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Huzzah! Another one completed! This time, it’s B Deck of the Gigantic. This one was more difficult from the previous two, mainly because I had to create all those suites forward and sadly, they’re not perfectly symmetric to each other. Oh well, at least the amidships turned out great along with the poop and forecastle decks.

B Deck, also known as the Bridge Deck, was the top weight-bearing deck and the uppermost level of the hull. Like her older sister ships and her newer running mate, the Queen Mary, that Gigantic had both Cabin Class and Tourist Class facilities on this deck. The raised forecastle of the ship was forward of the Bridge Deck, accommodating Number 1 hatch (the main hatch through to the cargo holds), numerous pieces of machinery and the anchor housings. Aft of the Bridge Deck was the raised Poop Deck, 106 feet (32 m) long, used as a promenade by Third Class passengers. The forecastle and Poop Deck were separated from the Bridge Deck by well decks.

Cabin Class accommodations on B Deck consisted mostly of luxurious suites and staterooms for Cabin Class passengers. Unlike those on board the Queen Mary that were furnished and styled after Art Deco, these rooms contained style from various periods of history like Queen Anne, Italian Renaissance, and Regency. In particular, the staterooms forward were built outwards, doing away that was originally part of the Cabin Class promenade. Internal doors connecting adjoining cabins allowed multiple rooms to be configured into a series of suites as desired. Most of the rooms here were of a roughly L-shaped pattern allowing for the best use of the great width of the ship – i.e., the maximum number of staterooms that can be outboard cabins.

The staterooms amidships were usually squarer but could be also configured into a series of suites if desired. It was here that two Parlour Suites graced either side of the Cabin Class corridors. Here a permanent sitting room was arranged for private gatherings. Unique to her older sister ship the Titanic, the Parlour Suites had their own enclosed private promenade dressed in Tudor style. Also unique to the Titanic, the suites and staterooms amidships were built out as well, doing the away the original promenade deck that could be found on the Olympic and Gigantic.

The Shipbuilder describes as the accommodations as; “… a magnificent set of suites for Cabin Class passengers can be found on Deck B. Here forward the bulkheads have been pushed outward, removing the pre-war turnabout for the promenade deck. Dressed in different styles from history, they serve as a strike but comfortable contrast to the streamlined furnishings that are in place on board the Queen Mary. Many of the bathrooms are lined with a unique synthetic material closely resembling alabaster in appearance, while others are enameled in delicate pastel shades. All are fitted with the most up-to-date appliances, and both hot and cold fresh and salt-water services are provided for the plunge and shower baths.”

Aft of the Cabin Class suites and the after Cabin Class Entrance was the À la Carte Restaurant. The À la Carte Restaurant was a luxurious restaurant open exclusively to Cabin Class passengers. Unlike the main Cabin Class Dining Saloon on D Deck, passengers had the freedom to dine whenever they liked (between 8:00 am to 11:00 pm). The Shipbuilder raves that; “A private, exclusive restaurant can be found aft on B Deck, decorated in the Louis XVI style and lit by picture windows. Axminster carpets covered the floors and small tables, which accommodated two to eight people, were set with porcelain plates and lit by crystal lamps.”

Adjacent to the À la Carte Restaurant on the starboard side was the Café Parisien. Like the restaurant, the Café Parisien was open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm and shared the same menu and servers. The Shipbuilder gave the following description of the café; “… Sharing the reception room built exclusively for the restaurant, the Café Parisien is a wonderful compliment to the aforementioned, taking advantage of the bulkhead moved outwards to provide fine views of the sea beyond the sliding glass windows. The café has the appearance of a charming sun-lit verandah, tastefully decorated in French trellis-work with ivy and other creeping plants, and is provided with small groups of chairs surrounding convenient tables.”

Occupying the last of B Deck was the forward Tourist Class Entrance, the Tourist Class Smoking Room, the after Tourist Class Entrance, and two walkways that connected the Third Class Promenade on the Poop Deck with the Tourist Class Promenades. The Tourist Class Smoking Room was the only major facility located on B Deck for Tourist Class passengers. The Shipbuilder describes the smoking room as so; “A handsome smoking room for Tourist Class passengers, particularly those who are men, can be found just aft of the main Tourist Class staircase and lift. The decoration is a variation of Louis XVI period; the paneling and dado are of oak relieved with carving; the furniture is of oak of special design, covered with plain, dark green Morocco.”

That's it for now. I apologize for the even longer description this time. Feel free to leave any questions or feedback.

Description
Huzzah! Another one completed! This time, it’s B Deck of the Gigantic. This one was more difficult from the previous two, mainly because I had to create all those suites forward and sadly, they’re not perfectly symmetric to each other. Oh well, at least the amidships turned out great along with the poop and forecastle decks.

B Deck, also known as the Bridge Deck, was the top weight-bearing deck and the uppermost level of the hull. Like her older sister ships and her newer running mate, the Queen Mary, that Gigantic had both Cabin Class and Tourist Class facilities on this deck. The raised forecastle of the ship was forward of the Bridge Deck, accommodating Number 1 hatch (the main hatch through to the cargo holds), numerous pieces of machinery and the anchor housings. Aft of the Bridge Deck was the raised Poop Deck, 106 feet (32 m) long, used as a promenade by Third Class passengers. The forecastle and Poop Deck were separated from the Bridge Deck by well decks.

Cabin Class accommodations on B Deck consisted mostly of luxurious suites and staterooms for Cabin Class passengers. Unlike those on board the Queen Mary that were furnished and styled after Art Deco, these rooms contained style from various periods of history like Queen Anne, Italian Renaissance, and Regency. In particular, the staterooms forward were built outwards, doing away that was originally part of the Cabin Class promenade. Internal doors connecting adjoining cabins allowed multiple rooms to be configured into a series of suites as desired. Most of the rooms here were of a roughly L-shaped pattern allowing for the best use of the great width of the ship – i.e., the maximum number of staterooms that can be outboard cabins.

The staterooms amidships were usually squarer but could be also configured into a series of suites if desired. It was here that two Parlour Suites graced either side of the Cabin Class corridors. Here a permanent sitting room was arranged for private gatherings. Unique to her older sister ship the Titanic, the Parlour Suites had their own enclosed private promenade dressed in Tudor style. Also unique to the Titanic, the suites and staterooms amidships were built out as well, doing the away the original promenade deck that could be found on the Olympic and Gigantic.

The Shipbuilder describes as the accommodations as; “… a magnificent set of suites for Cabin Class passengers can be found on Deck B. Here forward the bulkheads have been pushed outward, removing the pre-war turnabout for the promenade deck. Dressed in different styles from history, they serve as a strike but comfortable contrast to the streamlined furnishings that are in place on board the Queen Mary. Many of the bathrooms are lined with a unique synthetic material closely resembling alabaster in appearance, while others are enameled in delicate pastel shades. All are fitted with the most up-to-date appliances, and both hot and cold fresh and salt-water services are provided for the plunge and shower baths.”

Aft of the Cabin Class suites and the after Cabin Class Entrance was the À la Carte Restaurant. The À la Carte Restaurant was a luxurious restaurant open exclusively to Cabin Class passengers. Unlike the main Cabin Class Dining Saloon on D Deck, passengers had the freedom to dine whenever they liked (between 8:00 am to 11:00 pm). The Shipbuilder raves that; “A private, exclusive restaurant can be found aft on B Deck, decorated in the Louis XVI style and lit by picture windows. Axminster carpets covered the floors and small tables, which accommodated two to eight people, were set with porcelain plates and lit by crystal lamps.”

Adjacent to the À la Carte Restaurant on the starboard side was the Café Parisien. Like the restaurant, the Café Parisien was open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm and shared the same menu and servers. The Shipbuilder gave the following description of the café; “… Sharing the reception room built exclusively for the restaurant, the Café Parisien is a wonderful compliment to the aforementioned, taking advantage of the bulkhead moved outwards to provide fine views of the sea beyond the sliding glass windows. The café has the appearance of a charming sun-lit verandah, tastefully decorated in French trellis-work with ivy and other creeping plants, and is provided with small groups of chairs surrounding convenient tables.”

Occupying the last of B Deck was the forward Tourist Class Entrance, the Tourist Class Smoking Room, the after Tourist Class Entrance, and two walkways that connected the Third Class Promenade on the Poop Deck with the Tourist Class Promenades. The Tourist Class Smoking Room was the only major facility located on B Deck for Tourist Class passengers. The Shipbuilder describes the smoking room as so; “A handsome smoking room for Tourist Class passengers, particularly those who are men, can be found just aft of the main Tourist Class staircase and lift. The decoration is a variation of Louis XVI period; the paneling and dado are of oak relieved with carving; the furniture is of oak of special design, covered with plain, dark green Morocco.”

That's it for now. I apologize for the even longer description this time. Feel free to leave any questions or feedback.