Illustration of the gymnasium on board the Titanic and Olympic, 1912

This illustration shows the gymnasium that was available for passengers on the Titanic and her sister ship the Olympic. The facilities are described:

"The gymnasium is situated on the boat deck, immediately abaft the forward grand entrance, and is provided with all the latest appliances. It is 44ft long, by 18ft wide, by 9ft 6in high, and is lighted by eight windows of exceptional size. Here passengers can indulge in the action of horse-riding, cycling, boat-rowing, etc, and obtain beneficial exercise, besides endless amusement."

Illustration and text taken from 'The Shipbuilder' souvenir issue 'Titanic and Olympic', from the Maritime Archives and Library collection. Reference number DX/1412.

You can see more memorabilia from the great liners, including the Titanic and Lusitania, in the Floating Palaces gallery at the Merseyside Maritime Museum.

In this section

• 1887 cycling race winner
• Liverpool Stadium wrestling posters
• Rules for deck sports pamphlet
• RMS Duchess of Richmond football team, 1931
• Press pack and pass from the 1993 Grand National
• Deck tennis final on board the Araguaya, 1924
• ROF Kirkby sports club
• Titanic and Olympic gymnasium
• Liverpool Football Club season tickets
• Programme of events, MV Britannic, 1939
• Sports medallion awarded to CWW Hill in 1915
• Smuggler's ski boots
• Dixie Dean Trophy Shield
• 'Liverpool from the Bowling Green'
• 'Hillsborough'
• Sport online exhibition

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