<P> From the Grand Staircase a passenger could access almost all of the facilities available in First Class, level by level: </P> <P> - The Boat Deck level gave access to the outside promenade space, sun deck, the lifeboats, and the adjoining Gymnasium . The A-Deck level accessed First Class accommodation at the forward part of the ship and the grand public rooms located further aft via a long corridor . Entry vestibules opened onto the encircling Promenade Deck from the stairway . </P> <P> - B and C Decks connected to the main corridors containing the bulk of First - Class accommodation, including the extravagant' Millionaire's Suites' located immediately off the B - Deck level staircase . On the Starboard side of the C - Deck staircase was the Purser's Office, where passengers stored their jewellery and other valuable belongings during the voyage . </P> <P> - On D - Deck the staircase opened directly onto the Reception Room and adjoining Dining Saloon . Instead of a cherub, the central post of the staircase contained an impressive gilt candelabra with electric lights . Behind the staircases were installed the three First - Class elevators which ran between E and A Decks . </P>

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