conte di Savoia, and Rex. SS Rex Passenger List, 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5d21a94

Sailing Schedule, New York to Europe, from 24 September 1935 to 8 February 1936. Ships Included the Conte di Savoia, Rex, Roma, and Vulcania. SS Rex Passenger List, 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5b7cb0f

Sailing Schedule, New York to Europe, from 20 August 1938 to 4 January 1939. Ships Included the Conte di Savoia, Rex, Roma, Saturnia, and Vulcania. SS Rex Passenger List, 9 August 1938. GGA Image ID # 1ee6bd0d94

Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

Italia Line Route Map, SS Rex Passenger List 21 August 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee501a25c. Click to View Larger Image.

Italia Line Route Map, SS Rex Passenger List 13 September 1935. GGA Image ID # 1ee5437aef. Click to View Larger Image.

Italia Line Route Map, 1938. SS Rex Passenger List, 13 July 1938. GGA Image ID # 1ee649d8c1. Click to View Larger Image.

Italia Line Route Map, 1939. SS Rex Passenger List, 6 October 1939. GGA Image ID # 1ee6c9de66. Click to View Larger Image.

Passage Rates

Summer Season Third Class Port Rates For Direct Sailings From New York or Boston Including Return Passage. Ships Included the Rex, Conte di Savoia, Roma, Saturnia, and Vulcania. Third Class Rates Brochure, 1938. GGA Image ID # 12533669a1. Click to View Larger Image.

Photographs

SS Rex of the Italian Line. Gross Tonnage 51,062. Italian Line Third Class Rates, 1938. GGA Image ID # 125261804d

Third Class Dining Room on the SS Rex. Italian Line Third Class Rates, 1938. GGA Image ID # 1253d5fc04

Third Class Verandah on the SS Rex. Italian Line Third Class Rates, 1938. GGA Image ID # 12545dd17a

Autographs

Passenger Autographs, Part 1 of 2. SS Rex Passenger List, 6 October 1939. GGA Image ID # 1ee714e8af

Passenger Autographs, Part 2 of 2. SS Rex Passenger List, 6 October 1939. GGA Image ID # 1ee7776eee

Books Referencing the SS Rex

Excerpts from Information for Passengers

General Information for Passengers - 21 August 1935

Berthing of Passengers - No alteration in Ca. bin can be made except through the Purser. Receipt for any difference paid, as per the Company's fixed Tariff, will be given to Passengers by the Purser, who will also duly note on passage tickets changes of accommodation.

Medical Attendance - For medical and surgical attendance to Passengers, ship's surgeons are entitled to professional fees, to be charged as per published schedule, available at Purser's Offices.

Said medical and surgical attendance will be free of charge, if Passengers are suffering from seasickness, or are affected by infirmities or injuries deriving from statical conditions of the ship or in any way pertaining to navigation, and also in cases of contagious diseases which are subject to denunciation.

Return accommodation - For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Enquiry & Travel Office will be pleased to radio the New York Office for any accommodation required. This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble.

Wireless Services — The vessels belonging to the Societa Italia are equipped with a most powerful and up-to-date radiotelegraphic plant. In this way the ships remain in communication with any part of the world by the medium of the chain of wireless stations on terra-firma.

All through the voyage, this vessel is in continuous touch with Italy, Europe, and the United States of America. Thus, the Marconigrams are transmitted, or received, direct; so that a quick service and a rapid exchange of business, or private, messages can be effected at any moment.

The Radiotelegraphic Station will be found on Sport Deck.

For the greater convenience of Passengers no Marconigrams arriving during the night will be delivered to Addressee before 7,30 a. m., unless the Passenger has expressly requested the Enquiry & Travel Office to hand him same at once on receipt during the night.

Mail Service - Three different types of messages can be sent from on board:

a) Marconigrams

b) Ocean radioletters (SLT) (reduced rates)

c) Marconigram - letters (OL)

Marconigrams - Messages of an urgent nature should be sent as "Marconigrams " and same are telegraphed right through.

A marconigram to Italy or to North America sent this way from steamer cost less than a cable sent from on shore at the ports of call.

Ocean Padioletters (SLT) - Are accepted at reduced rates for the United States and Canada. The service is of the deferred type. Ocean Radioletters are sent by radio from steamer to one of the shore stations of North America who forward them to destination by air or ordinary mail.

Rate Italian lire 28.— for 24 words, plus Italian lire 1.11 for each extra word.

Marconigram - letters (OL) - Are only accepted for Italy. The service is of the deferred type. Such messages are sent by wireless to any vessel proceeding to Italy and the receiving vessel arranges for the forwarding to destination by ordinary mail at first port of call in Italy.

Rate Italian lire 10.60 for 20 words, and Italian lire 1.00 for each extra word.

Service On Land — News can be sent to Passengers by their relations or friends, if these are residing in Italy, by means of Marconigrams transmitted to the vessel via "Coltanoradio".

Relations or friends resident in other European countries will find it advisable to forward their Marconi-grams, intended for the ship, by the medium of the aforesaid "Coltanoradio " Station, the vessel being in continuous communication with same.

Marconigrams can be presented at any Telegraphic Office, using the following Form of Address:

Passenger's Name

Vessel's Name

"Coltanoradio

This is to he followed by the text.

Wireless Telephony Station — The vessel is also equipped with the most perfect and up-to-date radiotelephonic plant (ultra powerful "Marconi") for transmitting and receiving, therefore secures a regular service during the navigation, both with Europe, the U. S. A., Canada, Mexico and Cuba.

The normal range of this set of apparatus allows of direct communications from ship to North America, immediately after leaving Italy. As soon as the vessel has left America, Passengers can communicate with all the principal European Towns.

Suggestion and Complaints — Passengers are requested to ask for the Special Book, and insert in same any suggestions or complaints they may wish to make with regard to inconveniences noted by them in the Ship's Radiotelegraphic Service.

For full details and tariffs please apply direct to the Wireless Station on board.

Mail — Mail received after Passengers have left the ship is forwarded to the address furnished by them on the Identification Cards.

High Seas Mail — The Enquiry and Travel Office is acting also as oficial Agent of the Italian Post Administration; therefore accepts registered mail.

Banking Services - Passengers may avail themselves of the banking services (exchange of money, letters of credit, travelers cheques, banking enquiries, etc.) at the Bank located in the Entrance Hall, the care of which in entrusted to an Official of the Banca Commerciale Italiana.

A special booklet containing details of this service will be distributed to Passengers upon their request.

Valuables - The Company is not responsible for loss or theft of valuables, money, etc. Same should be handed to the Purser for deposit in his safe. In such cases valuables should be consigned under seal with the name of the depositor clearly shown.

No charge is made for such service and the Company accepts no liability in connection therewith.

Safe deposit boxes for the safe keeping of valuables can be secured free of charge upon application to the Enquiry and Travel Office. A deposit of 50 itAlian Liras in only requested and refunded to the Passengers when returning to boxes key.

The deposit of valuables in the safe boxes is made by the Passengers themselves without any inventory or control of the Line, it being expressly agreed that the Line does not accept any responsibility for the safe custody of the valuables.

Baggage Insurance — As the Company's liability for baggage is strictly limited, it is strongly recommended to Passengers to insure their baggage as, in the event of loss or damage to the same, the Company cannot under any circumstances, accept liability beyond the amount specified on the steamer contract ticket. - Baggage can be insured at the Enquiry & Travel Office, such insurance covering all risks on land or sea.

SPORTS - Swimming Pool — The Company accepts no responsability whatsoever for any accident from whatever cause arising to any Passenger using the Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and other kinds of Sports.

Passengers Are Not Allowed To Trespass the limit of their own class.

Steamer Chairs, Rugs and Cushions - For the westbound trip, the charge for chairs is Lire 20, for rugs Lire 20 and for cushions Lire 7.

Lifebelts — A special board containing Instructions for the Use of Lifebelts is posted in every Stateroom. Passengers are requested to take notice of the above mentioned Instructions as indicated.

Professional Gamblers — Passengers are informed that professional gamblers seeking to play for high stakes, are reported as crossing on Atlantic steamers.

Cinema - Films — Passengers are strictly forbidden to keep cinema-films in their cabins. Such must be delivered to the Enquiry and Travel Office in order to be stored in a suitable room during the voyage.

Collections, charitable or otherwise are strictly forbidden.

For further information, please consult the "Ship's routine ".

Useful Information for The Arrival at New York

Hotel Reservations in New York By Wireless-Telegram - Passengers may send, free of charge, wireless telegrams in code reserving accommodation at New York Hotels. Full particulars may be obtained at the Enquiry & Travel Office.

Arrival at New York - Passengers are landed at the Pier 59 North River, where Passengers will find taxis, telephones etc. If the vessel arrives at the Pier after 8 p. m., Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after breakfast the following morning.

Parlor and Sleeping Car Reservations for pullman and ordinary trains throughout U. S. may be made through the Enquiry and Travel Office. In making any of the above reservations Passengers are kindly requested to do so at least two days before the day of arrival of the ship in New York.

Landing Cards, Port of New York — Before leaving the vessel, holders must present landing cards to the U. S. Doctor and to U. S. Immigration Inspector for endorsement.

American citizen must present Landings Cards only to the U. S. Immigrants Inspector for the visa.

Delivery of Baggage in New York — Passengers are especially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Custom's Baggage Room on the Pier, as, otherwise, considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the railway.

Forwarding of Passengers - For the convenience of all Passengers disembarking at our piers in New York who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York, as well as Steamship Lines for Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet Passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from ours pier through to destination, relieving Passengers of the annoyance of purchasing their tickets at the depot or of re-checking their baggage. Transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by Passengers.

Recovery of U. S. Head Tax - This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the U. S. within sixty days (the time prescribed by U. S. Law) and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Transportation Company, when complete, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of Passenger's arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.

Claims and Complaints — Passengers' criticism and suggestions relative to the services on board receive the most particular attention of the Company. Passengers are requested to address themselves in this connection either to the Captain or to the Direction, at the "Italia " Company's Headquarters, Piazza De-Ferrari, Genoa.

Source: SS Rex Passenger List - 21 August 1935

General Information for Passengers - 13 September 1935

Berthing of Passengers - No alteration in Ca. bin can be made except through the Purser. Receipt for any difference paid, as per the Company's fixed Tariff, will be given to Passengers by the Purser, who will also duly note on passage tickets changes of accommodation.

Medical Attendance - For medical and surgical attendance to Passengers, ship' s surgeons are entitled to professional fees, to be charged as per published schedule, available at Purser's Offices.

Said medical and surgical attendance will be free of charge, if Passengers are suffering from seasickness, or are affected by infirmities or injuries deriving from statical conditions of the ship or in any way pertaining to navigation, and also in cases of contagious diseases which are subject to denunciation.

Return accommodation - For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Enquiry & Travel Office will be pleased to radio the New Y&rk Office for any accommodation required. This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble.

Wireless Services — The vessels belonging to the Societa Italia are equipped with a most powerful and up-to-date radiotelegraphic plant. In this way the ships remain in communication with any part of the world by the medium of the chain of wireless stations on terra-firma.

All through the voyage, this vessel is in continuous touch with Italy, Europe, and the United States of America. Thus, the Marconigrams are transmitted, or received, direct; so that a quick service and a rapid exchange of business, or private, messages can be effected at any moment.

The Radiotelegraphic Station will be found on Sport Deck.

For the greater convenience of Passengers no Marconigrams arriving during the night will be delivered to Addressee before 7,30 a. m., unless the Passenger has expressly requested the Enquiry & Travel Office to hand him same at once on receipt during the night.

Mail Service - Three different types of messages can be sent from on board:

a) Marconigrams

b) Ocean radioletters (SLT) (reduced rates)

c) Marconigram - letters (OL)

Marconigrams Messages of an urgent nature should be sent as "Marconigrams " and same are telegraphed right through.

A marconigram to Italy or to North America sent this way from steamer cost less than a cable sent from on shore at the ports of call.

Ocean Radioletters (SLT) - Are accepted at reduced rates for the United States and Canada. The service is of the deferred type. Ocean Radioletters are sent by radio from steamer to one of the shore stations of North America who forward them to destination by air or ordinary mail.

Rate Italian lire 28.— for 24 words, plus Italian lire 1.11 for each extra word.

Marconigram - letters (OL) - Are only accepted for Italy. The service is of the deferred type. Such messages are sent by wireless to any vessel proceeding to Italy and the receiving vessel arranges for the forwarding to destination by ordinary mail at first port of call in Italy.

Rate Italian lire 10.60 for 20 words, and Italian lire 1.00 for each extra word.

Service On Land — News can be sent to Passengers by their relations or friends, if these are residing in Italy, by means of Marconigrams transmitted to the vessel via "Coltanoradio".

Relations or friends resident in other European countries will find it advisable to forward their Marconi-grams, intended for the ship, by the medium of the aforesaid " Coltanoradio " Station, the vessel being in continuous communication with same.

Marconigrams can be presented at any Telegraphic Office, using the following Form of Address:

Passenger's Name

Vessel's Name

"Coltanoradio.'

This is to be followed by the text.

Wireless Telephony Station — The vessel is also equipped with the most perfect and up-to-date radiotelephonic plant (ultra powerful "Marconi") for transmitting and receiving, therefore secures a regular service during the navigation, both with Europe, the U. S. A., Canada, Mexico and Cuba.

The normal range of this set of apparatus allows of direct communications from ship to North America, immediately after leaving Italy. As soon as the vessel has left America, Passengers can communicate with all the principal European Towns.

Suggestion and Complaints — Passengers are requested to ask for the Special Book, and insert in same any suggestions or complaints they may wish to make with regard to inconveniences noted by them in the Ship's Radiotelegraphic Service.

For full details and tariffs please apply direct to the Wireless Station on board.

Mail — Mail received after Passengers have left the ship is forwarded to the address furnished by them on the Identification Cards.

High Seas Mail — The Enquiry and Travel Office is acting also as oficial Agent of the Italian Post Administration; therefore accepts registered mail.

Banking Services - Passengers may avail themselves of the banking services (exchange of money, letters of credit, travelers cheques, banking enquiries, etc.) at the Bank located in the Entrance Hall, the care of which in entrusted to an Official of the Banca Commerciale Italiana.
A special booklet containing details of this service will be distributed to Passengers upon their request.

Valuables - The Company is not responsible for loss or theft of valuables, money, etc. Same should be handed to the Purser for deposit in his safe. In such cases valuables should be consigned under seal with the name of the depositor clearly shown.

No charge is made for such service and the Company accepts no liability in connection therewith.

Safe deposit boxes for the safe keeping of valuables can be secured free of charge upon application to the Enquiry and Travel Office. A deposit of 50 italian Liras in only requested and refunded to the Passengers when returning to boxes key.

The deposit of valuables in the safe boxes is made by the Passengers themselves without any inventory or control of the Line, it being expressly agreed that the Line does not accept any responsibility for the safe custody of the valuables.

Baggage Insurance — As the Company's liability for baggage is strictly limited, it is strongly recommended to Passengers to insure their baggage as, in the event of loss or damage to the same, the Company cannot under any circumstances, accept liability beyond the amount specified on the steamer contract ticket. - Baggage can be insured at the Enquiry & Travel Office, such insurance covering all risks on land or sea.

SPORTS - Swimming Pool — The Company accepts no responsability whatsoever for any accident from whatever cause arising to any Passenger using the Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and other kinds of Sports.

Passengers Are Not Allowed To Trespass the limit of their own class.

Steamer Chairs, Rugs and Cushions - For the westbound trip, the charge for chairs is Lire 20, for rugs Lire 20 and for cushions Lire 7.

Lifebelts — A special board containing Instructions for the Use of Lifebelts is posted in every Stateroom. Passengers are requested to take notice of the above mentioned Instructions as indicated.

Professional Gamblers — Passengers are informed that professional gamblers seeking to play for high stakes, are reported as crossing on Atlantic steamers.

Cinema - Films — Passengers are strictly forbidden to keep cinema-films in their cabins. Such must be delivered to the Enquiry and Travel Office in order to be stored in a suitable room during the voyage.

Collections, charitable or otherwise are strictly forbidden.

For further information, please consult the "Ship's routine".

Useful Information for The Arrival at New York

Hotel Reservations in New York By Wireless -Telegram - Passengers may send, free of charge, wireless telegrams in code reserving accommodation at New York Hotels. Full particulars may be obtained at the Enquiry & Travel Office.

Arrival at New York - Passengers are landed at the Pier 59 North River, where Passengers will find taxis, telephones etc. If the vessel arrives at the Pier after 8 p. m., Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after breakfast the following morning.

Parlor and Sleeping Car Reservations for pullman and ordinary trains throughout U. S. may be made through the Enquiry and Travel Office. In making any of the above reservations Passengers are kindly requested to do so at least two days before the day of arrival of the ship in New York.

Landing Cards, Port of New York — Before leaving the vessel, holders must present landing cards to the U. S. Doctor and to U. S. Immigration Inspector for endorsement.
American citizen must present Landings Cards only to the U. S. Immigrants Inspector for the visa.

Delivery of Baggage in New York — Passengers are especially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Custom's Baggage Room on the Pier, as, otherwise, considerable delay and extra. -...harge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the railway.

Forwarding of Passengers - For the convenience of all Passengers disembarking at our piers in New. York who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York, as well as Steamship Lines for Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet Passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from ours pier through to destination, relieving Passengers of the annoyance of purchasing their tickets at the depot or of re-checking their baggage. Transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by Passengers.

Recovery of U. S. Head Tax - This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the U. S. within sixty days (the time prescribed by U. S. Law) and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Transportation Company, when complete, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of Passenger's arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered:

Claims and Complaints — Passengers' criticism and suggestions relative to the services on board receive the most particular attention of the Company. Passengers are requested to address themselves in this connection either to the Captain or to the Direction, at the " Italia " Company's Headquarters, Piazza De-Ferrari, Genoa.

Source: SS Rex Passenger List - 13 September 1935

General Information for Passengers - 13 July 1938

Berthing of Passengers - No alteration in Cabin can be made except through the Purser. Receipt for any difference paid, as per the Company's fixed Tariff, will be given to Passengers by the Purser, who will also duly note on passage tickets changes of accommodation.

Medical Attendance - For medical and surgical attendance to Passengers, ship' s surgeons are entitled to professional fees, to be charged as per published schedule, available at Purser's Offices.

Said medical and surgical attendance will be free of charge, if Passengers are suffering from seasickness, or are affected by infirmities or injuries deriving from statical conditions of the ship or in any way pertaining to navigation, and also in cases of contagious diseases which are subject to denunciation.

Return accommodation - For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Enquiry & Travel Office will be pleased to radio the New York Office for any accommodation required. This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble.

Suggestion and Complaints — Passengers are requested to ask for the Special Book, and insert in same any suggestions or complaints they may wish to make with regard to inconveniences noted by them in the Ship's Radiotelegraphic Service.

For full details and tariffs please apply direct to the Wireless Station on board.

Telephone Service on Board The Vessels at Genoa and Naples. — During the days of arrival &/or sailing of the vessels from the port of Genoa, as well as during the vessels' stay at Naples, both on outward and homeward voyages from New York, a telephone service (interurban) at tariff rates is made expressly available on board this vessel for Passengers' requirements.

A person appointed by the Telephone Company is on board at Passengers' disposal during the time established for the service in question.

Mail — Mail received after Passengers have left the ship is Forwarded to the address furnished by them on fhe Identification Cards.

High Seas Mail — The Enquiry and Travel Office is acting also as oficial Agent of the Italian Post Administration; therefore accepts registered mail.

Banking Services - Passengers may avail themselves of the banking services (exchange of money, letters of credit, travelers cheques, banking enquiries, etc.) at the Bank located in the Entrance Hall, the care of which in entrusted to an Official of the Ban ca Commerciale Italiana.

A special booklet containing details of this service will be distributed to Passengers upon their request.

Important Notice.—Anyone entering or leaving Italy in allowed to carry a maximum amount in italian cash money of 350 Lire

Exporting and importing of 500!and 1000 Lira Banknotes is prohibited.

Any amount found not in accordance with these provisions is sequestered by Italian Custom Authorities.

Valuables - The Company is not responsible for loss or thPft of valuables, money, etc. Same should be handed to the Purser for deposit in his safe. In such cases valuables should be consigned under seal with the name of the depositor clearly shown.

No charge is made for such service and the Company accepts no liability in connection therewith.

Baggage Insurance — As the Company's liability for baggage is strictly limited, it is strongly recommended to Passengers to insure their baggage as, in the event of loss or damage to the same, the Company cannot under any circumstances, accept liability beyond the amount specified on the steamer contract ticket. - Baggage can be insured at the Enquiry & Travel Office, such insurance covering all risks on land or sea.

Passengers Are Not Allowed To Trespass the limit of their own class.

Steamer Chairs, Rugs and Cushions — For the westbound trip, the charge for chairs is 0,80, for rugs 0,80 and for cushions 0,40.

Lifebelts — A special board containing Instructions for the Use of Lifebelts is posted in every Stateroom. Passengers are requested to take notice of the above mentioned Instructions as indicated.

Professional Gamblers — Passengers are informed that professional gamblers seeking to play for high stakes, are reported as crossing on Atlantic steamers.

Cinema- Films — Passengers are strictly forbidden to keep cinema-films in their cabins. Such must be delivered to the Enquiry and Travel Office in order to be stored in a suitable room during the voyage.

Collections, charitable or otherwise are strictly forbidden.

For further information, please consult the "Ships' routine".

Useful Information for The Arrival at New York

Hotel Reservations in New York By Wireless-Telegram — Passengers may send, free of charge, wireless telegrams in code reserving accommodation at New York I lotels. Full particulars may be obtained at the Enquiry & Travel Office.

Arrival at New York — Passengers are landed at the Pier 92 North River, where Passengers will find taxis, telephones etc. If the vessel arrives at the Pier after 8 p. m., Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after breakfast the following morning.

Landing Cards, Port of New York — Before leaving the vessel, holders must present landing cards to the U. S. Doctor and to U. S. Immigration Inspector for endorsement.

American citizen must present Landings Cards only to the U. S. Immigrants Inspector for the visa.

Delivery of Baggage in New York — Passengers are especially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Custom' s Baggage Room on the Pier, as, otherwise, considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the railway.

Forwarding of Passengers — For the convenience of all Passengers disembarking at our piers in New York who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York, as well as Steamship Lines for Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet Passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from ours pier through to destination, relieving Passengers of the annoyance of purchasing their tickets at-the depot or of re-checking their Baggage. Transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by Passengers.

Recovery of U. S. Head Tax - This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the U. S. within sixty days (the time prescribed by U. S. Law) and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 614.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Transportation Company, when complete, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of Passenger's arrival in the United States. Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.

Claims and Complaints - Passengers' criticism and suggestions relative to the services on board receive the most particular attention of the Company. Passengers are requested to address themselves in this connection either to the Captain or to the Direction, at the "Italia" Company's Headquarters, Piazza De-Ferrari, Genoa.

Source: SS Rex Passenger List - 13 July 1938

General Information for Passengers - 6 October 1939

Berthing of Passengers - No alteration in Cabin can be made except through the Purser. Receipt for any difference paid, as per the Company's fixed Tariff, will be given to Passengers by the Purser, who will also duly note on passage tickets changes of accommodation.

Medical Attendance - For medical and surgical attendance to Passengers, ship' s surgeons are entitled to professional fees, to be charged as per published schedule, available at Purser's Offices.

Said medical and surgical attendance will be free of charge, if Passengers are suffering from seasickness, or are affected by infirmities or injuries deriving from statical conditions of the ship or in any way pertaining to navigation, and also in cases of contagious diseases which are subject to denunciation.

Return accommodation - For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Enquiry & Travel Office will be pleased to radio the New Itcrk Office for any accommodation required. This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble.

Wireless Services — The vessels belonging to the Societa Italia are equipped with a most powerful and up-to-date radiotelegraphic plant. In this way the ships remain in communication with any part of the world by the medium of the chain of wireless stations on terra-firma.

All through the voyage, this vessel is in continuous touch with Italy, Europe, and the United States of America. Thus, the Marconigrams are transmitted, or received, direct; so that a quick service and a rapid exchange of business, or private, messages can be effected at any moment.

The Radiotelegraphic Station will be found on Sport Deck.

For the greater convenience of Passengers no Marconigrams arriving during the night will be delivered to Addressee before 7,30 a. m., unless the Passenger has expressly requested the Enquiry & Travel Office to hand him same at once on receipt during the night.

Mail Service - Four different types of messages can be sent from on board:

a) Marconigrams

b) Night Marconigrams (NRT) (reduced rates)

c) Ocean radioletters (SLT)

d) Marconigram - letters (OL)

a) Marconigrams - Messages of an urgent nature should be sent as " Marconigrams " and same are telegraphed right through.

A marconigram to Italy or to North America sent this way from steamer cost less than a cable sent from on shore at the ports of call.

b) Night radiotelegrams for United States. - A service of Night Radiolelegrams (NRT) to the United States has been recently established for Passengers convenience.

These messages are accepted at the Radio Office not later than midnight (ship's time) and delivered to destination next morning.

Messages are admitted in plain language only, but telegraphic address may be used.
The word (NRT) to precede the address, and it is charged for.

Tariff
Per word . . . . Lit. 3,57 (equal to about I) 0,19)

c) Ocean Radioletters (SLT) - Are accepted at reduced rates for Italy, the United States and other countries at special rates. The service is of the deferred type. Registered addresses are not admitted such adchtsses to be written in plain language. Ocean Radio-letters are sent by radio from steamer to one of the shore stations of the country of destination who forward them to destination by air or ordinary mail.

Rate for the U. S. of America: Italian Lire 37,75 for 19 words, plus Italian Lire 1,91 for each additional word.

For Italy: Italian Lire 34,50 for 19 words, plus Italian Lire 1,75 for each additional word.

d) Marconigram - letters (OL) - Are only accepted for Italy. The service is of the deferred type. Such messages are sent by wireless to any Italian vessel proceeding to Italy and the receiving vessel arranges for the forwarding to destination by ordinary mail at first port of call in Italy.

Rate Italian lire 10.60 for 20 words, and Italian lire 1.00 for each extra word.

Service On Land — News can be sent to Passengers by their relations or friends, if these are residing in Italy, by means of Marconigrams transmitted to the vessel via "Coltanoradio ".

Relations or friends resident in other European countries will find it advisable to forward their Marconi-grams, intended for the ship, by the medium of the aforesaid " Coltanoradio " Station, the vessel being in continuous communication with same.

Marconigrams can be presented at any Telegraphic Office, using the following Form of Address:

Passenger's Name

Vessel's Name

"Coltanoradio"

This is to be followed by the text.

Wireless Telephony Station — The vessel is also equipped with the most perfect and up-to-date radiotelephonic plant (ultra powerful "Marconi") for transmitting and receiving, therefore secures a regular service during the navigation, both with Europe, the U. S. A., Canada, Mexico and Cuba.

The normal range of this set of apparatus allows of direct communications trom ship to North America, immediately after leaving Italy. As soon as the vessel has left America, Passengers can communicate with all the principal European Towns.

Suggestion and Complaints — Passengers are requested to ask for the Special Book, and insert in same any suggestions or complaints they may wish to make with regard to inconveniences noted by them in the Ship's Radiotelegraphic Service.

For full details and tariffs please apply direct to the Wireless Station on board.

Telephone Service on Board the Vessels at Genoa and Naples. — During the days of arrival &/or sailing of the vessels from the port of Genoa. as well as during the vessels' stay at Naples, both on outward and homeward voyages from New York, a telephone service (interurban) at tariff rates is made expressly available on board this vessel for Passengers' requirements.

A person appointed by the Telephone Company is on board at Passengers' disposal during the time established for the service in question.

Mail — Mail received after Passengers have left the ship is forwarded to the address furnished by them on the Identification Cards.

High Seas Mail — The Enquiry and Travel Office is acting also as oficial Agent of the Italian Post Administration; therefore accepts registered mail.

Banking Services - Passengers may avail themselves of the banking services (exchange of money, letters of credit, travelers cheques, banking enquiries, etc.) at the Bank located in the &trance Hall, the care of which in entrusted to an Official of the Banca Commerciale Italiana. A special booklet containing details of this service will be distributed to Passengers upon their request.

Important Notice. — Anyone entering or leaving Italy in allowed to carry a maximum amount in italian cash money of 350 Lire

Exporting and importing of 500 and 1000 Lira Banknotes is prohibited.

Any amount found not in accordance with these provisions is sequestered by Italian Custom Authorities.

Valuables - The Company is not responsible for loss or thqt of valuables, money, etc. Same should be handed to the Purser for deposit in his safe. In such cases valuables should be consigned under seal with the name of the depositor clearly shown.

No charge is made for such service and the Company accepts no liability in connection therewith.

Baggage Insurance — As the Company's liability for baggage is strictly limited, it is strongly recommended to Passengers to insure their baggage as, in the event of loss or damage to the same, the Company cannot under any circumstances, accept liability beyond the amount specified on the steamer contract ticket. - Baggage can be insured at the Enquiry & Travel Office, such insurance covering all risks on land or sea.

Passengers Are Not Allowed To Trespass the limit of their own class.

Lifebelts — A special board containing Instructions for the Use of Lifebelts is posted in every Stateroom. Passengers are requested to take notice of the above mentioned Instructions as indicated.

Professional Gamblers — Passengers are informed that professional gamblers seeking to play for high stakes, are reported as crossing on Atlantic steamers.

Cinema-Films — Passengers are strictly forbidden to keep cinema-films in their cabins. Such must be delivered to the Enquiry and Travel Office in order to be stored in a suitable room during the voyage.

Collections, charitable or otherwise are strictly forbidden.

For further information, please consult the "Ship's routine".

Useful Information for The Arrival at New York

Hotel Reservations in New York By Wireless-Telegram — Passengers may send, free of charge, wireless telegrams in code reserving accommodation at New York Hotels. Full particulars may be obtained at the Enquiry & Travel Office.

Arrival at New York — Passengers are landed at the Pier 92 North River, where Passengers will find taxis, telephones etc. If the vessel arrives at the Pier after 8 p. rn., Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after breakfast the following morning.

Landing Cards, Port of New York — Before leaving the vessel, holders must present landing cards to the U. S. Doctor and to U. S. Immigration Inspector for endorsement. American citizen must present Landings Cards only to the U. S. Immigrants Inspector for the visa.

Delivery of Baggage in New York — Passengers are especially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Custom' s Baggage Room on the Pier, as, otherwise, considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the railway.

Forwarding of Passengers — For the convenience of all Passengers disembarking at our piers in New York who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York, as well as Steamship Lines for Boston have representatives on the wharf to me 10 Passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as tickets to Boston, via steamer. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from ours pier through to destination, relieving Passengers of the annoyance of purchasing their tickets at-the depot or of re-checking their Baggage. Transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by Passengers.

Recovery of U. S. Head Tax - This tax can be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U. S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the U. S. within sixty days (the time prescribed by U. S. Law) and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the Transportation Company, when complete, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of Passenger's arrival in the United States. Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.

Claims and Complaints - Passengers' criticism and suggestions relative to the services on board receive the most particular attention of the Company. Passengers are requested to address themselves in this connection either to the Captain or to the Direction, at the "Italia" Company's Headquarters, Piazza De-Ferrari, Genoa.

Source: SS Rex Passenger List - 6 October 1939

The Italian Bid for Atlantic Supremacy - 1947