GENERAL MANGIN: 1953 - Color-coded, tissue deck plan from 1950s American Export " this first voyage by

" this first voyage by a Union-Castle ship for over 20 years promises to recreate many fond memories of a bygone era

she was sold to the breakers

Shaw Savill took over this ship of 1922 from Aberdeen Line in 1936 and converted her to all Tourist Class

a habit formed during the Gold Rush years of the 1890s

GENERAL MANGIN: 1953 - Color-coded, tissue deck plan from 1950s American Export " this first voyage byFabre Line: A fold out tissue deck plan (20" by 25") of the GENERAL MANGIN, a France to Congo passenger liner. Although the ship only displaced 12,500 tons, there were three classes onboard, plus additional barrack space for 500 soldiers. Each section is color coded showing lots of deck space for First and Second classes, and a tight fit for anyone down in Third. I am guessing that when the ship actually carried 500 soldiers to the restive colonies