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Making of the Kungsholm of 1953

These pictures are contributed by Bengt Löfgren.

The slides were used for teaching geography, commerce and shipping in Swedish schools during the 1950's

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The Forward Lounge
The lounges and dining rooms have been decorated by Swedish artists and designers.


The Forward Library
There are three libraries.


The Beauty Parlor
The beauty parlor has been designed after studies on board the Queen Elisabeth and the United States. The staff has been trained both in Sweden and USA.


The Auditorium
There are 200 seats in the auditorium. The Kungsholm is the first Scandinavian liner to have a special room for movies, church services, and lectures


The Pool
On the lowest deck, you can find a massage parlor, a gym, a sauna, a showers and a pool. The pool is filled with sea water.

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