an upper cabin deck, called a texas, had been constructed on the steamer. in the texas were fourteen staterooms, each with two single berths. these were said to be the best staterooms on the boat, because they were away from the noise of the lower decks and well-ventilated. the lower staterooms had two double berths in each. two "exquisitely furnished" "'bridal chambers'" were located just off of the ladies cabin.