The SS France was one of the last great ocean liners. Launched in 1960, she would be a favorite way to cross the Atlantic for 13 years. After her successful career with the French Line, she was purchased by Norwegian Cruise Lines and was converted into the SS Norway, the largest cruise ship in the world. She would go on to revolutionize the cruise industry.

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Music:
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Elm Lake - Elm Lake https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/P...
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro - SS France
0:55 Fading National Pride
2:30 One Last Ocean Liner
6:40 Changing Tides
9:15 Norwegian Cruise Lines
14:02 Tragedy
15:40 Legacy