RMS Queen Mary Collection
RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Farewell Dinner Menu, 11 August 1952. GGA Image ID # 1d57a24f71
Queen Mary (1936) Cunard Line
Built by John Brown & Go., Ltd., Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 80,774. Dimensions: 975'x 118' (1,018' O.I.). Quadruple-screw, 30 knots. Steam turbines. 200,000 s.h.p. Two masts and three funnels. Laid down in August 1930. Work was suspended in December 1931 due to the depression. Building was resumed in April 1934. Launched September 26, 1934. Maiden Voyage: She commenced her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on May 27, 1936, making the run from Bishop Rock to Ambrose Lightship in 4 days and 27 minutes at an average speed of 30.14 knots. Record Crossing: In 1938 she made a new eastward record by crossing in 3 days, 20 hours and 42 minutes. Note: From keel to masthead 234 feet. Foremost funnel 70 feet high from deck level; from keel to top of the funnel 180 feet high. The diameter of the funnels measures 30 feet. Length on water line 1,104 feet. Displacement before the war was listed as 77,482 tons. WW2 Service: Served as a troop ship in World War II. Post WW2: Re-entered trans-Atlantic service in August 1947. Naming the QM: The actual story of the naming of this wonderful luxury liner was revealed in the press. Sir Percy Bates, former head of the Cunard Line, told King George V of their decision to name the new ship "after one of Britain's most noble queens." The King, thinking they intended to name the liner after his wife, the Queen, expressed enthusiastic approval. The Cunard Line promptly fell in line with the King's thought, and the ship was christened Queen Mary. The company's previous intention was to name the vessel after Queen Victoria, keeping with their established policy of using only names ending in "ia" for their ships. Passenger accommodation as of 1960: 700 first, 680 cabin, 500 tourist. Running mate: Queen Elizabeth.
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Passenger Lists
1936-08-05 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 5 August 1936 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain R. V. Peel, RD, Commodore, RNR.
1936-09-02 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 2 September 1936 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain Sir Edgar Britten, RD, RNR.
1937-06-09 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Third Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 9 June 1937 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain J. C. Towley, RD, RNR.
1938-10-29 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Third Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 29 October 1938 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, OBE, RD, RNR.
1938-11-12 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Third Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 12 November 1938 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain G. Gibbons, RD, RNR.
1939-07-12 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Third Class Passenger List for the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Departing Wednesday, 12 July 1939, from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Commodore R. B. Irving, OBE, RD, RNR.
1947-09-19 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Passenger List for the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing Friday, 19 September 1947 from Southampton to New York, Commanded by Commodore C. G. Illingworth, RD, RNR.
1948-07-02 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 2 July 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain J. D. Snow, RD, RNR.
1948-08-07 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 August 1948 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. G. Illingworth, RD, RNR.
1949-10-22 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 22 October 1949 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain H. Grattidge, OBE.
1950-01-28 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 28 January 1950 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain G. E. Cove.
1950-02-08 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 8 February 1950 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain G. E. Cove.
1950-05-24 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 24 May 1950 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain H. Grattidge, OBE.
1950-10-07 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 October 1950 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain H. Dixon.
1950-10-14 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 14 October 1950 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain H. Dixon.
1951-08-15 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 15 August 1951 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain R. G. Thelwell, OBE, RD, RNR.
1952-06-05 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 5 June 1952 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. I. Thompson.
1952-08-07 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class and Tourist Class Passenger Lists for the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 August 1952 from Southampton for New York via Cherbourg. The Ship was Commanded by Captain H. Grattidge, OBE.
1953-03-28 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 28 March 1953 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. I. Thompson.
1953-07-01 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 1 July 1953 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain D. W. Sorrell.
1953-08-12 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 12 August 1953 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain C. I. Thompson.
1953-09-16 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 16 September 1953 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain D. W. Sorrell.
1954-07-01 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 1 July 1954 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain D. W. Sorrell.
1954-07-07 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 7 July 1954 from New York to Southampton via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain D. W. Sorrell.
1960-02-26 RMS Queen Mary Passenger List
Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line, Departing 26 February 1960 from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain J. W. Caunce, RD, RNR.
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Menus
1936-06-08 RMS Queen Mary Kosher Dinner Menu
Strictly Kosher Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 8 June 1936 onboard the RMS Queen Mary, featured Boiled Fresh Salmon, Fried Haddock and Corn on the Cob. One of the Paintings by Kenneth Shoesmith, R.I. Hung in the Tourist Writing Room Adorns the Front Cover.
1937-08-08 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 8 August 1937 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fillets of Sole Chesterfield, Chicken Halibut, Sauce Victoria, and Régence Pudding for dessert.
1940-12-26 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 26 December 1940 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Broiled Haddock, Sauce Robert, Beefsteak and Kidney Pie, and Sago Custard Pudding for dessert. This Bill of Fare was prepared for "Officers". A Painting of the RMS Britannic Appears on the Cover.
1947-12-23 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
This post war Christmas Season Bill of Fare was likely viewed by the many British war brides that made the voyage after the war to their new home and life in America. Bill of Fare featured Potage St. Germain, Grilled Fresh Herrings with Mustard Sauce, Tenderloin Hamburger Steak with Garmi Saratoga Potatoes and Compote de Fruits.
1951-05-12 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 12 May 1951 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard White Star Line featured Supreme of Halibut, Cardinal, Medaillon of Veal, Milanaise, and Plum Pudding, Rum Sauce for dessert. On the Cover: The Late Sir Alfred Gilbert designed the Famous Statue of Eros in Piccadilly, R.A. It Was Removed and Stored for Safety During World War II and Restored to Its Site on June 28th, 1947.
1952-06-12 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 12 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Savory Lamb and Vegetable Stew, Baked Pork and Boston Beans, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.
1952-06-15 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 15 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Roast Loin of Pork, Savory and Apple Sauce, Filets of Haddock, Mornay, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.
1952-06-16 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card
1952 Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line offered standard American breakfast fare and treasures like Sauté of Kidney and Finnan Haddie in Milk.
1952-06-19 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Thursday, 19 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard White Star Line featured Suprême of Turbot, Véronique, Pigeon en Cocotte, Polonaise, and Pineapple Soufflé for dessert.
1952-08-11 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 11 August 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Baked Bradenham Ham, Florentine, Roast Stuffed Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Orange Pudding for dessert. This Bill of Fare included "Yearbook" style autographs and well wishies from fellow passengers.
1952-08-12 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 12 August 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Grilled Fillet of Cod, Herb Butter, Lamb Chop and Saratogas, and Macédoine of Fruit for dessert.
1953-03-15 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 15 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Sirloin Steak, Sauce Choron, Ham Slice, Glazed Pineapple, and Soufflé Printanier for dessert.
1953-03-28 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 28 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Poached Turbot. Sauce Riche, Braised Calf's Sweetbreads, St. Cloud, and Charlotte Russe for dessert.
1953-03-29 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 29 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fillet of Whiting, Orly, Frankfurter Sausage and Sauerkraut, and Lemon Chiffon Pie for dessert.
1953-03-29 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 29 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Poached Fillet of Plaice, Sauce Vin Blanc, Veal and Ham Croquettes. Périgourdine, and Almond Sponge Pudding for dessert.
1953-03-30 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 30 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Roast Stuffed Shoulder of Veal, Portugaise, Braised Ox Tail with Vegetables, and Blueberry and Apple Pie for dessert.
1953-03-30 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 30 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fried Fillet of Flounder and Lemon, Calf's Head, Vinaigrette, and Peach Shortcake for dessert.
1953-03-31 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from Tuesday, 31 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Scotch Minced Collops, Buckwheat and Griddle Cakes, and Fried, Turned, and Poached Eggs.
1953-03-31 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 31 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Flat Ribs of Beef, Française, Filets of Cod, Grenobloise, and Cherry Flan for dessert.
1953-04-01 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 1 April 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Suprême of Turbot, Arlequin, Velouté Agnès Sorel, and Peach Melba for dessert. A page of autographs from fellow passengers was included.
1953-04-02 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from 2 April 1953 featured Finnam Haddie in Milk, Broiled Breakfast Bacon and Chipped Beef in Cream, and Buckwheat and Griddle Cakes.
1953-04-02 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 2 April 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fillet of Lemon Sole, Meunière, Corned Round and Brisket of Beef with Dumplings, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.
1953-06-11 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 11 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Spaghetti al Sugo, Grilled Cod, Maître d’Hôtel, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.
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Brochures
Cunard White Star Tourist Class on the "Big Four" - 1949
This 1949 booklet is your gangplank. Step aboard and see for yourself the spacious public rooms and tasteful cabins wherein relaxation and recreation are the rules of the day. Tourist Class on the "Big Four" of the Cunard White Star Line -- Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Mauretania, and Britannic.
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Programs
1952-06-06 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary
Daily program of social events onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured several notices related to the Rotarians, Lions International, Kiwanis, US Customs - Landing Cards and Baggage Declarations, and a table tennis tournament. Other events were listed for the day from 7:00 am swimming to 12:30 am dancing.
1952-06-07 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary
Social and Sporting Events Program for Saturday, 7 June 1952 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Cabin Class passengers have many options, including swimming, movies, Rotarian, Lions International, and Kiwanis meetings, concerts, news broadcasts, dancing, and more.
1952-06-08 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary
Cabin Class Program of Events for Sunday, 8 June 1952 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Scheduled activities included a table tennis tournament, "Age Please" competition, movies, swimming gala, news broadcasts, concerts, horse races, dancing, and more.
1952-06-09 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary
Daily Events Program for Monday, 9 June 1952 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured a listing of "Competition Winners," along with events such as movies, concerts, news broadcasts, and dancing.
1953-03-28 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary
Tourist Class Events Program for Saturday, 28 March 1953 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. Content included notices of meetings, passenger declaration forms, and event proposals. Listed events included movies, concerts, lifeboat drill, news broadcasts, and dancing.
1953-03-29 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary
Tourist Class Program of Events for Sunday, 28 Mary 1953 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line provided a listing of upcoming meetings, British immigration inspections, and anticipated events. It also listed activities for the day, including sports competitions, movies, concerts, news broadcasts, horse racing, and dancing.
1953-03-30 Events Program - RMS Queen Mary
Tourist Class Events Program for Monday, 30 March 1953 onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line listing meetings, instructions for British immigration inspection process, and upcoming competitions. Other activities included movies, concerts, news broadcasts, KENO Bingo, and Dancing.
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Passage Contracts, Tickets, and Receipts
1953-02-07 Tourist Class Passage Ticket -- New York to Southampton -- RMS Queen Mary
Tourist Class passage ticket on the Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary, sailing from New York for Southampton on 7 February 1953 on Pier 90, North River where passengers embarked between 8:30 and 11:30 am for this voyage.
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Books
Picture History of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth
In paying tribute to the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth, maritime authority William Miller describes their heralded debuts; magnificent lounges, staterooms, and other amenities; maritime rivalry; and contributions during World War II, among other subjects. Their royal successors—the Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2—are also covered, as are the Berengaria, Mauretania, Lusitania, and a host of other splendid ships.
The book profiles the opulent lifestyles aboard such floating palaces as Normandie, Rex, Olympic, Amerika, Queen Mary, France, Mauritania, Queen Elizabeth II, Imperator, and Titanic. "Perhaps the most readable book on the subject ever to have appeared" --Country Life. Black-and-white photographs.
Picture History of the Cunard Line 1840 - 1990
Magnificent pictorial tribute to the long line of illustrious ships that sailed for one of the world's great shipping companies. Extensive fact-filled text, captions and over 180 photographs and illustrations recall the Britannia, Lusitania, Mauretania, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and the QE2, among many others. Introduction.
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Sailing Schedules
Cunard White Star Westbound Sailing Schedule for September to November 1937. Ships Include the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. GGA Image ID # 1db7e0cf97
Cunard White Star Eastbound Sailing Schedule for September to November 1937. Ships Include the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. GGA Image ID # 1db80746e8
Westbound Sailing Schedule from 7 June 1939 to 16 August 1939. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Aquitania, Aurania, Ausonia, Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Mauretania, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e141a92c5
Eastbound Sailing Schedule from 7 June 1939 to 16 August 1939. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Britannic, Carinthia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Mauretania, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e1424c50b
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Photographs
Tourist Class Lounge on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 11ee1e13b3
Tourist Class Smoking Room on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 11ee249198
Tourist Class Winter Garden Lounge on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 11eeabcf22
Tourist Class Three-Berth Stateroom on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 11ef0b33cd
RMS Queen Mary -- The World's Faster Liner. 81,273 Gross Tons. 1,995 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 11f02e88ae
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Postcards
Large Format Postcard of the RMS Queen Mary, Length 1,020 Feet, Breadth 118 Feet, Tonnage 81,235. GGA Image ID # 1de2b87981
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Excerpts from Information for Passengers
VERANDAH GRILL is located on Sun deck.
Meals will be served during the hours of 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A charge of 5/- is made to each passenger occupying a seat at a table during these hours.
AUTOMOBILES. In order to facilitate Customs clearance uncrated automobiles must be included on the U.S. Declaration Form.
BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Purser or ship's Baggage Master.
U.S. Customs. All passengers are required to make a declaration of personal baggage for the U.S. Customs authorities at New York. Blank declaration forms are obtainable from the Purser. Returning residents of the United States must declare all articles acquired abroad but wearing apparel and personal effects taken overseas from the U.S. in the first case are entitled to be passed free of duty upon return.
An exemption of $100.00 worth of purchases is allowed each returning resident, subject to certain conditions which will be detailed by the Customs officer. Visitors may take in free of duty wearing apparel and personal effects not intended for sale, but must declare all articles not included in this category. Severe penalties are imposed upon persons who make false declarations as to value, ownership or use of articles or who attempt to bribe or recompense a Customs officer.
Customs Examination. All articles liable to Customs duty must be declared. Any passenger who is in doubt should see the Purser or Baggage Master who will provide the latest information available.
On arrival baggage will be grouped alphabetically in Customs shed for examination. To help the passing and claiming of baggage passengers should have one of the Company's labels, bearing the initial letter of their surname, affixed to each piece. The bedroom stewards have a supply of these labels and will affix them prior to landing.
It is for passengers themselves to see that all their baggage is passed by the Customs authorities on landing, and they are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs shed, otherwise delay and extra charges for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers directly from the ship.
Baggage Insurance. Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with the terms of the passage contract. Baggage Insurance carrying worldwide cover can be arranged through the Purser's office.
BANKING—FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE. A branch of the Midland Bank is available on board the ship where passengers wishing to exchange money, or transact other banking business will receive every attention.
CATERING. Passengers are invited to advise the Restaurant Manager or Head Waiter of their preference in the matter of diet and cooking and they can be assured of every attention to their wishes. Cooks of various nationalities are included in the kitchen personnel. It is suggested that passengers order their meals in advance, and the aforementioned officials will readily assist passengers in making their choice.
CHEQUES. Passengers are advised that the Purser cannot accept private cheques.
CHANGES IN ACCOMMODATION. The Purser alone is authorized to make changes in accommodation and may only do so on payment of any difference in fare which may be required according to the Company's current tariffs.
COMPLAINTS. Passengers entertaining any cause for complaint are requested to communicate particulars to a responsible officer in the ship, so that an opportunity may be afforded to adjust matters.
DECK CHAIRS, CUSHIONS AND RUGS are available for hire and can be obtained through the Deck Steward at the price of 5/- each article.
(Each rug is contained in a sealed envelope and bears a serial number worked into the material, thus enabling passengers to identify their own rugs).
DOGS. Passengers are notified that dogs should be handed over to the care of the livestock attendant and that they are not allowed in public rooms or on the passenger decks. Deck space over 80 feet in length is provided for the exercise of animals, on the Sun Deck, where kennels with accommodation for 26 dogs are also located.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS. Passengers are specially requested to exercise care in disposing of cigar and cigarette ends and matches and to make use of the receptacles provided for the purpose in the different parts of the ship, in view of the serious consequences which can arise from carelessness in this respect. Throwing lighted cigarettes, etc., overboard should also be avoided.
FIRE AND LIFEBOAT STATIONS. Passengers are earnestly requested to acquaint themselves with the notice in the staterooms regarding lifeboat and fire stations.
The Captain specially appeals to passengers to assist him by promptly mustering at their appointed stations at all times when passenger boat station muster is being held.
Only by immediate attendance at this important muster can passengers obtain the necessary instructions which are so vital to the well-being of all on board. The co-operation of every passenger is earnestly desired.
HAIRDRESSING SALOONS AND BEAUTY PARLOUR. Situated amidships on "B" Deck are fully equipped with modern appliances for the treatment of the hair and various forms of beauty culture.
IMPORTATION OF LIQUOR. A considerable quantity of liquor imported in the baggage of passengers is purchased " in bond " at a price below the regular market value in the country of purchase and for that reason attention is called to the fact by the Collector. U.S. Customs Service, that the above market value must be ascertained and declared by the passenger instead of the price actually paid.
LANDING ARRANGEMENTS. The Purser will furnish passengers with a small card, detailing the landing arrangements, before arrival.
LANDING CARDS. It is necessary that passengers present their landing cards, together with passports to the Immigration Inspector for endorsement before leaving the ship.
LIBRARY. The ship has a fully-equipped library and passengers are invited to borrow the volumes—no charge will be made.
MAIL. Passengers who may expect letters, postal packages, etc., should apply at the mail office, and also leave their addresses so that any mail, etc., arriving after they have landed, can be re-directed.
MEDICAL MASSAGE AND ELECTRO THERAPY. Passengers desiring medical massage or electro therapy treatment, should arrange an appointment with the ship's medical officers.
This department is under the direction of the ship's medical officers, and treatment is administered by qualified attendants at the following charges :—
- Local massage : 7/6
- Ultraviolet irradiation : 5/-
- Infra-Red irradiation : 5/-
- Ultraviolet and infra-Red: 7/6
- Diathermy: 10/-
- X-Ray photograph and examination: £1.
PASSAGE TICKETS. Passengers are requested to hand their passage tickets to their bedroom stewards as soon as possible after embarkation.
PAYMENTS. Passengers should obtain a receipt on the Company's form for any payments made on board for additional passage money, rugs, chairs, excess baggage, etc.
PORTHOLES. As it is dangerous for passengers to handle the ports they are requested to ask the bedroom steward to open and close the ports in the staterooms as may be desired.
PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS are reported as frequently travelling in Atlantic ships and passengers are warned to take precautions accordingly.
RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE. Passengers can speak from the ship to Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Holland, Belgium. Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, and to the United States and Canada.
RADIO RECEIVERS AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS. Private radio receivers or other electrical apparatus must not be operated or connected to the ship's electrical supply circuits without official approval, applications for which should be made to the Purser. Passengers using loud-speakers are requested to avoid disturbing their fellow passengers.
RETURN ACCOMMODATION. For the convenience of those passengers who may he returning from Canada or the United States to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements the Purser will be pleased to radio for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the ship and will consequently save them time and trouble after landing.
ROTARIANS travelling by this ship are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser's office and subscribe their names. The Purser will be glad, providing circumstances permit, to arrange an informal meeting during the voyage.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR ROUND TRIP PASSENGERS. All passengers holding return tickets are requested to communicate with the most convenient Company's office, if possible at least a week in advance of their intended sailing from the United States or Canada, so that the necessary formalities may be arranged in connection with their passage.
If for any reason the holder of a return ticket should be unable to travel by the sailing shown thereon, immediate advice should be given to the nearest Company's office, so that any accommodation held can be released and new reservation made in sailing selected.
DEPARTURE FROM AMERICA—U.S. SAILING PERMIT. All passengers other than U.S. citizens require to obtain a sailing permit or income tax clearance prior to departure from the United States. This document can be obtained without difficulty from the Collector of Internal Revenue in each district, or on personal application, with passport and passage ticket a day or two before sailing, at Room 131, U.S. Custom House, foot of Broadway. New York City.
STENOGRAPHER. An experienced stenographer is carried whose services are at the disposal of passengers. Particulars of charges can be obtained at the Purser's Office.
STEWARDS SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGES. Stewards speaking a number of European languages are available for the convenience of passengers and may be identified by the badge worn on the lapel of their coat bearing the flag of the country the language of which they speak.
THE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON are authorized to make customary charges for their services, subject to the approval of the Captain.
REGISTERED NURSES are on board, whose services are available as necessary under the direction of the ship's medical officers.
TRAVEL INFORMATION. The Travel Bureau on the Main Deck is at the disposal of passengers for furnishing detailed information concerning ship, rail or air connections and arrangements can be made for tickets and reservations to be obtained.
TURKISH AND ELECTRIC BATHS are available with expert Masseur and Masseuse in attendance, for the use of passengers, at the following charges: —
- Electric bath, including alcohol rub: 10/-
- Turkish bath: 10/-
- General massage: 7/6
Passengers desiring to take a series of electric or Turkish baths, may do so at an inclusive charge of 25/- for the voyage.
The baths are open for the use of gentlemen and ladies during the following hours: —
- GENTLEMEN: 7 am to 10 am and 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm
- LADIES:10 am to 2.30 pm
VALETING SERVICE. A clothes pressing room, In charge of an expert attendant, is provided and work of this kind will be carried out for passengers at the following charges:
GENTLEMEN
- Lounge and dress suits: 4s. 0d.
- Lounge and dress coats: 2s. 0d.
- Trousers and breeches: 2s. 0d.
- Overcoats—heavy: 4s. 0d.
- Overcoats—light: 3s. 0d.
LADIES
- Suits, costumes, coat, frocks or dresses: 4s. 0d.
- Dress coats and plain cloaks: 4s. 0d.
- Skirts: 2s. 0d.
- Special charges for Garments — velvet, silk or pleated fancy dress, blouses and scarves.
VALUABLES. For the convenience of passengers having with them valuables, or articles of jewelry, a Safe Deposit is installed, adjacent to the Purser's office on " A " Deck. The Safe Deposit contains nearly 300 compartments and passengers desiring to avail of this facility should make request to the Purser who will supply a key.
Passengers are asked to exercise care to avoid mislaying the key handed to them as in the case' of loss, delay may result in obtaining access to the contents of the compartment allotted. Keys are to be returned to the Purser on the completion of the voyage.
The Company can accept no liability as to the contents placed in a compartment of the Safe Deposit and passengers are advised to protect themselves by Insurance.
In their own interest passengers are advised not to leave articles of value lying about.
Source: RMS Queen Mary Passenger List -- 5 August 1936
Checking baggage on arrival at New York. Facilities are available whereby passengers may arrange with the ship's Baggage Master for the transfer of their baggage from the Company's pier in New York to any point in Greater New York, Jersey City and Hoboken, including railroad terminals, hotels, residences, express companies or warehouses.
Passengers are thus relieved of this detail after disembarking. Rates and further information regarding this service can be obtained at the Purser's office.
Baggage in Bond. Passengers en route to destinations outside the U.S.A. may have their checked baggage forwarded "In Bond" to a frontier point under Customs manifest without examination of the contents by a Customs officer at New York. The Purser or Baggage Master will be pleased to supply information.
UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in and out thereof on application to the Steward or Stewardess.
Source: RMS Queen Mary Passenger List -- 2 September 1936
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS - TAXI-CABS. Taxicabs are no longer permitted by the New York City Authorities to enter any City pier properties for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers or baggage. The taxicab facilities heretofore provided on arrival day inside the pier are, therefore, no longer available. Passengers desiring taxicabs upon arrival at New York are now required to go outside the pier and make their own transportation arrangements with taxicabs.
Passengers are warned against using the services of unauthorized porters and baggage transfer men outside the pier gates in New York. Reliable baggage transfer men are available inside the piers. Authorized porters wear " Cunard White Star " blouses which are numbered.
PASSENGERS' MAIL - INWARD AND OUTWARD STEAMERS. Passengers expecting urgent letters or telegrams should notify the Purser's Office. For the convenience of passengers, telegrams and postal matter are received aboard and distributed but without any responsibility whatsoever on the part of Cunard White Star Limited for non-delivery, mis-delivery or delay.
Mail received for passengers addressed care of our New York Office is assembled in readiness for distribution to passengers immediately on arrival, and when leaving the ship at New York passengers are requested to enquire for mail at the mail desk, which is located on the quay side.
It will assist the system of delivery if letters are endorsed prominently in the top left-hand corner " Passengers' Mail " and addressed care of Cunard White Star at port of departure or arrival and also bear the following particulars :—
- Name of passenger (in full).
- Class of Travel (Inward or Outward)
- passenger per (Name of Ship).
- Date of departure or arrival.
Accommodation Addresses. When it is desired to use any of the Company's Offices as accommodation addresses, it is essential that the envelopes be endorsed prominently in the top left-hand corner "Passengers' Mail, to await instructions" and be addressed care of the appropriate Cunard White Star Office or Agency.
Source: RMS Queen Mary Passenger List -- 29 October 1938
MEETING OF ROTARIANS
Rotarians travelling are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser’s Office and subscribe their names. A meeting will be held in the Drawing Room, Promenade Deck, on Saturday at 10.45 a.m.
LIONS INTERNATIONAL AND KIWANIS
Members of the above are kindly requested to hand their names in to the Purser’s Office. A meeting will be held in the Drawing Room, Promenade Deck, on Saturday at 5.00 p.m.
U.S. LANDING CARDS AND BAGGAGE DECLARATIONS
All passengers who have not yet collected their U.S. Landing Cards and Baggage Declaration Forms from the Purser’s Office, “R” Deck, are requested to do so between 9.15 and 11.30 a.m. today. Please present Passports and Travel Documents when making application.
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The attention of passengers is called to the Table Tennis Tournament Entry Form, which is on the blackboard, “R” Deck Square. The entries will close at Noon tomorrow.
Competitors are requested to assemble by the tables at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow.
BRIDGE, CHESS OR CANASTA
Passengers who wish to play Bridge. Chess or Canasta are invited to meet in the Smoke Room. Promenade Deck, between 2.30 and 3.00 p.m. today.
CONCERT
It is proposed to hold a Concert during the voyage. Will passengers who are able and willing to assist please give their names to the Purser as soon as possible to enable a programme to be prepared.
CLOCKS
Clocks will be RETARDED One Hour at Midnight.
Source: Events Program - RMS Queen Mary -- 6 June 1952
SQUARE DANCING
It is proposed to hold a rehearsal for a Square Dance in the “A” Deck Lounge at 5.00 p.m. on Saturday, weather permitting.
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
All competitors are requested to assemble at the tables on Main Deck at 2.30 p.m. today.
BRIDGE, CHESS OR CANASTA
Passengers who wish to play Bridge, Chess or Canasta are invited to meet in the Smoke Room. Promenade Deck, between 2.30 and 3.00 p.m. today.
SWIMMING GALA
It is proposed to hold a Swimming Gala during the voyage. Passengers wishing to participate are requested to hand in their names to the Swimming Pool attendant (“E” Deck).
CLOCKS
Clocks will be RETARDED One Hour at Midnight.
Source: Events Program - RMS Queen Mary -- 7 June 1952
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Remaining competitors are requested to assemble by the tables at 2.30 p.m. today.
CHILDREN’S TEA PARTY
Children and their parents are requested to assemble on “B” Deck Square at 3.30 p.m. They will then be conducted to the party.
CLOCKS
Clocks will be RETARDED One Hour at Midnight
Source: Events Program - RMS Queen Mary -- 8 June 1952
Passengers’ Declaration Forms
All Passengers are requested to complete their Blue Declaration Forms and hand them in to the Purser’s Office as soon as possible.
Fancy Head-Dress Competition
It is proposed to hold a FANCY HEAD-DRESS COMPETITION during the voyage. Prizes will be awarded for the most artistic, original and amusing entries. Passengers wishing to enter the competition are requested to register their names at the Purser’s Office, “R” Deck.
Source: Events Program - RMS Queen Mary -- 28 March 1953
LIONS INTERNATIONAL AND KIWANIS
A meeting of Lions International and Kiwanis will be held in the in the Drawing Room, Promenade Deck, today, at 3.45 p.m.
BRITISH IMMIGRATION INSPECTION
All passengers landing at SOUTHAMPTON who have not yet presented their Landing Cards to the British Immigration Officer in the Smoke Room, “A” Deck, should do so between the hours of 9.15 and 11.00 a.m. today. It will be necessary for all adult members of families to attend this inspection.
INFORMAL CONCERT
It is proposed to hold an informal Concert during the voyage. Will passengers who are able and willing to assist please give their names to the Purser as soon as possible to enable a programme to be prepared.
CLOCKS
Clocks will be ADVANCED 20 minutes at 5.00 p.m., 10 00 p.m. and 2.00 a.m.
Source: Events Program - RMS Queen Mary - 29 March 1953
BRITISH IMMIGRATION INSPECTION
The following passengers, landing at SOUTHAMPTON, are kindly requested to present their Landing Cards and Passports to the British Immigration Officer in the Smoke Room on “A” Deck today:
- 9.15 to 9.30 a.m.: Any passenger holding a RED Landing Card who did not see the Immigration Officer yesterday
- 9.30 a.m. to Noon: Passengers holding BLUE Landing Cards
It will be necessary for all adult members of families to attend this inspection
MEETING OF ROTARIANS
Rotarians travelling are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser’s Office and subscribe their names. A meeting will be held in the Drawing Room, Promenade Deck, today (Monday), at 10.45 a.m.
Source: Events Program - RMS Queen Mary -- 30 March 1953
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Other Ephemera
Painting of the RMS Queen Mary by W. Thomas, Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary Cabin Class Passenger List - 5 August 1936. GGA Image ID # 1672eadf00
Painting of the RMS Queen Mary from a Farewell Dinner Menu, 1 April 1953. GGA Image ID # 1de3862c19
Autographs from an RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu, 11 August 1952. GGA Image ID # 1de6c7a3f5
Autographs on an RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu from 1 April 1953. GGA Image ID # 1de31c184e
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