This innovation makes the hour of goodbye less painful. It was reported that the art from her two dining rooms, children's playroom, stairtower, and library were removed and placed in storage, to possibly be utilized on board a revitalized SSUnited States, or another ship in the NCL fleet. But a decision was made to keep Norway sailing bargain-based Caribbean cruises out of Miami. In 1983, Anne Murray and guests, Richard Simmons, Eddie Rabbitt, and Luis Rodriguez performed musical numbers while aboard the Norway for a TV show called Caribbean Cruise.[46]. [10], Norway was registered in Oslo, given the call sign LITA (literally meaning "small"), and was re-christened on 14 April 1980. This last addition created an odd space on Norway, where a tunnel-like space remained around the tank of the pool, into which the original exterior windows and doors of the surrounding cabins, which once looked into the Patio Provenal, still opened, all in their original 1960s colours. It contains, in fact, a double bed, a single bed, and three sofa beds. It is interesting to note that the FRANCE's maiden voyage took place on April 20th, 1912, just five days after the sinking of the TITANIC. Little Red Riding Hood is there with Ali-Baba, and we see Mr. Lustucru doing a lousy job at Mother Michel's cat. Forward, two galleries lead to the chat room, one of the most elegant that can conceive. This remained her main itinerary from 1980 to 1982 until NCL announced Nassau, Bahamas was added. It is connected by a beautiful staircase whose levels are decorated in the Regence style. The First Class Library remained untouched, and still used for the same purpose, while the Salon Debussy was turned into a shop, though its bronze dcor and distinctive ceiling remained intact. Tonnage: 66,348 GRT - Gross Registered Tons. The theatre's interior was done in red, grey and gold by Peynet, with the ceiling in grey mosaic tile, and the port and starboard walls in vertical gold lacquered aluminium panels, tilted outwards to allow for recessed lighting from behind. France will be one. Packs Retro Kits Browse Forum. 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. Thus, the new ship would be larger than the Ile, but smaller and cheaper to operate than the Normandie. [citation needed], Her engines consisted of eight high-pressure, super-heating boilers delivering 64 bars (930psi) of pressure and 500C (932F), all weighing 8,000 tons. Draught: 34 ft 4 in (10.80 m). Michel Sardou - Le France (1975)In HD at youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mb4wiQjXpM. During this short trip she met, at sea, Libert which was on her way to the shipbreakers. George Michael. It is a passion of mine to share the amazing Titanic story for the generations to come. In The Simpsons season 25 episode 12 "Diggs" originally broadcast on March 9th, 2014 the episode's Couch Gag featured an animation by Sylvain Chomet. This figure provides an idea of the considerable adjustment work involved in building this power device. No housewife has ever had a supply of linen similar to that of the liner "France", which includes. your own Pins on Pinterest. The New "France" Steamship of the Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique. [citation needed], She began her maiden voyage to Miami that same year, amidst speculation about her future in the cruise industry. This class of passengers has its particular food service with its galleys and its kitchen, entirely separated from the benefit of the first and second classes. The Tourist Class swimming pool, its glass dome gone after the construction of the open pool deck above, was filled with neon lights and covered with a glass dance floor as part of the remodelling of the entire space into the ship's Dazzles disco. 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. For the first time, on the SS "France," we use a turbine engine with triple expansion. Second Class Smoking Room. Its successor, the "New France," will voyage the world's oceans in 2021. She was blessed by the Bishop of Nantes, Monseigneur Villepelet, and launched on 11 May 1960, at 4:15 pm, by Madame Yvonne de Gaulle, wife of the President, and was then named France, in honour both of the country, and of the two previous CGT ships to bear the name. The Steamship "France" of the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique has its first departure for New York (20 April 1912). Many of these cabins are also equipped with a toilet. GGA Image ID # 11a1c9072e. In September and October 1990, there was the addition of two decks atop her superstructure, adding 135 new suites and luxury cabins. 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. They bring two groups of people, on two sides of the world, together in a modern community. The hull was fully welded, leading to weight savings, and two sets of stabilisers were fitted. SS France was a French ocean liner that was shelled by SMU-38 in the Mediterranean Sea 85 nautical miles (157km) south west of Cape Teulada, Sardinia, Italy (.mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}3808N 954E / 38.133N 9.900E / 38.133; 9.900Coordinates: 3808N 954E / 38.133N 9.900E / 38.133; 9.900), while she was travelling from Mudros, Greece to Marseille, France. The Master of the Hotel will designate a guide who will help you avoid getting lost on the ship. 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. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Norway Photo's by Raoul Fiegbig. Slightly forward, the Salon Fontainebleau was decorated by Maxime Old, and within was contained three tapestries by Lucien Coutaud (Les femmes fleurs), two by Claude Idoux (Jardin magique, Fe Mirabelle) and Camille Hilaire (Sous-bois, Fort de France). We would be satisfied with only walking with two propellers. [citation needed], As cruise competition attempted to take some of Norway's brisk business, Norway herself was upgraded several times in order to maintain her position as the "grande dame" of the Caribbean. GGA Image ID # 119fd69a80. A wrought iron railing surrounds the stairs leading to the lower floors. [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. On the one hand, it was necessary to prevent the passengers from being embarrassed by the cries or the strokes of the children, and on the other hand, that they could occupy their leisure without too much trouble. 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 old SS France could take 2,000 passengers. For those who like to contemplate the horizon, breathe the fresh air, probe the immensity, or immerse their eyes in the constellated sky, we have built on the "France," a vast bridge-walk sheltered against the high winds by movable windows. [9], Gopal Krishna again moved an application seeking compliance with the Basel Convention, and three days later the Indian Supreme Court decided that the scrapping was to be postponed, stipulating that the Technical Committee, which earlier approved the scrapping, were to write a new report to be submitted before the Court's final decision. The Bar de l'Atlantique contained two ceramics by Pablo Picasso, as well three other ceramic sculptures (Faune cavalier, Portrait de Jacqueline and Joueur de flte et danseuse) by the artist in the Salon Saint-Tropez. Finally, let us add that for the simplification of the boiler room service, the coal is distributed around the four groups of boilers, and that, to allow the general service of the boiler rooms, the machines, and the edge, it has been arranged, in the last twenties, a wide corridor that connects the various compartments. The captain is assisted by a second captain, four lieutenants, a pilot, two doctors, and three commissioners. By the beginning of the 1970s jet travel was by far more popular than ship travel, and the cost of fuel was ever increasing. The sea, so dreaded and so desired by the people, the sea which separates the nations but makes it possible to join them, the sea by where the worst dangers can threaten the States but without which there is no greatness. [41] Some of the mosaics were by the sculptor Jacques Zwobada. French Tablecloth, Large Napkins Set with Monogram SS. We shall see this splendid ship, being added to the squadrons of planes and vessels connecting directly Europeans and Americans, to connect over the sea all kinds of activities, material, intellectual. Ordered in 1908, she was introduced into the Transatlantic route in April 1912, just a week after the sinking of RMS Titanic . 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. See more ideas about france, cruise ship, passenger ship. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. And now may France be achieved and go away to the Ocean to sail and to serve ! Their mission failed, and the night of the takeover proved to be the ship's last day of service for the CGT. The SS. In 1977 Saudi Arabian millionaire Akram Ojjeh expressed an interest in purchasing the vessel for use as a floating museum for antique French furniture and artworks, as well as a casino and hotel off the coast of the south-east United States. In 1883, it was Normandy, 144 meters long, 6,500 horsepower, and 6,500 tons, and, in 1886, Brittany, 155 meters, 9,000 horsepower, and 7,315 tons. [citation needed], In January 2010 one of the two sets of neon letters which sat atop the superstructure of France before her conversion was restored and put on display. [citation needed]. [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. 62 Ships | 141,379 Berths | $41 Billion | View. GGA Image ID # 119ea683db. The fish shop is stocked with 4,500 kilos of various fish, 40 kilos of shrimp, 250 lobsters or lobsters, and gourmets have at their disposal 600 dozen oysters. A magnificent staircase ensures the connection between the two levels. After assuring the German authorities that Norway would go to Asia for repairs and further operation in Australia, she was allowed to leave port under tow. The fan flow maintained during the 140 hours of crossing corresponds to a total air weight of 96,500 tons. This practice will not fail to be highly appreciated by passengers. It should be noted that these facilities do not exist on the largest cruise ships recently built. We will call them a single word, which everyone will understand: the wealth and comfort of the second class in the SS France correspond to the wealth and comfort of the first classes on the old ships. She was the first (and only) purpose-built transatlantic ocean liner that was remodeled to be employed exclusively in luxury cruise service. From top to bottom: First Class Library; Grand Salon of the First Class; Mixed Use Lounge of the First Class; and First Class Smoking Room. [citation needed], Fans of France became concerned about the future of the art pieces, both due to the ship lying at anchor in a very humid environment without power for air conditioning, and due to lack of concern for preservation on the part of the scrappers. France's only double-height spaces were the theatre, First Class smoking room, and both first and tourist Class dining rooms. For the use of each other, a mechanotherapy room has been established in front of the tent bridge. The cellars of the liner "France" do not yield in any way to those of the most famous restaurants. In the conversion of France into a ship used for cruising, many alterations were made to her exterior decks. 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. With the French Line satisfied, the ship was handed over, and undertook a trial cruise to the Canary Islands with a full complement of passengers and crew. This rare original document dates from 1912 and features a gold embossed cover with an early "CGT" (French Line) monogram in a blue medallion surrounded by gold embossed dolphin and rinceaux cartouche, in the style of the 18th-century decor used in the ship. [citation needed], Lower down the dining rooms were fitted out with the intention that the rooms would be visual equivalents of the excellent food served within them. Still, others provide for passenger safety. In 1986, french singer Michel Sardou released a single "Le France" about the end of the ship that was a huge hit in France and French-speaking countries. The SS "France" Ocean Liner of Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique - French Line (1912). English Version . Discover (and save!) Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique wanted it to be challenging to do better. Its evaporator consists of eleven boilers, eight fireplaces each, eight boilers with four fireplaces, or 120 fireplaces with a grid area of 222 square meters. After this they were returned to Le Havre and presented to the Muse Malraux, and now face the front of the harbor.[35]. Group of Dynamos. While circling the ship at a low altitude to give passengers a birds-eye view of the iconic former French vessel, the twin-engined Beechcraft 1900D was hit by a Cessna 177, causing both to crash into the bay and killing all 15 people aboard both aircraft. Sign up. Cover, Steamship France of the Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique. We find ourselves, in fact, in the middle of an arcade, supporting an oval dome in finely wrought ironwork. In this vessel, we greet one of the great successes, that now French technique offers to the fatherland, successes on ground, under ground, on sea or in the airs. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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"). 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. French Lines SS NORMANDIE New Retro Travel New York Harbor Poster Art Deco Print Ocean Liner Steamship Cruise 194. On 1 March 1906 France ran aground with 800 passengers on board at Ilha Bela, near Santos, Brazil, following a navigational error and fog. [citation needed], In fact, the ship was sold to an American naval demolition dealer for scrap value in December 2005. SS France during conversion to SS Norway (c1979). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". On June 24, 1848, the port of Le Havre received the first ship of this service. Like the Pont Veranda, Pont Promenade also had a glass-enclosed promenade along the port and starboard sides of the ship, though the windows did not run full height, nor were the spaces as long. 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. The machinery turning the four propellers was divided into two fore and aft groups, as was the electrical generating station. The suites added during the 1990 refit were gone by March, briefly returning the ship to her pre-1990 profile. Her 316-meter (1,035ft) hull was designed with a traditional tumble-home, but with a flared stem line at the bow, which ended in a bulbous bow beneath the waterline, evoking similar lines on Normandie. She would also only be a two-class liner, which would, like the recently built SS Rotterdam, be able to be converted from a segregated, class restricted crossing mode to a unified, classless cruising mode, thereby allowing the ship to be more versatile in its operations. A 6-day cruise to Bermuda was planned but cancelled at the last minute in favor of fixing some problems. 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]. GGA Image ID # 11a17f0d11. I spoke about a success. Its length is 217 m. 63, its width of 23 meters, and its height of 21 m. 50 from the keel to the bridge where the boats are. Its successor, the "New France," will voyage the world's oceans in 2021. Several times a day, an orchestra, recruited with care, makes the passengers listen to the most classical music as the most fashionable. Beyond this, many pieces of artwork were especially ordered to adorn the walls of the dining rooms, lounges and cabins. Despite these requirements, she was still to be the longest ship ever built, as well as one of the fastest, meaning not only an advanced propulsion system, but also a hull design which would withstand the rigours of the North Atlantic at high speed. Troy's take: Last year's ballot featured 17 artists. This move also reduced the fuel consumption to 250 tonnes per 24 hours. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. She was refloated on 4 March 1906 and returned to service later that year. [citation needed], By 12 July 2008 the bow and the stern of the ship had been removed, with little of the ship's famous profile still recognizable. At the same time, everyone can measure the role our merchant marine plays in the economy and in the prestige of our country. This marked the last marriage to be performed aboard France, which had hosted hundreds of weddings over her transatlantic career. The 1865 Convention states that New York ocean liners would have a speed of 11 knots. Despite the cutbacks, the ship remained extremely popular among cruise enthusiasts, some of whom questioned the owner's actions in light of the continuing successful operation of Queen Elizabeth 2, which had become a well-maintained rival still operating 5-star luxury cruises and transatlantic crossings for Cunard. A First Class Gallery. The seats of the smokehouse, of gray velvet, harmonize nicely with lemon-colored panels. [citation needed]. To learn more about Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, and the new and improved S.S. Bon Voyage, please call 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of The Cruise Web's river cruise experts! As for the prow, it was purchased by French interests in 2009 as part of a project, which never came to fruition. Ladies and gentlemen often need the help of a hairdresser. The ship's exterior remained unchanged during her thirteen years of service. Instead of the traditional footbridge where we hastened, we see a tent-jetty, spacious and very well installed. This article is about the liner launched in 1960. However, Charles de Gaulle (the futurePresident of France) opined that it would be better for French national pride (which was flagging due to the then ongoing Algerian War of Independence) to construct one grand ocean liner as an ocean-going showcase for France, in the tradition of the SS Normandie. The latter space was gutted and remade into Checkers Cabaret; a small show lounge with abstract chrome palm trees around the columns, red lacquered wall panels, and a black-and-white checker board dance floor, again evoking a 1920s jazz club. The friendship will find its account there, because the United States is dear to France and I believe well that France is dear to the United States. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. S. Leonardo Saldanha. One level down was Pont Promenade, the main Tourist Class deck. Her passengers would learn of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington six days later, while in mid-ocean. Initially by the fact that the ship, with its 315 meters length, its displacement of 57000 tons, its propulsion of 160.000 horses, its normal speed of 31 knots, will be larger, safer, more powerful, faster than any other of its species. [32] By September 2008, most of what remained above the waterline had been cut away, and the ship's demolition was essentially completed by late 2008. It took over a month for the stand-off to end, and by 7 December 1974, the ship was moored at a distant quay in Le Havre, known colloquially as quai de l'oubli the pier of the forgotten. GGA Image ID # 11a09a9876. Large windows, which can be closed utilizing thick and mobile windows, let one's gaze wander over immensity. These gates close the cage of the two elevators that serve the various floors of this gigantic ship. Perhaps one could accumulate more gilding, motifs, and furniture; it would be impossible to compose the most sumptuous installations with more art and skill. Four propellers power the liner "France." [31] Scrapping began on the forward part of the sun deck. PosterDog. First Class Grand Salon. In reality, however, the 35 knot speed of the United States would prove impossible to beat. [30], By 4 December of the same year, it was confirmed that the tip of Blue Lady's bow had been cut; a ceremonial move done to most ships that end up in Alang just prior to the full-scale breaking of a ship. She was refloated on 4 March 1906 and returned to service later that year. . France was the French Line flagship from 1961 to 1974, combining regular five days/nights transatlantic crossings with occasional winter cruises, as well as two world circumnavigations. We saw so appear tall ships of up to 2,000 tons. The chapel's interior was created by Anne Carlu Subes (daughter of Jacques Carlu) in silver anodized aluminium panels arranged in a 45-degree grid pattern. One design flaw was revealed when the ship reached warmer waters: her two swimming pools, one each for first and tourist class, were both indoors; the first class pool deep within the ship's hull, and the tourist class pool on an upper deck, but covered with an immovable glass dome. GGA Image ID # 119c4de068. There will also be trinkets and postcards, and we can imagine that we have not left the mainland. At the time of her construction in 1960, the 316m (1,037ft) vessel was the longest passenger ship ever built, a record that remained unchallenged until the construction of the 345m (1,132ft) RMSQueen Mary 2 in 2004. The S.S. France was a world-class cruise ship that offered a unique and luxurious experience at sea. The center of the brochure holds a handsome two-page color artist's impression of the FRANCE in New York harbor. The work of the sculptor Nelson has an excellent pace and still contributes to the beauty of this monumental staircase. The dome, painted black, contained an array of recessed spot-lights, and sat within a circular band of translucent, fluorescent-lit panels, all on a truncated rotunda of gold aluminium. [citation needed], On 7 November 1915, France was on a voyage from Mudros, Greece, to Marseille, France, when she was shelled by the German submarine SMU-38 in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Sardinia. [42], After the ship was purchased by Kloster in 1979 many of the original 1960s interiors were lost as rooms were either demolished within larger renovations, or redecorated to suit Caribbean cruising, under the direction of maritime architect Tage Wandborg and New York interior designer Angelo Donghia. The French SS Volunteer Assault Brigade . It is the thought that comes to mind when one examines the decorative set formed by the upper tier of the Great Staircase. [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. Ice and strong waters harmonize on the walls. The Chambord dining room was decorated by Mrs. Darbois-Gaudin in gold anodized aluminium, with monochrome chairs in red, orange and cream. Turbine Maneuvering Table (Control Room). In 1864, the SS Washington was only 107 meters long, with 3,300 horsepower and 3,554 tons. Version Anglais. The chart room has its nautical library, chronometers, and sextants. With the French Line satisfied, the ship was handed over, and undertook a trial cruise to the Canary Islands with a full complement of passengers and crew. All Rights Reserved. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. The cover borders and inside flaps and the borders and illustrations used in the page layout are a more modern Art Nouveau style., The interior of the brochure is comprised of 16 pages of text in French by A. 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