ss deutschland of 1900
ss france of 1961
the construction of ocean liners result of nationalism. revival of power of german navy stemmed clear affirmation of kaiser wilhelm ii of germany see country become sea power. thus, ss deutschland of 1900 had honor bear name of mother country, honor lost after ten years of disappointing career. rms lusitania , rms mauretania of 1907 built of british government desire united kingdom regain prestige sea power. ss united states of 1952 result of desire united states government possess large , fast ship convertible troop transport. ss rex , ss conte di savoia of 1932 constructed @ demands of benito mussolini. finally, construction ss france of 1961 result of charles de gaulle s desire build on french national pride , financed french government.
some liners did gain great popularity. mauretania , olympic had many admirers during careers, , retirement , scrapping caused sadness. same true of Île de france, scrapping aroused strong emotion admirers. similarly, queen mary popular british people.
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