RMS Media Passenger List - 25 September 1947
Front Cover of a First Class Passenger List for the RMS Media of the Cunard Line, Departing Thursday, 25 September 1947 from Liverpool to New York, Commanded by Captain R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. GGA Image ID # 13b83d95d6
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: R. G. Thelwell, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R
- Chief Officer: J. C. Dawson, O.B.E., D.S.C., R.D., R.N.R
- Chief Engineer: J. G. Wilson
- SurgeonL C. P. O’Brien, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P
- Purser: J. R. Dunderdale
- Senior Assistant Purser: P. A. Dawes
- Chief Steward: C. Green
List Of First Class Passengers
- Miss M. M. Addison
- Mr. C. H. Adsley
- Mrs. Adsley
- Mr. A. C. Alexander
- Mrs. Alexander
- Mrs. O. H. Alexander
- Mrs. D. E. Allenby
- Mr. G. E. Allenby
- Mrs. C. J. Anderson
- Mrs. H. Angres
- Miss T. Applebaum
- Mrs. V. M. Austin
- Mr. W. J. Beattie
- Mrs. M. Bell
- Mr. R. W. Bennett
- Mrs. J. A. Benson
- Mr. G. F. P. Benson
- Miss H. Birkett
- Mrs. B. V. Blair
- Miss M. L. Blyth
- Mrs. M. Boardman
- Mr. J. Bonner
- Mr. F. Borgemeister
- Mrs. Borgemeister
- Mrs. M. Brachman
- Mr. T. W. B. Brodbelt
- Mrs. Brodbelt
- Sister Anne Catherine Brogan
- Mrs. C. Brown
- Mr. R. J. S. Bruce
- Miss M. R. Bull
- Mr. H. Bunn
- Mr. B. A. Bygden
- Mr. D. W. Cahill
- Mr. H. Carpenter
- Mr. D. S. Carruthers
- Miss M. Chandler
- Mr. A. Christie
- Mrs. Christie
- Mr. W. Clarke
- Miss E. M. Clarke
- Miss A. Colley
- Mr. J. R. Collins
- Mrs. Collins
- Mrs. S. Cragg
- Mr. W. Crighton
- Mrs. Crighton
- Mr. T. Crowe
- Mr. W. H. Deeley
- Mrs. J. M. Denbow
- Miss E. Dunbar
- Mr. J. H. Dunsmore
- Mrs. E. Edward
- Mrs. O. Evans
- Mr. S. J. Evans
- Mrs. Farquharson
- Mrs. A. A. Farrant
- Miss M. M. Fenwick-Gibson
- Mrs. A. G. L. Fernie
- Mr. H. S. Finch
- Mr. F. C. Finney
- Mrs. F. C. Finney
- Mrs. W. B. Firth-Hand
- Miss L. A. Flegg
- Mrs. H. Frageman
- Mrs. E. M. Freedman
- Miss S. N. Freedman
- Mrs. I. French
- Dr. R. A. Fuller
- Mrs. Fuller
- Capt. M. S. Fuller
- Mr. H. S. Gardner
- Mr. H. I. Garlick
- Mrs. D. H. Gedge
- Mrs. E. Glossop
- Mr. E. D. V. Glossop
- Mr. A. Goetzl
- Mr. G. B. Gordon
- Miss H. M. Gordon
- Mr. S. Goulding
- Mr. P. Graf
- Mrs. M. Graves
- Mr. W. N. Green
- Mrs. E. V. Green
- Miss V. M. N. Green
- Mrs. M. Greene
- Mrs. S. M. Hanscom
- Mrs. E. H. Hardie
- Mrs. F. A. B. Harding
- Miss J. B. Harding
- Miss G. P. Harse
- Mr. F. S. Hebb
- Mr. H. Hilley
- Mrs, Hilley
- Mr. V. Hiones
- Mrs. V. Hiones
- Mrs. Hirsh
- Mr. E. Hognestad
- Mr. O. T. H. Holder
- Mr. M. Horner
- Mrs. M. Houston
- Miss H. Hull
- Dr. C. L. Hunt
- Mrs. Hunt
- Mr. D. G. Hunt
- Master C. E. Hunt
- Mrs. W. J. Ives
- Mrs. Ives
- Mr. L. Jackson
- Dr. J. Jackson-Moore
- Miss H. A. Jacoby
- Mr. T. James
- Mrs. D. Johnston
- Miss C. Jones
- Mrs. A. Jordan
- Mr. C. J. Juniper
- Mrs. Juniper
- Miss L. Kahn
- Mrs. L. Kenney
- Capt. R. C. Kephart
- Mrs. Kephart
- Miss M. Kephart
- Master R. Kephart
- Mrs. W. W. Kidd
- Mr. M. H. Kingsley
- Rt. Rev. Alfred Koch, O.S.B., D.D
- Miss O. Koerner
- Mrs. E. Lambert
- Mr. R. Langseth
- Mr. F. Latham
- Mrs. Latham
- Miss M. L. Leytham
- Mrs. V. M. Lievin-Lievin
- Mrs. M. Lindsay
- Miss E. G. Little
- Mrs. J. Livingston
- Mr. W. Lockwood
- Mrs. Lockwood
- Mrs. J. Lomax
- Mrs. A. A. MacHenry
- Mr. R. M. MacHenry
- Mr. M. Madden
- Mr. J. L. Marsh
- Mr. R. W. Marshall
- Mr. N. Maxwell
- Mr. S. McDonald
- Mrs. McDonald
- Mrs. M. McLaren
- Mr. P. Meade
- Mrs. M. S. Melhado
- Miss I. Melhado
- Mr. H. Michael
- Miss M. M. Middleton
- Mrs. H. L. Millar
- Mrs. M. D. M. Millar
- Miss J. M. Millar
- Mr. S. D. Moore
- Mrs. Moore
- Mr. A. Morrison
- Mr. G. Murphy
- Mrs. Murphy
- Mrs. D. M. Newell
- Mr. M. F. Newell
- Mr. R. Newman
- Mr. A. M. Osgood
- Miss E. S. Parks
- Mr. E. C. S. Payne
- Mr. F. Peabody
- Mr. S. H. Pearson
- Miss D. Peaty
- Mrs. L. D. Piggot
- Mr. P. W. Porter
- Mrs. Porter
- Mrs. A. Powell
- Mr. G. H. Ramsden
- Mrs. A. Ramsell
- Mrs. C. Reader
- Col. F. Reeves-Barratt
- Miss E. C. Reid
- Mr. J. B. Reinhart
- Mrs. H. M. Richards
- Miss E. Richards
- Mrs. E. R. Ridgeway
- Mr. H. J. Roberts
- Miss H. M. Robinson
- Mr. F. A. Romer
- Miss M. Ross
- Miss A. Rugsven
- Mr. K. Rush
- Rt. Rev. Francis Sadlier, O.S.B., D.D
- Mrs. R. S. Sanger
- Mrs. C. H. Shepard
- Mr. W. D. Sinclair
- Mr. T. Smith
- Mr. N. Steinsland
- Mr. F. Sterbenz
- Mrs. Sterbenz
- Miss M. W. Stevenson
- Mr. J. Stewart
- Mr. S. Tabak
- Mrs. Tabak
- Miss B. Tabak
- Mr. W. I. Thomas
- Mr. J. G. Thomason
- Mr. A. W. Thomson
- Mrs. H. Thomson
- Mr. R. L. Tilbury
- Mrs. Tilbury
- Mr. F. F. Toomey
- Mrs. Toomey
- Mrs. N. Turner
- Mr. R. Turner
- Mrs. J. Vernon
- Mrs. D. Vial
- Miss M. A. Vial
- Mrs. E. Walker
- Miss A. Waller
- Mrs. E. Ward
- Miss N. Warner
- Mr. K. Warren
- Miss A. R. Watson
- Mrs. J. H. Watson
- Miss B. H. Watson
- Miss J. C. Watson
- Miss S. W. Watson
- Mr. B. H. Watts
- Mr. H. G. Watts
- Col. G. H. Wenn
- Mrs. Wenn
- Mrs. M. West
- Mrs. M. G. West
- Mrs. C. White
- Mrs. E. A. Whitehouse
- Mr. J. M. Wigley
- Mr. T. Z. Wiklund
- Mr. H. Williams
- Mr. L. J. Williams
- Mrs. M. Williams
- Miss E. P. Winspear
- Mrs. E. T. Woodhead
- Mrs. L. C. Wykoff
- Miss P. M. Wyrill
General Information for Passengers
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.
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 world-wide cover can be arranged through the Purser’s office.
CHEQUES. Passengers are advised that the Purser cannot accept private cheques.
DECK CHAIRS, CUSHIONS AND RUGS are available for hire and can be obtained through the deck steward at the following charges :—
Deck chair, 10/-. Cushion, 5/-. Rug, 5/-.
DINING SALOON (“B” DECK). Meals will be served at the following times
- BREAKFAST 8:00 am and 9.00 a.m
- LUNCHEON 12:15 pm and 1.30 p.m
- DINNER 6.30 pm and 7.45 p.m
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.
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.
HAIRDRESSING SALOON AND BEAUTY PARLOUR,
(“A” DECK). These rooms are fitted with the most modern equipment and the following charges are made :—
Hairdressing (Gentlemen).
- Shave and Hot Towel I /-
- Haircutting 2/-
- Shampooing 2/6
- Oil Shampoo 3/6
- Listerine Shampoo 2/6
- Dry Shampoo 1/6
- Singeing I/-
- Oil Shampoo and Vibro 4/6
- Hand Scalp Massage 21-
- Tonic Dressing I/-and 1/6
- Vibro Face Massage 3/6
- Hand Face Massage 2/6
- Manicuring 5/-
Hairdressing and Beauty Culture (Ladies).
- Permanent Waving From 50/—
- Finger Waving 5/-
- Marcel Waving 5/-
- Waving and Cutting 6/-
- Trimming 2/-
- Trim and Singe 3/6
- Tar Shampoo 5/-
- Ordinary Shampoo 4/-
- Henna Shampoo ’ 5/-
- Camomile Shampoo 5/-
- Helena Rubinstein Facials 21/-
- Elizabeth Arden Facials ... 21/-
- Spirit Shampoo 4/-
- Hot Oil Shampoo 6/6
- Bleaching and Touching up From 7/6
- Face Massage „ 6/-
- Pedicure ... » 5/-
EXCHANGE OF MONEY. For the convenience of passengers the Purser is able to exchange a limited amount of English, U.S. and Canadian money at rates which will be advised on application. Current finance regulations prohibit issue of Foreign currency against sterling.
PASSAGE TICKETS. Passengers are requested to hand their passage tickets to their bedroom stewards as soon as possible after embarkation.
PASSENGERS’ MAIL. Inward or 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, misdelivery or delay.
Mail received for passengers addressed care of our incoming ships 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 envelope 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. Cunard White Star Limited allow their offices to be so used and forward letters, telegrams and postal matter for the convenience of passengers only and shall be under no responsibility whatsoever for non-delivery, misdelivery, or delay.
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 the/ are requested to ask the bedroom steward to open and close the ports in the staterooms as may be desired.
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 loudspeakers are requested to avoid disturbing their fellow passengers.
RADIO TELEGRAPHY. This vessel is equipped with the most modern radio telegraphy installation ensured to give passengers a swift and reliable means of communication with their friends or business associates. Full particulars of rates and any information dealing with the various classes of traffic will be gladly furnished on application to the Purser’s Office on “A” Deck.
ROTARIANS traveling by this ship are invited to Register at the Purser’s office. The Purser will be glad, providing circumstances permit, to arrange an informal meeting during the voyage.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR PASSENGERS HOLDING RETURN TICKETS. All passengers holding return tickets for specified sailings are requested to communicate with the most convenient Company’s office, 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 tihe 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.
SHOP (PROMENADE DECK). In this attractive shop a good selection of articles is available for purchase.
SURGEON’S CONSULTING ROOM (STARBOARD SIDE, “B” DECK). Hours of consultation 11:00 am and 5.30 pm . Qualified nurse in attendance.
The SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Captain.
VALUABLES. In their own interests passengers are advised not to leave articles of jewellery and other valuables lying about. Articles not required for frequent wear may be deposited with the Purser and will be placed in an envelope sealed in the presence of the passenger for custody in the ship’s safe. A receipt will be given but no liability as to contents can be accepted.
Passengers are advised to protect themselves by insurance, which can be arranged on board on application to the Purser.
VALETING SERVICE is in charge of an expert attendant and work will be carried out for passengers at the following charges :—
Gentlemen.
- Lounge and Dress Suits 5/-
- Coats 2/6
- Trousers and Breeches 2/6
- Overcoats, heavy 5/-
- light 41-
Ladies.
- Suits, Costumes, Coat Frocks or Dresses 5/-
- Dress Coats and Plain Cloaks 5/-
- Skirts 2/6