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SS Normandie versus RMS Queen Mary – The Great Atlantic Showdown!
Back in 1935 the French SS Normandie set a new benchmark for stylish travel, she was also the fastest ship afloat. But soon a rival steamed up alongside, the British cruise liner RMS Queen Mary would attempt to beat the Normandie across the Atlantic and claim her title.
Clip from the “Big Bigger Biggest” documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence.
Watch the complete documentary here – youtu.be/gXyLR9YZXdo
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SS Normandie versus RMS Queen Mary – The Great Atlantic Showdown!
Back in 1935 the French SS Normandie set a new benchmark for stylish travel, she was also the fastest ship afloat. But soon a rival steamed up alongside, the British cruise liner RMS Queen Mary would attempt to beat the Normandie across the Atlantic and claim her title.
Clip from the “Big Bigger Biggest” documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence.
Watch the complete documentary here – youtu.be/gXyLR9YZXdo
Subscribe to Element 18 – bit.ly/337R2uO
