Cunard Line Ephemera 1948-2004

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 14 May 1948 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

1948-05-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 24 June 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1948-06-24 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 2 July 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1948-07-02 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 2 July 1948
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. D. Snow, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 August 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1948-08-07 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 August 1948
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain C. G. Illingworth, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 September 1948 from Southampton to New York Via Cherbourg

1948-09-07 RMS Mauretania First Class Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 7 September 1948
Route: Southampton to New York Via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. G. Woollatt, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 September 1948 from Southampton to New York Via Cherbourg

1948-09-07 RMS Mauretania Cabin Class Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 September 1948
Route: Southampton to New York Via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. G. Woollatt, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 28 September 1948 from Southampton to New York Via Cherbourg

1948-09-28 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 28 September 1948
Route: Southampton to New York Via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. G. Woollatt, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 31 October 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1948-10-31 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.

Front Cover of 1949 Brochure on Tourist Class Accommodations on Cunard White Star Ships.

1949 - Cunard White Star Tourist Class on the "Big Four"

This 1949 booklet provides views of spacious public rooms and tasteful cabins of the Tourist Class on the "Big Four" of the Cunard White Star Line.

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 26 April 1949 from Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh

1949-04-26 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 26 April 1949
Route: Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 4 May 1949 from New York to Southampton Via Cobh and Le Havre

1949-05-04 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 4 May 1949
Route: New York to Southampton Via Cobh and Le Havre
Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 6 May 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1949-05-06 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 27 August 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1949-08-27 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Bill of Fare - 28 August 1949

1949-08-28 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Sunday, 28 August 1949 featured Fried Filet of Sole, Anglaise, Roast Chicken, Chipolata Sauce, and Plum Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Bill of Fare - 29 August 1949

1949-08-29 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 29 August 1949 featured Corned Brisket of Beef and Vegetables, Vienna Steak, Tomato Sauce, and Ice Cream for dessert.

Front Cover, Today's Program of Events for Tuesday, 30 August 1949 on Board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star.

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.

Front Cover of a Youth Argosy (Students) Passenger List from the RMS Samaria of the Cunard Line, Departing 9 September 1949 from London to Quebec via Le Havre

1949-09-09 RMS Samaria Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Youth Argosy (Students)
Date of Departure: 9 September 1949
Route: London to Quebec via Le Havre
Commander: Captain A. B. Fasting, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 14 October 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1949-10-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 22 October 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1949-10-22 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 22 October 1949
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Grattidge, O.B.E.

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Cabin Passenger List - 28 January 1950.

1950-01-28 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 January 1950
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain G. E. Cove

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Tourist Passenger List - 8 February 1950.

1950-02-08 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 8 February 1950
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain G. E. Cove

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 24 May 1950 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

1950-05-24 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 24 May 1950
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Grattidge, O.B.E.

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Tourist Passenger List - 7 October 1950.

1950-10-07 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 7 October 1950
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Dixon

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Tourist Passenger List - 14 October 1950.

1950-10-14 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 14 October 1950
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Dixon

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 16 November 1950 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1950-11-16 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 16 November 1950
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore G. E. Cove

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Bill of Fare - 12 May 1951

1951-05-12 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Saturday, 12 May 1951 featured Supreme of Halibut, Cardinal, Medaillon of Veal, Milanaise, and Plum Pudding, Rum Sauce for dessert.

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Tourist Passenger List - 15 August 1951.

1951-08-15 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 15 August 1951
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1951-11-13 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 13 November 1951
Route: Southampton to New York via Havre
Commander: Captain D. W. Sorrell

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 May 1952 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

1952-05-07 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 May 1952
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore G. E. Cove

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 11 May 1952

1952-05-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 11 May 1952 featured Poached Halibut, Marguery, Braised American Ham, Madeire, and Pears Belle Hélène for dessert.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 5 June 1952 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1952-06-05 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 5 June 1952
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain C. I. Thompson.

Front Cover, Program of Events for Friday, 6 June 1952 on Board the RMS Queen Mary.

1952-06-06 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary

Daily program of social events onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured several notices related to the Rotarians, Lions International, Kiwanis, US Customs - Landing Cards and Baggage Declarations, and a table tennis tournament. Other events were listed for the day from 7:00 am swimming to 12:30 am dancing.

Front Cover, Program of Events for Saturday, 7 June 1952 on Board the RMS Queen Mary.

1952-06-07 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary

Social and Sporting Events Program for Saturday, 7 June 1952 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Cabin Class passengers have many options, including swimming, movies, Rotarian, Lions International, and Kiwanis meetings, concerts, news broadcasts, dancing, and more.

Front Cover, Program of Events for Sunday, 8 June 1952 on Board the RMS Queen Mary.

1952-06-08 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary

Cabin Class Program of Events for Sunday, 8 June 1952 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Scheduled activities included a table tennis tournament, "Age Please" competition, movies, swimming gala, news broadcasts, concerts, horse races, dancing, and more.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 12 June 1952

1952-06-12 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 12 June 1952 featured Savory Lamb and Vegetable Stew, Baked Pork and Boston Beans, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 15 June 1952

1952-06-15 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 15 June 1952 featured Roast Loin of Pork, Savory and Apple Sauce, Filets of Haddock, Mornay, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.

Breakfast Bill of Fare Card, RMS Queen Mary, Cunard Line, June 1952

1952-06-16 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card

Vintage Bill of Fare from 16 June 1952 offered standard American breakfast fare and treasures like Sauté of Kidney and Finnan Haddie in Milk.

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 18 June 1952 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Bill of Fare - 18 June 1952

1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Extensive Vintage Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 18 June 1952 featured Bitock à la Russe , Rack of Lamb. Mascotte, and Soufflé Mercédès for dessert.

RMS Queen Elizabeth Breakfast Bill of Fare Card 19 June 1952

1952-06-19 RMS Queen Elizabeth Breakfast Menu Card

Vintage Bill of Fare from 19 June 1952 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.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Bill of Fare - 19 June 1952

1952-06-19 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Thursday, 19 June 1952 featured Suprême of Turbot, Véronique, Pigeon en Cocotte, Polonaise, and Pineapple Soufflé for dessert.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 August 1952 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1952-08-07 RMS Queen Mary Cabin Class Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 August 1952
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Grattidge, O.B.E.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 August 1952 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1952-08-07 RMS Queen Mary Tourist Class Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 7 August 1952
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain H. Grattidge, O.B.E.

Front Cover - RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 11 August 1952

1952-08-11 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 11 August 1952 featured Baked Bradenham Ham, Florentine, Roast Stuffed Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Orange Pudding for dessert. This Bill of Fare included "Yearbook" style autographs and well wishies from fellow passengers.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 12 August 1952

1952-08-12 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 12 August 1952 featured Grilled Fillet of Cod, Herb Butter, Lamb Chop and Saratogas, and Macédoine of Fruit for dessert.

Front Side, Cunard Line Tourist Class Passage Ticket for Passage on the RMS Queen Mary, Departing from New York for Southampton Dated 7 February 1953.

1953-02-07 Tourist Class Passage Ticket -- New York to Southampton -- RMS Queen Mary

Tourist Class passage ticket on the Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary, sailing from New York for Southampton on 7 February 1953 on Pier 90, North River where passengers embarked between 8:30 and 11:30 am for this voyage.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Bill of Fare - 15 March 1953

1953-03-15 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Sunday, 15 March 1953 featured Sirloin Steak, Sauce Choron, Ham Slice, Glazed Pineapple, and Soufflé Printanier for dessert.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing 20 March 1953 from Southampton to Halifax via Le Havre

1953-03-20 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 20 March 1953
Route: Southampton to Halifax via Le Havre
Commander: Captain A. MacKellar, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 28 March 1953 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

1953-03-28 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 28 March 1953
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain C. I. Thompson

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Bill of Fare - 28 March 1953

1953-03-28 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Saturday, 28 March 1953 featured Poached Turbot. Sauce Riche, Braised Calf's Sweetbreads, St. Cloud, and Charlotte Russe for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 29 March 1953

1953-03-29 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 29 March 1953 featured Fillet of Whiting, Orly, Frankfurter Sausage and Sauerkraut, and Lemon Chiffon Pie for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Bill of Fare - 29 March 1953

1953-03-29 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Sunday, 29 March 1953 featured Poached Fillet of Plaice, Sauce Vin Blanc, Veal and Ham Croquettes. Périgourdine, and Almond Sponge Pudding for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 30 March 1953

1953-03-30 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 30 March 1953 featured Roast Stuffed Shoulder of Veal, Portugaise, Braised Ox Tail with Vegetables, and Blueberry and Apple Pie for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Bill of Fare - 30 March 1953

1953-03-30 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Monday, 30 March 1953 featured Fried Fillet of Flounder and Lemon, Calf's Head, Vinaigrette, and Peach Shortcake for dessert.

RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Bill of Fare Card 31 March 1953

1953-03-31 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card

Vintage Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 31 March 1953 featured Scotch Minced Collops, Buckwheat and Griddle Cakes, and Fried, Turned, and Poached Eggs.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 31 March 1953

1953-03-31 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 31 March 1953 featured Boiled Flat Ribs of Beef, Française, Filets of Cod, Grenobloise, and Cherry Flan for dessert.

Front Cover - RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 1 April 1953

1953-04-01 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 1 April 1953 featured Suprême of Turbot, Arlequin, Velouté Agnès Sorel, and Peach Melba for dessert. A page of autographs from fellow passengers was included.

RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card 2 April 1953

1953-04-02 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card

Vintage Bill of Fare from 2 April 1953 featured Finnam Haddie in Milk, Broiled Breakfast Bacon and Chipped Beef in Cream, and Buckwheat and Griddle Cakes.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 2 April 1953

1953-04-02 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 2 April 1953 featured Fillet of Lemon Sole, Meunière, Corned Round and Brisket of Beef with Dumplings, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the MV Britannic of the Cunard Line, Departing 10 April 1953 from Liverpool to New York via Cobh

1953-04-10 MV Britannic Passenger List

Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 10 April 1953
Route: Liverpool to New York via Cobh
Commander: Captain J. W. Caunce, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 11 June 1953 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1953-06-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Bill of Fare - 11 June 1953

1953-06-11 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 11 June 1953 featured Spaghetti al Sugo, Grilled Cod, Maître d’Hôtel, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Bill of Fare - 12 June 1953

1953-06-12 RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 12 June 1953 featured Fresh Haddock, Dugléré, Pork Sausage, Devilled Sauce, and Apple Pie for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Luncheon Bill of Fare - 14 June 1953

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.

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Bill of Fare - 14 June 1953

1953-06-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Sunday, 14 June 1953 featured Risotto à la Grecque, Calf’s Feet en Tortue, and Blueberry Sundae for dessert.

Front Cover - RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 15 June 1953

1953-06-15 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 15 June 1953 featured Vol au Vent à la Reine, Baked Cloved Ham, Marsala, and Pineapple Royale for dessert. Autographs of fellow passengers accompany this menu.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 1 July 1953 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1953-07-01 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 1 July 1953
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain D. W. Sorrell

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 4 August 1953 from Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh

1953-08-04 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 4 August 1953
Route: Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain D. W. Sorrell.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 12 August 1953 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

1953-08-12 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 12 August 1953
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain C. I. Thompson

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 16 September 1953 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1953-09-16 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 16 September 1953
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain D. W. Sorrell

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 27 May 1954 from New York to Southampton Via Cobh and Le Havre

1954-05-27 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 27 May 1954
Route: New York to Southampton Via Cobh and Le Havre
Commander: Captain A. D. Fasting, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 1 July 1954 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1954-07-01 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 1 July 1954
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain D. W. Sorrell

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 July 1954 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg

1954-07-07 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 7 July 1954
Route: New York to Southampton via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain D. W. Sorrell

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line, Departing 15 July 1954 from Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh

1954-07-15 RMS Mauretania Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 15 July 1954
Route: Southampton to New York Via Le Havre and Cobh
Commander: Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., (Cmdr. R.N.R., Rtd.)

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List from the RMS Media of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 August 1954 from Liverpool to New York

1954-08-07 RMS Media Passenger List

Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: First Class
Date of Departure: 7 August 1954
Route: Liverpool to New York
Commander: Captain F. G. Watts, R.D., R.N.R.

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line, Departing 26 August 1954 from Southampton to New York via Cherbour

1954-08-26 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

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.)

Front Cover, Cunard Line RMS Queen Elizabeth Tourist Passenger List - 23 December 1954.

1954-12-23 RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 23 December 1954
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Commodore C. I. Thompson

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Bill of Fare - 8 June 1955

1955-06-08 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 8 June 1955 featured Roast Ribs and Sirloin of Beef, Hominy Fritters, Horseradish Cream, Poached Fresh Gaspe Salmon, Cucumber, Parsley Sauce, and Printanière Pudding for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Bill of Fare - 10 June 1955

1955-06-10 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Bill of Fare from Friday, 10 June 1955 featured Braised Calf's Sweetbreads, Maintenon, Roast Duckling, Savory and Apple Sauce, and Coupe Edna May for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Luncheon Bill of Fare - 11 June 1955

1955-06-11 RMS Franconia Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 11 June 1955 featured Cocky Leeky, Poulet de Grain Grille au Cresson, and Poire Melba for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Bill of Fare - 11 June 1955

1955-06-11 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare Card from Saturday, 11 June 1955 featured Roast Leg, Loin and Shoulder of Lamb. Mint Sauce and Jelly, Roast Young Tom Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Meringue Glace Chantilly for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Luncheon Bill of Fare - 12 June 1955

1955-06-12 RMS Franconia Luncheon Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 12 June 1955 featured Fried Fillets of Whitefish, Rémoulade Sauce, Cote d’Agneau Grillee, aux Petits Pois, and Compote of Peaches for dessert.

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Bill of Fare - 12 June 1955

1955-06-12 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Colorful Vintage Bill of Fare from Sunday, 12 June 1955 featured Pied de veau Vinaigrette, Roast Milk-Fed Chicken Financière, and Coupe aux Fraises for dessert.

RMS Franconia Breakfast Bill of Fare Card 13 June 1955

1955-06-13 RMS Franconia Breakfast Menu Card

Vintage Bill of Fare from 13 June 1955 offered passengers a typical American breakfast including fruit, cereal, eggs, bacaon, toast and marmalade.

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Bill of Fare - 13 June 1955

1955-06-13 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 13 June 1955 featured Tete de Veau, Américaine, Creamed Chicken on Waffle Cake, and Cardinal Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert. The cover is a painting of the Cunard Building in Liverpool.

Front Cover - RMS Scythia Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 21 July 1955

1955-07-21 RMS Scythia Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Bill of Fare from 21 July 1955 featured Contre Filet of Beef, Demi-Glace, Poached Turbot, Hollandaise, and Gateau Au Revoir for dessert.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Ivernia of the Cunard Line, Departing 11 July 1956 from Liverpool to Montreal via Quebec

1956-07-11 RMS Ivernia Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 11 July 1956
Route: Liverpool to Montreal via Quebec
Commander: Captain J. W. Caunce, R.D., R.N.R.

1959 - Tramps & Ladies: My Early Years in Steamers

This volume concerns the author's life at sea in tramp steamers and then as an officer of the famous Cunard Line in their fashionable transatlantic service. It culminates with Sir James's experiences of the saving of the survivors from the Titanic in 1912.

Front Cover of a Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 26 February 1960 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

1960-02-26 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List

Class of Passengers: Tourist Class
Date of Departure: 26 February 1960
Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. W. Caunce, R.D., R.N.R.

Catalogue of the Archives of the Cunard Steamship Company

1987 - Cunard Archives Catalogue

When Cunard withdrew its headquarters from Liverpool in favour of Southampton, the surviving archives of the Cunard Steam-Ship Company were deposited with the Archive Unit at the University of Liverpool in batches over the period 1970-1972.

Front Cover, Cunard Line - Merchant Fleets #12

1987 - Cunard Line - Merchant Fleets #12

This volume is a rewrite and massive update of the second volume in the series which detailed the Cunard Line. It covers all 215 ships that have sailed under the company’s flag up to 1986, with complete technical details and histories of every ship.

Front Cover, Picture History of the Cunard Line 1840 - 1990 (1991)

1991 - Picture History of the Cunard Line 1840 - 1990

Magnificent pictorial tribute to the long line of illustrious ships that sailed for the Cunard Line. Extensive fact-filled text, captions and over 180 photographs and illustrations.

Front Cover, The Cunard Line: A Pictorial History 1840 - 1990

1993 - The Cunard Line: A Pictorial History 1840 - 1990

An Illustrated history of the Cunard Line and the celebrated liners which have served the fleet, from its inception in 1840 to the demise of the great transatlantic liners.

Exploring the Lusitania: Probing the Mysteries of the Sinking that Changed History

1995 - Exploring the Lusitania

On May 7, 1915 the Lusitania, was sunk by a German U-boat, spurring U.S. involvement in World War I. Now, Dr. Robert Ballard probes the decades-old controversy surrounding this pivotal maritime tragedy

1998 - Cunard Glory Days

This book, with page after page of beautiful photographs tells its story. Glory Days: Cunard provides a vivid reminder of the lost grandeur of ocean travel.

2003 - Transatlantic: Samuel Cunard, Isambard Brunel, and the Great Atlantic Steamships

In Transatlantic, the experience of crossing the Atlantic is re-created in stunning detail from the varied perspectives of first class, steerage, officers, and crew.

Front Cover, Picture History of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth (2004)

2004 - Picture History of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth

In paying tribute to the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth, maritime authority William Miller describes their magnificent lounges, staterooms, and other amenities.

Cunard Line Ephemera 1948-2004

Cunard Line Ephemera

Cunard Line Collection
GG Archives

Primary Collections

Cunard Line Ephemera 1948-2004

Cunard Line Ephemera

Cunard Line Collection GG Archives

Primary Collections

Cunard Line Collection
GG Archives