SS Normandie launches in Saint-Nazaire, France, in 1932

The High Seas was launched from Saint Nazaire, France, in 1935. The French luxury liner Normandy, measuring 1029 feet and weighing 80,342 tons, was the largest ship afloat at the time.

Where was the Normandy launched?

• New York, USA

• Saint Nazaire, France

• Hamburg, Germany

• London, UK

In what year was the Normandy launched?

• 1940

• 1935

• 1930

• 1925

How long was the Normandy?

• 900 feet

• 1029 feet

• 800 feet

• 1100 feet

What was the weight of the Normandy?

• 80,342 tons

• 70,000 tons

• 100,000 tons

• 90,000 tons

What was the Normandy's status in terms of size at the time of her launch?

• Average-sized ship

• Smallest ship afloat

• Second largest ship afloat

• Largest ship afloat