A couple of days ago, I was given a tour of the ship, by this time I had already gotten lost more times than I care to admit. I seem to have figured my way around here, anyways, on the tour they told us a little about previous life of the ship.
Africa Mercy was originally a Danish ferry. In certain rooms you can still see this as there is still Danish writing or signs. For instance when you are in the kitchen the food elevator - I have no idea what the proper word is for it - still is original because it's all labeled in Danish.
(The pictures aren't very clear as they are taken off a picture on the wall)
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| The area that the ferry travelled. |
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| The ferry before it became Africa Mercy. |
When Mercy Ship bought the ship they made some changes, they added another floor which is now Deck 3. The bottom of the ship used to have a train that ran on the bottom, if you downstairs to Deck 2 you can see the old tracks and where the extra deck was added. The cabins on Deck 2 and Deck 7 are the only original cabins onboard. Today, we have a lounge called the Queen's Lounge as it used to the Queen of Denmark's sitting area when she was onboard.
Why is one side of the ship coloured red and other blue, you might ask. This helps you to identify where you are on the ship. If you see red stairs you are near the front of the ship, and if the stairs are blue you are at the back.
4 comments:
That's so cool they actually painted it red and blue! Did they only paint the stairs or other things as well?
No, just the stairs are painted.
Morning Marlayna - so where is your cabin in relation to the red & blue and where is the kitchen that you work in? Is there any lounge area where you can sit and overlook the water that you are standing on. Any area's where you can relax or just in your room? Well today I woke up to -12 outside and am heading out to take Zena for a walk in it. I dragged my old indian sweaters out of the closet for they are super warm if you put a wind breaker under them, but it is beautiful crystal clear sky. Take care - Luv Auntie Marianne
My cabin is by the red stairs right under the dining room. Ya, in MidShip Lounge you are able to hang out, relax and look out over the port. Oh, wow that sounds very cold.
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