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A Vintage Liner Sails into the 21st Century
Reuben Goossens
MV Doulos
- 2008
Ex SS Medina, SS Roma, MV Franca C
Part Ten
Current Deck Plans

Photographed
by myself in Sydney
having just turned 94 years young!
Photograph
by & © copyright 2008 Reuben Goossens - ssmaritime.net
Bridge Deck

The Bridge, Radio and Navigation rooms
Captains Deck

Far forward are
the Captains quarters, whilst just aft of the funnel is the Sun Deck and the
location of the Satellite dome
Boat Deck

Far forward is the library and offices for officers –
amidships one can view the engine room and there ate toilets.
Aft there is the popular snack bar and the massive Bookshop
Lounge Deck
(Enlarged
version)

Far forward, deck, lobby & Stairwell – small
lounge & Volunteer office, Main Lounge, Port & Starboard Lounges, VIP Lounge, followed by the ships offices and
Children’s school and nursery facilities and play deck.
Promenade (Restaurant) Deck
(Enlarged version)

Far forward, Restaurant, pantry, galley & bakery,
Fire station Nr3, cabins, laundry & welding shop
Cabin 21 – port amidships was my cabin ^ whilst onboard.
Main Deck – (Main Street)

This deck is mostly occupied with cabins, but also has store rooms
far forward, as well as offices amidships on the starboard side
On the portside (amidships) there is the Chief Engineer’s office
& engine room staff office, as well as the locker room and a lounge.
Aft there is the medical centre and there is also the print shop and the
carpenters shop in the bow section.
A Deck

Here we find many cabins as well as the old aft holds, which is now
a massive Book storeroom. The lift that was added when she was converted in
1977 takes the books up to the bookshop up on Boat Deck.
B Deck (Forward)

Accommodations found on B Deck are dormitories and
these are mostly used for those who come for short stays.
Forward are the two original holds.
Deck arrangements 2008
Bridge Deck: Wheel
house/chart room.
Captain's
Deck: Captain & officer
quarters.
Boat Deck: Fwd: Library, officer quarters, radio
station. Aft: Snack Bar, Book Exhibition (Open in port & open to the public).
Lounge Deck: Lounges, VIP
Lounge, Information Desk, offices, classrooms and a nursery. Covered promenade
decks on both sides, and a spacious aft covered children’s deck/play
area. Forward out on deck and Al Fresco “International Café” (Open only in port and open to the
public)
Promenade
Deck: Restaurant, galleys, bakery,
cabins, sickbay, family quarter’s workshops, laundry, and side covered
promenade decks.
Main Deck: (Main Street) Cabins, Engine crew office
& lounge, hospital, print and carpenters shop.
A & B
Deck: Cabins, book storeroom
aft, baggage rooms holds 1 & 2 and engine room.
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