Virtual sailor 7 normandie3/9/2024 ![]() ![]() A lot of changes took place in the tourist class. ![]() The large letters with the ship's name that stood between the second and third funnels were removed. First of all, the screws were replaced - the three-blade screws were replaced with four-blade screws. ![]() In the winter of 1935/36 the "Normandie" was brought into dock and refit began. She was the first French ship to win the Blue Riband The year 1935 was a success as at that time the ship won the Blue Riband (Normandie took it from the Italian liner SS Rex) during her maiden voyage in May and during another voyage in June 1935. The ship had amazing interiors such as a huge lounge combined with a smoking room and an 86 meter long first class dining room. Until today no passenger ship with more powerful electric propulsion has been built. A new feature was the drive, which used an electric transmission. The keel was laid in January 1931 and the launch took place in October 1932. Ship History 1935-1946 Construction and Characteristics ![]()
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