CARONIA: 1905 - Circa 1914 cruise deck plan Georgian Bay Line 1980 was the IRPINIA's last

1980 was the IRPINIA's last full cruise season

The ship had just undergone a lengthy retrofit that had converted her from ocean liner GALILEO GALILEI into cruise ship GALILEI

Both the HERZL and JERUSALEM were built for Mediterranean service with occasional forays across the Atlantic

Of special note is the seating arrangement with smaller tables of 2 to 10 replacing the original long communal tables

once the staid P&O liner MONGOLIA of 1924

CARONIA: 1905 - Circa 1914 cruise deck plan Georgian Bay Line 1980 was the IRPINIA's lastCunard Line: A fold out (18" by 28"), circa 1914 cruise deck plan of the CARONIA, one of the "Pretty Sisters" of 1905. The plan shows five decks covering what in transatlantic service would be First and Second classes. First Cabin public rooms included a Lounge on Boat Deck, Writing Room, Drawing Room, Smoking Room, and Verandah Cafe on A deck, and a large Dining Saloon on C Deck. Of special note is the seating arrangement with smaller tables of 2 to