Limited Editions of 7 Arzt Historic Ship Plaques
| s/s Normandie | R.M.S. Queen Mary | s/s United States |
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The "Blue Riband" course was 2942 miles from Bishop Rock Lighthouse
to Ambrose Light Ship.
Dates of winning the "Blue Riband" |
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| May 29, 1935 s/s Normandie | Aug 8, 1937 R.M.S. Queen Mary | Jul 8, 1952 s/s United States |
| s/s NORMADIE ( French Line) / USS LAFAYETTE (U.S. Navy Transport) Was launched in 1935 - built by Chantiers and Ateliers in St. Nazaire, France. Designer Vladamir Yourkevitch, developer of the bulbous bow. The first trip was May 29. 1935 and won the Blue Riband. The use of split boiler up-takes enlarged the public spaces. Lavish Art Deco decor used thought with paintings, scuplture and tapestry, all very elegant. To reduce vibration, 4 blade propellers were installed. The last voyage before WWII was August 23, 1939 to New York. The U.S. Government requistioned the vessel on Dec. 12. 1941 for a troop ship. A fire occured on Feb.9.1942 which destroyed the ship; salvaged and mothballed until 1946 sold for scrap. |
| R. M. S. Queen Mary ( Cunard White Star Line ) The keel was laid Dec. 27. 1930, then work was suspended until April 3. 1934. Launched on Sept. 26 1934, maiden voyage was May 27. 1936, won the Blue Riband. Passenger capacity was 2,139 in cabin, tourist and third class. She was equipped with an adjustable fresh air system for all areas. Interior decor was designed by leading British artists. Requestioned for troop ship service on March 1. 1940. She had a speed of 31.7 knots, therefore didn't sail in convoys. Collided and sank the H.M.S. Curacoa on Oct. 2. 1941. During WWII carried a record of 15,000 troops. Converted to a passenger service and sailed on July 31. 1947 to New York. Withdrawn from service on Oct. 31. 1967 and went to Long Beach, California to become a Museum / Hotel Ship. |
s/s UNITED STATES ( the "Big U" )
operated by
United States Lines Designed by Wm. F. Gibbs , built Newport News Ship
Builders, The maiden voyage of July 1952, was the last liner to win the
"Blue Riband". She was built for possible conversion to a troop ship with
defense features. Passenger capacity was 2000 in first cabin and tourist
classes. The ship was air conditioned. The staterooms and public areas in
U.S.hotel style. The U.S.government operating subsidy was suspended on July
1969 and was laid up.The ship was purchased Apr. 27, 1992 and towed to
Turkey for refitted as a Cruise ship. For lack of funds was returned in
1996 to Philadelphia and again laid up.
This plaque available at a later date in 1999 |
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