SS Normandie was a French ocean liner built in Saint-Nazaire, France, for the French Line Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT). She entered service in 1935 as the largest and fastest passenger ship afloat, crossing the Atlantic in a record 4.14 days, and remains the most powerful steam turbo-electric -propelled passenger ship ever built.

2014年9月23日 · The S.S. Normandie was a star crossed ship. Intended to be the pride of the French people, she was designed to be the height of shipbuilding technology and modern culture. Her first class passenger spaces were decorated in …

2023年10月16日 · The SS Normandie was a French ocean liner launched in 1932, celebrated for its luxurious design and advanced engineering. At the time of her maiden voyage in 1935, she was the largest and fastest ship in the world and held the …

2017年1月31日 · SS Normandie was the ultimate transatlantic ocean liner – assuredly of the 1930s, but perhaps of the entire 20th century. She had abundance – she was novel, innovative, glittering, exceptionally advanced, truly sensational.

Discover the SS Normandie of The French Line, one of the most renowned ocean liners of the 20th century, in all its elegance and luxury. This iconic ship and other illustrious ocean liners are covered in great detail on our website.

2018年2月2日 · In 1946, after eleven years of unprofitable, interrupted service, the world’s greatest luxury liner was cut up for scrap metal. Video of the SS Normandie, including her sea voyages, fire, and aftermath. When the Post published “Resurrection of a Lady” in 1943, the Navy was still confident it would right the ship and return it to service.

2023年3月14日 · The SS Normandie was laid down for service under France’s Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT). Millions of dollars were allocated to her construction, with the aim being to make her the most luxurious and modern ocean liner in the world.

2023年9月11日 · SS Normandie has gone down in history as one of the most revolutionary and modern ships ever created for her time, and is still widely considered to be one of the most beautiful ocean liners ever built.

2024年1月23日 · The SS Normandie, France’s legendary ocean liner, is a majestic testament to the pinnacle of Art Deco design and maritime engineering. This floating masterpiece, which sailed the seas in the early 20th century, represents a unique …

She was a ship of superlatives: the largest ship in the world for five years, more than 20,000 tons larger than White Star's Majestic; the first liner to exceed 1000 feet in length; the first liner to exceed 60,000 tons (and 70,000 and 80,000, for that matter); the largest turbo-electric powered liner; and the first to make a 30 knot eastbound A...