SS Orbita Passenger List 29 July 1924
Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Orbita of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (RMSP), Departing 29 July 1924 from Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain W. H. Parker.
List of Senior Officers
- Captain W. H. Parker, C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R., Commander
- Chief Officer G. A. Robinson, R.D., R.N.R
- Second Officer R. V. RUTLEY, R.N.R
- Second Officer (Junior) A. E. Jones
- Third Officer A. S. Thomas
- Third Officer (Junior) S. G. PAGE
- Chief Engineer G. HAILEY
- Second Engineer W. ADAMS
- Third Engineer S. GILMORE
- Fourth Engineer A. COLLIER
- Surgeon T. F. Lums, M.R.C.S., Eng. L.R.C.P., Lond
- Purser F. SCHOFIELD
- Assistant Purser J. M. MCKENNA
- Assistant Purser A. C. STORY
- Assistant Purser J. D. SMITHWHITE
- Chief Steward W. J. CAMIDGE
The SS Orbita departed from Hamburg on Tuesday, 29 July 1924, arriving at Southampton and Cherbourg on Friday, 1 August, and then on to New York where they arrived on Monday, 11 August 1924.
List of Cabin Passengers
- Mrs. C. C. Agate
- Mr. M. Altman
- Dr. S. E. Bateman
- Mrs. Bateman
- Mrs. Bateman
- Professor A. M. Bateman
- Mr. G. Bauer
- Mr. L. Bergmark
- Mrs. Bergmark
- Miss A. Bevan
- Miss G. Bicknell
- Mr. L. N. Birks
- Miss M. E. Birse
- Mr. H. Bley
- Mr. L. E. Bligh
- Mrs. Bligh
- Miss C. Blunt Castle
- Miss G. Blunt
- Miss R. C. Blunt
- Master P. Borie
- Mr. A. Borie
- Mrs. Borie
- Mr. A. F. Bowles
- Mrs. A. Branliere
- Mrs. Brown
- Mrs. L. Brown
- Professor A. A. Brown
- Mr. D. P Bryon
- Mrs. Bryon
- Miss M. Bunker
- Miss L C. Burke
- Mr. P. Burke
- Mrs. D Burke
- Miss F. M. Burns
- Miss R. Burrage
- Mrs. M. W. Cantwell
- Miss M. Chamberlain
- Mrs. G. Chamberlain
- Miss A. Clair
- Mr. L. P. Clarke
- Mrs. W. Clive
- Mr. R. E. L. Cochran
- Mrs. A. Cody
- Mrs. L. Coggeshall
- Mr. W. F. Collins
- Mrs. S. M. Cooke
- Mr. P. T. Coolidge
- Mrs. Coolidge
- Mr. F. A. Cowles
- Mrs. Cowles
- Rev. W. S. Cramer
- Miss M. J. Crandal
- Mrs. F. Culver
- Dr. W. C. Cuthbert
- Miss F. Cuthbert
- Mrs. Cuthbert
- Miss D. Dain
- Mrs. T. Day
- Mr. G. Deuel
- Mrs. Deuel
- Mr. A. Diaz
- Mrs. A. M. Dickson
- Master A. J. Dilley
- Miss A. Dilley
- Mr. E. E. Dilley
- Mrs. Dilley
- Master E. G. Dixon
- Mrs. M. Dixon
- Miss M. F. Doty
- Mr. W. Dow
- Mrs. Dow
- Master P. R. Dow
- Mrs. W. Eckhardt
- Miss H. Egli
- Mr. T. C. Elsby
- Mrs. G. Emerson
- Mr. E. J. Enright
- Miss B. B. Faris
- Rev. J. T. Faris
- Dr. A. Finley
- Mrs. Finley
- Mr. R. G. Fordham
- Miss A. Foster
- Mr. F. Frank
- Mr. D. Frary
- Mrs. Frary
- Miss G. V. Fraser
- Mr. J. F. Fraser
- Mrs. C. A. Fry
- Mrs. M. Fuller
- Miss Beatrice Fuss
- Miss Beryl Fuss
- Miss K. Fuss
- Mr. H. Fuss
- Mrs. Fuss
- Mr. C. Georgi
- Mr. C. C. Gerber
- Mr. W. E. Gerber
- Miss H. Gohrman
- Mr. F. Goshawk
- Miss E. Gottschalk
- Mr. D. Gray
- Miss B. Griffiths
- Mr. P. M. Grove
- Dr. J. Grover
- Mrs. Grover
- Mr. F. P. Guernsey
- Mr. E. R. Guthrie
- Mrs. Guthrie
- Dr. B. Gutmann
- Miss A. Ham
- Miss G. Hand
- Miss K. Hand
- Mr. J. P. Hardie
- Mrs. E. Hardy
- Miss E. Harvey
- Mrs. M. A. Haskell
- Mr. F. R. Hatton
- Mr. L. Hatton
- Mrs. Hatton
- Miss Hayden
- Miss E. M. Hayden
- Miss I. Hayes
- Miss C. Herrick
- Mrs. M. T. Hicks
- Miss E. Higgs
- Mr. M. F. Hill
- Miss K. Hitchcock
- Miss M. Holbrook
- Miss M. Horton
- Mr. R. L. Houston
- Capt. G. Howard
- Mrs. Howard
- Miss K. Howe
- Mrs. W. Howe
- Miss M. Hoyle
- Miss J. Hudson
- Miss Julie Hudson
- Mr. E. Hudson
- Mrs. Hudson
- Mr. A. S. Hunt
- Mrs. Hunt
- Miss E. Hyde
- Miss H. James
- Miss R. Jameson
- Miss A. Janeway
- Mrs. T. C. Janeway
- Dr. J. L. Jelks
- Miss E. Jenkins
- Miss A. Johnson
- Mr. W. J. Johnson
- Mr. W. O. Jones
- Mr. H. Junge
- Mrs. W. Kaye
- Mr. J. F. Kealey
- Mrs. Kealey
- Miss J. B. Kentle
- Master R. L. Kerry
- Mrs. D. B. M. Kerry
- Mr. J. E. Kincaid
- Mr. A. E. Kincaid
- Miss J. Knowles
- Miss S. Knowles
- Mrs. S. R. Knowles
- Miss F. Krumm
- Mr. P. Krumm
- Mrs. H. S. Krumm
- Mr. A. Kunstadt
- Mr. P. Langlands
- Mrs. N. Langlands
- Mr. R. F. Larson
- Miss M. Lavery
- Mr. J. Lavery
- Mr. A. Lavrik-Jansko
- Miss K. Longernecker
- Mrs. F. Loring
- Mr. S. Lowey
- Mr. V. Lukac
- Miss M. O. Lunney
- Miss D. MacDonald
- Mrs. M. L. MacDonald
- Miss E. Mackay
- Miss L. Macomber
- Miss K. Maddams
- Mr. S. Maddams
- Mrs. Maddams
- Miss M. Mader
- Miss A. H. Manahan
- Mrs. A. Manahan
- Mr. J. S. Martin
- Mr. C. Matthews
- Miss K. McCarthy
- Miss M. McEvoy
- Miss B. McIntosh
- Miss E. Mears
- Mrs. E. Mears
- Mrs. A. P. Meier
- Mrs. E. Melcher
- Mr. I. Merrill
- Mrs. J. P. Merrill
- Mr. O. E. Mertz
- Miss R. Messner
- Miss P. Mille
- Mr. J. B. Milligan
- Mrs. T. C. Mills
- Miss A. G. Milne
- Mr. A. R. Milne
- Mrs. A. S. Milne
- Miss E. Moloney
- Miss M. Moloney
- Mr. N. Moneypenny
- Mrs. Moneypenny
- Mr. J. Moniz
- Miss D. Morgan
- Miss M. Morgan
- Mrs. E. Morgan
- Mrs. J. H. Morgan
- Mrs. E. Morley
- Mrs. Morris
- Mr. W. N. Morris
- Mr. A. C. Mowbray
- Miss M. Newell
- Mr. B. Larz. Newton
- Mr. W. G. Norton
- Mr. A. J. L. Nuss
- Mr. B. Ohlhaber
- Mr. W. Ohlhaber
- Miss E. Parker
- Miss D. Pearlman
- Miss K. Perkins
- Mrs. C. E. Peterson
- Mr. R. J. Phair
- Mr. L. R. Phillips
- Mrs. Phillips
- Master J. Piccard
- Master P. Piccard
- Mrs. J. Piccard
- Mr. R. Porch
- Mr. G. L. Prescott
- Mrs. Prescott
- Miss C. Pruyn
- Miss G. Puffer
- Mrs. L. Pumpelly
- Master R. Reiber
- Mr. C. Reiber
- Mrs. Reiber
- Miss J. Reid
- Mr. D. N. Rennie
- Miss W. Reynolds
- Miss M. Richardson
- Mr. W. C. Richardson
- Mrs. Richardson
- Mr. C. R. Richmond
- Mrs. C. H. Rickert
- Miss S. Robinson
- Mrs. R. Rodnik
- Mr. E. Roeger
- Mr. J. Rogers
- Mr. J. Rohn
- Mr. W. P. Rowland
- Mr. E. V. Sasseville
- Mr. D. H. Saunders
- Miss C. W. Saunderson
- Mr. E. S. Sawtelle
- Mrs. Sawtelle
- Mr. C. Schacht
- Mrs. S. Schilde
- Mr. J. Schmidt
- Miss M. Schwarz
- Mr. A. Seeler
- Mrs. Seeler
- Mr. H. Seeler
- Mr. W. R. Sexton
- Mrs. F. L. Sexton
- Miss C. Shallcross
- Miss R. Shallcross
- Mrs. Shallcross
- Mr. T. Shallcross
- Mrs. M. Shatsvvell
- Miss M. Shatswell
- Mr. F. C. Silles
- Mr. B. M. Simpson
- Master J. H. C. Sindall
- Miss M. Smedberg
- Mrs. A. Smedberg
- Miss E. Smedberg
- Dr. A. L. Smith
- Miss F. E. Smith
- Miss L. Smith
- Mr. A. L. Marshall Smith
- Mr. H. A. Smith
- Mrs. K. R. Smith
- Mrs. T. B. Smith
- Mr. J. Souza
- Mr. C. B. Spinney
- Mr. F. Spinney
- Miss S. Starr
- Miss H. Stelze
- Mrs. C. Stelze
- Mr. H. Sterne
- Miss M. R. Stewart
- Mr. L. O. Stewart
- Miss A. H. Stiff
- Mr. H. M. Stone
- Mrs. Stone
- Mr. J. Strazdas
- Mr. W. S. Sutfin
- Mrs. L. Tendler
- Mr. K. Thiele
- Miss D. E. Toinlin
- Mr. D. J. Toland
- Miss A. M. Tomlin
- Mrs. E. Tomlin
- Mr. H. J. Toombs
- Mr. R. E. Toombs
- Mrs. Toombs
- Mr. R. E. Travis
- Miss E. B. Turnbach
- Miss G. A. Turnbach
- Mrs. K. L. Upton
- Miss C. Usher
- Miss M. Vicary
- Miss G. B. Virgo
- Mr. K. Vitkauskas
- Mr. F. Vogel
- Mrs. Vogel
- Master B. Voigt
- Mrs. F. Voigt
- Miss W. von Kettler
- Mrs. M. von Kettler
- Mr. F. T. Vreeland
- Mrs. Vreeland
- Mrs. L. R. Walker
- Mrs. E. Walsh
- Mr. F. van Wormer Walsh
- Mr. A. Walter
- Mr. P. Walter
- Mrs. Walter
- Mrs. E. B. Walton
- Miss M. Warwick
- Dr. J. M. Waugh
- Miss M. Waugh
- Mrs. G. Webber
- Miss M. C. C. Weck
- Miss V. M. O. Weck
- Mrs. H. W. Weck
- Mrs. F. Welles
- Mr. W. Wells
- Dr. J. Q. A. West
- Miss G. White
- Miss S. White
- Miss E. Wiiestner
- Miss C. G. Wilcox
- Miss M. Willis
- Miss M. Wilson
- Mrs. Wilson
- Mr. H. M. Wilson
- Mr. M. Witte
- Mrs. Witte
- Mr. G. Wolff
- Mrs. Wolff
- Miss L. Wylie
- Mrs. B. Zieseiner
- Mrs. C. Ziller
Information for Cabin Class Passengers
Baggage
Enquiries as to hold or baggage room should be addressed to the Chief Officer, and cabin baggage to the Purser.
Passengers are recommended to insure their Baggage, as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with Contract Ticket.
Baggage for Great Britain-
1. The principal articles commonly brought by Passengers on which duties of Customs are chargeable on importation into the United Kingdom are : Cinematograph films, clocks, watches and parts, cocoa, coffee, dried fruits, motor cars, motor cycles and parts, saccharine and mixtures, spirits, liqueurs, perfumery, sugar, confectionery, tea, tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and wine.
Any quantities,however small, of such articles brought in the baggage or on the persons of Passengers must be declared and produced to the Customs Officers in attendance for the examination of baggage.
The discovery by the officers of any such articles which have not been so declared may lead to the detention of the passenger and his baggage, and, in cases of obvious concealment, to arrest and prosecution and confiscation of the dutiable articles.
Gold or silver plate of foreign manufacture which has not been assayed in this country must be produced.
Foreign reprints of registered copyright works, including music, and extracts of tea, coffee, chicory or tobacco are prohibited, and if found will be forfeited.
Merchandise is prohibited to be imported in baggage.
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2. Explosives are prohibited to be imported in baggage. Such goods, together with the package in which they are found, will be detained.
3. The importation of dogs is prohibited unless authorized by a licence issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. Attempts to land dogs illegally may lead to the forfeiture of the animals and the prosecution of the offenders.
4. Any bribe, recompense, or reward, given, offered, or promised by any person to an officer of His Britannic Majesty's Customs as an inducement to him to neglect his duty in any way renders such person liable to a penalty of £200, and the officer who accepts it liable to dismissal.
These enactments will be strictly enforced. The baggage of any passenger who contravenes the law will be retained for special examination after the baggage of all the other Passengers has been cleared.
New York Baggage—
All Passengers, before being allowed to land at New York, will require to fill in a baggage declaration form, which can be obtained on application to the Purser. No baggage will be cleared through the Customs unless such form has been completed.
Debarkation—
New York. Passengers are landed at the Company's Pier, No. 42, North River, Foot of Christopher Street. After landing, Passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.
Cherbourg. Passengers and their baggage are landed by tender. The rail journey from Cherbourg to Paris takes about 6 hours.
Hamburg. Passengers and their baggage are landed either at Cuxhaven or Hamburg. In the case of the former they will be conveyed by train to Hamburg without extra charge.
Southampton. Passengers and their baggage are landed at Southampton Docks. A special train leaves for Waterloo from alongside about one hour after debarkation.
Service
Dining Saloons—
Seats at Table. Application should be made to the Chief Saloon Steward on board the steamer on day of sailing.
Hours for Meals—
Coffee or Tea served in Cabin ... 7:00 am
Breakfast ... 8.30-9.30 am
Luncheon ... 12:30 pm
Afternoon Tea ... ... ... 4:00 pm
Dinner ...
Half-an-hour previously a bell will be rung or a bugle blown.
All Passengers in good health are expected to take their meals at the public table, and to appear suitably dressed.
Meals cannot be served in the state-rooms or on deck, except in cases of illness.
Only children paying full fares are allowed seats at the saloon table.
Meal Hours (Children's)-
The hours for meals for children are as follows :
Breakfast 8:00 am
Lunch - Noon
Tea 3.30 pm
Dinner - 5.30 pm
The menus are varied as much as possible, but parents are recommended to consult with the Chief Steward as to the requirements of their children.
Servants—
Passengers' servants (including valets) will take their meals at the times stipulated for children.
Deck Chairs and Rugs—
Deck chairs and rugs can be hired for the voyage at fixed charges.
Payment should be made to the Deck Steward, who will issue a ticket, which can be placed in the space provided at the back of the chair.
Deck chairs may be had free of charge between Southampton and Cherbourg or Hamburg or vice versa.
Barber—
The ship's Barber is authorized to charge for his services according to a fixed scale, a copy of which can be seen on application.
Foreign money will be taken at the rate of exchange authorized by the Company, the list of which can be seen in the Barber's shop.
As the space in the shops is so limited it is required that not more than five persons should be in the rooms at the same time.
Electric hair curlers are supplied for the use of Passengers free of charge, and can be obtained on application to the Stewardess.
The use of spirit and other lamps (a source of great danger) is prohibited on board.
The Barbers have instructions that they are not to leave customers who may be there for haircutting, etc., to serve others with goods.
A detailed price list of the articles for sale may be seen in the Barber's shop.
Shop—
At which fancy articles, perfumes, sweets, picture post cards, playing cards, photographic films, souvenirs, sport prizes, and light articles of clothing likely to be required on the voyage, etc., may be purchased, is situated on " C " Deck (" E " Deck, " Ohio.")
Property Retained
By The Passenger—
Property retained by the Passenger in cabin or upon person must not be left lying about the ship or cabin, but, when not in actual use, must be locked in trunk, etc., so as not to be easily opened or removed. Failure of a passenger to observe these requirements shall, in case of loss, etc., be deemed negligence of the passenger.
The Company will not be responsible for any property left unguarded by the passenger in the cabin or elsewhere on board whilst the steamer is in port.
SURGEON—
The Surgeon is authorized to charge for professional attendance. The fee for each visit is 5/-.
Accounts will be rendered by the Surgeon before the termination of the voyage. Medicines prescribed will be supplied by the Company free.
Money Exchange—
A money exchange office has been provided on board and will be open at the times notified on the ship's notice-board.
Wireless Telegraphy—
The Marconi house is situated on the boat deck, and all messages should be handed to the operator, who will supply full information regarding charges.
All messages are subject to censorship on the part of the Company's Officers, who must be satisfied as to the meaning of code words.
Orchestra—
The Bandsmen on board the steamers are on the ship's articles and are properly remunerated by the R.M.S.P. Company. It is the desire of the Company that subscriptions for the band should not be encouraged. If, however, any subscriptions are made on their behalf they can only be regarded as voluntary on the part of Passengers, from whom no subscription is necessary.
Wines—
A choice selection of Wines, Spirits, Beer, Mineral Waters, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco is obtainable at reasonable prices as per Wine Lists and Wine Cartes exhibited on board the steamers.
Smoke-Room Bar-
Smoke-room bar is closed at midnight or at the discretion of the Commander.
Code Books—
Copies of Bentley's and A.B.C. (Fifth Edition) Codes are provided on board for the use of Passengers. Application should be made to the Enquiry Office.
Correspondence—
Cablegrams and telegrams should be handed in at the Purser's Office two hours before arrival at port.
Letters, etc., written on the high seas and posted in the ship's letter-box will be handed over to the Postal Authorities at the next port of arrival, and must have British postage affixed.
Letters, etc., can be weighed, and stamps purchased from the Social Hall Steward.
In order to facilitate the forwarding of letters and telegrams, Passengers are requested to hand to the Purser a note of the address to which they will proceed after leaving the steamer.
Divine Service—
Divine Service is held on Sundays at 10:30 am in the dining saloon (weather and other circumstances permitting).
Library—
Application for books should be made to the Steward in Charge. Passengers are requested to see that all books are returned before leaving the steamer.
Cheques—
Cheques cannot be accepted on board the Company's steamers in payment of passage money, wine or other accounts.
Smoking—
Smoking in State Rooms is prohibited, and, in the interests of the safety of all on board, Passengers are requested to refrain from the practice.
Valuables—
Money, Jewelry or other valuables should not be packed with personal effects, but should be deposited with Purser of the steamer for safe keeping. Unless so deposited the Company shall not be liable for any loss or injury.
Southampton Passengers—
For full particulars regarding landing arrangements at Southampton, see separate Blue Leaflet obtainable from the Purser.
Dogs, Birds, Etc.—
Small lap dogs may, by special permission, be carried in their owners' cabins, but large dogs and other animals, birds, etc., must be given into the charge of the appointed official.
Complaints—
In the event of any Passengers considering that they have cause for complaint, either of the food, service or accommodation, they are requested to bring the matter directly to the notice of the Commander during his daily inspection.
Ship's Regulations—
Passengers must conform with any regulations which the R.M.S.P. Co. or their officials may at any time consider necessary for the discipline or comfort of all on board.
Sailing Notices—
On the ship's arrival at a port an announcement will be displayed on the ship's notice board, giving information as to time of departure or transfer to other ships, etc.
R.M.S.P. Services—
Information regarding the R.M.S.P. services throughout the world and/or special touring arrangements can be obtained from the Purser.
Enquiry Office—
Is situated on Deck " C," to which all enquiries should be addressed.
Approximate Distance Table
Hamburg to CUXHAVEN - - 50
CUXHAVEN to Southampton - 453
Southampton to Cherbourg 82}
Cherbourg to New York - 3194
Total 3779}
