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Before the war they sailed as DUCHESS OF BEDFORD and DUCHESS OF RICHMOND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan was issued while the ships were undergoing restoration after arduous war duty. But before the work was finished, India declared independence from Britain. So the name EMPRESS OF INDIA was out, replaced with EMPRESS OF FRANCE, making this plan exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan measures 25\" by 30. Six decks are shown in detailed. Although class divisions are not marked, both First and Tourist classes are shown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the name change, EMPRESS OF FRANCE went on to sail successfully for Canadian Pacific until her date with the breakers in 1960. However, the EMPRESS OF CANADA met a tragic end when she caught fire and capsized in her berth at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool in January 1953. It took more than a year to get the hulk righted and towed away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}