liner COMMANDANT QUéRé

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1948 - 1967 (en gérance)

Design features

Commandant Quéré (liner) 1948 - 1967
hull material : ...................steel
previous name(s) of ship : ........
detailed type : ...................liner
type of propulsion : ..............2 propellers
building year of ship : ...........1948
name of shipyard : ................John Thornycroft
place of construction : ...........Southampton
year of entering the fleet : ......1948
length (in meters) : ..............105,23
width (in meters) : ...............15,24
gross tonnage (in tons) : .........4478
deadweight (in tons) : ............1854
type of engine : ..................2 double reduction Parsons turbine sets
engine power (in HP) : ............3500
nominal speed (in Knots) : ........16

History

Ordered by the French government to finish off the fleet of Compagnie Fraissinet. On May 1, 1948, Transat sees herself entrusted with the service line of Corsica. Last traditional steamer built to serve Corsica. Brought into service in July 1948. Sometimes used on the lines of North Africa. Returned to the State in October 1967. Sold for the demolition in Italy in November 1968.