Unsinkable page 9

Unsinkable page 9 by ric Gustafson


The White Star Line went all out on elegance and style with the Titanic. The showcase was the grand staircase. Beginning with a wrought iron skylight on A Deck, it descended through four decks to the first class entrance on D Deck. From D Deck, the landing went into the first class dining saloon. The dining saloon was 114 feet in length and ran the full width of the hull. The saloon could seat 500 and it sported white linen tablecloths, glittering crystal and gleaming silver. Each table had four or six oak armchairs in green leather.
The first class smoking room on Promenade or A Deck sported mahogany paneled walls, tile floor and leather covered armchairs. By the armchairs were marble topped tables. The first class rooms and suites had a full size wrought iron bedstead, washstand with hot and cold running water.
Second class passengers had six decks which were served by an electric elevator. Second class also had their own staircase.
Third class was divided between the fore and aft ends of the ship. Single men and married couples were forward and single women and families were aft. The third class galley offered good food and plenty of it. Sailing day was April 10 1912


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