Promenade Deck

General Description:

Starting April 1, 2009, the Promenade Deck is available for purchase at either a "standard" or "large" size.

For ordinary research, the standard 1:96 scale (1/8 inch = 1 foot) is recommended for ease of handling. At 18 inches wide and 12 1/2 feet long, the plans are large enough to retain the detail, but convenient enough to refer to without special drafting tables. A hand magnifying glass is recommended for reading some of the smaller notes.

If a larger size is needed, a large 1:48 scale (1/4 inch = 1 foot) can be issued, but its size (36 inches wide and 25 feet long) makes the plan difficult to reference without a specialized drafting table. Both the standard and large size plans contain identical information; the only difference is the size of the paper.

The plans "read" from bow to stern, i.e., from right to left. Major zones include the title block (far right), drafting symbols, vignette and satellite drawings showing details and alternate configurations. The middle zones are taken up by the deck plan, with the left end of the drawing consisting of tables for ventilation, insulation, abbreviations, references, and notices.

Detail of After Promenade Deck:

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Plan Indexing

The plan is framed by grid coordinates similar to a road map so that specific points can be referenced by its zone (e.g. E6 or Q2

The plan also has generous margin notes at the bottom of the sheet indicating position and contents of watertight compartments, frame spacing, window and door notes, and structural details.

	First Class Cabins Cabins show stateroom numbers, berth numbers, decor and outfit notes, electrical, plumbing and telephone amenities (where documented.) Fittings are carefully referenced using the Olympic Auction catalog of 1935 and the Britannic Hull Specification Book and in all cases possible, citations are indicated directly on the plans referring back to the source material. For example in cabin A3, the plan indicates the Wardrobe is a 6 drawer variety. This information comes from the Olympic Auction Catalog, lot 236 (400 AC 236.) Details pertaining to the soundproofing is from page 166 of the Britannic Hull Specification Book (HS 433 p166.)
	Stairs Notes All staircases have been carefully drawn to show size and depths of treads. A special feature of the Sauder Titanic Plans is the notes adjacent to stairs and elevators indicating what decks and facilities are serviced. Heavy machinery such as lifts have their capacities spelled out conveniently next to the item in question. Mechanical details, where known, are accurately depicted. Longitudinal girders, stiffeners, and cornice details are also shown.
	Smoke Room Notes Casework and molding details for the public rooms are carefully rendered. The location, subject, and when known, title, of all art work is noted. Ventilation and heating equipment is fully shown. Ventilation trunks indicate if vertical trunks pass above or below, their nominal size, the rooms serviced, and the service fan number. Cooking equipment is carefully documented from artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site.
	Lounge Dome Notes Ventilation suction and delivery is indicated by half-tone arrows. Tables, chairs, etc., are carefully rendered to correctly reflect the appearance of the actual furniture outfit.
	Expansion Joint Notes Information regarding the structural details of Titanic are scattered across dozens of plans and references. The Sauder Titanic Plans bring them all together on a single document to facilitate study and understanding of the ship
	Crane Notes The mechanical particulars of cranes are indicated adjacent to the equipment.
	Deck Chair Notes The Sauder Titanic Plans feature a large number of "satellite" drawings to keep the main drawing from becoming burdened with details. This plan shows the location and numbering of the deck chairs in first class.
	Legend Notes Drafting symbols are fully documented.
	Revolving Doors A satellite drawing showing how the Titanic's revolving doors were configured to revolve, lock, or provide clear passage.