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Remembering the Normandie

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Rick SpilmanFebruary 10, 2021

On this day, sixty nine years ago, the great French luxury liner SS Normandie caught fire at Pier 88 on the Hudson River in New York City.  The fire burned out of control and the next day the ship capsized at the dock. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged French luxury liner, hudson river, new york, Pier 88, South Street Seaport Museum, SS Normandie, USS Lafayette
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