<P> There were four main rooms to serve steerage passengers, in addition to the outdoor space located on the Poop and Aft - Well Decks in the stern, and the Forward - Well Deck near the bow . All three rooms were simply appointed, with an emphasis on easy maintenance and hygiene . </P> <P> The Dining Saloon was located mid-ship on F - Deck and was actually two rooms separated by a bulkhead . It was 100 ft. long in total and could accommodate 473 at a time . Like other parts of Third - Class, the Saloon was segregated: the forward room was reserved for families and single women and the after room for single men . The uptake shafts from Boiler Rooms 2 and 3 partially occupied spaces in both rooms, dividing them into four different sections . There were some sections paneled in pine, but otherwise only steel painted in white enamel and hung with posters advertising other White Star ships . Nonetheless there were comfortable, freestanding wooden chairs and the room was brightly lit by portholes . </P> <P> Underneath the Poop Deck were two gathering spaces for Third - Class passengers, the General Room along the Starboard side, and the Third - Class Smoking Room along the Port . Both were modestly appointed with pine - paneled walls painted white, linoleum floor tiling, and long wooden benches for seating . The Smoking Room, a male - only domain, featured its own bar, spittoons, and tables attached to the floor for card playing and other activities . </P> <P> The General Room was a fairly small but popular recreation space for both sexes to interact, usually under the careful watch of their chaperones . There was a piano in the room and passengers with their own instruments could form bands to accompany parties . A party was held in this room the evening of the sinking until the lights were extinguished at 10: 00 pm . </P>

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