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Titanic History Friday, November 22, 2024 |
| 1913 - 1st class survivor Mr Maximilian Josef Frölicher-Stehli died of heart failure / disease at the age of 62.
1963 - 2nd class survivor Mrs Elizabeth Nye died in Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA at the age of 81. 1889 - 3rd class passenger Miss Ida Sofia Strandberg was born to Sofia Strandberg (crofter). 1950 - 3rd class survivor Mr August Wennerström died in Culver, Indiana, USA at the age of 66. 1998 - Actress Kate Winslet ("Rose DeWitt Bukater" in James Cameron's movie "Titanic") and Jim Threapleton married at the Anglican All Saints' Church in Reading, England, UK, near the Winslet family home. Kate wore a beautiful white gown designed by Alexander McQueen, and the church was decorated with white and yellow roses. The ceremony was planned in absolute secrecy - not even the 170 guests knew the exact location. |
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Life Onboard: First Class: Amenities
The First Class Lounge was decorated in lovely Edwardian version of Louis Quinze Versailles style. This was the room where everyone met for cards and long conversations over steaming tea. The First Class Staircase One of the most breathtaking architecture on the Titanic was the staircase in first class. With its wrought-iron and glass dome letting in the light of day, beautifully polished wall panellings, and gleaming balustrades, it was definitely appealing. Then, there was the carved panel that contained a clock surrounded by two classical figures that showed Honor and Glory crowning Time. The Dining Saloon Titanic was the largest ship afloat, and the Dining Saloon was the largest room afloat. The room was over 100 ft. in length and had Jacobean-style alcoves and leaded windows. FYI: The menu was printed in a folder that had a picture of Europa and Columbia linked above a shimmering white star. First Class Staterooms What can you say? They were the most beautiful staterooms afloat, envy of most of the lavish hotels of the time. The parlour suites were even more exquisite, containing a sitting room, 2 bedrooms, 2 wardrobe rooms, and a private bath and lavatory. Two of them also contained a private promenade, 50 ft. in size. The Verandah Cafe The Verandah Cafe, also called Verandah and Palm Court, was made up of 2 rooms, one on each side of the ship and aft of the 1st-class smoking room. The room had ivy growing up trellis-covered walls, white wicker furniture, and high arched windows giving it an outdoor effect. The Reading and Writing Room The guys inhabited the Smoking Room, so a room was built off the Lounge for the women. The room was exquisitely done in Georgian-style decor, fit for a Queen. The Cafe Parisian The Cafe was another thing unique about the Titanic. It was made like a Parisian sidewalk Cafe, and had real French waiters. It also had very casual decor. The Turkish Baths The Turkish Baths were decorated with brightly colored tiles, gilded beams, and bronze lamps. The Cooling Room for the Turkish baths was Moorish fantasy with an exotic atmosphere. The Pool The pool, or "swimming bath" on the F-deck was feature of the 1st-class accommodations. The Barber Shop The Titanic had 2 Barber Shops, one in 1st-Class and one in 2nd to provide men with a regular hot lather and shave. It was also the place to buy souvenirs, such as postcards, pennants, paperweights, and plates. Gymnasium The Gymnasium included horse-riding, cycling, boat-rowing, etc. to give the passengers the exercise they needed, as well as provided them with amusement. The gym was located on the Starboard side of the ship, near the first class entrance. The room had high, arched windows that looked onto the boat deck. This room was very important on the night of the sinking because it provided warmth and a bit of entertainment for passengers. |
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