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Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1911 - 1939

History

Brought into service in November 1911 on the lines of North Africa, at the departure of Marseille. In August 1914, is transformed into auxiliary cruiser then in transport of troops in 1915. Out of requisition in 1919, she takes again her regular service in July 1920, after a complete reconditioning. June 15, 1933, she inaugurates the station of the boat trains in La Joliette. In December 1934, is seriously damaged by a fire. From 1935, is used as ship of reserve, is laid up in winter. Demolished in Ghent, in Belgium, in 1939.