GENERAL MANGIN: 1953 - Color-coded, tissue deck plan from 1950s American Export 5" by 17") deck plan

5" by 17") deck plan from 1961 for the RUYS

The brochure spreads open to 36" and is printed on satisfyingly thick paper

It is glorious magic under the inexpressive name of Tourist Class

The Roosevelt Steamship Company had just received permission from the U

GENERAL MANGIN: 1953 - Color-coded, tissue deck plan from 1950s American Export 5" by 17") deck planFabre Line: A fold out tissue deck plan (20" by 25") of the GENERAL MANGIN, a France to Congo passenger liner. Although the ship only displaced 12,500 tons, there were three classes onboard, plus additional barrack space for 500 soldiers. Each section is color coded showing lots of deck space for First and Second classes, and a tight fit for anyone down in Third. I am guessing that when the ship actually carried 500 soldiers to the restive colonies