Built by Chantiers de France, Dunkirk, for French Line, 20,500 ton "Flandre" has length of 597 ft, depth 56 ft, total passengers 702, total freight space 200,000 cu ft, and speed 24 knots; powered by two Rateau Chantiers de Bretagne double reduction geared turbines developing 36,000/44,000 hp; steam driven under pressure of 64 kg per sq cm; details of interior decorations. (See also - n 4 July 24 1952 p 115-7; Naut Gaz v 146 n 8 Aug 1952 p 22-4, 34)


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    Title :

    "Flandre" enters service


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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