Caronia's Promenade Deck
In almost every cruise brochure produced for the “Green Goddess” there was much vaunting of the acres of deck space available for passenger use. Indeed, one of the reasons that Caronia didn't have two funnels, like the RMS Mauretania, was to free-up deck space. Also, her funnel was braced internally to avoid the usual external guy-ropes.
The only level where you could walk or run a complete circuit of both the sides and ends of the ship's superstructure was on the Promenade Deck. At the aft end of each side was a garden lounge and up forward was the Observation Lounge. At both extremities there was open deck.
The photograph below shows the starboard side Promenade Deck, looking aft from the exit to the Observation Lounge. To the immediate right, forward of the companionway, is the entrance to the foyer and Main Lounge.
Photo: Courtesy of Brenton Jenkins
Of course, the line of Cunard's iconic wooden steamer chairs dominates the picture. Folded upon each one is a gold-banded dark blue steamer rug, used to help keep out the draughts as you relaxed with your feet up.
When you were sat back in one, you'd only see a great big sky out of the side glazing. It saved you from getting seasick symptoms, even if there was a light roll of the ship. You'd not sit there in a storm!
In the distance is the Cabin Class Garden Lounge. On cruises when Caronia was at sea, the space between the far end of the line of steamer chairs and the Garden Lounge was where the Deck Buffet Luncheon spread was set up.
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