A Visit to Fram 12 May 2007

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MS FRAM - Photographs

At London's "Tower Bridge Lower" mooring
12 May 2007

Delivered by Fincantieri, 23 April 2007 [Delayed so missed her Maiden Voyage which should have been on 20 April]. 12,700 grt, 8 Decks, 114m LOA 20.2m Breadth 5.10m Draft, 15 kts, 136 Cabins, 272 Double Berth Pax, 318 max. 25 Vehicles

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Exterior

Approaching ms Fram from aboard the tender [The Edwardian]. Tower Millennium Pier to her mooring at TBL [Tower Bridge Lower] 12 May 2007

Leaving ms Fram from aboard the tender [The Edwardian] back to Tower Millennium Pier 12 May 2007

Observation Deck - Deck 8 circles the mast [one can walk completely around]. It is the only fwd viewing area with glass screens for protection Photos taken on a clockwise walk around from starboard; 12 May 2007

Fram's Promenade Deck stretches 3/4 of her length both port & starboard & around the foredeck [Observation Terraces]. Covered with practical plastic grey matting & dotted with chairs 12 May 2007

Fram's Sun Deck 7 extends both port & starboard from the Qilak Observation Lounge around the stern. Wide and spacious area. Photos taken a on a walk around from port; 12 May 2007

Last handful of Thames Views from The Edwardian, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Tower of London etc 12 May 2007

Interior

ms Fram Decks 3 & 4 Imaq Dining Room, Bistro, Lecture Halls & Entrance Hall 12 May 2007

ms Fram Nunami, Lobby & Front Desk - Deck 4 A lovely open area with a mock 'flat screen' fireplace. Iceberg lights on the ceiling 12 May 2007

ms Fram Arcade; Fram Model - Deck 4 The Arcade contains a model of Fram II 1898 - 1902 figurehead of Fridjtof Nansen & display cases, empty at present, eventually to house memorabilia 12 May 2007

ms Fram Deck 7 Qilak Observation Lounge, with bar, "Passenger Bridge", Dance Floor and wonderful views 12 May 2007

ms Fram Decks 7 & 8 - Fitness Room, 2 Jacuzzis outside on Sun Deck and the 'Sauna with a View' on Deck 8. Separate Male [to starboard] & Female [to port] Saunast; 12 May 2007

ms Fram Stairwells and Signage Each deck had different coloured lights for the effects on 'icebergs' at ends of the banisters. Inc inside of a lift & a few pictures of the Port of London Cruise Terminal 12 May 2007

Cabins

All cabins - Fridge, Safe, Shower, Shampoo/Soap in dispensers, Flat Screen TVs, Adjustable Bedside Lights, Heated Flooring in the Bathroom, Key Card Required for Cabin Electricity. Suites and Mini Suites - Tea/Coffee Makers, Sliding Doors to Shower, Gold Edge Trimmings on Bathroom Fittings, Tiles in Shower, Double Bed, Sitting Area, Bath Robes. Standard Cabins are small - All Separate Beds; in each cabin one can be converted into a sofa during the day. No Bedspreads. Curtain to Shower and premoulded plain cubicle. Disabled Cabins have extra room; Bathroom floor drains as a whole and handrails fitted.

ms Fram Cabin 653 Cat Q - Mini Suite 12 May 2007

ms Fram Cabin 509 Cat QJ - Limited View Mini Suite. One cannot see in from the prom due to the coating on the window - I tried:) 12 May 2007

ms Fram Cabins 623 Cat U & 344 Cat N - Standard Outside 12 May 2007

ms Fram Cabins 342 Cat H [Disabled Outside] & 631 Cat I - 4 Berth Inside 12 May 2007

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