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Salvaged Luxury Liner Normandie, New York Harbour, Novembe
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Salvaged Luxury Liner Normandie, New York Harbour, Novembe
Photograph of the Normandie in New York Harbour, November 1943. The Normandie had just been refloated and was being towed to dry dock for repairs, after catching fire and capsizing in the harbour during 1942. She was renamed Lafayette by the US government and was intended to be refitted for war service. The estimated cost of the refit was 24, 500, 000 dollars
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1942 1943 Capsizing Catching Cost Dock Dollars Estimated Intended Refitted Renamed Repairs Salvaged To Wed Liner Re Fit
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In this evocative photograph taken in New York Harbour in November 1943, the salvaged luxury liner Normandie lies dockside, awaiting repairs after an unfortunate and dramatic chapter in her storied history. The Normandie, a symbol of opulence and elegance on the high seas, had caught fire and capsized in the harbour on February 9, 1942. The cause of the fire remains a mystery, but the incident resulted in the loss of 11 lives and extensive damage to the vessel. With the United States entering World War II, the US government took control of the Normandie and renamed her the USS Lafayette. The plan was to refit the ship for war service, with an estimated cost of $24.5 million. The refloating of the Normandie, which took place in November 1943, was a significant achievement, and this photograph captures the moment as the ship is towed to dry dock for repairs. The Normandie, originally a French ocean liner, had been a popular and luxurious vessel before the war. She was known for her sleek design, grand staircases, and ornate decor. The refit was intended to transform her into a troopship or a cargo vessel, but the war ended before the project was completed. The Normandie was eventually sold for scrap in 1946. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the Normandie's past glory and the dramatic events that marked her final days in New York Harbour. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, as well as the resilience and determination of those who worked to salvage and restore the vessel. The Normandie's story is an intriguing chapter in maritime history, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the events that shaped the vessel's fate.
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