There are nine decks, seven of which are above the water line. Corticine
has been largely used for deck covering, instead of wood as it is much
lighter. On the boat deck which extends over the greater part of the
centre of the ship are located several of the beautiful _en suite_
cabins. Abaft these at the forward end are the grand Entrance Hall,
the Library, the Music-Room and the Lounging-Room and Smoking-Room
for the first cabin passengers.

There is splendid promenading space on the boat deck where passengers
can exercise to their hearts' content and also indulge in games and
sports with all the freedom of field life. Many life boats swing on
davits and instead of being a hindrance or obstacle, act as shades
from the sunshine and as breaks from the wind.

In the space for first-class passengers are arranged a large number
of cabins. What are known as the regal suites are on both port and
starboard, and along each side of the main deck are more _en suite_
rooms.

On the shelter deck there are no first-class cabin quarters. At the
forward end of this deck are the very powerful Napier engines for
working the anchor gear. Abaft this on the starboard side is the general
lounging room for third-class passengers, while on the port-side is
their smoking room with a companion way leading to the third-class
dining saloon below and to the third-class cabins on the main and lower
decks. The third-class galleys are accommodated on the main deck house
and close by is a set of the refrigerating machinery used in connection
with the rooms for the storage of supplies for the kitchen department.
The side of the ship for a considerable distance aft of this is plated