The ROCHAMBEAU
was built by Chantiers & Ateliers de
St. Nazaire, St. Nazaire in 1911 for Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
(French Line). She was a 12,678 gross ton ship, length 559.4ft. x beam
63.7 ft., two funnels, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 15 knots.
There
was passenger accomodation for 428 2nd class and 1,700 third class
passengers.
Launched on March 2, 1911, she sailed from Le Harve on her maiden
voyage
to New York on September 16, 1911. In 1919 she was refitted to carry
475
cabin class and 1,450 third class passengers; and then was altered
again
in 1927 for Cabin, tourist and 3rd class.
She made her last Le Harve -
New York sailing in July 1933 and was scrapped at Dunkirk the following
year.
Uncle Mel sailed her in March, 1933.
