These four-compartment berthing quarters provide a glimpse into the living environment afforded to the officers’ rank. Bunked one or two to a room, their accommodations included wardrobes, a sink, a desk, and more comfortable beds than the standard enlisted bunks.
Like college dormitories, the men would personalize their bunks with pictures from home, artwork, and memorabilia from their journey. Officers would often pile into compartments for late-night parties.
Specific paint colors signified different areas of the ship, including officers’ country. Seafoam green was a commonly used color designed to have a calming effect on the occupants.
The refurbished spaces reflect 1940s-era and 1960s-era compartments. The addition of air conditioning in the 1960s compartments is a noteworthy contrast.
