Index Card 7

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• Second class staterooms were occupied by up to four people. By the standards of the day they were luxurious with mahogany furniture and linoleum floors.
• The first class staterooms were luxuriously furnished with curtained beds and tables and chairs. The most expensive even had their own private balcony.
• Marconi room- The two wireless operators, Harold Bride and John Philips were employed to send telegrams on behalf of the passengers. They also received and sent messages to other ships. It was here that the messages warning of icebergs were received on the afternoon of 14th April 1912 and the SOS messages were sent when it was realised that the Titanic would sink.
• 1st and 2nd class galley- Food for both first and second class passengers was prepared in the same galley. There was a large ice-cream maker as well as refrigerated rooms for storing meat and perishable goods.
• A la carte restaurant- The Titanic's a la carte restaurant served the finest food. Passengers could reserve tables and book areas for private parties.
• Refridgerated cargo- In order to ensure that food served at tables was as fresh as possible, the Titanic was fitted with a refrigerated storage area. There were different areas for meat, cheese, flowers and wines and champagne.
• First class smoking room- In order to ensure that food served at tables was as fresh as possible, the Titanic was fitted with a refrigerated storage area. There were different areas for meat, cheese, flowers and wines and champagne.
• Squash court- Because the squash court was located just below the bridge but above the watertight compartments, it was used by the ship's officers to monitor the rise of the water.
• Crew quarters-The Titanic had a crew of some 890 men and women of whom only 212 were saved. The crew's quarters were located at the rear of the ship on decks D, E and F.