The Incredible Story of the SS Île de France

The SS Île de France launched on March 14th, 1926 was one of the most successful ocean liners to ever sail the Atlantic. Her luxury and glamour kept her popular even through the depths of the Great Depression. Over the course of her over 30-year career she hosted numerous celebrities, played a critical role in World War 2, rescued 753 passengers from the sinking Andrea Doria, and starred in a cheesy action film called the last voyage. She was truly one of a kind. Support Big Old Boats by joining our crew over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/BigOldBoats Check out the Big Old Boats merch store: https://www.bigoldboats.com/shop TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigolboats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigoldboats Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigOldBoats Sources: The Ile de France and the Golden Age of Transatlantic Travel by Thomas Kepler: https://amzn.to/42HMXrA The Only Way to Cross by John Maxtone-Graham: https://amzn.to/3JSfMZG Collision Course: The Classic Story of the Collision of the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm by Alvin Moscow: https://amzn.to/3JQiwa1 Music sourced from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hdulva Chapters: 0:00 SS Île de France 2:55 Chapter 1: “To live is not to copy: it is to create” 6:35 Chapter 2: A Break From Tradition 11:02 Chapter 3: See and be Seen 13:57 Chapter 4: Little Fires Everywhere 18:47 Chapter 5: The Hero Ship 22:17 Chapter 6: The Last Voyage 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 Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue providing free high-quality historical content.