ARRIVAL

Weather and other circumstances permitting, the ship is expected to dock at Pier 90 (foot of West 50th Street), North river, New York, at approx. 7.00am. Tuesday, 16 September 1952

IMMIGRATION

It is anticipated that Immigration Officials will board the vessel at the Dock to examine passengers' Passports and stamp Landing Cards.

• U.S. Citizens should assemble in the Smoke Room
• All other Nationals should assemble in the Lounge

The time of the examination will be notified when known.

Landing Cards, duly stamped by the Immigration Officials, must be surrendered at the head of the gangway on disembarkation.

U.S. CUSTOMS

All passengers are required to make a declaration of personal baggage for the U.S. Customs Authorities at New York. Blank declaration forms are obtainable from the Purser. Returning residents of the United States must declare all articles acquired abroad, but wearing apparel and personal effects taken overseas from the U.S. in the first case are entitled to be passed free of duty upon return.

An exemption of $500 worth of purchases is allowed each returning resident, subject to certain conditions which will be detailed by the Customs Officer. Visitors may take in free of duty wearing apparel and personal effects not intended for sale, but must declare all articles not included in this category.

Severe penalties are imposed upon persons who make false declarations as to value, ownership or use of articles, or who attempt to bribe or recompense a Customs Officer.

All baggage should bear the initial of passengers surname, as on arrival, baggage is grouped alphabetically on the Pier. Initial labels can be obtained from bedroom stewards. When all of a passenger's baggage is available under the initial letter, the passenger should then present his baggage declaration stub to the desk of the Deputy Collector of Customs, who will assign an Inspector to examine the baggage.

It is for passengers themselves to see that all their baggage is passed by the Customs Authorities on landing, and they are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Shed, otherwise delay and extra charges for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers directly from the ship.

CHECKING BAGGAGE ON BOARD

Passengers may arrange with the Ship's Baggage Master for the transfer of baggage from the Company's Pier to any point in Greater New York, Jersey City and Hoboken, including railroad terminals, hotels, residences, express companies or warehouses. Rates and information are available at the Purser's Office.

Passengers are cautioned against the checking of their baggage with truckmen who station themselves outside of the Company's Piers. Representatives of the HENDRICKSON TRANSFER COMPANY, a reliable organisation, will be found on the UPPER LEVEL of the Company's Piers.

BAGGAGE IN BOND

Passengers proceeding to points outside the United States may have baggage sent in bond, providing they make suitable mention of the fact on their Customs Declaration Form. The checking of bonded baggage may be arranged by railroad representatives and express company representatives on the Pier, in conjunction with the Customs Authorities. The Purser or Baggage Master will be pleased to supply information.

BAGGAGE

Passengers are requested to have their cabin baggage, except one small suitcase containing immediate necessities, packed and ready for removal by 7.00pm today (Monday).

BANK

Passengers are advised to transact their business with the Midland Bank before 4.30pm today (Monday), as the bank will not open again during the voyage.

BREAKFAST

First Sitting at 6.30am., Second Sitting at 7.30am.

MAIL

Passengers are requested to call at the Purser's Office, “A” Deck, for any mail which may arrive on board for them and also to enquire at the Mail Desk on the pier after disembarking.

U.S. HEAD TAX

All non U.S. Citizens entering the United States are liable for the U.S. Head Tax of $8.00 per person with the following exceptions: Those holding transit visas, Diplomatic visas, Government Official visas, children under 16 years of age accompanied by a Parent or Guardian and Citizens of Canada, Cuba, Mexico and Newfoundland entering the United States as visitors for a period not exceeding one year.

Passengers who deposited Head Tax when booking passage, and who are exempt therefrom on any ground, should obtain U.S. Form 755 from the Immigration Inspector and present this to the Purser before leaving the steamer or at any of the Company's offices in order to obtain refund.

DEPARTURE FROM AMERICA - U.S. SAILING PERMIT

All passengers other than U.S. Citizens require to obtain a sailing permit or Income Tax Clearance prior to departure from the United States. This document can be obtained 10 days before sailing from the Collector of Internal Revenue in each district, or at the collector's Office, Room 500, 292, Madison Avenue, New York City. When applying for sailing permit, passengers must present their passport and steamer ticket.