Chapter 1
Palace on wheels and iron roads
Chapter 2
Floating palaces of the high seas
Chapter 3
Silver wings and flying boats
Chapter 4
The art of packing and staying
Ch 2 · Floating palaces of the high seas
louisvuitton Promenade Deck Class Divisions
The gates that split the promenade deck were drawn by immigration laws.
louisvuitton The SS Normandie showcased French luxury with Lalique crystal, a chapel, and a dining salon longer than the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
Quiz
Which famous French crystal maker designed the towering light fixtures in the SS Normandie's dining salon?
Quiz
In which decade did the legendary Art Deco ocean liner SS Normandie make its maiden voyage?
Fun Fact
Ocean liner luxury: The SS Normandie's main dining room was so massive that it was longer than the entire Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles.
louisvuitton Winning the Blue Riband helped the Queen Mary dominate transatlantic passenger bookings.
Quiz
Which iconic British cruise line operated the legendary ocean liners Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth?
Quiz
What was the name of the unofficial trophy awarded to the fastest Atlantic passenger liner crossing?
Glossary
ocean liner (noun)
A large passenger ship designed to transport people across oceans on a regular schedule. The French vessel Normandie, launched in 1935, set a new standard for artistic luxury at sea.
A large passenger ship designed to transport people across oceans on a regular schedule. The French vessel Normandie, launched in 1935, set a new standard for artistic luxury at sea.
Quiz
Which famous British nursing pioneer kept a detailed diary of her 1849 Nile journey aboard a dahabeya?
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Which luxury amenity was available to first-class passengers on the Titanic but forbidden to others?
Quiz
How did ocean liners visually separate different passenger classes on their outdoor decks?