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Rare Vtg SS France Ashtray CGT Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Cruise Ship
Very rare and fabulous heavy CGT vintage crystal ashtray from the First Class section of the SS France. Based on the passenger and source of the piece it is circa 1970. However, it could have been from the 1960's when it was introduced after the France's maiden voyage in 1962.No chips or scratches
Measures 5" x 5" x 1.5"hHere is a little history about the SS France:
SS France was a Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT, or French Line a French shipping company) ocean liner, constructed by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard at Saint-Nazaire, France, and put into service in February 1962. At the time of her construction in 1960, the 316m (1,037ft) vessel was the longest passenger ship ever built, a record that remained unchallenged until the construction of the 345m (1,132ft) RMSQueen Mary 2 in 2004.
France was later purchased by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) in 1979, renamed SS Norway and underwent significant modifications that better suited her for cruising duties. She was renamed SS Blue Lady and sold to be scrapped in 2006, and scrapping was completed in late 2008.
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