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The magnificent Emerald is currently laid up and looking for a new owner and hopefully not a breakers torch? – She is in good condition, thus contact me!
This is a special photo page of this
remarkable classic cruise ship that was built as the famed American liner SS
Santa Rosa that had been launched on August 28, 1957, completed and departed on
her maiden voyage on June 12, 1958. She and her slightly newer sister
SS
Santa Rosa seen as built, and she is seen arriving in
In 1990/91 she had
been sold and had was completely rebuilt in
However, with SOLAS 2010 on the horizon it may
well be possible that her end is near and in 2010 she was laid by Louis Cruises
at
Please Note: Apart from the images on this page, I have many photographs taken on board recently during her lay up, but these are ONLY available to genuine buyers who can prove they are part of a company that are able to purchase a ship of this kind. Sadly, I do receive far too many fanciful dreamers who think that they can, but 99% are just that ... dreamers full of wishful thinking! We need companies who have the intention of placing this superb ship back into service ensuring that she remains in top condition and have the means to do this long in the future. Study the superb efforts of Arcalia Shipping of Portugal (Classic International Cruises) who operate a superbly maintained fleet of 5 classic ships, and they are the best kept ships I have ever seen at sea, and I have sailed with them and am due to sail on the 1948 built MV Athena again in April 2012 from Australia to England. The SS Emerald has the potential, thus do not let her go to waste!
May she live long and remain profitable as she has been since the day she was built!
Reuben Goossens - info@ssmaritime.com.
Photo Album
Interiors
The
Main Lobby
Another
view of the Reception
Above
and below: The Regency Showlounge
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Monte
Carlo Casino Lounge & Bar
The
elegant Chanterelle Restaurant
Le
Bistro Buffet up on on Deck 7
Le
Bistro Buffet is located Upper Deck (7), whilst the massive Starlight Lounge is
located on deck 8
Here
is a better view of the fine stairwell
Accommodations
Outside
twin
Twin
bedded room with portholes
Twin
bedded room with windows
Outside
double
An
inside double
The
cheapest inside twin
Deck Plan
Below you will find a list and a
deck plan of all decks “The Emerald” - as well as the main features
found on each deck.
Deck 8 – Bridge Deck … The Sky Room, Discotheque, Starlight
lounge, and whirlpools.
Deck 7 - Upper Deck …
Deck 6 - Boat Deck … Cabin deck – grades; TB,
A, B, DA, D.
Deck 5 - Promenade Deck … Yacht Club
lounge-bar, Royal Casino lounge, Monte Carlo Court/Lounge, Chanterelle
Restaurant, Regency Showroom, boutiques, library.
Deck 4 – Allegro Deck … Main
Lobby and Reception – Cabin deck – grades; TA, A, B, DA, D.
- Allegro
Deck 3 – Bolero Deck … Beauty
Salon - Cabin Deck – Grades; A, B, DA.
Deck 2
– Concerto Deck … Cabin deck
– Grades; B, DA, D.
Deck 1
– Dolorado Deck … Cabin deck
– Grades; F, G, E.
Deck 0 - Exercise Deck … Fitness
centre, Massage room, Sauna, Children's Club and Medical Centre.
Lido
Deck and the ships Pool on Deck 7
Lido Bar pool
The
Emerald seen in port in 2009 and seen under her last owner’s livery -
Louis Cruise Lines
The
Emerald is seen at lay up in
Contact me at: info@ssmaritime.com
Page One … SS Santa Paula & Santa Rosa – History Page
Page Two … The Marcia Kennedy Story – An interesting story from a
Page Three … SS Emerald - ex
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