N.Y.K. Line, c. 1930. Passengers play shuffleboard or “shake a leg” dancing the Lindy in the sunny tropics during passage through the South Pacific Mandates.

See also:
S.S. Shanghai Maru, NYK Lines, c. 1930.
NYK Line (Nippon Yusen K.K.), c. 1930.

“One of the outstanding events in the twentieth-century development of trans-Pacific traffic is the inauguration of three super passenger liners for the Orient-California service of the N.Y.K.

“These three vessels embody the highest ideals for modern passenger carriers and are to be the largest and fasteshttps://www.oldtokyo.com/wp-admin/edit.phpt over the popular route to America via Honolulu. The ‘Asama Maru’, first of the new trio, built at the Mitsubishi Yard, Nagasaki, is equipped with giant Sulzer Diesel engines. These powerful motors will drive more than 16,500 tons gross at a sea speed of 21 knots.

“After 45 years of successful catering to ocean travellers on the seven seas, the N.Y.K. can ensure its patrons the best possible accommodation, service and cuisine. Magnificent public rooms and splendid halls; tastefully beautiful and spacious staterooms; a built-in stage; a glorious swimming tank with fresh water showers; and a children’s room, joy to child and parent; are among features for unique comfort, convenience and entertainment at sea.

“A passage in either direction on the maiden voyage of the ‘Asama Maru‘, with all the fascination and delight of the first trip of an ocean liner , would be particularly satisfying record for one’s book of experiences.”

– “M.S. Asama Maru Maiden Voyage”, N.Y.K. advertising copy, Present-Day Nippon: Annual English Supplement of the Asahi Shimbun, 1929

NYK Line, ship-borne children’s nursery, c. 1930.