Mother STOP I love the ocean I love travelling
and I love Titanic STOP Nothing could be better than this STOP
See you in New York STOP Much love your daughter Mary Margaret Bourne
--from a (fictional) passenger's Marconigram, dated 11 April,
1912. Supplied by "julianmallory@hotmail.com".
Passengers who desire to share their letters and home/journal
journal entries should contact the Titanic Guide Producers at Scifiwrit@aol.com
and rosjaq@aol.com.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TITANIC GUIDE:
AFTERNOON EDITION for 11 APRIL, 1912.
THIS AFTERNOON'S WEATHER CONDITIONS will be sunny and brisk, as it
usually is at this time of year. Topcoats are recommended for women;
topcoats and hats are recommended for men.
Please note that the Verandah/Palm Court Cafes (on both the port and
starboard sides of the ship) are available for warm refreshment.
BASIC RESTAURANT Facility Information.
Reservations are required if passengers should wish to dine at the
Cafe Parisien or the Ritz Restaurant. Luncheon will be served at 1 p.m.
if the Steamer is traveling Westward. If the Steamer is traveling Eastward,
it will be served at 1-30 p.m. Bugle calls are sounded for Luncheon daily,
as they are sounded for Dinner.
As a reminder, passengers who desire to dine later than the usual
hour, 7.00 p.m., can have Dinner served at any time up to 8.15 p.m. by
giving notice to the Second Steward not later than 1.30 p.m.
THE TITANIC'S FINAL DESTINATION.
The Titanic's final destination before reaching New York is Queenstown.
Around lunchtime today (1 p.m.), the Titanic will dock at Queenstown Harbour.
It is requested that disembarking passengers are prepared to leave the
ship in a prompt and orderly manner as incoming passengers come aboard.
CARE OF PASSENGER'S PETS.
Stewards are available for the walking pleasure of all first-class
pets. Please see the purser.
STEAMER CHAIRS.
Deck chairs can be hired at a charge of 4/- (or $1) each for the voyage,
24 hours' notice being desirable at the Liverpool, London, Southampton,
Naples, Genoa, Boston, New York, Montreal or Quebec Offices of the Company
to avoid
disappointment. The chairs can be obtained on application at the Enquiry
or the Purser's Office as soon as the steamer sails, and should be paid
for when ordered.
STEAMER RUGS.
A number of rugs are carried on the Steamers for hire at a charge
of 4/- (or $1) each for the voyage. To avoid disappointment it is desirable
to give notice at the office at the port of embarkation in advance if a
rug be desired; otherwise application should be made to the Purser.
LETTERS, TELEGRAMS, AND MARCONIGRAMS.
Telegrams, Marconigrams and Cablegrams should be handed in to
the Enquiry Office or, where steamers are not so provided, to the Purser's
Office, or to the Saloon or Library Stewards. Letters may be posted in
the special box provided on board for the purpose.
PICTURE POSTCARDS.
Picture Postcards of the Steamer may be purchased at the Enquiry or
Purser's Office, price 1d. each.
PASSENGERS' QUARTERS.
First Class passengers are not allowed to enter Second or Third
Class compartments, nor vice versa, as complications might arise under
the quarantine regulations.
Please consult your "Notes for First Class Passengers" or visit
TRPG Publications
for more information on any of the above topics.
home | contributors| deck plans | dining | history
Back to Virtual Titanic: The Original Titanic Roleplay
Back to Virtual Titanic: About the Game
Titanic Guide Archives
Back to TRPG Publications
