The SS Paris was a notable French ocean liner constructed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. Launched on September 12, 1916, she was completed in 1921 after delays caused by World War I. At 34,569 tons and measuring 768 feet in length with an 86-foot beam and a 60-foot depth, Paris was the largest French liner afloat upon her completion. She displaced approximately 36,700 metric tons on a 31-foot draught. Her design reflected a transition in maritime aesthetics, combining Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences, with interiors adorned by prominent designers like Louis Süe, René Lalique, and Paul Follot. Powered by four Parsons turbines producing 46,000 shaft horsepower, she drove four propellers and was originally coal-fired, later converted to oil in 1920, carrying 6,161 metric tons of fuel oil. Her boilers were 17 feet 8 inches in diameter and 27 feet 5 inches long, operating under 215 pounds of pressure. Her electrical system comprised turbo generators and reserve sets driven by oil engines. The Paris's interior featured luxurious accommodations, including 141 single-berth, 163 double-berth, and 32 triple-berth staterooms, along with 89 suites. First-class amenities included private telephones and distinctive windows, with a grand dining room spanning three decks, illuminated by a glass ceiling. Public spaces included two salons, a reading room, and a large, decorated smoking room. Her service career included Atlantic crossings between Le Havre and New York, cruises in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, and a reputation as one of the most luxurious liners of her time. Notable incidents include a collision with the Norwegian Besseggen in 1927, running aground in New York Harbor in 1929, and a fire at Le Havre in August 1929 that caused extensive damage. In 1939, she was permanently grounded after catching fire while docked in Le Havre, capsizing and sinking in her berth. Her wreck remained until 1947, when she was scrapped on site after being partially displaced by the German liner Liberté, which had been damaged and later refloated. The SS Paris remains a significant vessel for its size, design, and role in early 20th-century transatlantic maritime history.

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