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TSS Empress of Canada
Mardi Gras / Star of
Photo Album
The Empress of Canada was the last
passenger liner built for Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd, and certainly was
the most attractive ship in the fleet. Her interiors are not only delightfully
spacious, but had that understated British charm. Her cabins are large compared
to the modern cruise ship, and still features some fine timber features. When
purchased by Carnival, she received a comprehensive refit, giving her a bright
new feel. As the Mardi Gras, she became one of the most popular cruise ships in
the American cruise market, so much so, that Mardi Gras was the success story
that made Carnival what it is today, the largest cruise company in the world.
Interiors shown on this page are those of the Mardi Gras, which remains
mostly unchanged as the Apollo and Apollon.
TSS Empress of Canada
Grand Ballroom
Carousel Lounge
Showboat Lounge
Club Disco
Showboat Casino
Flamingo Dining
Room
Twin bedded
Stateroom
Indoor Swimming Pool
A fine night
view of the Mardi Gras
An excellent postcard of the Mardi Gras
A fine close up of the Mardi Gras
Apollo looking magnificent with her new dark blue
hull
The
following Photographs are indicative of the interior beauty of this fine ship
The Cinema and Conference Centre
Hallway leading to the cinema stairs on the
right
Lower level of the Grand Lounge
Stairs of the upper level of the Grand Lounge
Many cabins remain as they were when originally built
Epirotiki’s Apollon, seen laid up, awaiting
her journey to the breakers
Apollon
ex Empress of Canada was beached at Alang
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Plan & Photographs from the breakers
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