Embarkation Notice - Glasgow to Canada - White Star Line - 1928

 

A rare example of an Embarkation Notice from the 1920s for a transatlantic voyage of Cabin Passenger Miss McKellar, on the SS Laurentic of the White Star Line. The two-page flyer featured a photograph of the ship and six photographs of Cabin Class accommodations. It was likely provided to the passenger at the time of booking by the White Star Line agents in Glasgow.

 

Front Side of 1928 Embarkation Notice Distributed by White Star Line Agents in Glasgow for the 15 September 1928 Sailing of the SS Laurentic from Glasgow to Québec and Montréal.

Front Side of 1928 Embarkation Notice Distributed by White Star Line Agents in Glasgow for the 15 September 1928 Sailing of the SS Laurentic from Glasgow to Québec and Montréal. GGA Image ID # 21480f4eda

 

Miss C. A. C. McKellar, Ticket No. B13018 Cabin B143

1.9.28 EMBARKATION NOTICE

WHITE STAR LINE

NEW TRIPLE SCREW STEAMER " LAURENTIC," 19,000 TONS

ONE OF THE LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS TO CANADA

GLASGOW TO CANADA

Glasgow To Canada
DATE DAY STEAMER FOR Passengers will embarkat PRINCES PIER, GREENOCK, where a tender will be alongside to convey them to Steamer.
1928
Sept. 15
Sat. LAURENTIC Québec and Montréal

CABIN CLASS PASSENGERS leave ST. ENOCH STATION, GLASGOW, by Train departing at 6-3 p.m. on Sailing Day, for Princes Pier, Greenock. PASSENGERS from Ayrshire and the West of Scotland may join this train at GILMOUR STREET STATION, PAISLEY, where it is due at 6-15 p.m.

TOURIST THIRD CAB IN PASSENGERS leave ST. ENOCH STATION, GLASGOW, by Special Train departing at 5-20 p.m. on Sailing Day, for Princes Pier, Greenock. PASSENGERS from Ayrshire and the West of Scotland may join this Train at GILMOUR STREET STATION, PAISLEY, where it is due at 5-35 p.m.

THIRD CLASS PASSENGERS leave T. ENOCH STATION, GLASGOW, by Special Train departing at 5-20 p.m. on Sailing Day, for Princes Pier, Greenock. PASSENGERS from Ayrshire and the West of Scotland, may join this Train at GILMOUR STREET STATION, PAISLEY, where it is due at 5-35 p.m.

PASSPORTS—CANADA.—Passengers landing at a Canadian port must be in possession of Cards of Identity endorsed by Canadian Government Authorities here. Tourists, Returning Canadians and U.S. Citizens, and, persons passing through Canada to destinations beyond, do not require Cards of Identity, but should hold valid Passports.

UNITED STATES.--No Passenger will be allowed to embark without a Passport or Permit. All Passengers proceeding to the United States (except United States Citizens holding unexpired Passports or returning United States Residents holding permits to re-enter the United States, " Form 632 ") require to have their Passports vised by an American Diplomatic or Consular Officer. Unless this requirement is complied with, Passengers will not be admitted into the United States.

All Passports, Identity Cards, Permits and Tickets must be produced for examination when embarking.

FRIENDS of passengers wishing to accompany them to Princes Pier Station, Greenock, may travel n the same train provided they obtain railway tickets in the ordinary way.

BAGGAGE.—All heavy baggage should be at Princes Pier Station, Greenock, not later than noon two days previous to sailing. For the convenience of passengers resident in Glasgow, the Railway Company will accept such baggage if delivered two days before sailing at the Shop Parcels Office, St. Enoch Station, Glasgow. The Company's baggage labels should be affixed to ends of all packages.

Apply to Local Booking Ageits or WHITE STAR LINE,

Telegrams: " CARTHAGE," GLASGOW.

153, ST. VINCENT STREET (P.O. Box. 72), GLASGOW

Telephone: 9467 CENTRAL.

 

Back Side of Embarkation Notice

 

Back Side of 1928 Embarkation Notice Distributed by White Star Line Agents in Glasgow for the 15 September 1928 Sailing of the SS Laurentic from Glasgow to Québec and Montréal.

Back Side of 1928 Embarkation Notice Distributed by White Star Line Agents in Glasgow for the 15 September 1928 Sailing of the SS Laurentic from Glasgow to Québec and Montréal. GGA Image ID # 2148415045

 

Cabin Class Gymnasium on the SS Laurentic.

Cabin Class Gymnasium on the SS Laurentic. GGA Image ID # 2148aa5100

 

Cabin Class Lounge on the SS Laurentic.

Cabin Class Lounge on the SS Laurentic. GGA Image ID # 2148bf5d29

 

Photo Collage of Third Class Accommodations on the SS Laurentic.

Photo Collage of Third Class Accommodations on the SS Laurentic. Images Include (Top to Bottom, Left to Right): Third Class Smoking Room, Third Class Dining Saloon, Third Class Loung and Third Class Children's Playroom. GGA Image ID # 2149476fd2

 

Document Information

  • Date: 15 September 1928
  • Published by: White Star Line
  • Dimensions: 22.8 x 29.2 cm

 

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