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The owner's grand stateroom featured a built-in three-quarters bed with drawers under it, a Pullman bed, two dressing tables with drawers and mirrors, and a cheval mirror in the bathroom door. The owner's tub and washbowl, piped for hot and cold fresh or salt water, were located above the waterline in order to drain easily overboard. All rooms, including one for children, were well ventilated and lighted by both natural and electrical light. Mahogany trim, carpet, plate glass, and tile were used liberally throughout the vessel.

The stateroom

The stateroom

 

Refinement was not limited to the living quarters. Paneled in mahogany, the roomy deckhouse contained a large davenport, card table, and movable chairs. Green carpeting, upholstery, and Pullman shades accented the white mahogany finish, while two 15-inch ports and seven large plate glass windows provided ample lighting and panoramic views.

The deck and pilothouse of the Georgiana

The deckhouse of Georgiana III

 

The state-of-the-art galley also featured novel amenities. The area was enclosed with steel bulkheads, to prevent the spread of a potential fire, and equipped with metal dish racks and lockers. Fresh or seawater could be pumped into the sink, and the range, fitted with a hot water tank, sat on top a metal coal box. Ice could be delivered directly to the vessel's built-in icebox via a watertight scuttle in the upper deck.   Finally, for convenience and safety, the yacht was equipped with a 16-foot Luders motor launch and a 14-foot tender.

 

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