RMS Berengaria Passenger List - 12 December 1923

 

Front Cover of a Second Cabin Passenger List for the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, Departing Wednesday, 12 December 1923 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

Front Cover of a Second Cabin Passenger List for the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, Departing Wednesday, 12 December 1923 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain W. R. D. Irvine, RD, RNR. GGA Image ID # 17440702c1

 

Senior Officers and Staff

  1. Captain: W. R. D. Irvine, R.D., R.N.R
  2. Staff Captain : R. D. Jones
  3. Chief Engineer J. MacDonald, O.B.E
  4. Chief Officer: G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R
  5. ST. Chief Engineer : R. Lambert
  6. Surgeon: J . D. Doherty
  7. Assistant Surgeon : K. C. Morrin
  8. Purser: S. Beynon
  9. Second Purser : W. D. Brown
  10. Assistant Purser : H. B. Ward
  11. Chief Steward: W. Ballyn
  12. Extra Chief Steward : D. Benston

 

Second Cabin Passengers

 

  1. Mrs. R. D. Alsop
  2. Miss A. Alsop
  3. Master R. Alsop
  4. Mr. W. J. R. Amphlett
  5. Master Amphlett
  6. Mrs. F. M. Anderson
  7. Mr. B. T. Angus
  8. Mr. Baird
  9. Mr. J. B. Barr
  10. Mrs. E. Barr
  11. Mrs. H. E. Bawkes
  12. Miss B. Bawkes
  13. Mr. A. Benson
  14. Mrs. O. Benson
  15. Miss M. Bergman
  16. Mr. C. F. Bingham
  17. Mr. A. P. Bjerre
  18. Mrs. Bjerre
  19. Miss A. Bjerre
  20. Mr. T. J. Buck
  21. Mr. W. G. Charlton
  22. Miss A. E. Chase
  23. Mrs. C. R. Chittenden
  24. Mrs. Ernest Chittenden
  25. Master Ernest Chittenden
  26. Mrs. A. F. Church and Infant
  27. Mr. J. D. Cleveland
  28. Mr. B. Clickman
  29. Mrs. M. W. Corby
  30. Mrs. H. M. Cousins
  31. Mr. W. S. Cowgill
  32. Mr. H. Davis
  33. Mrs. M. I. Davis
  34. Mrs. A. L. Day
  35. Mr. H. De Boisgelin
  36. Miss W. B. Dunning
  37. Miss T. E. M. Edwardes
  38. Mr. C. Feldmann
  39. Miss M. Felthain
  40. Mrs. C. H. Ferguson
  41. Prof. F. Morley Fletcher
  42. Mrs. Morley Fletcher
  43. Miss Hakkila
  44. Capt. Hansen
  45. Capt. A. Hansen
  46. Mr. A. M. Hansen
  47. Mr. M. Hartog
  48. Mrs. A. Hartog
  49. Mr. A. R. Harwood
  50. Miss M. J. Hawkins
  51. Mr. C. A. Haynes
  52. Miss A. L. Hellawell
  53. Mr. J. Helth
  54. Mrs. S. Hudela
  55. Mr. H. V. Hudson
  56. Mrs. E. M. J. Hutchings
  57. Mrs. E. Garminden
  58. Miss E. Gebs
  59. Mr. H. S. Green
  60. Mrs. Green
  61. Mrs. O. Gurlatz
  62. Miss M. Gurlatz
  63. Mr. J. Gurlatz
  64. Master T. Gurlatz
  65. Mr. M. E. Jackson
  66. Mr. E. V. Joinville
  67. Mrs. E. P. Joinville
  68. Mrs. G. McK. Kauffer
  69. Miss A. Kauffer
  70. Miss K. E. Kirk
  71. Mr. P. J. Klein
  72. Mr. F. Klinowiecki
  73. Mr. Kniper
  74. Mrs. Kniper
  75. Mr. S. Kurahashi
  76. Mr. J. Laine
  77. Mr. R. F. Lambe
  78. Mr. R. H. Lawton
  79. Mrs. J. Lessick
  80. Mr. H. G. Lewis
  81. Miss F. Lundgren
  82. Mr. E. O. Meyer
  83. Mr. P. Meyer
  84. Mrs. E. Mitchell
  85. Mr. T. Muller
  86. Mrs. Muller
  87. Mr. H. K. Muskeryi
  88. Mr. A. H. Nielsen
  89. Mr. P. J. Noord
  90. Miss M. McLennan
  91. Dr. M. Maisel
  92. Mr. C. Opperman
  93. Mrs. M. R. Maisel
  94. Mr. T. S. Matthews
  95. Mr. J. Megenek
  96. Mrs. M. W. Paskins
  97. Miss M. G. Paskins
  98. Miss C. Phillips
  99. Mrs. L. M. Pray
  100. Miss L. M. Pray
  101. Miss M. Scott
  102. Miss L. Simmonds
  103. Mr. N. Simons
  104. Miss M. S. Sinclair
  105. Mr. S. Sternberg
  106. Mr. J. M. Stultiens
  107. Mr. H. Suzuki
  108. Miss L. Raderman
  109. Mrs. E. Ramsey
  110. Mr. Randolph
  111. Mrs. Randolph
  112. Mr. T. W. Rawden
  113. Mr. D. M. K. Reddy
  114. Mrs. G. B. Reeve
  115. Miss A. V. Rice
  116. Miss E. N. Richardson
  117. Miss M. Richardson
  118. Miss J. Rosenthal
  119. Mr. B. H. Rowland
  120. Mr. H. Taylor
  121. Mrs. E. Tetzner
  122. Master E. Tetzner
  123. Mr. A. J. G. Timmermans
  124. Mr. G. J. Topper
  125. Mr. F. M. Tyler
  126. Mr. B. de Schepper
  127. Master J. de Schepper
  128. Miss M. de Schepper
  129. Mr. J. Schwartz
  130. Mrs. Schwartz
  131. Dr. T. Uemae
  132. Mr. R. Umemura
  133. Mr. Uniacke
  134. Miss S. Uniacke
  135. Mr. K. Watanabe
  136. Mr. H. Watanale
  137. Mr. M. Watanale
  138. Mr. C. Westerbeer
  139. Mr. F. Willaert
  140. Miss E. Williams
  141. Mr. R. M. Williamson
  142. Mr. A. Winik
  143. Mr. R. Wright
  144. Mr. L. Wullimann
  145. Miss J. B. Yardley
  146. Mr. R. Young
  147. Mrs. M. H. Young
  148. Mr. J. Zackheim

 

Sailing from Cherbourg On Wednesday, December 12th, 1923

  1. Mr. M. Apostolovich
  2. Mr. J. Aurora
  3. Mr. F. Antonovic
  4. Mr. I. Antonovic
  5. Mr. & Mrs. Adams
  6. Miss N. E. Briggs
  7. Mr. V. Botta
  8. Mrs. and Master Budd
  9. Miss A. Boselli
  10. Miss Bessel
  11. Mrs. E. Berger
  12. Mr. N. Bozovich
  13. Mr. M. Bloch
  14. Mr. S. Brun
  15. Miss Julia Balazpiri
  16. Miss E. Bogdanfa
  17. Mr. H. Barac
  18. Mr. D. Caravaichis
  19. Mr. E. Cummings
  20. Miss G. Cseh
  21. Mr. A. Chiyert
  22. Mr. V. Conte
  23. Mr. L. Dice
  24. Mr. A. Deutsch
  25. Mr. N. Doichinovich
  26. Mr. and Mrs. Donikolas
  27. Mr. and Mrs. Doctorowicz
  28. Mr. and Mrs. G. D'Ippolito
  29. Mr. L. Dezman
  30. Mr. G. Eckmann
  31. Mr. E. Elsbach
  32. Mr. and Mrs. Feldman
  33. Mr. C. Feldman
  34. Mr. M. Feher
  35. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gamburg
  36. Mr. B. Gluckmann
  37. Miss I. Grimes
  38. Mr. I. Graf
  39. Mr. E Gaulin
  40. Mrs. H. Gross
  41. Miss B. Gross
  42. Master J. Gross
  43. Miss R. Gross
  44. Mr. T. Graur
  45. Mr. J. Hirsch
  46. Mrs. S. Horvath
  47. Miss V. Horvath
  48. Count O. J. Herbestein
  49. Mr. P. Henault
  50. Mrs. S. Hudela
  51. Miss B. Hoffmann
  52. Mr. J. Haider
  53. Mrs. A. Horowitz
  54. Mr. I. Hribar
  55. Miss M. Hribar
  56. Mr. H. Horvat
  57. Mr. T. Jeramez
  58. Miss L. .1 alovetzky
  59. Mr. J. Josovich
  60. Mr. K. Josovich
  61. Mrs. L. Josefsberg
  62. Mr. and Mrs. E. Joinville
  63. Mrs. J. Jurovata
  64. Mr. E. Kubler
  65. Miss and Master Kohn
  66. Mrs. and Mrs. Kubelle
  67. Miss L. Kubelle
  68. Mr. F. Kuh
  69. Mr. Karadnevich
  70. Miss B. Kahmi
  71. Mr. & Mrs. W. Kedrowsky
  72. Mr. and Mrs. A. Kern
  73. Mrs. M. Krusovsky
  74. Miss S. Klitnyak
  75. Mrs. T. Kadi
  76. Miss M. Kadi
  77. Miss L. Kos
  78. Mr. R. Krainer
  79. Miss A. Kiss
  80. Mr. Z. Kovacs
  81. Mrs. J. Kovacs
  82. Miss A. Kovacs
  83. Mr. S. Kuramshi
  84. Miss K. Kirk
  85. Mr. F. Kazimir
  86. Mr. B. Katz
  87. Mr. K. Kleinman
  88. Dr. King Li
  89. Mr. N. Kraljic
  90. Mr. I. Kraljic
  91. Miss N. I. Lapharn
  92. Mr. E. Lorintz
  93. Mrs. H. Lockman
  94. Mr. C. Litzewsky
  95. Mr. A. Lurie
  96. Mr. Lichbrown
  97. Mrs. Lichbrown
  98. Mr. Lichbrown
  99. Master Lichbrown
  100. Miss Lichbrown
  101. Dr. F. Ladislav
  102. Mr. A Labelle
  103. Mrs. Le Breton
  104. Mr. and Mrs. R. Lerebours
  105. Mr. A. Laszlo
  106. Mr. & Mrs. S. Lupo
  107. Master A. Lupo
  108. Prof. R. Miller
  109. Mrs. Morisot
  110. Mrs. McKee
  111. Miss McKee
  112. Mr. J. Makovicka
  113. Mrs. J. Moszkowicz
  114. Mr. B. Moszkowicz
  115. Mr., Mrs. and Miss J. M
  116. Mr. F. Moszkowicz Schillinger
  117. Mr. C. Mayer
  118. Dr. I. Shapiro
  119. Mrs. M. Mayer
  120. Dr. & Mrs. Swartz
  121. Master M. Mayer
  122. Mr. H. Sliusberg
  123. Mrs. A. Mator
  124. Miss A. Svatik
  125. Miss A. Mator
  126. Miss L. Svatik
  127. Mr. F. Mator
  128. Mrs. C. Streich
  129. Master D. Mator
  130. Miss R. Streich
  131. Mr. D. Mandel
  132. Infant H. Streich
  133. Mr. L. Simonovich
  134. Mr. J. Simonovich
  135. Mr. and Mrs. S. Nelson
  136. Miss E. Spieler
  137. Mr. V. Nedelkovich
  138. Mrs. I. Schrager
  139. Mrs. E. Novak
  140. Mr. M. Sriarsic
  141. Mr. J. Novak
  142. Mr. J. Svatik
  143. Miss E. Novak
  144. Mr. J. Schwartz
  145. Mr. J. Schneider
  146. Mrs. K. Szerences
  147. Miss E. Phelps
  148. Mr. A. Sliosberg
  149. Mr. M. Plurmik
  150. Mr. J. Pons
  151. Dr. D. Pogany
  152. Mr. H. Tyler
  153. Mrs. B. Pogany
  154. Mr. & Mrs. A. Trachtenburg
  155. Miss E. Pogany
  156. Mr. E. Tahon
  157. Miss C. Pogany
  158. Miss J. Turek
  159. Mr. M. Pitzer
  160. Mr. M. Teitelbaum
  161. Mr. M. Pinclulic
  162. Miss F. Rosenberg
  163. Mr. C. Rauchfuss
  164. Mr. M. Rankiewicz
  165. Mrs. R. Ronai
  166. Mr. K. Radak
  167. Mr. C. Roberts
  168. Miss E. Richardson
  169. Mr. G. Stamatiadis
  170. Mr. & Mrs. P. Smith
  171. Mr. & Mrs. J. Schmidt
  172. Mrs. E. Urbanija
  173. Mr. E. Votta Mr. Virgilo
  174. Miss K. Vamos
  175. Mr. T. Vrana
  176. Miss M. Vrana
  177. Mr. R. Vrana
  178. Miss E. Valerio
  179. Mr. A. Villoresi
  180. Mr. J. Vacula
  181. Mr. L. Wolliman
  182. Miss E. Walker
  183. Mr. S. Yoshida
  184. Mr. A. Wolgensinger
  185. Mrs. J. Wolgensinger
  186. Rev. J. Watts
  187. Mr. J. Yvansoff
  188. Miss H. Zeier
  189. Mr. J. Ziegelheim

 

Corrections To List

 

Southampton

 

Second-Cabin Additional

  1. Mr. F. G. Allen
  2. Mr. G. Boris
  3. Mr. M. Beigelman
  4. Mrs. L. Beigelman
  5. Mr. P. Baruch
  6. Mr. S. Britton
  7. Mr. H. Balons
  8. Mrs. M. E. Bankes
  9. Mr. F. Carter
  10. Mr. Floris Evers
  11. Mr. J. Friedman
  12. Mr. V. E. Grabham
  13. Mrs. P. Grabham
  14. Mr. T. Gow
  15. Mr. I. Goto
  16. Mr. R. Gidlund
  17. Mr. Y. Horiguti
  18. Mrs. D. C. Homan
  19. Mr. B. Jakuben
  20. Mrs. V. Jakuben
  21. Master B. Jakuben
  22. Mr. W. Kittelberger
  23. Mr. H. W. Kirby
  24. Mr. F. Kuh
  25. Mr. P. C. King
  26. Mr. L. R. Knust
  27. Mr. Levy
  28. Mr. J. Laurie
  29. Mr. R. Mujasim
  30. Dr. C. E. McPeek
  31. Mr. E. Munzel
  32. Mr. F. Patzak
  33. Mr. W. A. Rawnsley
  34. Mr. E. K. Rief
  35. Mr. S. Skarstrom
  36. Mrs. E. Such
  37. Mr. F. Such
  38. Mr. W. Such
  39. Mrs. F. H. Spearing
  40. Mrs. C. Walsh
  41. Mr. R. Zakar

 

Not on Board

  1. Mr. Baird
  2. Mrs. Ernest Chittenden
  3. Master Ernest Chittenden
  4. Mr. B. Clickman
  5. Miss E. Gebs
  6. Miss K. E. Kirk
  7. Mr. F. Klinowiecki
  8. Mr. S. Kurahashi
  9. Mr. J. Laine
  10. Miss F. Lundgren
  11. Mrs. M. W. Paskins
  12. Miss M. G. Paskins
  13. Mr. Randolph
  14. Mrs. Randolph
  15. Mr. B. de Schepper
  16. Master J. de Schepper
  17. Miss M. de Schepper
  18. Mr. R. Wright

 

Duplicated

  1. Mr. C. Feldmann
  2. Miss E. N. Richardson
  3. Capt. Hansen
  4. Mr. L. Wullimann

 

Errata

  • Mr. B. T. Angus should read Mr. B. T. Angas
  • Miss M. Felthain should read Miss M. Feltham

 

Cherbourg.

 

Second-Cabin Additional

  1. Mr. J. Bernstein
  2. Mr. V. Gabrielli
  3. Mr. M. Isahijevich
  4. Miss M. Kubelle
  5. Miss J. Miklos
  6. Mr. A. Rosenthal
  7. Dr. L. Rys
  8. Miss G. Steinberger
  9. Mr. H. P. Saindon
  10. Miss R. Stromberger
  11. Mr. G. Turato
  12. Miss A. Urdoljak

 

Not on Board.

  1. Mr. M. Bloch
  2. Mr. G. Eckmann
  3. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gamburg
  4. Mr. T. Graur
  5. Mr. J. Haider
  6. Dr. F. Ladislav
  7. Miss E. Phelps
  8. Mr. M. Plurmik
  9. Mr. A. Sliosberg
  10. Mr. Virgilo

 

Duplicated

  1. Mrs. S. Hudela
  2. Mr. F. Kuh
  3. Mr. and Mrs. E. Joinville

 

Errata

  • Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs.Doctorowicz should read Doctorowitz
  • Mr. B. Gluckmann should read Mr. B. Glickmann
  • Mrs. and Mrs. Kubelle should read Mr. Kubelle

 

Total 375 Second Cabin Passengers

 

General Information for Passengers.

Meals will be served at the following times in the Second Class Dining Saloon :-

First Sitting. Second Sitting.

  • Breakfast . 7:30 am . 8:30 am
  • Luncheon . 12:30 pm . 1:30 pm
  • Dinner . 6:30 pm . 7:30 pm

The Bars in the Second Class will not be open later than 11:00 pm, but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.

Seats at Table.—Application may be made at any of the Chief Offices in advance, or to the Chief Second Class Steward on board the Steamer on day of sailing.

Divine Service on Sunday at 10:30 am

Deck Chairs and Rugs may be hired at a cost of 6/6 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that Passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. At the end of each voyage, the rugs which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned, before being re-issued.

The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.

Libraries.--In addition to a library of Standard Works, a special selection of up-to-date literature is available for the use of Passengers.

Berth Ladders. —These may be obtained on application to Steward or Stewardess.

Berthing of Passengers.—No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.

Valuables.-The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company's form.

As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance.

Payments.---Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company's form for any additional Passage Money, Rugs, Chairs, Excess Baggage, Freight, etc., paid on board.

Dogs.-Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board. Dogs are carried at owner's risk, rate being from £3 upwards, payable to the Purser.

 

Special Information for Westbound Passengers.

Return Accommodation.—For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Purser will be pleased to radio New York or Boston 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 in New York.

Baggage.-Westbound Passengers proceeding from London to Southampton by special trains will pay to The Southern Railway at Waterloo Station, London, any ocean excess baggage charges due.

Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the Railway.

Baggage By Special Trains.—Passengers can arrange with The Southern Railway, Waterloo Station, for their baggage to be collected and conveyed to Waterloo Station on a payment of one shilling per package.

Ocean Passengers embarking at Southampton must personally claim their baggage at Waterloo Station or attend there and pay any excess charge due, failing which the baggage is liable to be detained.

Refreshment Facilities On Special Boat Trains—London To Southampton. —Arrangements have been made with The Southern Railway for early Saloon trains run from Waterloo to Southampton in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast cars attached for the convenience of Saloon Passengers. Any Passengers wishing to reserve seats in this car should advise either of the Cunard Company's London Offices.

Breakfast baskets will be supplied for Second Class Passengers by the Railway Company, and these baskets can be purchased by Passengers prior to the departure of the special train from Waterloo or Passengers can order them in advance through either of the Cunard Company's London Offices.

Refreshment Facilities On Special Boat Trains—London To Liverpool. —Arrangements have been made with The London Midland & Scottish Railway for special trains run from Euston to Liverpool in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast, luncheon or dining car attached.

With regard to special coaches from Euston to Riverside attached to ordinary trains having breakfast, luncheon or dining cars, facility will be given for Cunard Passengers to take their meals in these cars.

Arrivals at New York.—Passengers are landed at the Company's Piers, 53 to 56, North River, Foot of West 14th Street, where railway tickets can be purchased and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, Passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company's steamers arrive at the Pier after 8:00 pm, Passengers have the option of remaining on board over night and landing after breakfast the following morning.

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 our piers through to destination, relieving Passengers of the annoyance of having to purchase their tickets at the depot or re-check their baggage. Baggage transfer charges from our piers to rail depots or steamship dock must be paid by Passengers.

Public Telephones.—Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Whatf.

Taxicabs can be hired at the New York Piers. It is suggested to Passengers for their own protection that taxicabs of the Yellow Taxi Corporation, which come within our pier gates, afford comfort and protection as regards baggage, etc., and reasonable rates.

Passengers' Mail and Addresses.—Arrangements have been made whereby letters for Passengers on board the Company's steamers at Southampton and Liverpool can be accepted for inclusion in special bags, which will be made up for the ship in London and Ports of Departure.

The letters in question, which must be registered and addressed C/o The Commander, CUNARD Packet Southampton (or Liverpool), can be posted in any part of the United Kingdom up to the time at which ordinary registered letters to go by the same packets are received.

Passengers' addresses may be left at the Purser's Office, in order that any letters received after Passengers have left the ship may be forwarded.

Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.

Tourist Department.—A Department is maintained at each of the Cunard Company's American and Canadian Offices, where accurate information and helpful assistance relative to travel in the United States and throughout the world is at the disposal of patrons.

Cruises in season to the West Indies, Pacific Coast, South. America, etc.

 

Special Information for Eastbound Passengers

Return Accommodation.—For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from Europe to the United States and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements the Purser will be pleased to radio the Company's Head Office at Liverpool for any accommodation required.

This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in Great Britain or on the Continent.

Baggage.—The Cunard Company at New York will collect from Eastbound Passengers any Southern Railway excess rail charges due in connection with journey by special train from Southampton to London.

Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the Railway.

Baggage By Special Trains.--The Southern Railway.—Passengers landing at Southampton and proceeding to London by special train can hand their baggage over to The Southern Railway for delivery at Passengers' destination on their system, on payment of one shilling per package.

Arrivals at Cherbourg.—Under normal conditions Passengers are landed by tender up to 10:00 pm, but if the ship arrives later they will disembark after breakfast next morning.

In the event of the steamer not being able to land Passengers sufficiently early to allow of their reaching Paris before the early hours of the following morning, there is at Cherbourg a comfortable hotel, the Casino, which can accommodate anyone who wishes to stay overnight in Cherbourg and travel to Paris during the daytime. The Purser can arrange reservations by wireless.

Hand-baggage is carried from the steamer to the tender by the stewards. Passengers are informed that from the time their hand-baggage is on the tender, they are solely responsible for it, and they must see that it is passed through the Customs and placed in their carriage on the special train.

All hand-baggage not claimed on the tender or left in the Customs is collected and included with registered baggage for Paris. For these packages there is a charge of Fcs. 20.00 per package, Cherbourg—Paris.

Passengers are advised that the Cunard Company cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by neglect on the part of Passengers not claiming their hand-baggage on the tender.

All baggage registered in New York for Cherbourg ONLY if not claimed at the port is forwarded direct to Paris, a charge of Fcs. 20.00 per package being made irrespective of size or weight. (Heavy nailed case or bulky packages will be charged as freight.)

Tickets.—All Passengers without rail tickets can obtain them from the Company's Office in the waiting room at Cherbourg, which they pass through after clearing through Customs.

Special Trains.—Special trains are run in connection with the arrival of steamers. Dining cars are attached to these trains, luncheons and dinners are served at Fcs. 15.00 per head, exclusive of wines.

Reserved Seats.—Passengers wishing to reserve first class seats in advance may, on application to the Purser, book same on board ship, provided they are in possession of first class rail tickets to Paris. There is no charge made for these reservations.

Arrivals at Plymouth.—Passengers are landed at any time of the day unless the steamer anchors after 9:00 pm In this case Passengers will be landed at 7 o'clock the following morning, the latter hour to be advanced to 6:00 am between the period May First to September 30th.

A special train will be despatched to London providing the number of Passengers warrants same.

Should the numbers not be sufficient for a special train and the steamer anchors before 9:00 pm, Passengers will be able to connect with the midnight train.

Arrivals at Southampton.--Passengers will be landed up to 8:00 pm If the ship berths later Passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.

A Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 3/4 hours. Passengers are strongly recommended to purchase their rail tickets between Southampton and London at the Purser's Office on board, as failure to do this may result in delay and inconvenience to the passenger.

It is notified for the information of Passengers that the Cunard Company employ at Southampton the necessary labour for transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship's side for London.

Passengers on arrival will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer, and if their special services are utilized for the handling of baggage they are authorized to charge according to tariff.

Arrivals at Liverpool. Time of Landing Passengers.-Under normal conditions when any of the Company's steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 7:00 pm it is optional for the Passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in dock as circumstances permit.

In the same way when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any Passengers desirous of disembarking will on arrival of the steamer be landed, with hand-baggage only, by tender.

Customs.-Tobacco, cigars, etc., wines, spirits and perfumery are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities. When required, reprints of copyright books and music will be confiscated.

Automobile Tours in Great Britain.—The Cunard Company is in a position to arrange for the hire of Automobiles to Passengers on arrival of their steamers at Liverpool, Plymouth, or Southampton. Programmes of Tours with fixed prices for same can be obtained on application to the Pursers or the Company's Offices.

The Tours outlined cover the most interesting and historic places in Great Britain and offer a most enjoyable trip for persons desirous of seeing more of English rural life than is possible when traveling by rail from town to town.

Automobile Tours On The Continent.-The Company's Offices at Paris, Cherbourg and Hamburg are in a position to make arrangements for the hire of Cars to meet steamers at Hamburg and Cherbourg, and take Passengers on long or short Tours, or direct to their destinations.

Pursers will be glad to give Passengers particulars of rates of hire and any other information that they may desire.

Aeroplane Reservations.-Seats can also be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London or Manchester to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, etc., also from Cherbourg to Paris. Applications should be made to the Purser.

Passengers' Mail and Addresses.-Mail for Passengers at Southampton is sent to the steamer by the Pilots' Tender, and letters received later are passed on board as soon as the steamer docks.

Passengers should apply at the Mail Office on board for such communications, and their addresses may be left there, in order that any letters received after Passengers have left the ship may be re-directed.

Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.

Professional Gamblers.--Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to take precautions accordingly.

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 United States 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 completed, 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.

Note.-Will Passengers who have not paid the Head Tax in consequence of their holding return tickets or being in transit to points outside of the United States kindly complete Form 514, which they will receive from the Immigration Officials at New York, and forward same to the Cunard Line, 25, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after departure from the United States, or hand to the Purser of the steamer in which they return to the United Kingdom.

Typist and Stenographer.

For the convenience of Passengers an experienced typist and stenographer is carried and her services are at their disposal at fixed charges-tariff of which can be obtained on enquiry at the Purser's Office.

 

Wireless Telegrams and Ocean Letters

Wireless Telegrams.

Via British Stations.—For places in the United Kingdom the inclusive rate is m id. per word; for other countries the rate is mod. per word, plus landline and cable charges. Every word in the address, text, and signature is counted; all fees must be prepaid.

Via United States Stations.—The wireless rate via New York, New London, Newport, R.I., Bar Harbour, and Boston is gd. per word, and Rockland, Maine, 7d. per word; every word in the address, text, and signature is counted; landline charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.

Via Canadian Stations.—The wireless rate via Cape Race, Cape Sable and Sable Island is is. old., and Barrington Passage 9d. per word, via Montreal. Quebec, Gross Isle, Three Rivers, Father Point, and Cape Bear, is calculated at -5d. per word; every word in address, text, and signature is counted; landline charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.

Via French Stations.—The wireless rates via Cherbourg, Brest and Ouessant is 8d. per word; every word in address, text, and signature is counted; landline charges additional; all fees must be prepaid.

Ship To Ship.—The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but as Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words, the charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows :—English ship tax, 4d. per word, without minimum; Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax, 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d. Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is 8d. per word.

Note.—For messages passing through stations other than British, add 5% to total. Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.

Ocean Letters.

Ocean letters are accepted for transmission to a vessel proceeding in an opposite direction. They will be forwarded to destination by registered post from first port of call of the vessel after reception.

A charge of 5s. 6d., which includes postage, is made for an Ocean Letter of thirty words. For each additional word in excess of thirty the sum of one penny will be charged. 100 words is the maximum allowed in one Ocean Letter.

Ocean letters for posting in U.S. must shew in the address the Christian names of the Addressee, or the title Mr., Mrs. or Miss.

Full information regarding rates, etc., can be obtained from either the Wireless or Purser's Office.

 

RMS " Berengaria."

Smoking Room.—Decorated in the style of an old English Tudor room, the Smoking Room contains some wonderful carvings and panels. It is situated at the forward end of " A " Deck.

Lounge.—This is one of the most beautiful apartments in the ship and is situated on " B " Deck. One of its features is the entire absence of supporting pillars, so that with the exception of the space occupied by the promenade decks outside, the lounge stretches across the full width of the ship. It is handsomely furnished and is one of the most magnificent rooms afloat.

Ladies' Room and Writing Room.—These are situated on " B " Deck, with entrance from the Lounge and the forward staircase.

Ball Room.—This spacious room, on " B " Deck, with its specially prepared floor, can accommodate some 250 dancers. It is, without doubt, one of the most magnificent rooms on any ocean-going liner.

Palm Court.—On " B " Deck, at the after end of the Ball Room. It serves the same purpose as the garden lounges on the " Aquitania," and the winter garden atmosphere is extraordinarily popular.

Verandah Café,—This is also on " B " Deck and commands a delightful view of the sea.

Dining Saloon.—Few hotels can boast of a more exquisite dining saloon, which is situated on " E " and " F " Decks. It is surmounted by a massive decorated dome, with a charmingly wrought iron balustrade surrounding the well. In both upper and lower saloons are numerous small tables, so that friends can enjoy their meals in the comparative privacy of their own particular party.

Imperial Suites and Parlour Suites.—These rooms, on " C " and " D " Decks, are furnished throughout in most attractive styles of the great French and English masters. Several of these suites comprise no fewer than ten different apartments.

Gymnasium and Swimming Bath.-The former, situated on " A " deck, is fitted with all the latest kinds of athletic appliances. The Pompeian Swimming Bath, on " G " Deck, is the finest of its kind afloat, and adjoining it are the electric and sun baths. Passengers can therefore enjoy a complete course of physical training.

The " Berengaria " carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned times and places :

  • Second Class Dining Saloon ... 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
  • Second Class Lounge ... 4:00 pm to 4:45:00 pm
  • Second Class Dining Saloon ... 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Second Class Lounge or Third Class Dancing 9:00 pm to 10.00 pm

 

We recommend viewing Chicago Film Archives' promotional film produced by the Cunard Line during the 1920s that begins with the RMS Berengaria leaving New York harbor on route to Cherbourg or Southampton. The film highlights the features of the ship as well as ship entertainment. 

 

Title Page, RMS Berengaria Second Class Passenger List, 12 December 1923.

Title Page, RMS Berengaria Second Class Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fd7ec0ecf

 

Cunard Line Services, 1923.

Cunard Line Services, 1923. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fd8c031b9

 

Cunard Line Associated Companies, 1923.

Cunard Line Associated Companies, 1923. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fd8d81302

 

Lights and Distances. Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh). Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown.

Lights and Distances. Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh). Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown. Provided Dates for Northern Track and Southern Track. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fd91f09a7

 

Cunard Record Passages: Lusitania, Mauretania, Aquitania, and Berengaria. Time at Sea.

Cunard Record Passages: Lusitania, Mauretania, Aquitania, and Berengaria. Time at Sea. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fd99f27d1

 

Cunard Line Services to Japan, China, and Manila.

Cunard Line Services to Japan, China, and Manila. Includes Minimum Fares for First Class, Cabin, and Second Class. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fd9c6a826

 

Cunard Line Services to Australia and New Zealand.

Cunard Line Services to Australia and New Zealand. Includes Minimum Rates for First Class, Cabin Class, and Third Class Accommodations. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fda203b5e

 

Advertisement: Around the World and Mediterranean Cruises, 1923-1924 on the SS Franconia, SS Laconia, SS Samaria, SS Scythia, and SS Tuscania.

Advertisement: Around the World and Mediterranean Cruises, 1923-1924 on the SS Franconia, SS Laconia, SS Samaria, SS Scythia, and SS Tuscania. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fda545c3a

 

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 5 December 1923 to 11 June 1924.

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 5 December 1923 to 11 June 1924. Ships Included Albania, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Berengaria, Mauretania, Saxonia, and Tyrrhenia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fdb3ab3cc

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York and Liverpool-Queenstown-Boston, from 1 December 1923 to 12 July 1924.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York and Liverpool-Queenstown-Boston, from 1 December 1923 to 12 July 1924. Ships Included Ausonia, Cameronia, Caronia, Franconia, Laconia, Samaria, Scythia, and Tyrrhenia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fdb38418c

 

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-London-New York, from 3 December 1923 to 21 June 1924.

Sailing Schedule, Hamburg-London-New York, from 3 December 1923 to 21 June 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Andania, Antonia, Ausonia, Saxonia, and Tyrrhenia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fdaa67218

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool or Southampton to Canadian Ports, from 22 December 1923 to 12 July 1924.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool or Southampton to Canadian Ports, from 22 December 1923 to 12 July 1924. Ships Included the Andania, Antonia, Ausonia, Samaria, Saxonia, and Tyrrhenia. RMS Berengaria Passenger List, 12 December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fda73a8c7

 

Accommodations on the RMS Berengaria, 1923.

Accommodations on the RMS Berengaria, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1fda5f1ab6

 

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