SS Doric Archival Collection
Doric (1923) White Star Line
Built by Ilarland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 16,484. Dimensions: 575' x 67' (601' o.l.). Twin-screw, 17 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels. Launched, August 8, 1922. Passengers: 600 cabin, 1,700 third. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, July 6, 1923. Late in her career was used exclusively as a cruise ship. Fate: Seriously damaged in collision with French steamer Formigny during a dense fog off coast of Portugal, September 5, 1935. The Doric commenced to list, but was able to make the port of Vigo, and undergo temporary repairs. She left Tilbury dock on October 7, bound for the shipbreaker's yard where the work of reducing her to junk took almost a full year.
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Passenger Lists
1925-07-30 SS Doric Passenger List
Third Class Passenger List for the SS Doric of the White Star-Dominion Line, Departing 30 July 1925 from Liverpool to Québec via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain S. Bolton.
1927-04-16 RMS Doric Passenger List
Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Doric of the White Star Line, Departing Saturday, 16 April 1927 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Belfast and Glasgow, Commanded by Captain S. Bolton, D.S.C., R.D. (Cmdr. R.N.R., Retd.).
1928-05-19 RMS Doric Passenger List
Cabin Passenger List for the SS Doric of the White Star Line, Departing Saturday, 19 May 1928 from Montreal and Quebec to Liverpool via Belfast, Commanded by Captain C. P. Freeman.
1930-08-22 RMS Doric Passenger List
Cabin and Tourist Third Cabin Passenger Lists from the RMS Doric of the White Star Line, Departing Friday, 22 August 1930 from Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Glasgow, Commanded by Captain W. H. P. Jackson.
Front Cover, RMS Doric Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List, 22 August 1930. GGA Image ID # 1fc53c681d
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Sailing Schedules
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Belfast-Glasgow-Québec-Montréal, Liverpool-Halifax-Portland, ME, Liverpool-Halifax-Boston, from 17 August 1923 to 14 December 1923. Ships Included the Canada, Doric, Megantic, and Regina. RMS Homeric Passenger List, 5 September 1923. GGA Image ID # 1f0b2c0cc8
Sailing Schedule, White Star-Dominion Line, Liverpool-Québec-Montréal, from 18 April 1925 to 27 November 1925. Ships Included the Canada, Doric, Megantic, and Regina. RMS Celtic Passenger List, 30 May 1925. GGA Image ID # 1e52957de8
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Québec-Montréal and Le Havre-Southampton-Québec-Montréal, from 14 July 1928 to 10 November 1928. Ships Included the Albertic, Calgaric, Doric, Laurentic, Megantic, and Regina. SS Lapland Passenger List, 31 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1ebeb75533
Proposed Sailings, White Star Line Canadian Service, Montréal-Québec-Liverpool, from 2 July 1926 to 27 November 1926. Ships Included the Canada, Doric, Megantic, and Regina. RMS Belgenland Passenger List, 26 June 1926. GGA Image ID # 1df2d57133
Eastbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 14 February 1935. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Doric, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Lancastria, Laurentic, Letitia, Majestic, Olympic, Samaria, Scythia, and Transylvania. The Schedule Includes Originating, Calling, and Destination Ports for Each Voyage. RMS Britannic Passenger List, 6 October 1934. GGA Image ID # 1e3178f51a
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Illustrations and Paintings
White Star-Dominion Line Royal Mail Steamers SS Regina 16,500 Tons and SS Doric 16,484 Tons. SS Canada Passenger List, 18 September 1925. GGA Image ID # 1ea5f9fba4
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Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused) for the RMS Doric of the White Star Line, 16 April 1927. GGA Image ID # 1fc47ec1d4
Track Chart and Memorandum of Log (Unused), RMS Doric of the White Star Line, 19 May 1928. GGA Image ID # 1fc531cdd5
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Excerpts from Information for Passengers
Information for Passengers - 30 July 1925
- Breakfast at 8:00 am
- Luncheon at 12 Noon
- Dinner at 6:00 pm
The Bar opens at 8:00 am and closes at 10:00 pm
Divine Service will be held on Sundays at 11:00 am
Smoking. Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in the Dining Saloon.
It is also desired that ladies should refrain from using the Smoking Room.
Seats at Table. Passengers should apply to the Chief Third Class Steward for reservation of seats.
Upper Berths.—Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same on applying to the Steward or Stewardess.
The Purser's Office. Letters, Cables, Telegrams and Marconi-grams 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.
Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs can be hired on application to the Chief Third Class Steward, at a charge of 2/6 (or 60 cents) 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 N2 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, American and Canadian money, at rates which will be advised on application.
Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices, of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
Baggage. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Chief Third Class 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.
Dogs. Passengers are notified that dogs must be handed over to the care of the butcher.
Deck Games and Amusements. Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck.
Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained on application to the Public Room Stewards.
Wireless Telegram Rates
This Steamer is fitted with Ararconi's system of Wireless Telegraphy
and also with Submarine Signalling Apparatus.
The Following Rates DO Not INCLUDE The Forwarding Charges BEYOND The Coast STATION, WHICH ARE Additional.
Every word in the address, text, and signature is counted. All charges must be prepaid and a receipt should be requested.
Long Range Wireless Service
This vessel is fitted with special long range wireless apparatus which will enable Passengers to communicate with their friends or business connections on shore at any time during the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.
The Wireless charge for messages directed through the long distance wireless stations at Devizes, England; Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, or Chatham, Mass., is 10d. per word.
The ship is constantly in touch with one or other of these stations.
Ship To Ship. The general rate for messages exchanged between British ships is 8d. per word. For messages exchanged with ships of other nationalities, the general rate is 80 per word, but as Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a Wireless ship charge with a minimum of 10 words, the charge for messages addressed to the vessels will be calculated as follows :—
- For less than 10 words 3/6 plus a charge of 4d. per word.
- For 10 words or more 8d. per word.
Special Rate Messages
Ocean Letters. The Marconi Company have inaugurated an "Ocean Letter" service by which messages may be sent from one ship to another going in an opposite direction for delivery by Registered Post from the first port of call of the latter vessel. For an " Ocean Letter " sent to a British ship controlled by the Marconi Company, the rate is (inclusive of wireless, postage and registration) 5s. for 20 words, plus 2d. for each additional word up to a maximum of 100 words. For an " Ocean Letter " sent to a foreign ship, the rate is 5/6 for the first 20 words, plus 21d. for each additional word, up to a maximum of 100 words. This class of message must contain full postal address.
Poste Radiotelegrams. These messages are accepted for transmission to a selected vessel for mailing on arrival in port. This service provides a most economical channel of communication with friends and relatives on shore when full rate facilities are not desired.
Poste Radiotelegrams should preferably be handed in during the early part of the voyage and should be addressed in a manner similar to the following example :—
Poste—New York Brown 2464 Quincy Avenue
Boston Majestic
Arriving Tuesday Well
The Inclusive cost of the above message would be 3/64.
For particulars regarding Wireless communications established or expected, please consult the Wireless notice board, where full Information is posted daily throughout the voyage.
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.
for Letters Mailed in The United States
Rates on letters to points in the United States, Canada and British Colonies and to Great Britain and Ireland, two cents an ounce or fraction thereof.
The above rates apply to letters to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales; the Bahamas, the Barbados, British Guiana, British Honduras, the Dominican Republic, the Dutch West Indies, the Leeward Islands, Newfoundland, Trinidad (including Tobago), New Zealand; and the Windward Islands (including Grenada, St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and St. Lucia).
Rates on letters to all other countries—five cents for the first ounce, and three cents for each additional ounce or fraction.
Rates on postal cards to all countries (except United States, Canada, Cuba, Mexico and Panama, one cent. to each)—two cents each; on return or reply cards, four cents each.
Canadian Postal Rates
Letters to points in Canada, United States and Mexico, three cents for the first ounce, two cents for each additional ounce (War Tax included); rates to points in Great Britain and all other places within the Empire, four cents for the first ounce, three cents for each additional ounce, (War Tax included); rates to other countries, ten cents for the first ounce, five cents for each additional ounce.
Postal Cards to points in Canada, Great Britain and all other places within the Empire, United States and Mexico, two cents each (War Tax included); rates to other countries six cents each.
Canadian Newspapers to points in Canada, Great Britain and certain places within the Empire, United States and Mexico, one cent for four ounces.
Printed Matter to points in Canada, United States and Mexico, one cent for two ounces; rates to other countries two cents for two ounces
Literature for the Blind to points in Canada, United States, Mexico and Newfoundland free; rates to all other countries one cent per lb.
Commercial Papers to all countries other than Canada, ten cents for the first ten ounces, two cents for every additional two ounces.
Samples to points in Canada, United States and Mexico, one cent per two ounces; rates to all other countries four cents for the first four ounces, two cents every additional.two ounces.
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registered Articles to points in Canada and all other countries, ten cents if requested at the time of posting the article, twenty cents if requested after posting the article.
Special Notice Round Trip Tourist Passengers
Passengers holding return tickets who are undecided about their Canadian and United States addresses should advise same to our nearest office in Canada or United States by mail or in person as soon as possible after arrival abroad. If this is done to by letter, please mention sailing on which you will return and accommodation reserved for you. to, All Passengers holding return tickets arerequested to communicate with our nearest Office at least a week in advance of their sailing from Canada or United States, so that necessary formalities may be arranged in connection with their return passage.
Information for Passengers - 16 April 1927
MEALS will be served as follows :-
The Bar opens at 8:00 am and closes at 11:00 pm
Lights are extinguished In the Saloon at 11:00 pm. lounge, Drawing Room
and Smoking Room at 11:30 pm
Divine Service will be held In the Saloon on Sunday, at 11:00 am
CONDUCTRESS. The ship's Conductress (Miss L. M. Ihlein) is willing to interview any ladies traveling alone, and would bo pleased to be of any service during the voyage or on arrival in port.
SMOKING. Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in the Dining Saloon.
SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers who have not previously arranged for table seats to be reserved should apply for same to the Second Steward.
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 sickne8s developed on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
The surgeon will be in attendance at the surgery for consultations at the following hours:— 10:00 am 6:00 pm 8:30 pm
The surgeon will be available at all times in cases of urgency.
MAIL 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 dispatches to be re-directed.
Postage Stamps may be obtained at the Enquiry Office where letters, telegrams, cablegrams and Marconi messages should be handed in for dispatch.
CHARGES PAID 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.
LIBRARY. Books can be obtained on applying to the Lounge Steward.
DECK CHAIRS and STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application at a charge of 6/6 ($1.50) 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 arttcles so deposited will ht issued by the Purser, but the Line does not, having regard to the ticicet conditions and to the provisions of Section 602 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.
A GYMNASIUM* fully equipped with modern appliances, is situated on Deck A (Promenade Dock) and is open for exercise by Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, as follows :—
- 6 0 am to 9 0 am for Gentlemen only;
- 10 0 am to 12 0 Noon for Ladies only;
- 12 0 Noon to 1 0 pm for Ladies and Gentlemen;
- 2 0 pm to 3 30 pm for Children;
- 3 30 pm to 7 0 pm. for Ladies and Gentlemen.
No charge is made for the use of the appliances.
*The Company accept no responsibility whatsoever lor any accident from whatever case arising to any passenger using the Gymnasium.
A CHILDREN'S PLAYROOM in charge of an experienced matron is situated on Dock A (Promenade Deck).
COTS. Tho steamers are supplied with a limited number of Cots for the use of infants. Application for same should be made to the Chief Steward.
EXCHANGE OF MONEY. The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English, Canadian and American money at rates which will be advised on application.
BAGGAGE. Questions relating to baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master on board.
Trunks, Chairs, etc.. which Pasaengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company, should be appropriately labeled and handed to the Baggage Master on the Wharf at Port of Landing, and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk.
It is for passengers themselves to see all their Baggage is passed by the Customs Authorities on landing.
DOGS. Passengers are notified that dog's cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a licenso 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 at Port of Embarkation.
TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in paymont of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same, except to a very limited amount.
DECK GAMES and AMUSEMENTS. Deck Quoits, Shuflleboard, Bull Board and othor games are provided on deck under the charge of a Quartermaster.
Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., may be obtained on application to Lounge, Drawing Boom and Smoking Room Stewards.
PASSENGERS' QUARTERS. Cabin Passengers are not allowed to enter Third Class compartments, or vice versa, as complications might arise under the Quarantine Regulations.
BARBER. Tho Barber is authorized to make the following charges:—
[List of Charges not Reproduced Here]
The Barber is allowed the privilege of selling various souvenirs and small articles on his own account.
PICTURE POSTCARDS. Picture Postcards of the steamer can be obtained gratis on application on board.
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 he 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.
WIRELESS TELEGRAM
This Steamer is fitted with Marconi's system of Wireless Telegraphy and also with Submarine Signalling Apparatus.
For particulars regarding Wireless communicatons established or expected please consult the Wireless notice board, where full information Is posted daily throughout the voyage.
Return Accommodation
For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from the United States or Canada to Europe and who have not yet made reservations for Cabins, Mr. H. S. POWELL, Representative of the Passenger Department, will be in attendance daily in the Cabin Lounge for the purpose of giving particulars of sailings and issuing tickets, and, if desired, will be pleased to radio New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Montreal Office for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their reservations before leaving the steamer and will, consequently, save them time and trouble after landing.
The "DORIC" carries an Orchestra of skilled musicians, which will play daily as follows :—
In the main Companionway,
11:00 am to 12 noon
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
After Dinner
RECOVERY of UNITED STATES 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 the port of landing of their intention to leave the United States within 60 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.
UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same on applying to the steward or stewardess.
WARDROBE TRUNKS. Passengers are advised t hat it is not always possible to arrange for the placing of wardrobe trunks in the passenger accommodation in a position whore they aro 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.
TELEPHONING FACILITIES FOR PASSENGERS AT MONTREAL.
For the convenience of passengers arrangements havo been made with the Bell Telephone Company for booths to be placed on the Wharf at Montreal; and the further facility has been arranged of having a portable extension telephone placed on board steamer immediately on arrival, thus enabling passengers to secure telephonic communication before landing.
LANDING ARRANGEMENTS AT MONTREAL. Should the steamer arrive at the Montreal wharf after 8:00 pm, passengers 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 romain on board overnight.
Information for Cabin Passengers - 19 May 1928
MEALS will be served as follows:—
| When One Sitting | When Two Sittings | |
| Breakfast | 8:00 am | 8:00 am and 9.00 am |
| Luncheon | 1.00 pm | 12 noon and 1.00 pm |
| Dinner | 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm and 7.15:00 pm |
THE BAR opens at 8:00 am, and closes at 11:00 pm
LIGHTS are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, Lounge, Drawing Room and Smoking Room at 11:30 pm
DIVINE SERVICE will be held in the Saloon on Sunday at 11:00 am
CONDUCTRESS. The Ship’s Conductress, (Miss M. E. Tate), is willing to interview any ladies traveling alone, and would be pleased to be of any service during the voyage or on arrival in port.
SMOKING is strictly prohibited in any of the Staterooms or Drawing Room. Smoking is permitted in the Dining Saloon after the second sitting, or if only one sitting, after 8:00 pm
SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply for same to the Second Steward.
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 developed on the voyage no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances. The Surgeon will be in attendance at the Surgery for consultations at the following hours: 10:00 am, 6:00 pm, 8.30 pm The Surgeon will be available at all times in cases of urgency.
LIBRARY. Books can be obtained on applying to Lounge Steward.
LETTERS, &c. 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 Purser’s Office for any later dispatches to be re-directed.
Postage Stamps can be obtained at the Purser’s Office where Cable Dispatches and Telegrams will be taken care of for transmission. Passengers are requested to note that the Company do not undertake to accept delivery of parcels in Great Britain and Ireland if the value of the contents is to be paid on delivery, unless prior arrangements are made with the Company.
EXCHANGE OF MONEY. The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English and Canadian money, at rates which will be advised on application.
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 at Port of Embarkation.
CHARGES PAID ON BOARD. Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company’s Form for any additional Passage Money, Marconigrams, Cablegrams, Telegrams, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, or Freight paid on Board.
AUTOMOBILE TOURS. Arrangements have been made whereby passengers by the White Star Line can hire 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 be sent from America or Canada through the White Star Offices or direct from the steamer by the aid of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph.
TRAVELLERS’ CHEQUES, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.
BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship’s Baggage Master on board. 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 Port of Landing, and such articles will be stored entirely at owner’s risk. It is for Passengers themselves to see all their Baggage is passed by the Customs Authorities on landing.
DECK CHAIRS and STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application at a charge of $1.50 each for the voyage.
DECK GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS. Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck under the charge of a Quartermaster. Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained on application to the Lounge, Drawing Room and Smoking Room Stewards.
PASSENGERS’ QUARTERS. Cabin passengers are not allowed to enter Third Class Compartments, or vice versa, as complications might arise under the Quarantine Regulations.
BARBER. The Barber is authorized to make the following charges:
| LADIES | s. |
d. |
|
GENTLEMEN | S. | d. |
|
| Hair Trimming | 1 | 0 | (25c.) | Haircutting | 1 | 0 | (25c.) |
| Singeing | 1 | 0 | (25c.) | Shaving | 0 | 9 | (20c.) |
| Shampooing | 4 | 0 ($1.00) | Singeing | 0 | 9 | (20c.) | |
| Face Massage | 2 | 6 | (60c.) | Shampoo (Wet) | 0 | 9 | (20c.) |
| Scalp Massage | 2 | 0 | (50c.) | Face Massage | 1 | 6 | (40c.) |
| Part Waving | 3 | 0 | (70c.) | Scalp | 1 | 0 | (25c.) |
| Waving and Dressing | 6 | 0 ($1.50) | Tonic Dressing | 0 | 3 | (6c.) | |
The Barber is allowed the privilege of selling various souvenirs and small articles on his own account.
COTS. The steamers are supplied with a limited number of cots for the use of infants. Application for same should be made to the Chief Steward.
BOOTS AND SHOES. These will be cleaned if left outside the Stateroom door.
PICTURE POSTCARDS. Picture postcards of the steamer can be obtained on board gratis.
A GYMNASIUM, fully equipped with modern appliances, is situated on Deck A (Promenade Deck), and is open for exercise by Ladies, ! Gentlemen and Children as follows:—
| 6:00 am to 9:00 am | for Gentlemen only |
| 10:00 am to 12 Noon | for Ladies only |
| 12 Noon to 1:00 pm | for Ladies and Gentlemen |
| 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | for Children |
| 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm | for Ladies and Gentlemen |
No charge is made for the use of the appliances.
The Company accept no responsibility whatsoever for any accident from whatever cause arising to any passenger using the gymnasium.
A CHILDREN’S PLAYROOM in charge of an experienced matron is situated on Deck A (Promenade Deck.)
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.
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Back Cover Images
Expanded Cover of White Star Line RMS Doric Passenger List, 19 May 1928. GGA Image ID # 1fc4e260e0
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The Gilded Era comes back to life as the reader relives the careers of stately ships and express greyhounds from immigrant ships to floating palaces. Scarce, large format book containing 288pp. Features photographs, statistics, and background of 280 passenger liners, each with a picture.
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