RUAHINE: 1951 - Color-coded deck plan Moore McCormack Line and the First Class Lounge

and the First Class Lounge was redecorated into a ballroom

These combo liners were heralded in 1964 as the rebirth of the American passenger fleet

and Portuguese

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

the plan stretches 36"

RUAHINE: 1951 - Color-coded deck plan Moore McCormack Line and the First Class LoungeNew Zealand Shipping Company A fold out (22" by 22") tissue deck plan from October 1956 of the RUAHINE. Fives decks are shown on the one class ship with accommodations ranging from cramped steerage to deluxe suites overlooking the bow. The liner sailed for NZSC until the late 1960s. After a short stint for Oriental Overseas Line as ORIENTAL RIO, the ship went to the breakers in 1973. Excellent condition.