SS Minnewaska Passenger List - 12 October 1929

Front Cover - 12 October 1929 Passenger List, SS Minnewaska, Atlantic Transport Line

Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List for the SS Minnewaska of the Atlantic Transport Line, Departing 12 October 1929 from Tilbury for New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Commanded by Captain Frank H. Claret. GGA Image ID # 1739026f68

 

Senior Officers and Staff

  1. Captain: Frank H. Claret, O.B.E., R.N.R
  2. Chief Engineer: W. C. Donald
  3. Surgeon: Sir Daniel J. P. McNabb, K.B.E., C.B., Surgeon Rear-Admiral, R.N. (Retired.)
  4. Purser: W. G. Manning
  5. Assistant Purser : . C. H. SLVIMONDS
  6. Chief Steward: W. Peate

 

First Class Passengers

  1. *Aldrich, Miss A
  2. Arnold, Mr. H
  3. Bayley, Mrs. A. W
  4. Bayley, Miss A
  5. Bean, Mrs. M
  6. *Beardsley, Miss Alice
  7. *Benedict, Mrs. R
  8. *Benedict, Miss M
  9. *Benedict, Miss A
  10. *Bladet, Mrs. A
  11. *Bladet, Miss Suzanne
  12. Bramwell, Mr. E. Percy
  13. *Braugh, Mr. R. O
  14. *Brown, Mr. Roy H
  15. *Brown, Mrs
  16. Bruce, Mrs. H
  17. Butler, Mrs. Abbott, G
  18. *Carey, Miss M. E
  19. *Carrigan, Mr. Stokes B
  20. *Carrigan, Mrs
  21. Carter, Miss A. G
  22. Compson, Dr. Florence M
  23. *Cowan, Mr. Arthur J
  24. 'Cowan, Mrs
  25. Curtis, Mr. John C
  26. Dart., Miss M. G
  27. Davis, Mr. Walter M
  28. Davis, Mrs
  29. Davis, Mr. Gherardi
  30. *De Lugo, Dona Adele
  31. *De Lugo, Dona Carmen
  32. *Derfelden, Mrs. M
  33. Dickson, Mrs. V. G
  34. Dunning, Miss Amy
  35. Dyckman, Mrs. F. H
  36. Eldredge, Mrs. F
  37. *Engle, Mr. N. T
  38. *Engel, Mr. Norman
  39. *Exton, Mrs. Frederick
  40. Fleming-Tuckerman, Mrs.E
  41. Fotheringham. Miss Helen
  42. *Frazer-Luckie, Mr. E. G
  43. *Frazer-Luckie, Mrs
  44. *Kays, Miss Mary I. R
  45. Keeney, Mr. Allen
  46. Keeney, Mrs
  47. Kelly, Mrs. John Ainsworth
  48. *Kenney, Mr. James
  49. *Kenney, Mrs
  50. Kimball, Miss L. E
  51. Kimball, Mrs. E. W
  52. Kimball, Miss Cynthia
  53. Kimball, Miss Alison
  54. Gander-Dower, Mr.Ronald W
  55. Gander-Dower, Mrs
  56. *Giblin, Mr. William
  57. Gill, Mr. Herbert A
  58. Gill, Miss Mona W
  59. Goodwin, Mrs. J. A
  60. Greenfield, Mr. Edward
  61. Greenfield, Mrs
  62. Greenfield, Master and Maid
  63. *Grzebielska, Miss Irene
  64. Gulland, Mrs. E. M
  65. Harpur, Mr. Charles
  66. Harrison, Mrs. B
  67. *Hart, Mrs. J. W
  68. `Hemingway, Mrs. Roy W
  69. *Henry, Mrs. Philip W
  70. *Henry, Miss E. M
  71. Heroy, Miss M. W
  72. Heroy, Miss A. P
  73. Heroy, Miss A. J
  74. Hinkle, Miss Helen
  75. Hopton, Mr. Charles G
  76. Howe, Mr. Edward L
  77. Howe, Mrs
  78. *Hubbard, Mrs. Henry M
  79. Hughes, Miss Elizabeth
  80. *Lambert, Miss I
  81. Le Roux, Mr. Trevor
  82. Loomis, Mr. A
  83. Loomis, Mr. H
  84. *Loomis, Mrs. William
  85. *Lorch, Mr. F. D
  86. *Lovelle, Mr. George
  87. *Lovelle, Mrs
  88. Mackenzie, Miss B. D
  89. *MacLeod, Mrs. J. A
  90. *MacLeod, Miss B
  91. *MacLeod, Miss J
  92. Malcolm, Mrs. G. B
  93. Marples, Mr. Robert A
  94. Maynard, Mr. R. W
  95. McClure, Mr. William C
  96. McClure, Mr. Kenneth
  97. McKay, Mrs. M. B
  98. McKay, Miss S. J
  99. *Miller, Mr. Walter P
  100. Miss Marthe E. Miller *
  101. Mr. William B. Morrison
  102. Mrs. Morrison
  103. Mr. Morton
  104. Mrs. Robert Morton
  105. Mrs. E. C. Murray-Davey *
  106. Mr. Harry S. Neuman *
  107. Mrs. S. Steiner *
  108. Mrs. C. Stewart-Richardson Noble *
  109. Mrs. K. Major, R. M. Noble *
  110. Mrs. J. Cooper Stillwell *
  111. Miss Violet Oakley
  112. Dr. Carlos H. Stone
  113. Mrs. E. P. *Patterson
  114. Mrs. Carl S. *Petrasch
  115. Miss J. E. *Pike
  116. Mrs. Paul *Prutzman
  117. Miss Brenda Putnam
  118. Dr. A. Ramsay
  119. Mrs. Ramsay
  120. Miss Julia W. Redhead
  121. Mrs. Walter C. Rex
  122. Miss Isabel M. Rex
  123. Miss Katherine Rhoades *
  124. Miss Margaret Rhodes and chauffeur
  125. Mr. E. J. Riddick
  126. Mrs. Riddick
  127. Mrs. A. Roberts *
  128. Mrs. Franklyn Roberts
  129. Mrs. F. R. Roberts
  130. Miss Nellie Robinson *
  131. Miss Josephine Sauze *
  132. Miss Ethel Shorb *
  133. Mr. Charles Sladden
  134. Mrs. H. P. Smart
  135. Miss E. Laura Smith
  136. Mr. Harry Spurr
  137. Dr. Charles Spurrell
  138. Mr. Walter Spurrell
  139. Mr. E. R. Stakelum *
  140. Mrs. N. Talley *
  141. Mrs. T. H. Tannock
  142. Mrs. E. H. Thomas
  143. Mrs. M. L. Thomas *
  144. Mrs. Julia Threefoot *
  145. Mr. Edward M. Townsend
  146. Mrs. T. B. Townsend
  147. Mrs. L. H. Tryon *
  148. Mrs. H. L. Vincent
  149. Mr. Victor E. Walker
  150. Mrs. Walker
  151. Master Walker
  152. Mrs. Arthur H. Walker
  153. Mrs. N. B. Wallace *
  154. Mr. Harry Walton
  155. Mrs. Joseph A. Warren *
  156. Mr. James A. Willard
  157. Miss Mary E. Williams
  158. Miss Martha B. Williams
  159. Miss Mary B. Williamson *
  160. Miss Georgiana Williamson *
  161. Miss Josephine Williamson *
  162. Miss Olive S. Willson
  163. Mrs. C. H. Woodruff *
  164. Mr. Francis M. Wray *
  165. Mrs. Wray *
  166. Mr. Lindsay M. Wylie

 

"Embarking at Boulogne.

 

Information for Passengers

  • Breakfast from 8:00 am until 10:00 am
  • Lunch at 1:00 pm
  • Dinner at 7:00 pm

Divine Service will be held on Sundays at 11:00 am

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

Seats at Table.—Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply 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.

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

Upper Berths.—Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out 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 B, where Letters, Cables, Telegrams and Marconigrams are received or delivered, and Postage Stamps can be purchased. Stamps may also be purchased from the Lounge Steward.

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

Deck Chairs or Steamer Rugs may be hired on application to the Deck Steward, at a charge of 6/6 (or $1.50) each for the voyage.

Deck Chair Cushions. A limited supply of Cushions, with loose covers, for Deck Chairs is available for hire at a charge of 6/6 (or $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 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.

Precious Stones or other similar articles of merchandise may not be taken as baggage, but all Passengers must deliver such goods to the Purser of the vessel. The Pursers are instructed to furnish Passengers with a receipt for merchandise so delivered, and place the goods in the safes aboard their vessel until a customs permit is presented to the Inspectors ordering the goods into the U.S. appraiser's stores for examination.

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 Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master.

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.

Baggage Room. For Passengers' special convenience all heavy baggage not placed into 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 and Cats. Passengers are notified that dogs and oats should 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 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Ministry before the dog or cat is taken on board.

Travellers' Cheques. I. M. M. Company's Travellers Cheques payable in all parts of Europe can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Atlantic Transport Line. These Cheques in small denominations are accepted on board Atlantic Transport steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers have not sufficient funds to enable them to cash these or any other Cheques.

Deck Games and Amusements. Deck Quoits, Deck Tennis, Shuffleboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck under the charge of the Deck Steward.

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

Boots and Shoes. These will be cleaned if left outside the Stateroom door.

Barber. The Barber is authorized to make the following charges :— (Not Shown)

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 selling various souvenirs and small articles on his own account.

Directories of London and New York are kept on the steamers for the convenience of Passengers.

Picture Postcards. Picture Postcards of the steamers can be obtained on board gratis.

Orchestra. An Orchestra of skilled musicians will play daily.

Lounge and Reception Rooms. These rooms are respectively situated on Deck A and at the entrance to the Dining Saloon on Deck D. They are intended for the use of both Ladies and Gentlemen, and afternoon tea and after-dinner coffee will be served here.

A special Dancing Floor has been fitted in the Reception Room on Deck D.

Reading Room. Books may be obtained from the Bookcase in the Reading Room on Deck A on application to the Steward in charge, between the hours of 10:00 am and 12 noon, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm

By special arrangement with the " Times Book Club," a supply of recent books is placed on board each voyage, as a supplement to the permanent collection of standard works.

Smoking Room. This Room is situated at the after end of Deck A.

Wireless Telegram Rates.

This Steamer is fitted with Marconi'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. AU 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 is 10d. or 20.29 cents per word; through Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, and Chatham, Mass., 9d. or 18'27 cents 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. or 16.23 cts, per word. For messages exchanged with ships of other nationalities the general rate is Sid. or 17.25 cts. 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 or 85 cts. plus a charge of 4d. or 8.12 cts. per word.
For 10 words or more 8 1/2d. or 17.25 cts. 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 equipped with Wireless supplied by the Marconi Company, the rate is (inclusive of wireless, postage and registration) 5s. or $1.22 for 20 words, plus 2d. or 4 cts. for each additional word up to a maximum of 100 words. For an "Ocean Letter" sent to a fore'gn ship, the rate is 5/6 or $1.34 for the first 20 words, plus 20. or 5.08 cts. 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 banded 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 Monday Well

The inclusive cost of the above message would be 2/10k or 70 cents.

For particulars regarding Wireless communications established or expected, please consult the Wireless notice board, where full information is posted daily throughout the voyage.

Return Accommodation.

For those Passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe, and who have not yet made the necessary reservations, the Purser will be pleased to send Radios to New York free of charge, 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.

Special Notice.

The attention of the Managers has been called to the fact that certain persons, believed to be professional gamblers, are in the habit of traveling to and fro in Atlantic Steamships.

In bringing this to the knowledge of travelers the Managers, while not wishing in the slightest degree to interfere with the freedom of action of patrons of the Atlantic Transport Line, desire to invite their assistance in discouraging games of chance, as being likely to afford these individuals special opportunities for taking unfair advantage of others.

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax.

This tax, if paid, can be recovered by Passengers, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York 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 after leaving the United States for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow it to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of the passenger's arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.

Note.—Passengers who have not paid the Head Tax in consequence of their being in transit to points outside of the United States, should kindly complete Form 514 (which must be obtained from the Immigration Officials at New York) and forward it to the Atlantic Transport Line, 1, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after their departure from the United States, or hand it to the Purser of the steamer in which they return to the United Kingdom.

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 Purser's Office for any later despatches to be re-directed.

Landing Arrangements at New York.

Should the steamer arrive at New York Wharf after 8:00 pm, all Passengers wh have been passed by the U.S. Immigration Authorities may land or re n on board overnight at their own option. Those Passengers who have een passed by the Immigration Authorities and desire to remain on boa a may have all their baggage passed by the U.S. Customs that night or the following morning at their own option. No baggage will be passed before 7:00 am the day following arrival. Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board overnight.

In the event of the steamer arriving at Quarantine after the hours mentioned hereunder, Passengers, other than United States citizens, may be required by the U.S. Immigration Authorities to remain on board over night and to have their passports examined the following morning :-

  • October to December, inclusive, 5.30 pm
  • January to March 6.00"
  • April to June 1, 7.30"
  • July to September PI 7.15 "

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, and connecting railroads.

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

 

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