SATURNIA: 1927 - Large tissue First Class deck plan from 1937Italian Line A large (27" by 39") tissue deck plan dated July 1937 for First Class on the elegant SATURNIA. Eight decks are shown in detail including furniture placement. The SATURNIA had undergone a large retrofit in 1935 1936 that included new engines that raised her service speed to 21 knots, a new funnel with a sloping top, and major upgrades in the lesser classes. Excellent condition.

The suites had a bedroom

But the outlook for the service was anything but rosy

Four 8" by 10" photos show the damage of twisted steel

it is from 1971 when CGT hastily bought Norwegian America Line's BERGENSFJORD and renamed her DE GRASSE

Color-coded deck plans show five decks

three different plush cabins

Showcased are Delta Line's major South American destinations - Rio de Janeiro

The GIULIO CESARE sailed up to 1973 when steering issues sent her to the breakers

There was a third sister

mid-1930s brochure promoting Dollar's around-the-world service

In 1970 Lloyd Brasileiro sold the ship to China Navigation

When Chandris bought her in 1964 the ship was converted to one class