AMERIKANIS: 1952 - Large Chandris deck plan from 1979 Union-Castle Line photos show the Garden Lounge

photos show the Garden Lounge

From December 1969 to May 1970 the ship sailed a weekly Caribbean route out of San Juan

two combo liners that went away to war and never sailed in their intended service

Later foreign operators were able to buy C-3 hulls including Sitmar (FAIRSEA and FAIRSKY)

Lounge with dance floor

AMERIKANIS: 1952 - Large Chandris deck plan from 1979 Union-Castle Line photos show the Garden LoungeChandris Lines: A large (23" by 33") deck plan from 1979 for the AMERIKANIS, originally Union Castle's KENYA CASTLE of 1952. Eight decks are shown in detail along with a starboard profile with deck locations marked off. Chandris initially planned to convert the laid up Union Castle liner into a two class transatlantic ship, but smartly changed course. When the AMERIKANIS emerged from rebuilding in August 1968, she was a luxurious cruise ship. She