Inauguration of the liner France photograph by Ouest France

Description of the photograph

The transatlantic "France", the day of its launch, May 11, 1960, in the Atlantic shipyards at Saint Nazaire. Several hundred thousand spectators attend this event. The ship was launched at 4:15 p.m., half an hour before high tide. At 4.30 p.m., General de Gaulle delivers a speech, which concludes with "And now let France end and go to the ocean, to sail and serve!" Long live France, long live France! "

Keywords used by Archives Ouest-France to describe this photograph: Archives Ouest-France 1960, ocean liner, boat at sea, Saint Nazaire, vintage, history, old photography, black and white

This art photography is available in various sizes and finishes.

Frames information

Frame sizes

Small27x20, 30x20, 30x24

Medium34x34, 45x34, 45x36, 51x34

Large47x47, 63x47, 70x47

Frame details

• Three sizes available: 30x40, 50x60 and 60x80
• Each frame is aluminium (best quality) or wood
• A blank mat is always present to frame the photo
• Frame covered with a glass to protect the photograph