The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-05-08
~ THE TITANIC
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as the height of the famous Bunker
Hin monument and 327 feet longer
than the height of the Washington
monument. their massive measure
ments far excel Americas most IA
nous memorials.
"Bilge or fin keels prevent these
fine steamers from rolling, and their
machinery is the unique combination
of reciprocating engines Operating
the two-wing propellers) and low
pressure turbine Operating the cen
ter propeller ideal arrangement
which has been tested thoroughly and
found most satisfactory from an en-
cheering point of view in the White
Star lines Canadian service steamer
Laurentic
"A rapid survey of the eleven steel
decks of the Olympic and Titanic re-
veals the most careful and compre-
hensive preparations in every depart
ment Three elevators in the first
class and one in the second-class pro
vides a comfortable means of access
between decks, which, on ships so
vast as these. saves the passenger
much effort.
con the topmost deck-carefully
named the Sun deck-one finds a
commodious open promenade with a
large area for deck sports All the
enticing outdoor games that seem
exclusively identified with the pleas
ant hours aboard ship are played
here, and the ardent devotee of the
putter and the niblick can keep in
top trim by assiduous attention to
the fascinating pastime, deck-golf,'
with its 1S-hole course!
Here is also located the roomy
gymnasium with its complete equip
ment, which will attract many pas
sengers seeking mild and healthful
diversion. Forward are the officers
quarters and the wheelhouse and
chart rooms,
"On the vast area of the upper
promenade deck "A just below, the
steamer-chair brigade will be much
in evidence, as here are many shell
tered hooks and corners where the
bracing salt air can be enjoyed with
the utmost comfort
There is also abundant space for
promenading. On this deck are stu
ated several of the most charming
public apartments. The extensive
richly decorated Lounge one of the
chief social centers, and the spacious
elegantly fitted smoking room vie il
interest with the eXquisitely reading
and writing room with it's delicate
colorings.
"All the public cabins have the
spacious, graceful windwos of the va
rious colonial periods, which easily
cause the impression that outside on,
might see lawns and trees; and, al
though this be not so, the view is ont
excelled by no other in the world
the mighty grandeur of the ever
changing sea.
'The amateur photographers will
be especially pleased with the photo
graphic dark room, which is provided
with fittings of the latest pattern, al
available without charge.
The palm court and veranda cafe
where one may while away many
pleasant half hour, are also situated
aft on this deck.
"The saloon deck d. just below
the upper deck C., has as it's mos
prominent feature that importan
gathering-place, the grand dining So
loon, seating $50 passengers and eS
tening the full width Of the shil
92h feet.
"Small tables are everywhere il
evidence, and the alcoves, which cor
genial parties will find especial
pleasant, lend an air of cosiness t
this apartment which is at first vie
so vast and impressive. The larg
loaded glass windows about the side
of the room are an unusual feature
assisting materially in ventilatin
and lighting the saloon. On this dec
also is the beautifully decorated r,
ception room, whose handsome flu
nishings and hanginns add to it di
tinct note of refined taste.
Among many other special a
fractions for passengers in the fir
class are the Turkish and electrt
bath establishment, completely equi
ped with hot room, temporal