liner ROCHAMBEAU

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1911 - 1934

Design features

Rochambeau (stell liner) 1911 - 1934
hull material : ...................steel
previous name(s) of ship : ........
detailed type : ...................stell liner
type of propulsion : ..............4 propellers
building year of ship : ...........1911
name of shipyard : ................Chantiers & Ateliers de St Nazaire
place of construction : ...........Penhoët
year of entering the fleet : ......1911
length (in meters) : ..............163,01
width (in meters) : ...............19,47
gross tonnage (in tons) : .........12678
deadweight (in tons) : ............7737
type of engine : ..................2 alternators triple expansion 4 cylinders and 2 LP turbines
engine power (in HP) : ............13000
nominal speed (in Knots) : ........17,5

History

Second "single class" steamer of the company, entered in service in September 1911 on the line Le Havre-New York. Extended version of the CHICAGO steamer, brought into service three years earlier. Between 1915 and 1918, ensures a regular service between Bordeaux and New York (because of the war, the terminus was moved from Le Havre to Bordeaux). Modernized in 1926. Work includes the installation of glazing-windows in front of the promenade deck. Demolished in Dunkerque in 1934.