Virtual Titanic Cruise, Day Two
APRIL 2nd MORNING POST:
It's the morning of April 2nd, 1912 and sea trials are currently underway for the S.S. Titanic! Before the day's end I will return to let you know whether or not the "Queen of the Ocean" has received the necessary certification to sail. Until then, please allow me to answer some of your questions.
Many of you have inquired about your accommodations onboard Titanic, so I felt this might be a good day to share the particulars about our luxurious ocean liner. She is truly the ship of dreams.
To begin, Titanic boasts nine glorious decks, rising in shimmer and shine as you ascend. She has four smokestacks, though one is used for ventilation only. The Ocean's Queen weighs 46k tons and will carry a total of 3500 people (passengers and crew) as she travels from Southampton to New York. She will go through 650 tons of coal per day.
Speaking of coal, as most are aware, we here in England have been experiencing a coal strike, which has put 17,000 men out of work. In order to set sail, our fair Titanic has to "borrow" coal from other ships. Still, we feel it will be worth it to accommodate you, our passengers. We want to make sure we travel in a timely fashion, so expect top speeds of 24 knots.
In upcoming days we will spend time discussing the staterooms and suites, as well as the various dining halls. We commit to offer you, our guests, only the finest accommodations. You will sleep like a babes and dine like kings while aboard this floating palace.
Wondering what to do when you're not sleeping or eating? Consider a swim in our pool or a workout at the gymnasium. I plan to stay in shape while onboard, though I fear the tantalizing foods will prove to be more of a temptation than I'm willing to admit. If you're fond of photography, you will love our darkroom. If you're a cigar enthusiast, you will appreciate our three cigar rooms. Travel up and down in the first class areas on our amazing elevators. (We hate to boast, of course, but Titanic is the first luxury liner with elevators. Only the finest for our guests!)
Our fair ship is scheduled to leave Southampton on the 10th, as you know, and her projected arrival in New York will take place (Lord willing) on April 17th. Seven glorious days at sea will give you all of the time you desire to enjoy all of our amenities.
So, what are you looking forward to the most? A swim in the pool? Strolling about the decks? Mealtime? A cigar with the men? Please share your expectations with others onboard as we prepare to enjoy the cruise together.
