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  Promenade deck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The promenade deck is a deck found on several types of passenger ships and riverboats.
On modern cruise ships with superstructures as high and broad as the hull, the promenade deck is often largely enclosed, with railing-lined "cutouts" and wooden decking to recall the old days.
On a Mississippi riverboat, the promenade deck is the second deck, or floor, up from the waterline, above the main deck, and below the Texas deck.
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 Promenade deck -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The promenade deck is a (Any of various floor-like platforms built into a vessel) deck found on several types of passenger (A vessel that carries passengers or freight) ships and (additional info and facts about riverboat) riverboats.
On older passenger ships, the promenade deck was simply the top outside deck below the (Structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck) superstructure, and was enclosed by a railing.
On modern (A passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises) cruise ships with superstructures as high and broad as the hull, the promenade deck is often largely enclosed, with railing-lined "cutouts" and wooden decking to recall the old days.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pr/promenade_deck.htm   (185 words)

  
 Articles - Deck (ship)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Poop deck: The deck forming the roof of a poop or poop cabin, built on the upper deck and extending from the mizzenmast aft.
The decking itself is usually multiple layers of marine-grade plywood, covered over with layers of fibreglass in a plastic resin such as epoxy or polyester overlapped onto the topsides of the hull.
topsides - the upper surfaces of the hull from the waterline to the deck.
www.seekj.com /articles/Deck_(ship)   (1527 words)

  
 Rotterdam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The entire Promenade Deck was for the Tourist Class public rooms and also contained the club room (now the casino), the Ocean Bar, the (Queen's) Lounge and lower floor section of the theatre.
The Ritz Carlton, on the Upper Promenade Deck, which was the First Class deck of public rooms.The main level was on this deck, while the balcony was on Boat Deck.
Other than its design, it has bench seats, along the large windows onto the open promenade, the backs of which are reversible and swivel in such a way that the seats can be set up for viewing the ocean during the day and then positioned to face inward at night when the drapes are drawn.
www.unofficial.net /hal/rotter1.html   (721 words)

  
 Cruise Ship Profiles Cruise Lines - Holland America
The uppermost deck is the Sports Deck (Deck 11), which consists of an observation area overlooking the bow of the ship.
The aft portion of the Observation Deck is open deck - although not teak - and as the name suggests, it is a fine place to observe the sights and sea during your cruise, or catch a few rays when the areas around the pools gets crowded.
If you want a lot of sunlight and demand total privacy, avoid anything on Promenade Deck because strollers tend to peek in, and since the form of the ship has the cabins set back from the ship's sides, they are shaded.
www.cruiseserver.net /VacationWired/ships/ha_oosterdam.asp   (4542 words)

  
 Promenade Deck - Garden Decks :: Awnings :: Patios :: Pools :: Balconies :: Spas and Log Cabins in Hampshire, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Promenade Deck - Garden Decks :: Awnings :: Patios :: Pools :: Balconies :: Spas and Log Cabins in Hampshire, UK Add practicality and a touch of elegance to your garden.
We design and build stunning, high quality decking systems to your exact specifications using the finest pressure treated redwoods.
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www.promenade-deck.co.uk   (189 words)

  
 Ship deck plans, royal caribbean - About Your Ship: Disney Magic
Deck plans are like road maps - they help you find your way around.
Stretch out in a deck chair and feel the warmth of the sun against your skin.
Deck 13 Deck 13 features the Sun Deck, Splash Pool, whirlpools, The Lookout, and the Sports Centre.
royal-caribbean.allinfosites.com /q/royal-caribbean-ship-deck-plans.htm   (711 words)

  
 magoo.com: Sinking of the Titanic—James and George McGough Man Lifeboats by Hugh McGough
After getting the belts from their cabin they returned to the deck where they saw women and children being put in the lifeboats.
A while later and the second deck illumination was extinguished in a similar manner.
Then the third and upper decks were darkened, and without plunging or rocking the great ship disappeared slowly from the surface of the sea.
magoo.com /hugh/titanic.html   (5417 words)

  
 Great Lakes Cruise Company - Cruise Ships: Nantucket Clipper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Medical: Because you will be cruising in waters always within reach of American or Canadian medical facilities, a physician will not be onboard the Nantucket Clipper.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is permitted only on the outer decks.
Special Needs: Facilities may not be available for the disabled traveler.
www.greatlakescruising.com /nantucket-clipper/prices.html   (420 words)

  
 Definition of promenade - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
2 : to perform a promenade in a dance
For More Information on "promenade" go to Britannica.com
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www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=promenade   (98 words)

  
 promenade. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
To execute a promenade at a ball or in square dancing.
To take or display on or as if on a promenade.
French, from promener, to take for a walk, from Latin pr
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 Distinguishing the White Star Line Titanic from the Olympic on Postcards
The Olympic was in service for some time before Titanic was completed; it was learned that first-class passengers on the promenade would sometimes get wet from the spray caused by the bow.
Therefore, the forward, First Class section of the Promenade deck of the Titanic was enclosed, but for the Olympic it was not enclosed.
This row of windows (highlighted yellow in the attached picture of Titanic at Southampton) is the easiest way to quickly discern the ships.
www.judnick.com /Judnick/TitanicOrOlympic.htm   (664 words)

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