Original 1909 SS La Provence French Line Ocean Liner Postcard Havre Luxembourg For Sale

📌 Item:
Original vintage postcard featuring the SS La Provence, flagship ocean liner of the French Line (Compagnie Générale Transatlantique). Postmarked December 16, 1909 from France to Kleinbettingen, Luxembourg. This card depicts a longitudinal cutaway view of La Provence, highlighting her luxury fittings and technical specifications.

🛳 Historical Significance:
Launched in 1906, La Provence was one of the largest and most luxurious liners of her time. She served the Le Havre–New York route before being requisitioned during World War I as La Provence II. In 1916, she was tragically sunk by German U-boat U-35 in the Mediterranean, with the loss of over 1,000 lives. This postcard represents both the golden age of transatlantic travel and an important piece of maritime history.

📏 Size:
Approximately 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"

📝 Condition:
Good condition for age, with light wear, yellowing, and minor corner issues. Please review photos to judge condition for yourself.

📦 Shipping:

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• Carefully packaged with protective materials and sent with tracking

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💡 Collectors’ Notes:

• Desirable for collectors of French Line memorabilia, WW1 maritime history, and early 20th-century postcards

• Strong appeal for ocean liner, shipwreck, and naval history enthusiasts