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Occupation William Francis Irving

Posted: 14 May 2017 10:54
by MaryA
Hiya,
I've come across an ancestor working on the Mauretania leaving Southampton and arriving New York on 18th August, 1947. I am aware that he worked as some sort of Steward but can anybody shed any light on what kind please.

The entry reads 1st Cl. (obviously First Class) B.R.S. It's these initials I would like to know about please.

The entry is amongst the list of Stewards.

Re: Occupation William Francis Irving

Posted: 14 May 2017 11:11
by Bertieone
They used to have and perhaps still do, Bedroom Stewards?

Re: Occupation William Francis Irving

Posted: 14 May 2017 11:16
by Bertieone

Re: Occupation William Francis Irving

Posted: 14 May 2017 12:53
by MaryA
Oh great, thanks Bert, we knew he was a Steward of some kind but not what, that fits nicely.

Re: Occupation William Francis Irving

Posted: 14 May 2017 12:56
by MaryA
You'll never guess - that's confirmed my find in the 1939 Register, for some reason, probably to do with his travels, they were listed in Sidcup, Kent and occupation is sure enough Bed Room Steward!!