The Cargo Holds- The cargo holds were the area where large stores, baggage, and even automobiles were secured for a transatlantic crossing. Anyone that has seen the movie “Titanic” would have a good idea of what these areas looked like while the ship was in service (with the exception of holding mid-century cargo). With some minor re-arrangement to this area for logistics, the cargo holds could be shown on the proposed tour of crew accommodations and working spaces in the bow. Some of the watertight bulkheads which would provide an easy access route to the holds as part of the Crew and Working Spaces Tour, don’t have a watertight door which to pass through. For the optimal route chosen, an opening could be installed in the bulkhead along with a new watertight door, therefore maintaining watertight integrity. This website would like to keep any structural alterations to the ship to an absolute minimum. This is one instance, however, where it might be well worth a small alteration to make this unique feature of the ship, accessible to the public.

The Forward Boiler and Engine Rooms- The power train of the S.S. United States was (and in many ways still is) it’s “claim to fame“. These spaces would form a vital part of the ship’s value as an attraction on the waterfront. When put in the context of a fully integrated restoration plan, specifically the one illustrated on this site, the logistics of access become pretty straightforward. The forward boiler and engine rooms can easily be accessed via the B Deck level of the proposed ship museum. In these forward spaces, a tour guide well versed in the machinery of these spaces, would explain to guests the major components of the power train. After the tour visits the forward engine room and auxiliary machinery spaces, the tour might continue to the aft engine spaces via the shaft tunnels where the guide might explain the rationale of the twin systems (additional power, a back-up in the event of failure or attack in time of war, etc.).

Cold and other Stores- Located on D Deck amidships, was some of the cold food stores for the main kitchens on A Deck along with other stores such as laundry and linen. These areas were supplied from the working alleyway on B Deck and tied to the main kitchen via four service elevators. With the operation of restaurants, banqueting, and a hotel, the original service areas here on the lower decks would once again become very relevant. This logistic arrangement would once again be perfect for the restaurants and catering needs of the ship in-port, servicing the main kitchen on A Deck as well as the proposed Promenade Deck kitchen.

The Aft Boiler and Engine Rooms- (See the description for the Forward Boiler and Engine Rooms)

The Working Spaces in the stern- (pending)