A magrodome is a sliding glass roof found aboard passenger ships. It can be opened and closed automatically depending on the weather and is often positioned over a swimming pool to offer an indoor-outdoor setting. [1]
History
The first magrodome[ clarification needed] was fitted aboard the SS Oceanic. The primary purpose of the magrodome was to shelter the Lido pool area from inclement weather. The magrodome offered a method of covering the deck in case of rain or fog, while also allowing it to be opened in sunny conditions favorable to sunbathers. [2]
Magrodomes have since been included in a number of modern cruise ships. Some traditional liners (such as Cunard's former flagship Queen Elizabeth 2) [3] had a magrodome placed over an existing pool.
Notable vessels
- Ms Birka Stockholm, completed in 2004, offers a unique indoor winter garden with a pool and artificial sun.
- SS Oceanic, completed in 1965, credited as the first passenger ship to feature a magrodome.
- Queen Elizabeth 2 had a magrodome fitted over her quarterdeck pool during a 1985 refurbishment in Bremerhaven. This magrodome was later removed in a subsequent refit.
- MV Aurora, completed in 2000, one of the first British based cruise ships to feature a magrodome.
- Queen Mary 2, completed in 2003, the world's largest ocean liner, has a magrodome over the Pavilion Pool and Bar.
References
- ^ "Magrodome (Aurora)". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ "Cruise Ship Odyssey : Oceanic". Archived from the original on 3 October 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ "Historic QE2: 1,000th voyage". Beyond Ships. Retrieved 17 February 2010.