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Model name: SS France Ocean Liner
Application: Collection,Souvenir Gift, Home Office Decoration,Educational,Model
Age Range: > 14 years old
Type: Static finished model
Material: Zinc alloy,plastic,Wood
Scale: 1:1250
Size: approx style=\"\">Package:Cruise model,Display stand,Original box
SS France: The Last Great French Transatlantic SuperlinerOverview
SS Francewas a magnificent French ocean liner operated by Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (French Line). Launched in1960, she was designed to showcase French maritime prestige and technological innovation. For over a decade, she held the title of thelongest passenger ship in the world(1,035 ft / 316 m), a record she maintained until the launch of theRMS Queen Mary 2in 2004.
Key Features
Maiden Voyage: February 3, 1962 (Le Havre to New York)
Tonnage: 66,343 GRT (later increased to 70,202 GRT after refurbishment)
Passengers: 2,044 (originally), with lavish interiors reflecting French art and culture
Speed: 30+ knots (one of the fastest liners, capable of crossing the Atlantic in under 5 days)
Distinctive Design: Sleek profile, twin funnels (painted red with black tops), and a flared bow
Golden Age & Decline
Second Life as SS Norway
1979: Purchased by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), rebuilt as theSS Norway, the first modern \"megaship\" for Caribbean cruising.
Upgrades: Expanded to 76,049 GRT, with new amenities like pools and casinos.
Final Years: After a boiler explosion in 2003, she was scrapped in2008in Alang, India.
Legacy
Cultural Icon: Featured in films (The French Connection) and beloved by maritime enthusiasts.
Influence: Paved the way for modern cruising, blending elegance with mass-market appeal.
Memorials: Artifacts preserved in museums, including her famedGrand Salonstaircase.
Fun Fact: Her revolutionary turbo-electric propulsion system made her one of the quietest liners ever built!
