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The attention of Passengers by the Company's Steamers is respectfully requested to the undermentioned Regulations in reference to Baggage: much trouble and loss are occasionally caused by their neglect or non- observance. These Regulations are equally important to Passengers performing the land journey between Alexandria and Suez, for the Egyptian Transit Administration will not accept any responsibility unless they be strictly complied with.
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The Baggage of Passengers booked by the Company's Steamers will be received at their West End Branch, 25, Cockspur Street, S.W., if delivered not later than 3 p.m., on the Monday previous to the Steamer's sailing from Southampton. Such Baggage will be received, forwarded, and shipped at the Passenger's risk and expense, (unless insured) at the rate of 75 per cwt.
All Baggage should be packed in Leather Portmanteaux or Trunks, marked with the Owner's name and Port of destination in Paint, in full, and fastened securely with case locks, padlocks and leather straps being liable to damage or removal. The Transit Administration will not be responsible for the safe conveyance of insecure Packages. Canvas Covers to Packages of Baggage are not recommended, as they are frequently removed, and lead to the loss of the Packages.
The Baggage of Passengers must contain only their personal effects; Packages containing Jewellery, Plate, and other valuables, must be specially declared and registered prior to shipment, and Freight paid thereon. Any infringement of these Regulations will subject the Packages to detention for Freight by the Company's Agents, and to confiscation by the Egyptian Government.
First-Class Passengers are allowed on board 336 lb of personal Baggage free of Freight; Children of First-Class Passengers (over three and under ten years), Second- Class Passengers and Servants, 168 b each.
A Passenger taking a reserved Cabin is entitled to take in the Steamers, free of Freight, 4 cwt.; and a married couple, paying for reserved accommodation, are entitled to take 9 cwt.
The charge for the conveyance of Extra Baggage is-
From any Port on this side to any Port East of Suez, or vice versâ, 20s per cwt. Between any two Ports on this side of Suez, 10s per cwt.
Between any two Ports East of Suez, 10s per cwt.
All Baggage must be shipped not later than noon on the day previous to sailing, except one Portmanteau for Cabin use, Bags or Hat Boxes.
The Portmanteau for Cabin use should not exceed 3 ft. in length, 1 ft. 3 in. in width, and I ft. 3 in. in depth.
Insurances on Baggage and Personal Effects can be effected through the Company's Offices in London and Southampton, at the following rates, viz. :-From Southampton to the Mediterranean, 145 64 per cent.; Suez, 175 per cent.; India, 295 per cent.; Hong Kong or New Zealand, 365 per cent.; Shanghai or Japan, 435 per cent. ; Straits or Australia, 31s per cent. Insurances with risk to commence from the Company's Office, 25, Cockspur Street, 25 per cent, extra.
Passengers proceeding to or from India, China, Japan, or Australia, vid Venice or Brindisi, can have their heavy Baggage conveyed by the corresponding Steamer to or from Southampton free of charge up to the regulated quantity.
Passengers joining the Company's Steamers at Suez can ship their Baggage from Southampton, subject to a charge of 10s per cwt.
Passengers making their own arrangements for transit through Egypt must claim their Baggage on the Outward Route at Alexandria, on the Homeward Route at Suez, as it will not be conveyed through Egypt under the terms of the Company's Contract with the Transit Administration.
Passengers requiring information respecting their Baggage during the Voyage can obtain it by application to the Officer in Charge.
Passengers who may miss any package of Baggage on arrival at their destination are recommended to apply, without delay, to the Company's Agent, giving full