***SOLD OUT*** English Figured Sycamore Paneling
From Forward Stairtower and Vestibules
From SS OLYMPIA (later MV CARIBE, CARIBE I, REGAL EMPRESS)

Items from MV REGAL EMPRESS (ex SS OLYMPIA, MV CARIBE, MV CARIBE I)

Varying Size and Condition -- Priced Accordingly

Beautiful woodwork was a hallmark of the OLYMPIA's decor. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

British-built ships of the post war era had the most sumptuous wood paneling at a time when other nations were switching over to marinite (asbestos), melamine or even painted steel. After the "purge" of the mid-1970s when most of the grand British liners were paraded off to Taiwan for scrap, very few examples of this type of craftsmanship remained. Some ships like the former Shaw Savill SOUTHERN CROSS managed to survive but only after vast refits that stripped the woodwork away. But the former OLYMPIA was left virtually intact when she returned to service as CARIBE I in the early 1980s.. Her lobbies and vestibules, certain public rooms and a handful of cabins were aglow in some of the most stunning woodwork.

The paneling in the ship's forward stairtower. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

After much searching, I believe I finally have learned that this particular paneling is actually English Figured Sycamore. It was abundant in the forward stairtower and reception areas. It is my favorite of all the gorgeous woods on the ship and I'm happy I was able to rescue some from the piles of discarded ply in the Alang marketplace. The overall condition is quite good (see notations under each piece for details).

Details of the grain. Photos and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

All of the panels are stenciled on the back with their location on the ship. Most are in excellent condition, especially for their age. Mostly minor and occasionally major flaws, chips, etc. are noted on each listing to the best of my ability.

Wide 1/2 Inch Thick Type "A" Paneling

***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD*** A Deck 228: 86 by 45 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Cut and chip in lower left corner. Price: $325.00 -- ***SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***B Deck 191: 86.5 by 47.5 Inches. 1/2 Inch thick. 18.5 by 3 inch ship on left side, 5 by 2.5 inch chip on bottom, 2 inch chip on right. Price: $315.00 -- ***SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

Narrow 1/2 Inch Thick "Type A" Paneling

***SOLD*** B Deck 184: 86.25 by 35 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Excellent condition. Price: $265.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD*** B Deck 185: 86.5 by 34.5 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Excellent condition; 3 nicks at bottom. Price: $265.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD*** B Deck 186: 86.5 by 34.5 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Hole a third down the right center; Nicks on bottom right: Scratch on bottom/ctr/right. Price: $235.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD*** B Deck 187: 86.5 by 35 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Two scratches on right side. Price: $255.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD***B Deck 188: 86.5 by 34.5 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Nicks on bottom left and bottom right corner. Price: $265.00 -- THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD!***B Deck 208: 90 by 35 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Excellent condition. Varnish faded. Price: $265.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD!***B Deck 209: 90 by 34.5 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Excellent condition. Price: $275.00. -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD*** Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD***B Deck 211: 90 by 35 Inches. 1/2 Inch Thick. Excellent condition. Price: $275.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

Narrow 1/4 Inch Thick Paneling

***SOLD*** A Deck Vestibule 5: 86.5 by 35 Inches. 1/4 Inch Thick. Chip off middle left edge. Price: $265.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD*** Vestibule 33: 87.5 by 34.5 Inches. 1/4 Inch Thick. Broken top left section; Deep middle scratch; Dark brown, round laminate over hole in center. Price: $150.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

***SOLD*** Vestibule 34: 87.5 by 34.5 Inches. 1/4 Inch Thick. Price: $265.00 -- ***THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD***. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2010.

Page Added: August 21, 2010. Updated October 1, 2010, June 27, 2011.