SS Liberte Arrives in New York Harbor 1950

The video discusses the history and transformation of the Liberte, a luxury liner originally from France. Once a German merchant ship, it was seized by the US during WWII and later awarded to France as war reparations. The Liberte underwent extensive remodeling, costing nearly as much as its original construction. It served as a troop ship in 1945, bringing soldiers home. Today, it stands as a modern marvel, being one of the largest and most luxurious liners afloat.

What was the original name of the Liberte before it was transformed?

• Titanic

• Europa

• Queen Mary

• Lusitania

In what year did the Liberte serve as a troop ship?

• 1940

• 1945

• 1950

• 1935

Where was the Liberte seized by the US?

• Berlin

• Frankfurt

• Bremerhaven

• Hamburg

What record did the Liberte once hold?

• Oldest ship afloat

• Most luxurious interior

• Largest passenger capacity

• Fastest Atlantic crossing

What is the current status of the Liberte?

• Most modern and third-largest liner

• Least luxurious liner

• Smallest liner afloat

• Oldest liner afloat