January 24, 2024
M/S PRESIDENT DOUMER 1857-1932 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES M/V MEDALLION 1935 Ship
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You are bidding on a beautiful 1935 Maiden Voyage bronze medallion issued for the ship M/S PRESIDENT DOUMER by the Messageries Maritimes, France-based shipping company. This 2 5/8" (appx. 1/8" in thickness) diameter bronze medallion was issued to celebrate the Maiden Voyage of the M/S PRESIDENT DOUMER. She was built by Soc. Provencale de Construction Nav., La Ciotat, France and was launched January 22, 1933. She was 492' overall with a 64' beam, 11,898 tons, and intended for the Messageries Maritime French Colonial Service to the Far East via the Suez Canal. She was twin screw with a service speed of 18 knots. She carried 300 passengers. She was torpedoed and sunk in convoy off Freetown October 30, 1942 while under Bibby Line management. The engraving was done by Aug(uste?) Maillard. It features a bas relief profile of former French President Paul Doumer on one side, and the dates 1857-1932. The reverse features the ship's name and a fine relief of the ship at sea and the date, MCMXXXV. This medallion was distributed among company employees, friends and clients of the line and the passengers aboard her June 6, 1935 Maiden Voyage. A rare and scarce medallion. International shipping will be determined at end of auction. I'll be happy to consolidate items won in multiple auctions for reduced shipping.
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