Both the HERZL and JERUSALEM were built for Mediterranean service with occasional forays across the Atlantic
The ship had just undergone a lengthy retrofit that had converted her from ocean liner GALILEO GALILEI into cruise ship GALILEI
There were five sister ships in the fleet - CITY OF BALTIMORE
But in October '79 the ship was yanked from the service to be replaced by sister MARCONI
1980 was the IRPINIA's last full cruise season
CARONIA: 1905 - Circa 1914 cruise deck plan Georgian Bay Line Both the HERZL and JERUSALEMCunard Line: A fold out (18" by 28"), circa 1914 cruise deck plan of the CARONIA, one of the "Pretty Sisters" of 1905. The plan shows five decks covering what in transatlantic service would be First and Second classes. First Cabin public rooms included a Lounge on Boat Deck, Writing Room, Drawing Room, Smoking Room, and Verandah Cafe on A deck, and a large Dining Saloon on C Deck. Of special note is the seating arrangement with smaller tables of 2 to