Steamship: Normandie
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Steamship: Normandie
Remember, if anyone touches her while I m away, you ll have me to answer to
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Answer Normandie Remember Shipping Steam Ship Steam Ships Touches Youll 1935 Liner
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the majestic Steamship Normandie as it sits at dock in 1935, a testament to the golden age of ocean liner travel. The Normandie, a French luxury liner and the sister ship of the famous SS Ile de France, was the largest and most luxurious ship of its time, measuring 764 feet in length and capable of carrying over 1,000 passengers. The caption etched into the bottom right corner of the print reads, "Remember, if anyone touches her while I'm away, you'll have me to answer to!" The possessive tone speaks to the deep connection many had with these magnificent vessels, which were not only modes of transportation but also symbols of status and adventure. The Normandie's sleek lines and elegant curves are on full display in this image, with its distinctive funnel and smokestacks rising high above the waterline. The ship's Art Deco design, with its geometric shapes and intricate details, reflects the style of the era and adds to its timeless allure. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the bustling activity at the dock, with workers and sailors going about their business, and other ships and boats in the background. The Normandie's size and grandeur dwarf those around it, a reminder of the awe-inspiring power and engineering prowess of these steamships. As we look at this photograph, we are transported back in time to an era of glamour and adventure, when travel by sea was an experience in and of itself, and the Steamship Normandie was a symbol of the best that humanity had to offer. It's a reminder of the rich history of shipping and transportation, and the enduring allure of the open sea.
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