The Normandie is seen by Ocean Liner enthusiasts as THE epitome of the Ocean Liner.
She was fast, stylish and modern. She vied with the Queen Mary to win the
Blue Riband throughout the late 30s. Sadly, through sheer incompetence on the part
of the American Navy, she burned and capsized at her berth in New York while being
converted into a much-needed troop carrier during World War 2.
Wonderful video footage of the Normandie's tragically short career
including footage showing her wonderful hull lines effect on the water,
and her burning at her pier in New York:
