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Programme of events, MV Britannic, 22 February 1939

Maritime Archives and Library reference number DX/1034

front cover of programme with illustration of a lively party

This colourful programme from the Maritime Archives and Library's collections contains the following detailed itinerary for passengers on the ship MV Britannic, including numerous deck sports and activities:

Programme of Events

Wednesday, February 22nd

8.00 am Holy Mass Celebrated, Drawing Room, Prom Deck

8.00 am Breakfast served, 1st sitting, Dining Saloon

9.00 am Breakfast served, 2nd sitting, Dining Saloon

10.30 am Bridge Lesson, Card Room, Prom Deck, Forward
"Conventional Leads and Play of the Hand"

10.45 am Reading of World News, Main Lounge

11.00 am Gymkhana amusing Deck Sports, Sport Deck

11.15 am Dance Lesson, Main Lounge

12.15 pm Luncheon served, 1st sitting, Dining Saloon
It is requested passengers be prompt at these sittings in fairness to those dining later

1.30 pm Luncheon served, 2nd sitting, Dining Saloon

2.45 pm Golf Driving Contest, "A" Deck Aft

3.00 pm Horse Racing (weather permitting), Sport Deck
"Come Bet on your Favourite Steed"

4.30 pm Boxing Exhibition (weather permitting), Boat Deck
by members of the Ship's Crew

7.00 pm Dinner, 1st sitting, Dining Saloon

7.30 pm Cocktail Hour, Smoke Room, Promenade Deck
Music by Charles Park Avenue Trio

8.15 pm Dinner, 2nd sitting, Dining Saloon

9.30 pm Final Keno Game, "A" Deck Aft, Port Side

9.30 pm Duplicate Tournament, "B" Deck Lounge Aft

9.45 pm Dancing

Maritime Archives and Library collection.

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