RIGHTING THE NORMANDIE
LONG JOB PROGRESSING New York, Oct. 12. The liner Lafayette, formerly the Normandie, will rise slowly till she reaches the point where she will turn on to her keel, said Captain William Sullivan, the naval supervisor of salvage, expressing his confidence in successful completion, of the work. He declined to estimate the length of time required, but naval officers indicated that the Lafayette will not be available for any sea-going purpose before the end of 1944. The operations recently were well up to schedule, or perhaps slightly ahead. Fifty naval and 50 civilian divers are at present working along the entire hull, in addition to 600 other workmen. Coffer dams are slowly being built throughout the ship's length, after which delicate pumping will begin to prepare the righting, which is expected to occupy 30 to 45 days. The divers report that the hull is not seriously damaged. The vessel may be righted early in 1943. and will then be moved to dry dock for overhaul and refitting.—P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 14 October 1942, Page 5
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