SS Normandie
LocationNew York Harbor
Year1942
DepthCapsized at pier
Size83,423 GRT
TypeOcean liner
About SS Normandie
The largest and fastest liner of her day. Caught fire during conversion to the troopship Lafayette and capsized at her pier from firefighting water. Salvaged and scrapped. Many call her the most beautiful liner ever built.
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