RMS Baltic Passenger List - 3 March 1928

Front Cover of a Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Baltic of the White Star Line, Departing 3 March 1928 from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain E. R. White, R.D. (CDR, R.N.R., Retd.). GGA Image ID # 20c00137c6

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: E. R. White, R.D.,(COMMR. R.N.R., RETD.)
2. Chief Engineer: W. M. Horsburgh
3. Surgeon: J. D. Smylie, M.B., B.,CH., B.A.O., M.D. (IRE)
4. Purser: H. E. Wardrop
5. Chief Steward: J. Johnson
6. Second Steward: E. J. Pugh

Cabin Class Passengers

1. Abbott, Allen, Mrs. V.
2. Bailey, Mr. W. C.
3. Barbour, Mrs. W. R.
4. Baury, Mrs. F. B.
5. Beale, Mr. S. J. F.
6. Beatty, Mr. L. J.
7. Beller by, Mr. N.
8. Bloomfield, Miss N.
9. Bloomfield, Mrs. W. J.
10. Brady, Mr. E. J.
11. Buckley, Miss Mary
12. Busher, Miss E.
13. Busher, Miss M. A.
14. Butterly, Mr. D.
15. Byrne, Miss A. T.
16. Byrne, Mrs. J.
17. C. Fairbanks Smith. Mr. W. J.
18. Campbell, Bishop R. E.
19. Chandler, Mrs. C. K.
20. Chrishop, Mr. A.
21. Chrishop, Mrs.
22. Chute, Miss M.
23. Conway, Miss A.
24. Cremin, Mrs. F. and Infant
25. Crofts, Mr. F. H.
26. Dexter, Mrs. D.
27. Donlan, Miss K.
28. Downs, Mrs. E.
29. Dyson, Miss H. I.
30. Evans, Mr. A. G.
31. Ewald, Mr. M.
32. Frawley, Miss Doris
33. Fry, Mr. W. A.
34. Gannon, Mr. George
35. Geraghty, Mr. J.
36. Glen, Miss Lilian
37. Goodall, Miss J.
38. Gore, Miss K.
39. Gossage, M.D., Mr. Chas. D.
40. Grubb, Mr. H. B. D.
41. Haley, Mr. John M.
42. Hancock, Mr. E. J.
43. Harrington, Major C. L.
44. Harrington, Mr. H.
45. Heffner, Master Fred
46. Holliday, Mrs. B. H.
47. Huber, Mrs. M.
48. Hughes, Miss M.
49. Jones, Mrs. M. E.
50. King, Miss C.
51. La Mont, Mrs. H. M.
52. Lennox, Miss Elspeth
53. Lennox, Mr. John
54. Lennox, Mrs.
55. Lloyd, Mr. VV. H.
56. Maxtone-Graham, Mrs. M. E.
57. May, Mr. A. S.
58. May, Mr. F. W.
59. May, Mr. J. N.
60. McAuliffe, Miss Ellie
61. McGuire, Miss S.
62. Millington, Mr. A. N.
63. Millington, Mr. S. J.
64. Milne, Mr. H. C.
65. Mudge, Mrs. S.
66. Mulqueen, Mr. P. J.
67. Mulqueen, Mrs.
68. Murtagh, Miss B. T.
69. Nixon, Mr. Bertram
70. O'Connell, Mr. M.
71. Ogilvie, Mr. D. J.
72. Ormsby, Mr. M. T.
73. Patience, Mr. E. H.
74. Paxton, Sheriff J. F.
75. Peale, Mrs. J. W.
76. Perkins. Mrs. M. E.
77. Phelan, Mrs.
78. Phelan. Mr. F. J.
79. Rattray, Mr. M.
80. Regan, Miss H.
81. Reynolds, Miss M. E.
82. Richards, Mr. T.
83. Riddell, Miss H.
84. Roberts, Mr. T. H.
85. Robertson Mr. E.
86. Satterthwait, Mr. W. J.
87. Satterthwait, Mrs. Scott, Mr. H. G.
88. Scott, Mrs.
89. Seymour, Mr. L. R. G.
90. Seymour, Mr. L. R. H.
91. Seymour, Mrs.
92. Sharpe, Miss R. B.
93. Sidey, Mr. R.
94. Smalley, Miss A.
95. Smith, Major Henry
96. Smith. Major
97. Smythe, Mrs. Y. M.
98. Somerset. Mr. William Beaufort
99. Straughton, Miss J.
100. Sutton, Miss P. B.
101. Sutton, Miss P. F.
102. Sutton, Mr. Francis A.
103. Sutton, Mrs.
104. Tobin, Miss B.
105. Topping, Miss M. H.
106. Trodden, Mr. R. M.
107. Tully, Miss A. A.
108. Vines, Miss A. J.
109. Waddell, Jr., Mr. W.
110. Wakeford, Mrs. M.
111. Watkins, Miss M.
112. Weir, Mr. C. H.
113. Weir, Mrs.
114. White, Mr. Frank A
115. Whiteley, Mrs. N.

Information For Cabin Passengers

• BREAKFAST from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.
• LUNCH at 1 p.m.
• DINNER at 7 p.m.

The bar opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 11:30 p.m.

Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11 p.m., Lounge and Drawing Room at 11:30 p.m.

Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 11 a.m.

SMOKING. Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in the Dining Saloon.

SEATS AT TABLE. Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at the table to be reserved should apply for the same to the Second Steward.

UPPER BERTHS. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of the same 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 REQUE8T 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 Hours for consultation are as follows: 10-00 a.m., 6-00 p.m., 8:30 p.m., but the Surgeon is available at all times in case of urgency.

AN ENQUIRY OFFICE has been provided for passengers' convenience, where all inquiries for general character information can be made.

Letters, Cables, Telegrams, and Marconigrams are received for dispatch, and postage stamps can be purchased. Deck chairs and steamer rugs are hired at this office, where all mail will be distributed. Postage Stamps can also be obtained from the Lounge Steward.

None of the ship's staff, other than those on duty in the Enquiry Office, are authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for dispatch.

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 may be left at the Enquiry Office so that any letters received after passengers have left the steamer may be forwarded.

LIBRARY. Books can be obtained by applying to the Heading and Writing Room Steward.

DECK CHAIRS and STEAMER RUGS can be hired on application at the Enquiry Office at a charge of 6/6 (or $1.50) each for the voyage.

VALUABLES. For the convenience of passengers, the Line has provided a safe in the office of the Purser where passengers may deposit money, jewels, ornaments, documents, or other valuables. The Purser will issue a receipt for any articles so deposited. Still, the lane does not, regarding the ticket conditions and the provisions of Section 502 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1804. 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 merchandise articles 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 delivered merchandise 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. For the convenience of passengers, the Purser is prepared to exchange a limited amount of English and American money at rates that will be advised on application.

BAGGAGE. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master. Trunks, Chairs, etc., which passengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company, should be properly labeled and handed to the Baggage Master on the Wharf in Boston or New York, and such articles will be stored entirely at the owner's risk. It is for passengers to see all their baggage passed by the Customs Authorities on landing.

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 and that there is frequently difficulty concerning the landing of such packages owing to their exceptional size. They are therefore recommended to use steamer trunks in preference.

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.

TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the White Star Line. These Cheques are accepted on board White Star steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same except to a very limited amount.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS. Arrangements have been made whereby passengers by the White Star Line can hire automobiles to meet them on the steamer's arrival 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 directly from the steamer with the aid of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph.

DECK GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS. Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board, and other games are provided on the deck under the charge of a Quartermaster.

Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., can be obtained by 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:         

Gentlemen

• Haircutting: 1s 0d. (25 cents)
• Shaving: 0s 9d. (20 cents)
• Singeing: 0s 9d. (20 cents)
• Shampoo (Wet): 0s 9d. (20 cents)
• Face Massage: 1s 6d. (40 cents)
• Scalp: 1s 0d. (25 cents)
• Tonic Dressing: 0s 3d. (6 cents)  
• Manicure: 4s. 0d. ($1.00)   

 

Ladies

• Hair Trimming: 1s 0d. (25 cents)
• Singeing: 1s 0d. (25 cents)
• Shampooing: 4s. 0d. ($1.00)
• Face Massage: 2s 6d. (60 cents)
• Scalp: 2s 0d. (50 cents)
• Part Waving: 3s 0d. (75 cents)
• Waving and Dressing: 6s. 0d. ($1.50)

His hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but for the general convenience of the greater number, passengers are requested not to apply for hair-cutting or shampooing except between noon and 5:30 p.m.

The Barber is allowed to sell various souvenirs and small articles on his account.

DIRECTORIES of London and New York are placed on the Liverpool-New York steamers and those of London, New York, and Paris on the Southampton-New York ships.

PICTURE POSTCARDS. Picture Postcards of the steamer can be obtained on board gratis.

COTS. The steamers are supplied with a limited number of Cots for Infants. Application for same should be made to the Chief Steward.

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 ordinarily be posted in the ship's letterbox.

The mail bag is closed a few hours before arrival. Full particulars can be obtained at the Enquiry Office on application.

WIRELESS TELEGRAM RATES

This steamer is fitted with Marconi's wireless telemeter system and submarine signaling 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 has a special long-range wireless apparatus that will enable passengers to communicate with their friends or business connections on shore anytime during the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.

The Wireless charge for messages directed through the long-distance wireless station at Devizes, England, is 10d. or 20.29 cents. Per word, through Louisburg, Nova Scotia, or Chatham, Mass., is 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 cents per word. The general rate for messages exchanged with ships of other nationalities is 8½ d. or 17.25 cents 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 35 cents plus, a charge of 4d. or 8.12 cents per word.
• For 10 words or more: 3/6 or 35 cents plus, a charge of 8½ d. or 17.25 cents per word.

 

SPECIAL RATE MESSAGES

OCEAN LETTERS. The Marconi Company has 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 cents 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 or $1.34 for the first 20 words, plus 2½ d. or 5.08 cents for each additional word, up to a maximum of 100 words. Tills class of message must contain the 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 Radio telegrams should preferably be handed in during the early part of the voyage and should be addressed hi 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 2/10 ½ 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.

LANDING ARRANGEMENTS AT NEW YORK

Should the steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8 p.m., all passengers passed by the U.S. Immigration Authorities may land or remain on board overnight at their option. Those passengers who have been passed by the Immigration Authorities and desire to remain on board may have all their baggage passed by the U.S. Customs that night or the following morning at their option. No baggage will be passed before 7 a.m. 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 OVERNIGHT AND TO HAVE THEIR PASSPORTS EXAMINED THE FOLLOWING MORNING

• OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, INCLUSIVE: 5:30 p.m.
• JANUARY TO MARCH, INCLUSIVE: 6:00 p.m.
• APRIL TO JUNE, INCLUSIVE: 7:30 p.m.
• JULY TO SEPTEMBER, INCLUSIVE: 7:15 p.m.

BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED IN THE USUAL COURSE.

Upon landing in 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, Baltimore and Ohio, Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western and Central Railroad of New Jersey, and connecting railroads.

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

RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX

Passengers can recover this Tax if the same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival in 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 for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow the same 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. —Will passengers who have not paid the Head Tax in consequence of their being in transit to Canada kindly complete Form 514 (which must be obtained from the Immigration Officials in New York) and forward same to the White Star Line, 1, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after they depart from the United States.

The "Baltic" carries an Orchestra of skilled musicians which will play daily as follows in the Cabin Companionway: 11-00 a.m. to 12-00 noon., 4-30 p.m. to 5-30 p.m. After Dinner.

PASSENGERS' MAIL
All mail coming on board on the steamer's arrival is at once sent to the Enquiry Office where passengers should apply for same. It is not possible in the short time available to distribute the mail to the staterooms. 

Passengers are invited to leave their addresses at the Enquiry Office for any later dispatches to be re-directed.

Landing Arrangements in New York, 1928. RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c0119b81

Title Page, RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c03f5489

Advertisement: White Star Line Special Winter Cruises, 1928. Ships Included the Adriatic, Calgaric, Doric, Homeric, Laurentic, and Megantic. RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c06e3593

List of Senior Officers and Staff, RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c1141585

Advertisement: Panama Pacific Line, 1928. RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c11edea3

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Cherbourg-New York, from 25 January 1928 to 8 December 1928. Ships Included the Albertic, Homeric, Majestic, Megantic, and Olympic. RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c168c3d4

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York and Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston-New York, from 21 January 1928 to 17 June 1928. Ships Included the Adriatic, Albertic, Baltic, Calgaric, Cedric, Celtic, Doric, Megantic, and Reginia. The Baltic, Cedric, Celtic, Albertic Regina, Doric, and Calgaric carry Cabin, Tourist Third Cabin, and Third Class passengers. The Megantic carries Cabin and Third Class passengers. RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c1e3cd08

Sailing Schedule, Southampton-Queenstown (Cobh)-Quebec-Montreal and Liverpool-Halifax, from 4 February 1928 to 18 October 1928. Ships Included the Albertic, Cedric, Celtic, Doric, Megantic, and Regina. The Cedric, Celtic, Albertic, Regina and Doric, Carry Cabin, Tourist Third Cabin, and Third Class Passengers. The Megantic Carries Cabin and Third Class Passengers. Back Cover, White Star Line RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List - 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c2587dd1

Sailing Schedule, London-Cherbourg or Boulogne-New York, Antwerp-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York and Antwerp-Plymouth-Cherbourg-New York, from 20 January 1928 to 26 May 1928. Ships Included the Arabic, Belgenland, Lapland, Minnekahda, Minnesota, Minnetonka, and Minnewaska, and Pennland. The Minnetonka and Minnewaska Carry First-Class Passengers Only. The Mlnnekahda and Minnesota Carry Tourist Third Cabin Passengers Only. The Lapland and Pennland Carry Cabin, Tourist Third Cabin and Third Class Passengers. The Arabic Carries Cabin and Third Class Passengers. RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c291acec

Back Cover: Track Chart and Memorandum of Log, RMS Baltic Cabin Class Passenger List, 3 March 1928. GGA Image ID # 20c2c11ae8

Passenger List Images Contributed by Chris Crofts, December 2023-January 2024.