Madame De Gaulle Christens Passenger Ship
Madame De Gaulle Christens Passenger Ship
The world's largest passenger vessel lies on the waves awaiting her Christening. One thousand and thirty five feet in length the $60-million dollar craft will carry 2000 passengers in air-conditioned splendor. The luxury liner is hailed by President DeGaulle as one of the greet successes of French technique. Then the vessel which it is hoped will bring renewed evidence to the French Merchant Marines is Christened by Madam DeGaulle, with the proud name, SS France. Prize new entry on the North Atlantic - Blue Riband Run, arena of maritime prestige. The SS France dry docked. MS - Many people looking at the craft. MOHS - Throngs gather to wish the new ship well. MS - President Charles DeGaulle addressing the people. OHS - People behind a wooden fence at the ship yard. MS - President DeGaulle with his arms up in the air. People applauding. MS - Madam DeGaulle Christening the ship, the "SS France". MCUS - Ship sliding into the water. CUS - Shipyard work men or builders of the SS France, bidding the ship farewell. MLS - Profile of the SS France in the ocean.