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Société Anonyme De Gérance Et D'Armement
The Rothschild Bank founded the Société Anonyme de Gérance et d'Armement (also known by its acronym SAGA) in 1919 for the management of French state-owned ships. History In 1920, SAGA operated the coal fleet of the Compagnie des Chemins de Fer du Nord, a railway company also owned by the Rothschild group. Acquisitions: *1926 ''Compagnie des Bateaux à Vapeur du Nord'' *1934 ''Union Maritime'' *1935 ''Compagnie Franco-Africaine de Navigation'' *1939 ''Société Navale de l'Ouest''. Founded to operate scheduled services to Algeria and West Africa. *1963 ''Société Nationale d'Affrêtements''. Founded in 1916 by the Chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée to transport coal imported from England. Nationalised by the French Government in 1937, the company was owned by SNCF but maintained its own management until 1963 when the company and its eight ships were purchased by SAGA. Subsidiaries *1927 ''Angleterre-Lorraine-Alsace Société Anonyme de Navigation''.Railw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rothschild & Co
Rothschild & Co is a multinational investment bank and financial services company, and the flagship of the Rothschild banking group controlled by the French and British branches of the Rothschild family. The banking business of the firm covers the areas of investment banking, restructuring, corporate banking, private equity, asset management, and private banking. It is also known to serve as the advisor and lender to governments and major corporations. In addition, the firm has its own investment account in private equity. Rothschild's financial advisory division is known to serve British nobility as well as the British Royal Family. Past chairman Sir Evelyn Robert de Rothschild was the personal financial advisor of Queen Elizabeth II, and she knighted him in 1989 for his services to banking and finance. History Rothschild & Co is the result of a merger between the French and British houses of Rothschild, each with individual but intertwined histories. British history (N M Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TrSS Londonderry (1904)
TrSS ''Londonderry'' was a passenger vessel built for the Midland Railway in 1904. History TrSS ''Londonderry'' was designed by the Messrs Bilee Gray and Co, naval architects to the Midland Railway and built by William Denny and Brothers of Dumbarton. She was launched on 29 April 1904 by Mrs Tilney, daughter of Sir Ernest Paget, Chairman of the Midland Railway. She was the first ship equipped with Lodge-Muirhead wireless telegraphy. She was requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1914. In 1923 she came into the ownership of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway when they acquired the Midland Railway. In 1927 they sold her to Société Anonyme de Gérance et d'Armement The Rothschild Bank founded the Société Anonyme de Gérance et d'Armement (also known by its acronym SAGA) in 1919 for the management of French state-owned ships. History In 1920, SAGA operated the coal fleet of the Compagnie des Chemins de Fer ... who renamed her ''Flamand''. She was scrapped at Altenwerder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connections Across The English Channel
Connections may refer to: Television * '' Connections: An Investigation into Organized Crime in Canada'', a documentary television series * ''Connections'' (British documentary), a documentary television series and book by science historian James Burke * ''Connections'' (game show), a British game show of the 1980s Other *''Connections'', a social network analysis journal * ''Connections'' (journal), a military/defense periodical * ''Connections'' (video game), a 1995 educational adventure video game *Connections Academy, a free US public school that students attend from home *IBM Connections HCL Connections is a Web 2.0 enterprise social software application developed originally by IBM and acquired by HCL Technologies in July 2019. Connections is an enterprise-collaboration platform which helps teams work more efficiently. Connecti ..., a Web 2.0 enterprise social software application * ''Connections'' (album), a 2008 album by A. R. Rahman See also * Connexions (disa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferry Companies Of France
A ferry is a ship, watercraft or amphibious vehicle used to carry passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo, across a body of water. A passenger ferry with many stops, such as in Venice, Italy, is sometimes called a water bus or water taxi. Ferries form a part of the public transport systems of many waterside cities and islands, allowing direct transit between points at a capital cost much lower than bridges or tunnels. Ship connections of much larger distances (such as over long distances in water bodies like the Mediterranean Sea) may also be called ferry services, and many carry vehicles. History In ancient times The profession of the ferryman is embodied in Greek mythology in Charon, the boatman who transported souls across the River Styx to the Underworld. Speculation that a pair of oxen propelled a ship having a water wheel can be found in 4th century Roman literature "''Anonymus De Rebus Bellicis''". Though impractical, there is no reason why it could not work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Bingen
Jacques Bingen (16 March 1908 – 12 May 1944) was a high-ranking member of the French Resistance during World War II who, when captured by the Gestapo, chose to commit suicide rather than risk divulging what he knew under torture. Early life Bingen was born in Paris to a Jewish family with Italian roots. He was the brother-in-law of André Citroën. After graduating from the Lycée Janson de Sailly in 1924, he entered the École des mines de Paris in 1926 and studied to become an engineer. In 1930–1931, he served in the artillery branch of the French Army. From 1935, he was director of the French shipping company Société Anonyme de Gérance et d'Armement. World War II He was drafted in 1939 for World War II. During the Battle of France, he was wounded on 12 June 1940 at Saint-Valery-en-Caux. After France surrendered, he made his way to British-held Gibraltar, and from there to England, arriving in July. He joined the Free French under General Charles de Gaulle, and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MV Moby Love
M/F ''Sporades Star'' is a passenger ferry which belongs to Seajets. She was previously owned by Moby Lines and was named ''Moby Love''. She was launched in 1972 as ''Saint Eloi'' but not completed until 1975 due to the bankruptcy of the shipyard that built her. She was built as a multi-purpose ferry, capable of carrying railway rolling stock as well as road vehicles. Built for Angleterre-Lorraine-Alsace, she was renamed ''Channel Entente'' in 1989. She served on cross-channel routes until she was sold in 1990 to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IoMSPCo) and reflagged to the Bahamas. Renamed ''King Orry'', she was reflagged to the Isle of Man in 1995. In 1998, she was sold to Moby Lines and renamed ''Moby Love'', and then ''Moby Love 2''. She was renamed ''Moby Love'' again in 2002 until 2017 when she sold in Greek company. Description The ship is long, with a beam of . She has a depth of and a draught of . She is powered by two Pielstick 16PC2-2V-400 diesel engines giv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. The modern Royal Navy traces its origins to the early 16th century; the oldest of the UK's armed services, it is consequently known as the Senior Service. From the middle decades of the 17th century, and through the 18th century, the Royal Navy vied with the Dutch Navy and later with the French Navy for maritime supremacy. From the mid 18th century, it was the world's most powerful navy until the Second World War. The Royal Navy played a key part in establishing and defending the British Empire, and four Imperial fortress colonies and a string of imperial bases and coaling stations secured the Royal Navy's ability to assert naval superiority globally. Owing to this historical prominence, it is common, even among non-Britons, to ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SS Twickenham Ferry
''Twickenham Ferry'' was a train ferry built in 1934 for the Southern Railway. She served during the Second World War as a minesweeper and returned to merchant service post-war, serving until 1974 when she was scrapped. Description ''Twickenham Ferry'' was one of three ships built to the same design. Her sister ships were and . She was long, with a beam of . She had a depth of and a draught of . She was , , and 1,200 DWT. She was powered by four Parsons turbines, which were built by Parsons. Steam was supplied by boilers made by Yarrows Ltd, Scotstoun. The four turbines drove twin screw propellers through single reduction gearing and they had a total power output of 948 nhp (3,300 kW). She had a service speed of . ''Twickenham Ferry'' could carry 12 sleeping cars or 40 goods wagons, with space for 25 cars. Accommodation was provided for 500 passengers. History ''Twickenham Ferry'' was built by Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd as yard number 1446. Launched on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TSS Duke Of Cumberland
''TSS Duke of Cumberland'' was a passenger vessel operated by the London and North Western Railway and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway from 1909 to 1923. and also as ''Picard'' by Angleterre-Lorraine-Alsace from 1927 to 1936. History She was built at William Denny and Brothers William Denny and Brothers Limited, often referred to simply as Denny, was a Scottish shipbuilding company. History The shipbuilding interests of the Denny family date back to William Denny (born 1779), for whom ships are recorded being built ..., as part of a fleet of seven ships delivered by the company between 1892 and 1909. The ''Duke of Cumberland'' was part of the joint Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway-London & North Western Railway service between Fleetwood and Belfast from 1909 to 1922, when she passed into the hands of the LNWR alone. She then passed to the London, Midland & Scottish Railway in 1923. Upon acquisition by Angleterre-Lorraine-Alsace in 1927, she was renamed ''Picard'' for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TSS Duke Of Argyll (1909)
TSS ''Duke of Argyll'' was a passenger vessel operated by the London and North Western Railway and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway from 1909 to 1923. and also as ''Alsacien'' by Angleterre-Lorraine-Alsace from 1927 to 1936. History She was built at William Denny and Brothers, as part of a fleet of seven ships delivered by the company between 1892 and 1909. The ''Duke of Argyll'' was part of the joint Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway-London & North Western Railway service between Fleetwood and Belfast from 1909 to 1922 when she passed into the hands of the LNWR alone. She passed to the London London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo ..., Midland & Scottish Railway in 1923. Upon acquisition by Angleterre-Lorraine-Alsace in 1927 she was renamed ''Alsacien'' for Tilbury-D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemin De Fer Du Nord
The Chemins de fer du Nord at National Railway Museum website. Retrieved 28 July 2013 (french: Compagnie des chemins de fer du Nord or ''CF du Nord''), ( en, Northern Railway Company) often referred to simply as the Nord company, was a company, created in , , in September 1845. It was owned by, among others, |
TSS Rathmore (1908)
TSS ''Rathmore'' was a twin screw steamer passenger vessel operated by the London and North Western Railway from 1908 to 1923, and the London, Midland and Scottish Railway from 1923 to 1927. History She was built by Vickers, Sons & Maxim Ltd of Barrow-in-Furness for the London and North Western Railway in 1908. She was trialled at sea on 16 July, and completed the distance between the Skerries and Great Orme's Head at the speed of 21 knots. She entered service on 24 July 1908. She was larger both in length and breadth than the other ships on the Holyhead to Greenore service. Fifty state-rooms were provided enabling one hundred passengers to enjoy private cabins. The total number of passengers for which the ship was certified was 1,366. A spacious ladies’ deck lounge was provided on the bridge deck, upholstered in peacock blue frieze velvet, with panelling in white enamel, and a stained-glass dome as the main decorative feature. The gentlemen were provided with a smoking room ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
