Magrodome

A magrodome is a sliding glass roof found aboard passenger ships. ^[1] Typically positioned over a swimming pool, it can be opened and closed automatically depending on the weather . ^[2]

History

The first magrodome^{[ clarification needed ]} was fitted on the SS Oceanic, launched in 1963. over its Lido deck pool.

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 retrofitted; one was placed over its existing quarterdeck pool in 1985 during a 1985 refurbishment in Bremerhaven. It was removed in a subsequent refit.

Other notable vessels

• MV Aurora, completed in 2000, one of the first British based cruise ships to feature a magrodome.^{[ citation needed ]}
• Queen Mary 2, completed in 2003, the world's largest ocean liner, has a magrodome over the Pavilion Pool and Bar.
• Ms Birka Gotland, completed in 2004, has a winter garden with a pool and artificial sun.

References

1. "Cruise Ship Odyssey : Oceanic". Archived from the original on 3 October 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
2. "Magrodome (Aurora)". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
3. "Historic QE2: 1,000th voyage". Beyond Ships. Retrieved 17 February 2010.