Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-03-01

the passengers here have an I'M
obstructed view forward. Walls of
brown walnut form a background
to walnut furniture covered with
tawny plush. The illumination, in
common with that in most of the
public rooms in both First and
Tourist Glass, is produced by
means of indirect lighting. A large
relief carved in wood by Stig Blom-
berg, prominent sculptor, adds dis
tinction to this unusual and at
tractive lounge.
The First Class smoking room
and bar is dominated by series
of vivid murals by Kurt Jungstedt,
depicting gay carnival scenes.
Walls and ceiling are of light-col-
ored mahogany, and the furniture
of the same wood is upholstered in
black.
In the verandah cafes, ideal for
enjoying afternoon teas, the walls
are painted light beige against
which are set wicker chairs with
bright chintZ cushions.
On B-Deck are located the din
ing rooms for both First and Tour
list Class First Class dining room
is placed forward. Tourist dining
room extends across the entire
ship, and is separated from First
Class by a movable partition on
starboard side. By folding up this
partition and opening a few stra-
logically placed doors on different
decks, the Stockholm in a few
minutes can be converted into
one-class ship, suitable for cruis-
ing. The decoration in both dining
rooms is therefore the same. The
walls are sycamore, the ceiling is
painted in a diffuse shade, and the
lighting is both direct and indirect.
Gold colored upholstery contrasts
effectively with furniture of solid
mahogany. In First Glass a bril-
liant mosaic by Einar Forseth
takes up part of one wall, while in
Tourist, large painting on mirror
glass by Gunnar Erik Strom re-
calls the landing of the first Swed
ish settlers on the banks of the
Delaware River in 1888.
The Tourist Glass is also pro-
vided with a large, airy lounge,
paneled in light beech, with an at
tractive relief of carved wood by
Robert Nilsson. The smoking room
and bar of this Class has tables in
teak and comfortable leather
chairs in beige and red. A decora-
tive painting by Gustaf Carlstrom,
shows a typical Swedish west
coast fishing village. There are
also handsome samples of Swedish
art glass by Ulla Skogh.
The Boat Deck is reserved for a
few single and double berth First
Glass cabins, as well as for the
Captains and Senior officers
suites and staterooms. Overhead is
IIlc spacious SullueCh dllQ lIFc nav
igation bridge.
On C-Deck is located the SWIM
ming pool of green tile. It's ceiling
is composed of light-colored ply
wood and one wall is adorned by
another gay mosaic inlay by Elmer
Forseth, showing a spirited water
nymph surrounded by tropical deep
sea fish.
The six holds are spacious and
provided with large matches and
efficient cargo handling gear to
facilitate the carriage of general
cargoes and express goods. There
are twelve five-ton derricks 1.-TWO
for each hatch). For cargoes of
frozen meat, fish, fruit and other
perishable goods. a refrigerated
cargo-room of about 21,000 cubic
feet, divided into three separate
compartments, has been arranged
in hold number four.
The new ship has been planned
mainly with view to the mainte-
nance of the regular line between