This is a (now rather tatty) deckplan provided by Sealink for passengers in 1984 or 1985: the presence of the "stump" of the aft docking bridge on the profile view on the (unnamed) Boat Deck (above A Deck) shows it is from before the extensive 1985/86 refits that saw these removed from both ships. This refit also saw the lounge area (9 on A Deck) aft of the main bar (11) disappear and the restaurant (8 on A Deck) become an additional shopping outlet (specifically selling gifts and perfumes whereas the original supermarket on the deck below sold duty free). There was a thorough refurbishment of most other areas most notably the existing Motorists Lounge (5) being transformed into the Orient Express Lounge with decor in the style of that of the British leg of the train whose passengers used the Folkestone-Boulogne service en route to France. Additionally the tea bar (6) was restyled as "Lifesavers" (later "Refreshers") snack bar. For comparison look at the slightly later 1991 deckplan.
It should probably be pointed out that whilst this plan is specifically of the Horsa it is identical to that provided in the on-board guide for the Hengist. |
