S.A. ORANJE: 1948 - Color-coded deck plan w/ interiors Fabre Line were modernized from the trio

were modernized from the trio operated by faltering Panama Pacific Line

The DE GRASSE was laid down in 1920 but a shortage of steel delayed her launching for four years

000 for two (about 300k today)

The Germans then nabbed it and sunk the former luxury liner as a blockade ship at Genoa

You could book your flight through the ship's purser

S.A. ORANJE: 1948 - Color-coded deck plan w/ interiors Fabre Line were modernized from the trioUnion Castle Safmarine: A fold out (22" by 24") deck plan from 1970 for the S. A. ORANJE. Built as the PRETORIA CASTLE in 1948, the ship adopted a new name and funnel colors when bought by Safmarine in 1966. The ship continued sailing under U C control. Union Castle produced beautiful deck plans in the post war era, and this one is no exception On one side is First Class with parts of six decks shown. Color photos show the Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Smoke