RMS Celtic Archival Collection

 

White Star Line SS Celtic, Length 703 Ft., Breadth 75 Ft., Depth 49 Ft., Gross Tonnage 20,930, Displacement 38,000, HP 13,000. Syren and Shipping 1903.

White Star Line SS Celtic, Length 703 Ft., Breadth 75 Ft., Depth 49 Ft., Gross Tonnage 20,930, Displacement 38,000, HP 13,000. Syren and Shipping 1903. GGA Image ID # 1417db284f

 

 

Celtic (1872) White Star Line

Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 3,888. Dimensions: 437' x 40'. Propulsion: Single-screw, 14 knots. Compound engines. Masts and Funnels: Four masts and one funnel. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-New York, October 24, 1872. Renamed: Amerika (1891). Fate: Scrapped in 1898. Sister ship: Adriatic.

 

Celtic (1901) White Star Line

Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 20,904. Dimensions: 680' x 75' (697' o.l.). Propulsion: Twin-screw, 17 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Masts and Funnels: Four masts and two funnels. Note: First steamship to exceed 20,000 tons. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-New York, July 26,1901. Passengers: 347 first, 160 second, 2,350 third. Modifications: Converted to cabin class liner in 1928. Fate: Went aground in a dense fog at entrance to Queenstown harbor, December 10, 1928 and became a total loss. Dismantled by shipbreakers in 1933, as she was a danger to navigation. Sister ship: Cedric. Similar ships: Adriatic and Baltic. Stability: These liners were noted for their steadiness in bad weather.

 

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Passenger Manifest, SS Celtic, White Star Line, August 1904, Liverpool to New York

1904-08-19 RMS Celtic Passenger List

Steamship Line: White Star Line

Class of Passengers: First Class

Date of Departure: 19 August 1904

Route: Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh)

Commander: Captain J. B. Ranson, R.N.R.

Notable Passengers: Edward (E. E.) Boynton, John J. Cain, Randall Thomas Davidson, 1st Baron Davidson of Lambeth GCVO PC, William Sloane Coffin Sr., B. Warren Corkran, Cyril James Humphries Davenport, Harry Kellar, Lucien Lucius (L.L.) Nunn, John S. Oram, Edward Pulling, Charles Hallace Romaine, The Countess of Yarmouth (Alice Cornelia Thaw)

 

Front Cover, White Star Line RMS Celtic First Class Passenger List - 30 May 1925.

1925-05-30 RMS Celtic Passenger List

Steamship Line: White Star Line

Class of Passengers: First Class

Date of Departure: 30 May 1925

Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh)

Commander: Captain G. Berry

 

Passenger Manifest, White Star Line RMS Celtic - 1926-04-24

1926-04-24 RMS Celtic Passenger List

Steamship Line: White Star Line

Class of Passengers: First Class

Date of Departure: 24 April 1926

Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh)

Commander: Captain G. Berry

 

Front Cover, White Star Line SS Celtic Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List - 19 May 1928.

1928-05-19 SS Celtic Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: White Star Line
  • Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 19 May 1928
  • Route: New York and Boston to Liverpool via Cobh
  • Commander: Captain G. Berry

 

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Front Cover, 1907 White Star Line Brochure Covering Their Fleet, History, Accommodations, and Services.

1907 - White Star Line Fleet, History, and Services

Excellent brochure from the White Star Line covering all three classes of services at the height of the transatlantic immigrant trade. Profusely illustrated with many photographs of the ships and accommodations. Featured Ships: Arabic, Athenic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Corinthic, Cretic, Cymric, Ionic, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, Runic, and Teutonic.

 

Front Cover, White Star Line Famous Big 4 - RMS Adriatic, RMS Baltic, RMS Cedric, and RMS Celtic dated 16 April 1909.

1909-04-16 The Famous Big 4 - New York-Liverpool Service

This 8-Page White Star Line brochure on the Famous Big 4 of the New York Liverpool Service - The Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic, is packed with incredible photographs (Interior and exterior) some with actual passengers. Includes information on the ships and their accommodations.

 

Front Cover, The Steamers of the White Star Line, ca. 1909. From the Chris Crofts Collection.

The Steamers of the White Star Line - 1909

A 1909 Brochure from the White Star Line is a Pictorial Featuring the Olympic and Titanic, Adriatic, Baltic, Canopic, Celtic, Laurentic and Megantic, Majestic and Teutonic, Romanic, Oceanic, Zeeland, and more.

 

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RMS Celtic Breakfast Bill of Fare Card 5 July 1919

1919-07-05 RMS Celtic Breakfast Menu Card

Post World War I Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from the RMS Celtic of the White Star Line offers typical breakfast fare of Eggs, Saratoga Potatoes, Broiled Wiltshire Bacon and Broiled Palethorpe Sausage with Savoury Rice.

 

Menu Card, White Star Line RMS Celtic - 1919

1919-07-06 RMS Celtic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 6 July 1919 on board the RMS Celtic of the White Star Line featured a limited Bill of Fare including Potage Brunoise, Boiled Salmon-Cucumber Hollandaise, and Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert. The reverse side contained handwritten notaions from the passenger.

 

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Grand Concert Program Held on Board the SS Celtic on 28 May 1928.

1928-05-28 Grand Concert Program - SS Celtic

Grand Concert held on 28 May 1928 on board the SS Celtic of the White Star Line featured mostly music. Songs appear to have been performed by talented passengers. Following the concert, prizes were awarded for best costumes at the Fancy Dress Ball in addition to prizes for sports events.

 

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Original Third Class/Steerage Steamship Passage Contract and Ticket from Gothenburg, Sweden to New York, 14 November 1902, on the White Star Line RMS Celtic.

RMS Celtic Contract Ticket - 14 November 1902

Original Steamship Contract from Gothenburg, Sweden to New York, 3rd Class Steerage Immigrant Ester Hilma Maria Magnuson of Stockholm on the White Star Line RMS Celtic. Included the detachable receipt located on the right hand side (panel).

 

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Autographs on the Reverse Side of the Breakfast Menu Card From Saturday, 5 July 1919 Onboard the RMS Celtic of the White Star Line.

Autographs on the Reverse Side of the Breakfast Menu Card From Saturday, 5 July 1919 Onboard the RMS Celtic of the White Star Line. GGA Image ID # 156fc2cec8

 

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Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904.

Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e4dd3c138

 

Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925.

Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e520d0b3b

 

Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Celtic Passenger List, 24 April 1926.

Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Celtic Passenger List, 24 April 1926. GGA Image ID # 1e54526c16

 

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Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York, from 21 January 1903 to 8 April 1903.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York, from 21 January 1903 to 8 April 1903. Ships Included the Cedric, Celtic, Germanic, Oceanic, and Teutonic. RMS Teutonic Passenger List, 4 February 1903. GGA Image ID # 1ed193d786

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, and Boston-Mediterranean Service, from 18 June 1904 to 8 October 1904.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, and Boston-Mediterranean Service, from 18 June 1904 to 8 October 1904. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Cymric, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, and Teutonic. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e4efde338

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York Service, from 6 July 1904 to 13 January 1905.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York Service, from 6 July 1904 to 13 January 1905. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Majestic, Oceanic, and Teutonic. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e4e8ea9b7. Click to View Larger Image.

 

White Star Line American and Colonial Services. Proposed Sailings from 22 August 1905 to 28 October 1905.

White Star Line American and Colonial Services. Proposed Sailings from 22 August 1905 to 28 October 1905. Ships Include the Arabic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Cymric, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, and Teutonic. MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE—The "Arabic" sails from New York on Feb. 8th, 1906, for an extended Cruise to the Mediterranean under charter to Mr. F. C. Clark and will call at Madeira, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Algiers, Malta, Athens (Phaleron Bay), Constantinople, Smyrna. Haifa, Jaffa, Alexandria, Naples, and Villefranche, returning thence via Liverpool to New York, particulars on application to any of the Company's offices. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 30 August 1905. GGA Image ID # 1dd41e606f

 

White Star Line Mediterranean Service from 6 July 1905 to 16 April 1906.

White Star Line Mediterranean Service from 6 July 1905 to 16 April 1906. Ships Include the Canopic, Celtic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. Ports Include New York, Boston, Azores, Gibraltar, Algiers, Naples, Genoa, and Alexandria. Will Call at Palermo and Almeria on some voyages. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 30 August 1905. GGA Image ID # 1dd4405a37. Click to View Larger Image.

 

White Star Line Liverpool-New York Service from 18 August 1905 to 10 January 1906.

White Star Line Liverpool-New York Service from 18 August 1905 to 10 January 1906. Ships Include the Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Majestic, and Teutonic. Special Trains for Passengers leave Easton Station. London, direct to Riverside Station, Liverpool, in connection with the above sailings, or Passengers may leave by the 10:00 a.m. Fast Express from St. Paneras. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 30 August 1905. GGA Image ID # 1dd49614e0. Click for Larger Image.

 

American and Colonial Services, Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, and New York-Boston-Mediterranean, from 21 August 1906 to 28 October 1906.

American and Colonial Services, Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, and New York-Boston-Mediterranean, from 21 August 1906 to 28 October 1906. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Cymric, Majestic, Oceanic, Republic, Romanic, and Teutonic. MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE,—The "Arabic" sails from New York about February 7th, 1907, for an extended Cruise to the Mediterranean under charter to Mr. F. C. Clark, and will call at Madeira, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Algiers, Malta, Athens (Phaleron Bay), Constantinople, Smyrna, Caifa, Jaffa, Alexandria, Naples, and Villefranche, returning thence via Liverpool to New York. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e550c39be

 

White Star Lines Services and Special Mid-Winter Sailings of the Cedric and Celtic Between New York and Mediterranean Ports. Ismay, Imrie & Co., Liverpool, August 1906.

White Star Lines Services and Special Mid-Winter Sailings of the Cedric and Celtic Between New York and Mediterranean Ports. Ismay, Imrie & Co., Liverpool, August 1906. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e55137191

 

Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Service, from 21 June 1906 to 22 April 1907.

Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Service, from 21 June 1906 to 22 April 1907. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e553239da

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York Service, from 4 May 1906 to 9 January 1907.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York Service, from 4 May 1906 to 9 January 1907. Ships Included the Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Majestic, Oceanic, and Teutonic. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 7 September 1906. GGA Image ID # 1e55bda7dd. Click to View Larger Image.

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York Service, from 1 May 1907 to 6 December 1907.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York Service, from 1 May 1907 to 6 December 1907. Ships Included the Adriatic, Arabic, Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Majestic, Oceanic, and Teutonic. RMS Republic Passenger List, 14 August 1907. GGA Image ID # 1e58351d4c

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-New York, from 4 June 1908 to 14 January 1909.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 4 June 1908 to 14 January 1909. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 211425365f

 

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 3 July 1908 to 27 April 1909.

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 3 July 1908 to 27 April 1909. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, Republic, and Romanic. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 1e56fb9a46. Click to View Larger Image.

 

American and Colonial Services with Corresponding Fleet and Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Ports from 2 January 1909 to 10 April 1909.

American and Colonial Services with Corresponding Fleet and Sailing Schedule, Mediterranean Ports from 2 January 1909 to 10 April 1909. Ships Included the Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Cretic, and Republic. SS Romanic Passenger List, 4 October 1908. GGA Image ID # 1e56add9e0

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 7 May 1909 to 15 January 1910.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 7 May 1909 to 15 January 1910. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Arabic Passenger List, 11 June 1909. GGA Image ID # 1e4b0b0004

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 18 June 1910 to 14 January 1911.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 18 June 1910 to 14 January 1911. Ships Included the Arabic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Cymric Passenger List, 26 July 1910. GGA Image ID # 1e5638c0c4

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 3 June 1911 to 11 January 1912.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 3 June 1911 to 11 January 1912. Ships Included the Adriatic, Arabic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. SS Canopic First Class Passenger List, 23 July 1911. GGA Image ID # 211fbbe1b8

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 5 June 1913 to 8 January 1914.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 5 June 1913 to 8 January 1914. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Laurentic Passenger List, 24 June 1913. GGA Image ID # 2084e6c859

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 9 October 1913 to 9 July 1914.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York Service, from 9 October 1913 to 9 July 1914. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Cymric, Laurentic, and Megantic. SS Cretic Passenger List, 22 November 1913. GGA Image ID # 1e57d1734e

 

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 13 October 1913 to 7 July 1914.

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line Mediterranean Service, from 13 October 1913 to 7 July 1914. Ships Included the Adriatic, Canopic, Celtic, and Cretic. SS Cretic Passenger List, 22 November 1913. GGA Image ID # 1e57e4cab1. Click to View Larger Image.

 

White Star Line Proposed Sailings, Liverpool-Cobh (Queenstown)-New York Service from 5 August 1922 to 30 December 1922.

White Star Line Proposed Sailings, Liverpool-Cobh (Queenstown)-New York Service from 5 August 1922 to 30 December 1922. Ships Include the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Majestic Passenger List, 6 September 1922. GGA Image ID # 1dd4bae80b

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Boston-New York, Liverpool-Boston-Philadelphia, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Halifax-New York, Hamburg-New York, from 24 August 1923 to 22 December 1923.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Boston-New York, Liverpool-Boston-Philadelphia, Bremen-Southampton-Cherbourg-Halifax-New York, Hamburg-New York, from 24 August 1923 to 22 December 1923. Ships Included the Baltic, Canopic, Celtic, Haverford, and Pittsburgh. RMS Homeric Passenger List, 5 September 1923. GGA Image ID # 1f0b4ef849

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Cobh (Queenstown)-New York, from 18 August 1923 to 12 January 1824.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Cobh (Queenstown)-New York, from 18 August 1923 to 12 January 1924. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Homeric Passenger List, 5 September 1923. GGA Image ID # 1f0af1f041

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 17 May 1924 to 10 January 1925.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 17 May 1924 to 10 January 1925. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. White Star Line RMS Olympic First Class Passenger List - 4 June 1924. GGA Image ID # 207359171a

 

WSL Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh) New York and New York-Queenstown (Cobh)-Liverpool, from 1 April 1925 to 12 September 1925.

WSL Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh) New York and New York-Queenstown (Cobh)-Liverpool, from 1 April 1925 to 12 September 1925. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, Celtic, Doric, and Megantic. SS Homeric Second Class Passenger List, 4 April 1925. GGA Image ID # 20b6fe0f58

 

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line, Liverpool-New York via Queenstown (Cobh), from 2 May 1925 to 14 November 1925.

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line, Liverpool-New York via Queenstown (Cobh), from 2 May 1925 to 14 November 1925. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e52582b7b

 

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line, Liverpool-Boston-New York via Queenstown (Cobh), from 2 May 1925 to 15 November 1925.

Sailing Schedule, White Star Line, Liverpool-Boston-New York via Queenstown (Cobh), from 2 May 1925 to 15 November 1925. Ships Included the Baltic, Canopic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e5290262e

 

Proposed Sailings, White Star Line, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 3 July 1926 to 27 November 1926.

Proposed Sailings, White Star Line, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 3 July 1926 to 27 November 1926. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. RMS Belgenland Passenger List, 26 June 1926. GGA Image ID # 1df2408a0a

 

Proposed Sailings, Leyland Line, White Star Line, Liverpool-Cobh (Queenstown)-Boston, from 3 July 1926 to 19 December 1926.

Proposed Sailings, Leyland Line, White Star Line, Liverpool-Cobh (Queenstown)-Boston, from 3 July 1926 to 19 December 1926. Ships Included the Cedric, Celtic, Devonia, and Winifredian. RMS Belgenland Passenger List, 26 June 1926. GGA Image ID # 1df28af1df

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York and Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston-New York, from 21 January 1928 to 17 June 1928.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York and Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston-New York, from 21 January 1928 to 17 June 1928. Ships Included the Adriatic, Albertic, Baltic, Calgaric, Cedric, Celtic, Doric, Megantic, and Reginia. The Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Albertic Regina, Doric, and Calgaric carry Cabin, Tourist Third Cabin, and Third Class passengers. The Megantic carries Cabin and Third Class passengers. RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c1e3cd08

 

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Queenstown (Cobh)-Quebec-Montreal and Liverpool-Halifax, from 4 February 1928 to 18 October 1928.

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Queenstown (Cobh)-Quebec-Montreal and Liverpool-Halifax, from 4 February 1928 to 18 October 1928. Ships Included the Albertic, Cedric, Celtic, Doric, Megantic, and Regina. The Cedric, Celtic, Albertic, Regina and Doric, Carry Cabin, Tourist Third Cabin, and Third Class Passengers. The Megantic Carries Cabin and Third Class Passengers. Back Cover, White Star Line RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List - 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c2587dd1

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Cobh-New York, from 26 May 1928 to 10 November 1928.

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Cobh-New York, from 26 May 1928 to 10 November 1928. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, and Celtic. SS Doric Passenger List, 19 May 1928. GGA Image ID # 206d07db97

 

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York and Liverpool-New York, from 1 August 1928 to 10 November 1928.

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York and Liverpool-New York, from 1 August 1928 to 10 November 1928. Ships Included the Adriatic, Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Homeric, Majestic, and Olympic. SS Lapland Passenger List, 31 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1ebe71055b

 

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RMS Celtic First Class Dining Saloon.

RMS Celtic First Class Dining Saloon. White Star Line Services Brochure, 1907. GGA Image ID # 1447e38a47

 

RMS Cedric and Celtic, Twin-Screw, 21,000 Tons -- Two of the Largest Vessels in the World.

RMS Cedric and Celtic, Twin-Screw, 21,000 Tons -- Two of the Largest Vessels in the World. From the Painting by C. M. Passat. White Star Line Services Brochure, 1907. GGA Image ID # 14483695b7

 

First Class Library on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic.

First Class Library on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic. White Star Line Services Brochure, 1907. GGA Image ID # 14485f6f29

 

First Class Smoking Room on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic.

First Class Smoking Room on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic. White Star Line Services Brochure, 1907. GGA Image ID # 144862c5d9

 

First Class Stateroom on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic.

First Class Stateroom on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic. White Star Line Services Brochure, 1907. GGA Image ID # 1448a54ab0

 

Second Class Dining Saloon, Library, and Smoking Room on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic.

Second Class Dining Saloon, Library, and Smoking Room on the RMS Cedric and RMS Celtic. White Star Line Services Brochure, 1907. GGA Image ID # 144c99521f

 

Officers of the RMS Celtic in 1902.

Officers of the RMS Celtic in 1902. Top Left Corner: Chief Engineer. Top Right Corner: Chief Steward. Top Row of Officers (L-R): Purser, Sixth Officers, Third Officer, Purser, Fourth Officer, Fifth Officer. Bottom Row (L-R): First Officer, Electrician?, Second Officer, Physician. Mediterranean Cruise of 1902. GGA Image ID # 207b2ad0b6

 

First Class Dining Saloon on the RMS Celtic, Serving New York-Queentown (Cobh)-Holyhead-Liverpool Service.

First Class Dining Saloon on the RMS Celtic, Serving New York-Queentown (Cobh)-Holyhead-Liverpool Service. Steamers of the White Star Line, 1909. From the Chris Crofts Collection. GGA Image ID # 21130b2a2c

 

The RMS Celtic Was Grounded in the Rocks near Cobh (Queenstown) in December 1928.

The RMS Celtic Was Grounded in the Rocks near Cobh (Queenstown) in December 1928. Unable to Free the Ship from the Rocks, the White Star Line Scraped Her after Removing Some Interior Fittings. It Took until 1933 to Remove the Ship Altogether. GGA Image ID # 207b1e24b7

 

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Unused Postcard of the White Star Line Twin-Screw RMS Celtic (1901) of 21,026 Tons.

Unused Postcard of the White Star Line Twin-Screw RMS Celtic (1901) of 21,026 Tons. From a Painting by Montague Black. GGA Image ID # 207b01d7b8

 

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Information for Passengers - 19 August 1904

  • Breakfast from 8:30 until 10 o'clock.
  • Luncheon at 1:30.
  • Dinner at 7 o'clock.

The Bar closes at 11:00 pm, and the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm

Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 10:30 am

Please apply to the Second Steward for Seating accommodation at Table. Children are not entitled to seats in the Saloon unless full fare is paid.

Cablegrams and Telegrams should be handed to the Saloon Steward an hour before the arrival at Queenstown.

The Saloon and Library Stewards will supply Stamps, Telegraph Forms, Books of Reference, and Railway Time Tables of the Principal Companies.

Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggar Master. Trunks, Chairs or Rugs which Passengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company, should be appropriately labeled and handed to the Baggage Master on the Wharf at New York, and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk. It is necessary for Passengers themselves to see all their Baggage is passed by the U.S. Customs Authorities on landing.

Deck Chairs can be hired at a charge of 4/- each for the voyage, 24 hours' notice being necessary at the London or Liverpool Office.

It is desirable that valuables or Money should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe. As no charge is made for carriage, the Company can accept no responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but Passengers can protect themselves by insurance.

Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form, for any additional Passage Money, Chair Hire, or Freight paid on board.

For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of English and American money. The rate of exchange will be $4.80 to the Li when giving American in exchange for English currency, and Li to $4.95 when giving English money for American.

First Class Passengers joining the White Star Mail Steamers for New York at Queenstown, must be at that port not later than 10-15 am Thursday.

First Class Passengers joining the Steamers of the Friday New York Service from Liverpool at Queenstown, must be at that Port not later than 8 o'clock on the Saturday morning.

Passengers Addresses may be left with the Saloon Steward, in order that any letters sent to the care of the Company may be forwarded

Nicholas Martin, 9, Rue Scribe - - Paris.
34, Leadenhall Street, E.C.,
London.
Ismay, Imrie & Co., 17, Cockspur Street, S.W.,
30, James Street - - Liverpool.

The Passenger Services of the White Star Line are maintained entirely by Twin Screw Steamers, including the "Oceanic," "Majestic." and "Teutonic," which are Among The Fastest Steamers afloat, and the "Baltic." "Cedric," and "Celtic," the Three Largest Vessels in The World.

The Boston Services include the Largest and Fastest Steamers sailing to Boston.

Source: RMS Celtic Passenger List - 19 August 1904

 

Information for Passengers - 30 May 1925

  • BREAKFAST from 8:00 am until 10:00 am
  • LUNCH at 1 pm
  • DINNER at 7:00 pm

The Bar opens at 8:00 am, and closes at 11:30 pm

Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm. Lounge and Drawing Room at 11:30 pm and in the Smoking Room at midnight.

Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 11:00 am

SMOKING. Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in the Dining Saloon.

SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply for same to the Second Steward.

When the steamers sail with full lists, children under the age of ten years not paying the adult fare are provided with meals at separate sittings in the Dining Saloon.

UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same on applying to the steward or stewardess.

MEDICAL ATTENDANCE, the surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the commander, for treating passenqers at their request for any illness not originating on the voyage. in the case of siokness developed on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.

The Hours for Consultation are as follows :— 10:00 am, 6:00 pm, and 8:30 pm

but the Surgeon is available at all times in case of urgency.

AN ENQUIRY OFFICE has boon provided for the convenience of Passongors whore all enquiries for information of o general character can be made.

Letters, Cables, Tolograms and Marconigrams are received here for despatch, and Postage- Stamps can be purchased, and Dock Chairs and Steamer Rugs hired at this Office, through which also oil Mails will be distributed. Postage Stamps can also be obtained from the Lounge Steward.

None of the ship's staff other than those on duty in the Enquiry Office are authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for despatch.

CHARGES COLLECTED ON BOARD. Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, charges collected for Marconigrams. Cablegrams or Telegrams or Freight paid on board.

PASSENGERS' ADDRESSES may be left at the Enquiry Office, in order that any letters received after passengors have loft the steamer may be forwarded.

DECK CHAIRS and STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application at the Enquiry Office, at a charge of 6/6 (or $1.50) each for the voyage.

VALUABLES. For the convenience of passongers, the Line has provided in the Purser's Office a safe in which money, jewels, ornamonts, documents or other valuables may bo deposited by passengers.

A receipt for any articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser, but the Line does not, having regard to the ticket conditions and to the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1804, and of Section 4281 of the revised Statutos of the United States, accopt any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles. Passengors are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance.

EXCHANGE OF MONEY. The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English and American money at rates which will be advised on application.

BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should bo referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master. Trunks, Chairs, etc., which passengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company should be appropriately labeled and handed to the Baggage Master on the Wharf at New York, and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk.

It is for passongers themselves to seo all their Baggage is passed by the U.S. Customs Authorities on landing.

WARDROBE TRUNKS. Passengers are advised that it is not always possible to arrange for the placing of Wardrobe Trunks in the passenger accommodation in a position where they are easily accessible, also that there is frequently difficulty with regard to the landing of such packages owing to their exceptional size. They are therefore recommended to use steamer trunks in preference.

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.

TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the White Star Line. These Cheques are accepted on board White Star steamers in payment of accounts but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same, except to a very limited amount.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS. Arrangements have been made whereby passengers by the White Star Line can hiro automobiles to meet them on arrival of the steamer at Liverpool or Southampton for tours in the British Isles or on the Continent. Orders may bo sent from America or Canada through the White Star Offices or direct from the steamer by the aid of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph.

DECK GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS. Deck Quoits, Shuffieboard, Bull Board and othor games are provided on deck under the charge of a Quartermaster.

Chess. Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can bo obtained on application to the Lounge Steward.

PASSENGERS' QUARTERS.—First Class passengers are not allowed to enter Second or Third Class compartments, or vice versa, as complications might arise under the Quarantine Regulations.

BOOTS AND SHOES. Those will be cleaned if left outside the Stateroom door.

BARBER. The Barber is authorized to make the following charges :—

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His hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, but for the general convenience of the greater number, passengers are requested not to apply for hair-cutting or shampooing except between the hours of noon and 5:30 pm

The Barber is allowed the privilege of soiling various souvenirs and small articles on his own account.

DIRECTORIES of London and New York are placed on the Liverpool-New York steamers, and thoso of London, New York and Paris, on the Southampton-New York ships.

PICTURE POSTCARDS. Picture Postcards of the steamer can be obtained on board gratis.

POSTAL INFORMATION.

HIGH SEAS MAIL—On all British steamers British Postage Stamps and rates are used when mailing letters for European points, and such letters should be posted in the ship's letter box in the ordinary way.

The mail bag is closed a few hours previous to arrival. Full particulars can be obtained at the Enquiry Office upon application.

LANDING ARRANGEMENTS AT NEW YORK

Should the steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8:00 pm. United States Citizens may land if they wish to do so and have their hand baggage passed by the Customs Authorities immediately on arrival, but those who prefer to remain on board may do so and have the whole of their baggage passed the following morning not earlier than Seven o'clock. Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board overnight.

In the Event of the Steamer Arriving After the Hours Mentioned Hereunder Passengers, Other Than United States Citizens, May Be Required by the U.S. Immigration Authorities to Remain on Board Overnight and to Have Their Passports Examined the Following Morning:—

  • October to December, Inclusive 5:30 PM
  • January to March, Inclusive 6:00 PM
  • April to June . Inclusive 7.30 PM
  • July to September Inclusive 7:15 PM
  • Breakfast Will Be Served in the Usual Course.

Upon landing at New York and upon application to the uniformed representatives of the railroads, who meet all steamers, railroad tickets may be purchased and baggage checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, New York, New Haven, and Hartford, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Baltimore and Ohio, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Central Railroad of New Jersey, and connecting railroads.

Passengers destined to New York City, or nearby points, will find on the Pier representatives of the New York City Transfer, who will arrange for the expeditious transfer of baggage to hotels, railroad terminals or residences.

LETTERS, ETC., FOR PASSENGERS

Will be brought on board before the Passengers land, Passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before disembarking, and they are invited to leave their addresses at the Enquiry Office for any later despatches to be re-directed.

The "Celtic" carries an Orchestra of skilled musicians which will play daily as follows in the First Class Companionway.

  • 11:00 am to 12 Noon.
  • 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • After Dinner.

PUBLIC TELEPHONES

With Booths and Operators on our New York Piers

Source: SS Celtic Passenger List - 30 May 1925

 

Information for Passengers - 19 May 1928

  • BREAKFAST at 8:00 am
  • LUNCHEON at 12 noon
  • DINNER at 6:00 pm

Divine Service will be held on Sundays at 11:30 am

SMOKING. Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in either the Dining Saloon or in the Reading and Writing Room.

It is also desired that ladies should refrain from using the smoking room.

SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply to the Chief Tourist Cabin Steward.

THE PUBLIC ROOMS AND BAR open at 8:00 am and close at 11:00 pm

UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same on applying to the Steward or Stewardess.

MEDICAL ATTENDANCE. The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating passengers at their request for any illness NOT ORIGINATING ON THE VOYAGE. In the case of sickness originating on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.

THE PURSER'S OFFICE is situated on Deck C, where Letters, Cables. Telegrams and Marconigrams are received or delivered, and Postage Stamps can be purchased.

None of the ship's staff other than those on duty in the Purser's Office are authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for despatch.

CHARGES COLLECTED ON BOARD. Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, charges collected for Marconigrams, Cablegrams or Telegrams or Freight paid on board.

PASSENGERS' ADDRESSES should be left at the Purser's Office, in order that any letters received after passengers have left the steamer may be forwarded.

Passengers Landing at Liverpool

When a Steamer lands passengers at Liverpool in the early morning Breakfast will be served at the following hours:

WEEK DAYS

  • April to September inclusive 7 A. M.
  • October to March inclusive 8 A. M.

SUNDAYS

  • All the year round 8 A. M.

When the Steamer arrives at night, passengers will not be landed at the stage until the next morning unless the vessel passes the Rock Lighthouse, Liverpool, before 7:30 pm (or 8:30 pm Summer Time).

Passengers will please note that any landing after 8 p. m., Summer or Winter, is entirely at their own option; if they prefer it, they can remain on board and after breakfast, which will be served at 8 o'clock on the following morning, land either by tender or in dock, as may be arranged.

All heavy Luggage must be landed at the stage on arrival and cannot be retained on board over night.

The Steamers will be Berthed at the Landing Stage:

WEEK DAYS

  • April to September inclusive.......7.30 am
  • October to March inclusive........8:30 am

SUNDAYS

  • All the year round.................8:30 am

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS FOR LONDON

A special train for London will be despatched when the number proceeding to London warrants.

Rail tickets between Liverpool and London are on sale at the enquiry office, for the convenience of passengers.

DECK CHAIRS AND STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application to the Deck Steward, at a charge of $1.00 each for the voyage.

VALUABLES. For the convenience of Passengers, the Line has provided in the Purser's Office, a Safe in which money, jewels, ornaments, documents or other valuables may be deposited by Passengers.

A receipt for any articles so deposited will be issued by the Purser, but the Line does not, having regard to the ticket conditions and to the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 and of Section 4281 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, accept any responsibility for the safe custody of any such articles.

Passengers are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance.

EXCHANGE OF MONEY. The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English and American money, at rates which will be advised on application.

BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Chief Tourist Cabin Steward.

WARDROBE TRUNKS. Passengers are advised that it is not always possible to arrange for the placing of Wardrobe Trunks in the passenger accommodation in a position where they are easily accessible, also that there is frequently difficulty with regard to the landing of such packages owing to their exceptional size.

BAGGAGE ROOM. For passengers' special convenience all heavy baggage not placed in state rooms is stored in the baggage room, where it is available to the owner twice daily at hours as stated on the ship's notice board.

DOGS. Passengers are notified that dogs must be handed over to the care of the live-stock attendant, and 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.

TRAVELERS CHECKS, payable in all parts of Europe can be purchased at all principal offices of the Company. These Checks are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers have not sufficient funds to enable them to cash these Checks.

DECK GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS. Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck under the charge of the Deck Steward.

Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained on application to the Lounge Steward.

SPECIAL NOTICE for Round Trip Tourist Passengers

All passengers holding return tickets are requested to communicate with our nearest office upon arrival, so that necessary formalities may be arranged in connection with their return passage.

Passengers holding return tickets who are undecided about their European addresses should advise same to our nearest office in Europe by mail or in person as soon as possible after arrival abroad. If this is done by letter, please mention sailing on which you will return and accommodation reserved for you.

SILK AND ARTIFICIAL SILK GOODS

For the convenience of travelers passing through Great Britain to join a steamer sailing for an overseas destination.

Special Arrangements Have Been Made by the British Customs for Allowing the Transit of Silk And/Or Artificial Silk Goods Brought as Bona Fide Personal Effects in Baggage.

The Customs Officers at the British port must, necessarily, put certain questions to passengers arriving from abroad, at which time any silk and/or artificial silk goods should be declared.

Passengers are asked to be frank and open in their declarations, and, in these circumstances, no difficulty need be anticipated with the British Customs Officials, who will facilitate all possible the transit of passengers and their baggage.

CAMERAS

In accordance with the Custom and Excise requirements, Cameras are dutiable and tourists arriving with such are required to deposit with the authorities, 50% of the value, but this is refunded with the tourists' return to the United States or Canada. In the event of the tourist arriving at a British port and returning via Cherbourg, the deposit would be refunded prior to their departure from Great Britain to the Continent.

RETURN ACCOMMODATION

For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from Europe to the United States or Canada and who have not yet made the necessary reservations, the Purser will be pleased to radio Cherbourg, Antwerp, Southampton, London, Paris or Liverpool 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 after landing.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON

It is advisable to reserve hotel accommodation in advance AT ANY SEASON OF THE YEAR.

Passengers not arranging reservations in advance by cablegram or mail, have the opportunity of sending a wireless message from the steamer, and in this connection certain hotels, as referred to on the marconigram form in use on board pay the charge for such messages.

At times there is considerable difficulty in obtaining satisfactory hotel accommodation if not previously reserved.

Passenger List Annotation from Passenger

May 21, 1928 Sailed Boston

May 29, 1928 Landed Queenstown

Source: SS Celtic Passenger List - 19 May 1928

 

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White Star Line New Services, Liverpool-New York, Liverpool-Boston, and New York or Boston-Mediterranean Ports. Ismay, Imrie & Co., Liverpool, August 1904.

White Star Line New Services, Liverpool-New York, Liverpool-Boston, and New York or Boston-Mediterranean Ports. Ismay, Imrie & Co., Liverpool, August 1904. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 19 August 1904. GGA Image ID # 1e5199b476

 

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Time on Shipboard.

Time on Shipboard. On the Voyage from Europe, Owing to the Alteration in Time as the Ship Proceeds Westward, It Is Necessary to Put the Clock Back Every 24 Hours. The Alteration in Time Is Made at About Midnight. The Clock Is Usually Put Back from 35 to 45 Minutes on Each Occasion, the Exact Amount of Time Depending upon the Distance the Ship Is Estimated to Make by Noon the Next Day. During the First 24 Hours, However, Owing to the Change from Moan Time to Apparent Time, the Alteration Will Likely Be More Than 45 Minutes, Especially During Summer Time. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e54d976a3

 

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Table of Approximate Distances.

Table of Approximate Distances. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e54ea38ab

 

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