Cunard Line Ephemera 1925-1931

1925-02 The Cunarder Magazine: England, Wales and The British Countryside

The February 1925 issue of The Cunarder -- the England, Wales and The British Countryside. Women's Fashions piece On the Crest of the Wave of Fashion reappeared with this issue.

1925-05-06 RMS Andania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin
• Date of Departure: 6 May 1925
• Route: Hamburg to Halifax NS and New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle

1925-06 The Cunarder Magazine: Special Wembley Number

The June 1925 issue of The Cunarder: Special Wembley Number, Vol. 8 No. 6 featured article was Wonders Old and New at Wembley, by J.S. Crawford. On the Crest of the Wave of Fashion presents the latest in Onboard Fashions for Women.

1925-07-11 RMS Ascania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
• Date of Departure: 11 July 1925
• Route: Montreal to London via Plymouth and Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1925-08-27 RMS Scythia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Second Class
• Date of Departure: 27 August 1925
• Route: Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain W. Prothero

1925-09-09 Sports Tournament Program - RMS Berengaria

Sports Tournament Program covers two days of a voyage beginning 9 September 1925 onboard the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line. Featured Events included Sack Race, Potato Race, Shuffleboard, Pillow Fight, and Deck Tennis. A Fancy Dress Ball was held after the event for awarding of prizes.

1925-08-15 RMS Ausonia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist
• Date of Departure: 15 August 1925
• Route: Southampton to Quebec and Montreal via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R.

1925-08-21 RMS Alaunia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin
• Date of Departure: 21 August 1925
• Route: Liverpool to Quebec and Montreal via Belfast
• Commander: Captain J. G. Saunders

1926-08-26 RMS Berengaria Farewell Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Bill of Fare from Thursday, August 26, 1926 on a westbound voyage that arrived at New York the following day. Featured items included Poached Salmon -- Hollandaise Sauce, Boiled Chicken -- Béchamel, and Kathrine Cake for Dessert.

1926-09 The Cunarder: A Travel Magazine

Delightful Cunard Travel Magazine Offers Photographs and Articles on Destinations, Fashions, and Who's Who on the Cunarders.

1927 - Cunard Line Second Class to Europe

12-Page brochure covers the Boston to Europe route of the Cunard Line in 1927. Interior photographs help to illustrate the second class accommodations available on the Samaria, Scythia, and Laconia.

1927-04 Cunard Line Wine, Spirits, and Tobacco List and Menu

Superb expansive Wine List from April 1927 features an extensive listing of Champagnes, Wines, Liqueurs, Beer, Mineral and Medicinal Waters along with the finest tobacco products and Playing Cards.

1927-06-21 RMS Berengaria Private Dinner Party Menu

This is a private Bill of Fare for passengers on a 21 June 1927 westbound voyage that originated from Southampton destined for New York. Bill of Fare selections were written in French.

1927-08-05 RMS Berengaria Breakfast Menu

Elegant Vintage Bill of Fare from 5 August 1927 featured an extensive array of offerings including Calf's Liver - Piquante Sauce, Boneless Codfish — Cream Sauce, Mutton Chops, and a wide variety of cereals, fruits, eggs and omelettes, cakes, breads, and beverages.

1927-09-03 RMS Caronia Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Class Bill of Fare Card from 3 September 1927 featured Roast Ribs and Sirloin of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Fried Fillet of Lemon Sole, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.

1927-11-26 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Second Class
• Date of Departure: 26 November 1927
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain Sir James Charles

1928-08-17 RMS Andania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 17 August 1928
• Route: Liverpool to Quebec and Montreal via Greenock and Belfast
• Commander: Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1928-08-18 RMS Laconia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin
• Date of Departure: 18 August 1928
• Route: Liverpool to Halifax, Boston and New York via Queenstown
• Commander: Captain M. Doyle

1928-09-26 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Second Class
• Date of Departure: 26 September 1928
• Route: New York to Plymouth, Cherbourg, and Southampton
• Commander: Captain R. L. Alexander, D.S.O., R.D., R.N.R.

1928-10-27 US Immigrant Inspection Cards - RMS Scythia

Inspection Cards used as a landing card and shown on request to a U.S. Immigration Inspector. Norwegian Immigrants Lauri A. Grava and Josua Grava from Haugo made the journey from Liverpool to Boston on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line.

1929-03-20 RMS Berengaria Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Second Class
• Date of Departure: 20 March 1929
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain Sir Arthur H. Rostron, K.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1929-05-18 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Date of Departure: 18 May 1929
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1929-06-19 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Date of Departure: 19 June 1929
• Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1929-06-28 SS Aurania Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 28 June 1929 featured Suprême of Brett, Cardinal, Fillets of Lake Trout, Meunière, and Petits Fours for dessert. Many autographs were included with this menu.

1929-07-10 TSS Tuscania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Class
• Date of Departure: 10 July 1929
• Route: New York to London via Plymouth and Le Havre
• Commander: Captain William Rome

1929-07-16 RMS Berengaria Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Date of Departure: 16 July 1929
• Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain Sir Arthur H. Rostron, K.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1929-07-17 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 17 July 1929 featured Tournedos — Mascotte, Croquette of Chicken — Maréchale, and Soufflé Pudding Suchard for dessert.

1929-07-18 RMS Berengaria Breakfast Menu

An expansive vintage Bill of Fare from 18 July 1929 featured Grilled Spanish Mackerel — Fines Herbes, Omelettes, Hashed Turkey -- Creole style and American and Wiltshire Smoked and Pale Bacon.

1929-07-19 Charity Concert Program - RMS Berengaria

Variety show and musical extravaganza for the benefit of British and American seamen's institutions performed onboard the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line for First Class passengers. Sir Arthur H. Rostron, former captain of the SS Carpathia, was the Commodore and Commander of the Berengaria.

1929-07-21 RMS Berengaria Passenger List

Elegant Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 21 July 1929 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured an extensive selection including Escalope of Veal-Forestière, Ravioli à Ia Bolognaise, and Gelée au Vin for dessert.

1929-07-27 RMS Scythia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin
• Date of Departure: 27 July 1929
• Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1929-08-09 TSS Tuscania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Second Class
• Date of Departure: 9 August 1929
• Route: New York to London via Plymouth and Le Havre
• Commander: Captain William Rome

1929-08-10 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 10 August 1929
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain W. Prothero

1928-08-18 RMS Laconia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin
• Date of Departure: 18 August 1928
• Route: Liverpool to Halifax, Boston and New York via Queenstown
• Commander: Captain M. Doyle

1929-08-10 RMS Laconia Cabin Class Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
• Date of Departure: 10 August 1929
• Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain M. Doyle.

1929-08-24 RMS Tuscania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 24 August 1929
• Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre
• Commander: Captain William Rome

1929-08-31 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 31 August 1929
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1929-09 Program of Events - RMS Aquitania

Program of Entertainment Events onboard the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line. Covers Monday through Thursday during a Voyage in September 1929. The program includes the names of passengers on the Entertainment Committee. Primary activities include Deck Tennis, Shuffleboard, Bullboard, Bridge, Ping-Pong, Horse Racing, and Dancing.

1929-09-07 RMS Berengaria Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 7 September 1929
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain W. Prothero

1929-09-28 RMS Carinthia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Date of Departure: 28 September 1929
• Route: Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain R. V. Peel, R.D., R.N.R.

1929-10-19 RMS Scythia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 19 October 1929
• Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh) and Galway
• Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1930s - Horse Racing Program - RMS Laconia

Hilarious Horse Racing Program dating from the 1930s performed on the deck of the RMS Laconia of the Cunard White Star Line. Entries included Eve by Rib out of Adam, Jealousy by Nose out of Joint, Stampede by Sale out of Basement, etc.

1930 - Horse Racing Program - RMS Samaria

The ever-popular "Horse Racing" program from the 1930s, this one on the RMS Samaria of the Cunard White Star Line. Presented by the "Samaria Jockey Club, race entries included Headache by Cocktails out of Various, Slender by Diet out of Vanity, and many more.

1930-01-29 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 29 January 1930
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-02-14 RMS Franconia Valentine's Day Dinner Menu

A very elegant Bill of Fare featured Fillets of Sole, Boiled Salmon, Mousse de Volaille and Tournedos on this Thos. Cook & Son World Cruise in 1930.

1930-04-05 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Date of Departure: 5 April 1930
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-04-05 RMS Scythia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
• Date of Departure: 5 April 1930
• Route: Liverpool to New York via Belfast, Halifax, and Boston
• Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1930-05 The Cunarder Magazine, Scandianavian Issue

The May 1930 Scandianavian Issue of The Cunarder featured articles were Sweden's Modern Arts and Crafts, by Janet Stewart; and Suited to Travel, by Ruth Seder that featured women's fashions on board steamships of the day.

1930-05-20 RMS Scythia Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 20 May 1930 featured Poached Sea Bass Capetienne, Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce, and Vanilla Bavaroise for dessert.

1930-05-31 RMS Scythia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin
• Date of Departure: 31 May 1930
• Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh) and Galway
• Commander: Captain R. B. Irving

1930-06-20 RMS Aurania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 20 June 1930
• Route: Montreal to London via Plymouth and Le Havre
• Commander: Captain G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-07-12 RMS Ascania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 12 July 1930
• Route: Southampton to Quebec and Montreal via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain W. A. Hawkes, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-07-19 RMS Ascania Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Bill of Fare from Saturday, 19 July 1930 featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Hollandaise, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Victoria Pudding for dessert.

1930-07-26 RMS Berengaria Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 26 July 1930
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain Sir Arthur H. Rostron

1930-07-26 RMS Tuscania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 26 July 1930
• Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre
• Commander: Captain William Rome

1930-08 The Cunarder Magazine, Far East Issue

The August 1930 Far East Issue of The Cunarder featured articles included: Pekin By Sydney Greenbie; The Happy Island Japan and the Japanese By Reneé Browne. Fill-Ins for the Traveler, Women's Fashions on board ship By Ruth Seder was also included.

1930-08-02 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Date of Departure: 2 August 1930
• Route: Soutampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain W. Prothero

1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 16 August 1930
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain Sir Arthur H. Rostron, K.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Class Bill of Fare from Saturday, 16 August 1930 featured Boiled Halibut—Sauce Duglere, Roast Haunch of Mutton—Onion Sauce, and Diplomat Pudding for dessert.

1930-08-22 RMS Berengaria Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 22 August 1930 featured Corned Brisket of Beef and Dumplings , Stewed Veal—Jardinière, and Apple Pie for dessert.

1930-08-30 RMS Carmania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 30 August 1930
• Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre
• Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-09-06 RMS Lancastria Passenger List

• 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.

1930-09-20 RMS Ausonia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
• Date of Departure: 20 September 1930
• Route: Southampton to Quebec and Montreal via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain P. A. Murchie, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-09-20 RMS Scythia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 20 September 1930
• Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1930-09-20 Events Program - RMS Scythia

Social Events and Sports Tournament Program for the Voyage on the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line Beginning 20 September 1930 for Tourist Third Cabin passengers. Events included Deck Games, Horse Racing, Bridge and Whist, Movies, Concerts, Dances, and a children's party.

1930-09-24 RMS Scythia Breakfast Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Bill of Fare from 24 September 1930 featured Broiled Wiltshire, Danish and American Bacon, Bonny Boy Toasted Oats, and Buckwheat Cakes.

1930-09-25 Charity Entertainment Program - RMS Scythia

Variety Show style entertainment program performed for tourist class passengers on the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line in the Tourist class to benefit British and American seamen's institutions that were also listed in the program.

1930-10-25 RMS Carmania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
• Date of Departure: 25 October 1930
• Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.

1931 - Spanning the Atlantic: The History of the Cunard Line

The feat of transporting across a dangerous ocean more people than inhabit some of our states with the loss, in time of peace, of but four lives, especially as these four lives were only the toll of an predictable caprice of the waves.

1931-01-10 RMS Scythia Passenger List

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• Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
• Date of Departure: 10 January 1931
• Route: Liverpool to New York via Belfast and Halifax
• Commander: Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R.

1931-01-10 Events Program - RMS Scythia

Informative Events Program from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line. It covers a voyage from Liverpool to New York beginning 10 January 1931. Brief explanations of the many Deck Sports were provided to the passengers helps to make this an exceptional program from that era of ocean liner travel.

1931-03-31 SS Aurania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cruise
• Date of Departure: 31 March 1931
• Route: Boston and New York to Bermuda, Nassau, Havana, New York, and Boston
• Commander: Captain G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R.

1931-05-02 RMS Berengaria Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: First Class
• Date of Departure: 2 May 1931
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain E. T. Britten

1931-05-02 SS Laconia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin
• Date of Departure: 2 May 1931
• Route: New York and Boston to Liverpool via Queenstown (Cobh)
• Commander: Captain M. Doyle

1931-06-12 RMS Antonia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 12 June 1931
• Route: Liverpool to Quebec and Montreal via Greenock and Belfast
• Commander: Captain W. C. Battle, D.S.C., R.D., R.N.R.

1931-07-18 RMS Aquitania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Second Class and Tourist Third Cabin
• Date of Departure: 18 July 1931
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1931-08-22 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Tourist
• Date of Departure: 22 August 1931
• Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
• Commander: Captain R. V. Peel, R.D., R.N.R.

1931-08-29 RMS Samaria Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
• Date of Departure: 29 August 1931
• Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
• Commander: Captain R. G. Malin, R.N.R.

1931-09-12 RMS Caronia Passenger List

• Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
• Date of Departure: 12 September 1931
• Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Cobh
• Commander: Captain G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R.

1931-10-18 RMS Franconia Breakfast Menu Card

Bill of Fare from 18 October 1931 offered an extensive array of the typical American breakfast including fruit, cereal, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast and preserves.

1931-11 The Cunarder Magazine

The November 1931 issue of The Cunarder featured articles included: Five Ways to See Havana By Vincent Engels and Cartagena Recalls Medieval Spain By Elaine Bickerstaffe. Women's Fashion Article Hand Knitted Tweeds For Travelers By Ruth Seder.