Did any of the huge flying boats, Martin 130 or Boeing 314, have dining rooms and sleeping berths?

Answer 1

I know for a fact that the Martin 130, as flown by Pan American World Airways had a dining area and sleeping berths. The Boeing probably did as well (my dad used to work on both as a mechanic in the early 1940's)

Answer 2

The 130:
The passenger deck is divided into five sections, including a lounge or recreational room seating twelve passengers, six separate passenger compartments, a specially, finished deluxe compartment, galley and rest rooms and lavatories for men and women. The two decks are interconnected by a Staircase. Complete radio, interphone and signal light system. Soundproofing, controlled heating and ventilation.

The 314 Clipper
The era of the glorious clipper ships (named for the swift square-rigged sailing ships of the 1800's) had arrived. And on February 23, 1939, the grandest embodiment of the flying boats, the Boeing 314, made its inaugural flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong. The California Clipper had plush seating for 74 (sleeping berths for 36), a separate dining room where passengers were served full-course meals, separate men's and women's bathrooms, a deluxe compartment for VIPs, dressing rooms, and a dedicated lounge.

Answer 3

they definately had sleeping berths, and dinning rooms, i am not too sure, Flying boats are the most luxurious, but i don't suppose that they did, because since the planes flew so low, turbulence is very frequent, the meals were usually at the seats so there is less room for the food to move around instead of flying all over the place.

Answer 4

Yes they did; the big ones, especially the ones that crossed the Pacific, weren't the bulk passenger carriers of today-they were fitted out like mini cruise ships. The passengers paid well for the trip, and expected a certain level of comfort & luxury, since the trip could take days with fuel stops and such.

Answer 5

Why do you think that we are on different boats. No, we all are sailing on the same ocean in the same boat but unfortunately our thoughts, actions, desires, acts, needs feelings, and deeds are different. You know why?coz we are selfish and live for self only, we won't care of others, we love ourselves only and not all. Its why the boat is the same but we are different. Thank you.

Answer 6

Most likely not, because of all the turbulence and rough landing would make if hard to eat at when flying over seas.

Answer 7

yes, and the sterwardess wore mini-skirts.

Answer 8

possibly, but I doubt it.

Answer 9

probably not.