Crew Only!
One reason why I was so excited about obtaining this magazine, is because amongst the published photographs are the following group that give an insight into what the Caronia looked liked in “Crew Only” spaces. Sadly, I have yet to come across any photographs of the galley. However, these four photographs will undoubtedly bring back some memories for many former crew members.
The Crew Quarters
The crew cabin seen below was situated on the port side of “C” deck. Barely visible to the right of the table was a row of 6 metal lockers, each being about 6 feet high and an 18 inch square footprint. Not a lot of space for cruising for months at a time.
Note that the crew quarters were not air-conditioned at this time, although there was a forced-air ventilator, seen top foreground, this being supplemented by the fan sited just above the portholes.
[Left:]
A 6-berth crew cabin with its tubular steel bunks, rubber mat and table to seat four!
Clearly, the bunks in this set-piece shot have been made-up by shore side staff to make them look far more comfortable!
When Caronia put to sea, these would have been made-up quite differently, so that in an emergency a quick escape could be made. The sheet and blanket would be folded into a kind of sleeping-bag and laid on top of the bunk, rather than being tucked-in as seen here.
