OSLOFJORD: 1949 - Maiden year deck planNorwegian America Line: From 1949, a twelve page deck plan showing the new OSLOFJORD. Six decks are shown covering both First and Tourist classes. In the margins are renderings of public rooms, or in the case of cabins, photos of shipyard mock ups. "Here at last is the perfect choice for the perfect trip to Europe," promises the intro. "This comfortable, ultra modern motorship is Norway's newest, largest and finest luxury liner." The ship was known

Two services are advertised

No one would ever argue that these ships were beautiful

One had the wherewithal to grab his camera and snap these photos of the ship going down

She underwent a rehab and that is what's shown on this plan

This silver-trimmed brochure is in very good condition

The ship departed New York on January 5th and arrived back on May 31st

First Class photos show the Cocktail Bar

Tung was famous for squeezing every last rusty gasp out of discarded vessels

The many large color interior photos best show the transformation

Second Class

In 1956 she was bought by Sicula Oceanica who renamed her VENEZUELA for South American service

B Deck is mostly cabins including several mini-suites