Category Archives: Ile de France
Ile de France Remembered
Ile de France was the first ocean liner I ever set foot on. This was back in 1959, when I pestered my dad to take me to a charity event on the great ship featuring a local kiddie show host … Continue reading
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My Visit to Ile de France—Maybe
When it comes to Ile de France, I have kind of a reverse sense of deja vu. I may have once actually been on the great French liner, but I’m not really sure. Let me explain. Back in late 1958 … Continue reading
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Cruising on Ile de France
Here’s an interesting ad, probably from the 1950s, that promotes cruising on the post-war Ile de France (now with only two funnels). I find the ad interesting for several reasons, including the prices (from $340 for a 12-day cruise). I … Continue reading
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Photo Fun With Ile de France
While thumbing through the October 1939 issue of Popular Science (yes, I’m a bit behind on my reading), I noticed a photograph of the great Ile de France being towed by a single tugboat. I’m can understand why this event … Continue reading
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Le Semaine de Gloire est Arrivé!
This week marks the 75th anniversary of Normandie’s maiden voyage. What’s left to be said about Normandie? Not much, really. For many (including myself), Normandie was everything an ocean liner should be: fast, beautiful, elegant and stylish. Like someone with … Continue reading
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