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Collision and foundering of the France (19th century)

The foundering of the French steamer France brings consternation on the insurance places as many passengers lost their lives and a lot of property was destroyed. She had 150 passengers, but only lifeboats for 100...

She left New York for Le Havre with a large general cargo and US$ 20.000 in specie. The collision took place 50 miles off the Nantucket Lightship.