also provided with four masts which were not intended to receive sails (but served as support for the cables of the wireless telegraphy and the lookout's nest) Although slightly smaller, Celtic offered a luxury equivalent to her sister ships (although Adriatic benefited from new facilities such as her swimming pool). The ship had spacious cabins, supplied with electricity, as well as a majestic dining room topped by a glass roof, and a smoking room with stained glass windows. Passengers also had access to a library, promenade deck, lounge and veranda cafe. The liner was originally distinguished by her very large capacity, being able to carry 347 first-class passengers, 160 second-class and 2350 third-class. On one occasion, in 1904, she carried on board 2,957 passengers, the largest number of people embarked in peacetime on a ship of the White Star Line at the time. In 1920, however, her capacity was significantly reduced, offering places for 350 first-class, 250 second-class and, 1000 third-class passengers. Finally, from 1927, she was converted into a cabin class ship, at more advantageous rates, and could carry 2,500 passengers. References Notes Bibliography (Official publication for the Common Council for Trade by the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen) External links Great ships: Celtic The great ocean liners: Celtic Cabin Liners: Celtic / Cedric Interior Tour Ships built in Belfast Ships of the White Star Line World War I Auxiliary cruisers of the Royal Navy 1901 ships Shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean Maritime incidents in 1917 Maritime incidents in 1918 Maritime incidents in 1925 Maritime incidents in 1927 Maritime incidents in 1928 Ships built by Harland and Wolff