PRINCESS NORAH: 1929 - Deck plan from 1949Canadian Pacific A 7" by 10" deck plan dated January 1949 for the PRINCESS NORAH, A British Columbia coastal steamer that served the west side of Vancouver Island. Two decks are shown with an Observation Room, Smoking Room, and Social Hall serving as public rooms for sixty one cabins and up to seven hundred day passengers. PRINCESS NORAH sailed up to 1964 when she was retired from the fleet. Her engines were removed and the hull was towed up to

It all seems rather risqué for an era when CBS didn't dare allow married couple Lucy and Ricky to sleep in the same bed

An inserted sheet notes that Port Moresby had been dropped and more time in Hawaii added

Princess Cruise Line: A twelve-page brochure for the PRINCESS ITALIA's 1968 cruise season

and stateroom bedding piled high with silk covers

Also included are destination photos

John Holmgren (1897-1963) follow the exploits of three passengers - an elderly and obviously wealthy gentleman

From  "Madame Voyageur Aboard the S

"each cabin is fitted with a wardrobe

maiden voyage that sailed not only to Australia and New Zealand

I love the light wood paneling used throughout this ship

A 1971 fire during renovations convinced Costa to send the aging ANNA C to the scrappers

The first half of the brochure shows interior views and many poolside photos with handsome passengers in skimpy bathing suits (both women and men)