RMS Baltic - Boat Deck

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RMS BALTIC - BOAT DECK


The Lifeboats

Baltic was equipped with 32 wooden lifeboats and under these 32 Englehardt collapsibles. He also had four emergency cutters bringing the total number of boats to 68. The wooden boats hold 65 while the collapsibles and cutters hold 47 and 40 respectively. During the 1921-1922 overhaul, Baltic was equipped with two motor boats. These where used as tenders to ferry passengers to ports and tropical isles Baltic couldn’t reach.

The Grand Staircase(s)

There were two grand staircases on Baltic. The forward one could be found between the 1st and 2nd funnels, on the Boat Deck and immediately before the Gymnasium. The aft one was located between the 3rd and 4th funnels situated near the turbine ventilation. However, it had no Boat Deck entry. Instead, the roof covering the glass dome was situated on the Boat Deck.

The forward Grand Staircase allowed Baltic’s First Class Passengers to descend the five decks down from the First Class Entrance on the Boat Deck and as far down as the First Class Reception & Dinning Saloon on D-Deck. The staircase went down even further to E-Deck where the First Class accommodations were located (starboard). The Aft Grand Staircase serviced the First Class passengers’ berth aft. Here, the staircase extended from A-Deck to C-Deck with B-Deck served as a reception room for the À la Carte Restaurant. It was smaller and more modest than the forward one.

The decoration of the staircases was a curious combination of styles. Master craftsmen in the English William and Mary style made the paneling and woodwork. The iron banister grillwork and ormolu garlands were added and the French court of Louis XIV inspired them. The staircases featured large glass domes that allowed natural light to enter the space during the daytime. The Fore staircase featured a clock surrounded by an intricate oak carving depicting “Honour & Glory crowning Time”, while the Aft staircase featured a far less ornate clock.

The Playroom

Located on the Boat Deck parallel in size of the Gymnasium was the First Class Children’s Playroom. This room served to the First Class passengers who had children aboard. Painted a nice teal colour, the playroom was filled with various items that would preoccupy children. Above the ceiling was ornamented with a radiant sun carried out in illuminated glass with many twinkling stars. The playroom was major hit and Baltic was a favorite to many affluent families on passages.

The Gymnasium

Baltic’s gymnasium was located on the starboard side of the Boat Deck, immediately adjacent to the 2nd funnel. It contained many novel items of exercising equipment that were modern for their era. Gentlemen were reserved from 6 A.M. to 9 A.M. while Ladies 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. First Class children were also allowed to use the premises, from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. with the gym instructor severing as a chaperone.

Second Class Entrance

Located just aft of the 4th funnel was the Second Class Entrance. It also housed the Second Class staircase and elevator. The walls and staircase fashioned in heavy mahogany – the kind of sombre British good-taste that dominated the aesthetic in Baltic’s Second Class. This entrance was the only one for Second Class to reach the Boat Deck. The other entrance and staircase reached only to B-Deck.

Officers’, Crews’, Engineers’ & Bridge

The bridge was Baltic’s central navigation and command centre. Just aft of this and running parallel between the 1st funnel where the officers’ and captain’s cabins. Part of the deckhouse around the 3rd funnel held the Officers’ Mess and the Engineers’ Promenade served as a buffer between First and Second Class.

Open Promenade(s)

The Boat Deck of Baltic doubled as an open promenade for First and Second Class. It was a pine-paneled deck and offer ocean view of the great Atlantic. Unfortunately, due to the tragic loss of Titanic and the following complications, much of the ocean views were lost to extra lifeboats. Fortunately for First (and naturally Second) Class passengers had A, B, C-Decks still open to ocean views. Tourist Class passengers’ promenades were only on B & C-Decks.

The Funnels & Masts

Fitted to Baltic’s superstructure, were four funnels, 22 feet in diameter that rose 62 feet above the casings. Rising 50 feet above these funnels were the aerial wires for his wireless radio supported by two 70-foot masts positioned at the bow and stern of the ship. The fourth funnel did not carry fumes to boiler but instead the turbines and kitchen. Each funnel was raked back at an angle of 1:6 to provide a sleek profile, and was painted White Star’s traditional buff with a black top colours.

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