Canadian Pacific Steamers, promenade deck
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Canadian Pacific Steamers, promenade deck
Canadian Pacific Steamers have spacious promenade decks -- children on a Third Class promenade deck, with a specimen Third Class menu printed at the side. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14342613
© The Russell Butcher Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Atlantic Breakfast Catering Deck Decks Dinner Hands Lifeboat Lifeboats Menu Pacific Promenade Spacious Specimen Steamers Steamship Steamships Supper Transatlantic Liner
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1. Title: "A Family's Journey Across the Atlantic: Third Class Canadian Pacific Steamers, Circa 1930s" This evocative photograph captures a moment of simple joy and relaxation on the spacious promenade deck of a Canadian Pacific Steamer during the 1930s. The children, dressed in their best clothes, hold hands and gaze out at the vast expanse of the ocean, their faces filled with wonder and excitement. The steamship, a symbol of transatlantic transport and adventure, looms majestically in the background, its smokestacks belching plumes of steam into the sky. The Third Class promenade deck offers a respite from the close quarters of the cabins below. With its wide, open spaces and fresh sea air, it provided an essential escape for passengers seeking a break from the monotony of their journey. The deck's elegant railing, adorned with lifeboats, adds a sense of security and reassurance, a reminder of the ship's commitment to the safety and well-being of its passengers. At the edge of the frame, a specimen menu from the Third Class catering service is visible, offering a glimpse into the daily routine of life aboard the ship. Breakfast, dinner, tea, and supper were all carefully planned and prepared, providing sustenance and nourishment for the long voyage. The menu, with its enticing descriptions and prices, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of food and drink in creating a sense of comfort and familiarity amidst the unfamiliar surroundings of the ocean voyage. This photograph offers a tantalizing glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel by steamship was a grand adventure, a time when families could embark on a journey across the Atlantic, united by the promise of a new world and the simple pleasures of life on the water.
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