New Edition Andes: 1939 - Rare Pre-maiden Voyage Interiors Brochure From August '39 Customer Approved [nEN1SKkQ]

Royal Mail Lines - A rare, fold-out (26" by 26.5") pre-maiden voyage brochure for the ANDES, Royal Mail's lovely liner to South America.

Although undated, it is from late summer 1939. The ship was launched in March 1939 and her maiden voyage was scheduled for September 26. Instead, the decision was made to remove all the just-placed finery you see here and draft the liner for war duty. Her maiden voyage was as a troopship on December 9.

Photos from First Class show the Main Entrance, Foyer, Smoke Room, Grand Hall, Lido Cocktail Bar, Library, Dining Saloon, Writing Room, and a cabin shown with beds up for day time and beds down for night.

Second Class photos show the Smoke Room and Lounge.

The ANDES finally took her civilian maiden voyage eight-and-a-half years late in January 1948. 

Good condition with a little separation at the folds.