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The Devastating Fire that Destroyed the Art Deco Masterpiece SS L'Atlantique
Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel đ. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription âĄïž Here: https://go.babbel.com/t?bsc=1200m60-youtube-bigoldboats-oct-2022&btp=default&utm_term=generic_v1&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=Influencer..bigoldboats..USA..YouTube SS L'Atlantique was launched on April 15th, 1930 by Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique. The new luxury liner was an Art Deco masterpiece intended to boost trade between France and South America. But early in her career, she was destroyed by a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 19 crew members. Support Big Old Boats by joining our crew over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/BigOldBoats Check out our ship-shape merch! https://www.bigoldboats.com/shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigoldboats Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigOldBoats Sources: L'Atlantique: Queen of the South Atlantic by Les Streater The Liner: Retrospective and Renaissance by Philip Dawson Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hdulva Chapters: 0:00 SS L'Atlantique 2:16 Chapter 1: An Unlucky Launch 4:47 Chapter 2: Art Deco Masterpiece 7:45 Chapter 3: A Short Career 8:54 Chapter 4: Fire at Sea 15:09 Chapter 5: A Total Loss Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue providing free high-quality historical content.
