Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
La Touraine
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
1. La Touraine Marker
Laid down by Compagnie Generale Transatlantique in Saint-Nazaire and launched in (sic) 21 March 1890. Built for France to New York service, she was the fifth largest steamer in the world at the time of her launch. Initially equipped with accommodations for 392 first class, 98 second class, and 600 third class passengers. Sailed on her maiden voyage from Le Havre to New York on 20 June 1891. With post war boom in North Atlantic traffic over, La Touraine was sold and scrapped in Dunkirk in October 1923.
Years – ’90 (1890-1923)
Gross Tonnage – 9,047
Size – 536 ft. x 56 ft.
Propulsion – Steam triple expansion engines powering two propellors
Cruising speed – 19 knots
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1890.
Location. 40° 45.911′ N, 73° 59.917′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. Marker can be reached from Hudson River Greenway near Pier 88 near West 47th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. SS United States (here, next to this marker); RMS Queen Mary (here, next to this marker); Paris (here, next to this marker);
this page online
Regarding La Touraine. La Touranine played a very small role in the Titanic saga:
"April 12, 1912: Westbound from Havre to New York, La Touraine was in wireless contact with Titanic during the afternoon and evening until about 9 p.m. Around 8 p.m., transmitted ice warnings describing field ice and two large bergs in the vicinity of 43° N., 42.8° W."
Titanic Inquiry Project
Also see . . . SS La Touraine. (Submitted on March 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
2. La Touraine wayside site
The circular overlook between Piers 86 and 88.
via Titanic Inquiry Project, unknown
3. La Touraine
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
