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[ 04-20-2005: Message edited by: matdark ]
quote:Originally posted by matdark:I had the wildest (or... weirdest) idea last night... What if Cunard bought the France (well, Norway) and refit her instead of having another floating warehouse built? Wouldn't it be awesome? I cant believe they'll let her be scrapped... I can't believe my government is letting her go....[ 04-20-2005: Message edited by: matdark ]
They let her go 31 years ago.
Wishful thinking I suppose.
I captured this pic today from the web cam.
Regards,Mike
quote:Originally posted by matdark:[QB]I had the wildest (or... weirdest) idea last night... What if Cunard bought the France (well, Norway) and refit her instead of having another floating warehouse built? /QB]
Nice idea Mat! We have discussed similar ideas in the past. An alternative concept was for NCL to refit and run the SS Norway as a luxury product, rather than a cookie-cutter and upgrade her engines for transatlantic crossings.
However, the success and appeal of the QM2 proves that Cunard can still provide their ‘traditional’ style product with a brand new ship. Refurbishing an aging ocean Liner is not good business. They already have one, after all.
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