Splendid paperweight made for the First cruise around the world of the liner France from January 5 to April 2, 1972 (88 days, 22 stopovers), based on the logo of Martin ROLLAND
In golden nickel
Weight: 397g
Diameter: 75mm
Obverse:
In relief, the two chimneys of the liner France, on a world map background.
Reverse:
Dish covered with black felt in perfect condition.
History:
The liner France (renamed Norway in 1979, then Blue Lady in 2006) is a former transatlantic liner built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, in Saint-Nazaire, where it was launched in 1960 in the presence of General de Gaulle. Throughout its period of activity, it was the longest liner ever built in the world until the launch of the Queen Mary 2 in 2004. It thus remained the largest liner in the world for 42 years, a record that still stands today.
Its home port is Le Havre and it was put into service in January 1962, on behalf of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT).
For twelve years, she provided transatlantic crossings and some cruises around the world, until September 1974.
Sold first to the Saudi businessman Akram Ojjeh in 1977, then to a Norwegian shipowner in 1979, renamed Norway, she then, after several transformations, provided cruises in the Caribbean Sea. Sold to a scrap dealer, it was renamed Blue Lady in 2006 and its dismantling ended in 2009 in India.
