Ship Theatre: Paquebot Liberté

Steamship launched in 1930 as "Expressdampfer Europa" by Norddeutscher Lloyd (Bremen, Germany). 1940-1944 used by German armed forces, 1945-1946 used by U.S. armed forces. 1946 awarded to the French company Compagnie Générale Transatlantique as a price of war. 1946-1947 major rebuilding. 1950 renamed "Paquebot Liberté". Wrecked in 1962.

Link: Wikipedia

Paquebot Liberte: Ship Theatre Front Text: "Theater- und Ballsaal"
Reverse Text: "'Europa' Deutschlands größter Expreßdampfer, Nordd. Lloyd, Bremen. 51000 Reg. tons, Länge der Masten 74 m, Durchmesser der Schornsteine 9 x 17 m, 2300 Passagiere und 1000 Mann Besatzung. Außer Telefunken-Übersee-Telephon alle Rettungsbotte mit Seemotor und drahtloser Telegraphie."
Publisher: K. Eden, Bremerhaven; 169
Type: Real Photo
Size: Classic
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Paquebot Liberte: Ship Theatre Reverse Text: "Companie Génerale Transatlantique - French Line - LIBERTÉ - Salle de spectacle - Theatre"
Publisher: Estel Publicité, Paris; 66158
Type: Real Photo
Size: Modern
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