Grand Staircase of the RMS Titanic

The Grand Staircase is the name sometimes given to the large ornate staircases in the first-class section of the White Star Line liner RMS Titanic, which sank following a collision with an iceberg in 1912. The staircase has been prominently featured in Titanic media and often recreated in film, making it one of the most recognizable features of the lost liner.

Sited in the forward part of the ship, the Grand Staircase was the main communication between decks for First-Class passengers and the point of entry to numerous public rooms. It descended in seven levels between the Boat Deck and E-Deck. Just forward of the staircase a passenger could turn the corner and find the three First-Class elevators that communicated alongside the staircase between A and E-Decks.

The Boat Deck level of the stairwell functioned as an interior balcony overlooking the staircase and A-Deck below. This level was 56 ft. wide by 33 ft. long. There were two entry vestibules, 5 ft. x 6 ft., on either side of the Boat Deck that communicated with the outside. The Gymnasium entrance was right next to the Starboard Grand Staircase entrance. The Officer's Quarters and Marconi Room were also accessible via two corridors that branched forward from either side of the staircase. This level was lined with arched windows that provided ample light to the stairwell during the day.

Off of the A-Deck level a long aft companionway ran along the Starboard side which connected passengers to the Reading and Writing Room and the Lounge, which was entered via revolving doors. Two entry vestibules, 5 ft. x 6 ft., connected passengers to the Promenade Deck; two corridors forward of the stairwell accessed the A-Deck First-Class staterooms. On the wall facing the staircase was a framed map of the North Atlantic route where Titanic's progress was updated everyday at noon.

Just off the B-Deck level staircase were the two "Millionaire's Suites", as well as two enclosed First-Class entry foyers along each side. The bulk of B-Deck was occupied by First-Class cabins, the finest and largest offered.

On C-Deck were the Purser's and Enquiry Offices, just off the Staircase on the Starboard side. Passengers could store their valuables with the Purser and submit Marconi messages sent via pneumatic tube to the Marconi Room. They could also purchase small items like postcards, pay for tickets to the Turkish Baths and Squash Court, reserve deck chairs, check out board games, and request their seating in the dining saloon, among other services. Long companionways branched off of the Staircase forward and aft containing First-Class staterooms, much like B-Deck above.

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