This film traces the historical journey of the original, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at its state of the art homage and revival. Finally, an electric clock will allow everyone to measure, at any time, the elapsed time. Without these vessels, however, the French Line had no ability to compete against their rivals, most notably Cunard Line, which also had plans for constructing a new modern liner. Fuel costs were also an added factor. [31] It was confirmed on 20 January that Blue Lady had commenced scrapping. When the French government, at the end of the Trente Glorieuses, realized that keeping France running would necessitate an additional ten million dollars a year, it opted instead to subsidize the then in-development Concorde. Wine Cellars. A monster such as the ship "France" engulfs prodigious quantities of food, especially since the vessels of the Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique are renowned for the quality of their table. Mariah Carey. Just before France was renamed Norway one last marriage was performed aboard the ship at the quay in Le Havre. [39][40], The dcor of the rooms was regarded itself as art, with many notable French designers and artists commissioned to create the most striking spaces at sea. Baskets of electric flowers pour their light into the room. The mission of France will be to transport, from one of the Atlantic shore to another, the men, that is to say thoughts and activities, hearths of knowledge and sources of work, art and richness. This is the SS France 1961 built by me in a scale of 2:1. SS le de France was a French ocean liner that was built in Saint-Nazaire for the Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique (or CGT, also known as the "French Line"). In the evening, balls allow tasting the pleasure of the dance. [citation needed], On 14 December 1962, France carried the Mona Lisa from Le Havre to New York, where the painting was to embark on an American tour. But Norway proved popular, and made the notion of the ship being a destination in itself credible. It is a passion of mine to share the amazing Titanic story for the generations to come. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The ship was constructed to replace the line's other aging ships like the SS Ile de France and SS Liberte, which by the 1950s were considered old and outdated. Only the railings and bronze, star-shaped light fixtures were original to the room. This secluded place will be much appreciated by those who like to think in the company of our friends, the books. On top of this they had to work within the more strict fire regulations laid down after the end of World War II, which gave them a limited palette consisting of few woods and much aluminium, Formica, and plastic veneers. SS France was a Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique ocean liner, constructed by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard at Saint-Nazaire, France, and put into service in February 1962. [citation needed] Staffed with 180 of France's best cooks, sauce and pastry chefs, rotisserie cooks, head waiters and wine stewards, this team made France one of the finest restaurants in the world,[38] and the food on board prompted food critic Craig Claiborne to state France's Grille Room was the "best French restaurant in the world. Imagine a large hall occupying three entrees of the ship and measuring eight meters in total height. The cabin. SS Gruppenfhrer Heinz Lammerding A large lido deck was created at the very aft, built so wide, to accommodate as many sunbathing passengers as possible, that it cantilevered over the hull below, which narrowed in towards the stern at that point. [citation needed], The NGO Platform on Shipbreaking also announced that it was prepared to launch a global campaign against Star Cruises and their subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines for corporate negligence in this case. Most notably, vast areas of deck space were opened up, and extended at the stern. Two rooms are reserved for the turbulent youth. There are four beautiful portraits on the ribs of the canvas: the Princess of the Tower-du-Pine, Madame de Maintenon, Henriette of England, and the Duchess of Burgundy. [citation needed]. GGA Image ID # 119cb54ee5. Opulent armchairs and elegant, stylish shepherdesses are arranged for the wonder of the eyes and the conveniences of conversation. The last deck is reserved for passenger baggage, food onboard, and goods. Discover (and save!) The SS France steamship is a marvel, and you will judge it well if you want to visit it. Then came the time of the big units: in 1891, the liner La Touraine, 163 meters long, with 9.161 tons and 12.000 horsepower; in 1900, Lorraine, 177 meters long, 22,000 horsepower and 11,874 tons; in 1906, Provence, 190 meters long, 30,000 horsepower and 14,744 tons. A brochure for the Steamship SS France launch of the CGT- French Line produced in 1912 offers an excellent review of the book of first-class accommodation, services, details of the engine room and boilers, provisions, and much more. Since that historic date, the Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique has equipped its Line from Le Havre to New York with bigger and bigger ships, more comfortable, faster, and faster. With the refinements of the contemporary era, we are accustomed to finding in all places the same facilities that we encounter at home. Dimensions: 1,035 X 109 ft (315.5 X 33.7 m). Next to the upper level of this dining room was the Children's Dining Room, which allowed both First and Second class parents to dine without the "inconvenience" of young children. The hull was fully welded, leading to weight savings, and two sets of stabilisers were fitted. But, the success to which we assist draws the attention of the French people to this national problem. Tonnage: 66,348 GRT - Gross Registered Tons. At the time of her construction in 1960, the 316 m (1,037 ft) vessel was the longest passenger ship ever built, a record that remained unchallenged until the . It's a Captains Life: One heart, two countries. From there, leave all the nerves that involve the active organs of the ship. Based on a World War II landing craft design,[36] these tenders were named Little Norway I and Little Norway II, and were each themselves registered as ships, making Norway the only passenger ship in the world to carry ships. It was thought by the CGT directors that France would not only display the best in French art and design, but also French cuisine. A grand piano, play, and writing tables complete the furnishings of this hall, where the sun comes in complete rays. May 11th 1960: With more than 100.000 spectators present, the SS France is christened by Madame Yvonne De Gaulle, wife of French President Charles De Gaulle and slides into the Loine River at 16:15 hours - her launching speed reaches 14 knots. A turbocharger fire erupted on Norway as she entered Barcelona in 1999, which pulled her out of service for three weeks. Continuing towards the back, we will reach the smoking room, which presides Colbert, whose portrait embellishes the veined marble fireplace. So, I'll predict the same number for this year: A Tribe Called Quest. Cover, Steamship France of the Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique. [citation needed], In fact, the ship was sold to an American naval demolition dealer for scrap value in December 2005. France was also seen in the 2015 animated feature Minions. In addition, each stack had a device that filtered solids from the outlet, returned it into the depths of the ship and then disposed of it into the ocean. GGA Image ID # 11a25cb5a2. While many ship aficionados believe the new decks spoiled her original clean, classic lines, the new private veranda cabins on the added decks were instrumental in keeping Norway financially afloat during the later years of her operation, as these became a common feature throughout the cruise industry. The last two pages are dedicated to the "Ventre du Monstre," the "Monster's Stomach," and extolling the many virtues of Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantiques cuisine, listing the incredible quantities of beef, fish, wine, etc. circumstances, the whole companies building ships have some difficulties, requiring certain measures of adaptation and conversion, and inspiring some concerns to the personnel which is employed there. Even larger than the Titanic, it became the pride and joy of an entire nation. There were no casualties. [citation needed], Using the ship's versatile design to its full potential, the CGT began to send France on winter cruises, which was off-season for the Atlantic trade. In spite of this, the cutbacks continued and problems mounted even as the ship continued to sail with full occupancy. GGA Image ID # 119c4de068. France was the ship that Elton John crossed the Atlantic Ocean in September 1974, and wrote the music to Bernie Taupin's lyrics for the Captain Fantastic And the Brown Dirt Cowboy album, on the ships piano.[45]. [citation needed], After the launch, the propellers were installed (the entire process taking over three weeks), the distinctive funnels affixed to the upper decks, the superstructure completed, life boats placed in their davits, and the interiors fitted out. brought on board for every voyage., This first brochure emphasizes style and cuisine over safety, although a section on the ship's engine room mentions the watertight door and compartment system. First Class Gallery. The Tourist Class Dining Room similarly was two decks high, but differed in that it had dining on the upper level, with only a well between the two floors, and no connecting staircase. [37], Below the waterline, the forward engine room was dismantled and the two outboard propellers were removed to reduce fuel consumption as a high service speed was no longer required as she was now a cruise ship. The Maritime Union offered to connect France with New York, the West Indies, and Mexico. She made two world cruises and along with the QE2 was a fixture on the North. And now, all you have left is to embark. There is, therefore, no need to open the doors at the bottom of the fifteen bulkheads that divide the ship into sixteen watertight compartments. A low ceiling does not encourage appetite. The wheelhouse. The colossus ship is waiting for you. Cover, Steamship France of the Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique. Within the Salon Riviera the tapestry by Jean Picart le Doux dominated the entire forward wall, at 17.4m (57ft) long. Under the final bridge is a freight tale. Her hull form, bow design, and accommodation layout had been designed specifically for the rigors of crossing the North Atlantic, year-round. The Monte Plats. Without this government money, the French Line could not operate, and with a press release issued in 1974 it was announced that France would be withdrawn from service on 25 October that year. In the corner niches oversized, crystal encrusted Neptune statues were placed, and similar crystal garlanded busts sat on brackets on the forward bulkhead. The hull was fully welded, leading to weight savings, and had two sets of stabilizers fitted. [20][21], This also cleared the way for her scrapping at Alang, in Gujarat, pending an inspection of the on-board asbestos by experts from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). This room comes with a bathroom and a toilet. 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