History, Passenger & Crew Biographies, and Lusitania Facts
…writing desks were mahogany. The room was covered with rose carpeting and complemented with Rose du Barry silk curtains and upholstery. The room was crowned with a glass dome overhead. Smoking Room At the time of the Lusitania, the smoking room was exclusive preserve of the men. This room was aft of the lounge and music room on Boat Deck ‘A’. The smoking room was decorated in Queen Anne style, with Italian walnut panelling and Italian red furnish…
…such as the Western Engineering Corporation, the Denver Mining Investment Company, the Laguintos Oil Company, the Maikop Areas, and the Trinidad Cedros Oil Company. Bates’ occupation as an engineer took him to far-flung corners of the globe, such as Egypt, Switzerland, Russia, Mongolia, and Panama, just to name a few. Lusitania When World War I broke out, Lindon did not hesitate in organizing European relief. His father was vice chairman of the…
…way on to the great ship where comfort and safety were assured, the Cunard Company’s motto was always comfort and safety for their passengers. She was indeed a wonderful ship, every home comfort could be found on her, her beautifully furnished rooms and bed-rooms and well appointed Dining-rooms made a passenger feel at ease at a glance. It was approximately five o’clock in the afternoon when her great sirens echoed the time of departure and all th…
…ived in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and became a salesman with the Weed Chain Company. His company made auto chains. His wife’s name was Ruth and together the couple had four sons. They also had a Miss Hicks in their employ to look over the children, who as of 1915, were all under 6 years of age. Lusitania Before departing New York on the Lusitania, Jay and Ruth stayed in the Biltmore Hotel. Only after her husband left the hotel was Ruth informed of…
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