{"id":14092,"date":"2018-08-27T12:07:10","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T11:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frenchlines.com\/en\/?page_id=14092"},"modified":"2018-08-27T13:00:57","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T12:00:57","slug":"photographs4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.frenchlines.com\/en\/collections\/photographs4\/","title":{"rendered":"Photographs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Life On Board<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457438239008{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457436585024{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Activities<\/h5>\n<p>Whether you were a New York businessman, opera singer, teacher, colonial official or soldier on leave, all passengers looking to fill the long days at sea could enjoy the recreation and entertainment activities offered on board. As the decades passed, the range of activities offered by the companies grew and widely differed according to passenger class and shipping line. From traditional deck games, such as <em>shuffle-board<\/em> or <em>deck tennis<\/em>, to clay pigeon shooting or swimming, not to mention relaxing on the famous <em>Transat<\/em> deck chairs, there was plenty to do on deck\u2014if the weather allowed. Inside, stewards organized concerts, bridge tournaments and film screenings, while some passengers preferred to browse the library or boutiques on board.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3252&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Deck on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3254&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class salon mixte on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France <\/em>(CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3248&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Passengers and their pets on board the deck of a French Line vessel<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3266&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class smoking deck on board the liner <em>D\u2019Artagnan<\/em> (MM 1925)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3262&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Mr. Henri, 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class steward on board the liner <em>Lafayette<\/em> (CGT 1930)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3258&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Passengers on board the 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-class deck of liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3260&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Film screening on board the liner France (CGT 1912)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3268&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Passengers playing cards on board the liner <em>Paris<\/em> (CGT 1921)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3270&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Passengers on the deck of a French Line vessel<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3250&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. A boxing match on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3264&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yves Bizien. Performance in the main 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class lounge on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3256&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class reading room on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457438599975{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457555052958{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3226&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous.1<sup>st<\/sup>-class dining room on board the liner <em>Mariette Pacha <\/em>(MM 1926)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3238&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Raymond Augustin. Tea service on the covered promenade deck on the liner <em>Libert\u00e9<\/em> (CGT 1950)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3232&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class dining room on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3246&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class dining room on board the liner <em>Th\u00e9ophile Gautier<\/em> (MM 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3228&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Banquet room on board the liner <em>Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3242&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Washing dishes on board the liner <em>Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3236&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Children&#8217;s dining room on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3234&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Wine cellar on board the liner <em>Lafayette<\/em> (CGT 1930) (Collection: Ms. Sabarly)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3224&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class dining room on board the liner <em>La Provence<\/em> (CGT 1906)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3240&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Kosher kitchen on board a French Line vessel<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3244&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">J. Desboutin. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class dining room on board the liner <em>Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3230&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-class dining room on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Cuisine<\/h5>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Gourmet cooking was a highly regarded specialty among French shipping companies and held a prominent place in life on board these vessels. From breakfast to dinner, including soup at 11:00 a.m. and late afternoon tea, the kitchen staff had to satisfy the appetite of every passenger. The refined cuisine that made French shipping lines famous, especially the <em>French Line<\/em> company, took pride of place in the luxurious dining rooms on board vessels. Popular gathering spots, these dining rooms allowed first-class passengers to see and, more importantly, to be seen.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457438570358{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457101104088{margin-top: -35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Services On Board<\/h5>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Passengers could avail of a myriad of services on board the biggest vessels, which catered to all requests and dispelled any concerns. Manicurists, hairdressers and barbers were on hand to ensure that passengers looked their best and stood out during gala dinners. Parents could relax while their little ones were taken care of by nannies. Shipping companies even built special dining and games rooms for child passengers. The height of luxury, French Line did not forget pets. A dog kennel was available to passengers where dedicated staff made sure pets were walked every day. They even had a menu specially prepared by the chefs.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3308&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Passengers and nanny in a 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-class cabin on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France <\/em>(CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3306&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class beauty salon on board the liner <em>Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3312&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Printing press on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3310&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Kennels on board the liner <em>Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3302&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class beauty salon on board the liner <em>Lafayette<\/em> (CGT 1930)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3314&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. A passenger and maid in a cabin on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3320&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yves Bizien. Walking dogs on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3318&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. 1<sup>st<\/sup>-class luggage desk on board the liner <em>France<\/em> (CGT 1962)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3298&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Church service on board the liner <em>De Grasse<\/em> (CGT 1924)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3304&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Operations room on board the liner <em>Lafayette<\/em> (CGT 1930)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3300&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Hairdressing salon on board the liner <em>Fontainebleau<\/em> (MM 1924)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3316&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Children&#8217;s dining room on board the liner <em>Antilles<\/em> (CGT 1953)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457438599975{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457555052958{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3290&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Apprentice sailor on the covered promenade deck of the liner Ile-de-France (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3288&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Kitchen staff on board the liner <em>Champlain<\/em> (CGT 1932), New York<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3280&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company.\u00a01<sup>st<\/sup>-class civilian service staff on board the liner <em> Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3292&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Lifeboat maintenance on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3284&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Helmsman on the bridge of the liner <em>Leconte de Lisle<\/em> (MM 1926)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3282&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Buffet service offered by bellboys on board the liner <em>France<\/em> (CGT 1962)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3274&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Nurse on board the liner <em>Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Staff on board the mixed cargo ship <em>Oregon<\/em> (CGT 1929)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3276&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Byron Company. Chefs on board the liner <em>Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3296&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Synagogue on board the liner <em> Normandie<\/em> (CGT 1935)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3272&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Firefighting team on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3294&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Priest in the chapel on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Ship Staff<\/h5>\n<p>A commanding presence on board, the captain was an iconic and charismatic figure in the Merchant Navy who directed a team of highly qualified staff that carried out their duties within the various services. This included the deck and machinery department, which were essential to the smooth running of the vessel. The former controlled navigation, security and maintained facilities; while the latter was responsible for the ship&#8217;s propulsion and technical equipment. The \u201ccivil\u201d\u00a0 or \u201cgeneral\u201d service, under the guidance of the ship&#8217;s purser, catered to passengers and was in charge of on-board hospitality, ranging from kitchens to dining rooms, as well as the reception and cabin service. The medical department was present on every ship and looked after the health of the staff and passengers. In order to expand their services on board larger vessels, companies called on professional experts such as hairstylists, musicians, photographers, etc. Priests, rabbis and ministers were also requested to ensure that religious services continued on board.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457438570358{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1457101104088{margin-top: -35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Notable Passengers<\/h5>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Before the emergence of air transportation, shipping lines were essential for traveling between one continent and another. Political or religious figures, artists, singers, actors of all nationalities, etc. everyone traveled on French ocean liners, who were renowned for providing excellent service and high-end hospitality. A genuine rivalry developed between companies in order to attract this glamorous client\u00e8le, whose status enhanced their exposure and reputation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2372&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Marlene Dietrich on board the liner <em>Paris<\/em> (CGT 1921)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2364&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yves Bizien. Cary Grant and Captain Le Berre on the bridge of the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2369&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Ernest Hemingway and his wife on board a French Line vessel<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2366&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Juliette Gr\u00e9co concert on board the liner <em>France<\/em> (CGT 1962)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2363&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Tino Rossi concert on board the liner <em>Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2362&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Luis Bu\u00f1uel on board the liner <em>Libert\u00e9<\/em> (CGT 1950)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2370&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Tennessee Williams on board the liner <em>Libert\u00e9<\/em> (CGT 1950)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2367&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Salvador Dali on board the liner <em>France<\/em> (CGT 1962)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2365&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Kim Novak boarding the liner <em> Ile-de-France<\/em> (CGT 1927)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2371&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. Charlie Chaplin exiting the liner <em>Lamorici\u00e8re<\/em> (CGT 1921)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2373&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anonymous. 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