Monarch of Bermuda, 1935 Sizes:A1 (594x840mm) Archival Print (Unframed) had a retractable roof so

had a retractable roof so guests could dance under the stars and also had a revolving stage

Courtesy New York Public Library Digital Collection

The other two embarked from Chicago

including the Showboat Restaurant located in the Empire State Building

as you can see from the interior where local suppliers and their produce were proudly put on display

Monarch of Bermuda, 1935 Sizes:A1 (594x840mm) Archival Print (Unframed) had a retractable roof soMermaids were popular illustrations on vintage cruise ship menus and this is a particularly lovely example. It shows one of these mythic aquatic creatures riding on an albatross while a crowd of mermaid babies help raise them up. In the background are two galleons. The Monarch of Bermuda was one of the millionaire ships which held only first class passengers. There was room for just over 800 passengers on the Monarch of Bermuda, and it was luxury all