Apr 17, 2020
Cruise ship France, built in 1910, seen in Lisbon in 1930.
At the time of its maiden voyage, in 1912, it was nicknamed the “Versailles of the Atlantic”. Originaly a steamship, it served the First world war transporting troops and later as a Hospital ship. In 1923, upon returning to civil life, she was converted into a motor ship.
Scrapped in 1935, when it became obvious the ship was too pricey and too dated to be a suitable competitor to more modern versions in the market.
Photo from: Arquivo da Torre do Tombo