Magrodome

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 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

• SS Oceanic credited as the first passenger ship to feature a Magrodome.
• Queen Elizabeth 2 had a magrodome fitted over her Quarter Deck pool during a 1985 refurbishment in Bremerhaven. This magrodome was later removed in a subsequent refit.
• MV Aurora, one of the first British based cruise ships to feature a magrodome.
• Queen Mary 2 world's largest Ocean Liner has a magrodome over the Pavilion Pool and Bar.

References

1. ^ "Magrodome (Aurora)". http://dicamillocompanion.org/2008/10/10/auroras-sliding-magrodome/. Retrieved 6 January 2010. 
2. ^ "Cruise Ship Odyssey : Oceanic". http://www.cruiseshipodyssey.com/oceanic.htm. Retrieved 6 January 2010. 
3. ^ "Historic QE2: 1,000th voyage". Beyond Ships. http://www.beyondships.com/QE2-1000-1.html. Retrieved 17 February 2010.