The 6,50m long monohull, ground-breaking Magnum 747 prototype, designed and built by David Raison, was transformed into a flight demonstrator.
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Jun 17
Damen Shiprepair
Dunkerque, Nord, France 51º03'05″N 02º21'38″E
Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque, part of Damen Shipyards Group since 2012, is the only major ship repair yard on the north-east coast of France.
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has decades of experience in repair, conversion, maintenance, refit and harbour & voyage projects, completing more than 1,500 jobs annually for all types of vessels and platforms. In addition, Damen Shipyards Group delivers up to 180 vessels each year.
Photo assignment for the GICAN. http://www.gican.asso.fr
No Comments — Architecture / Design / Destination / Detail / Environment / Maxi Yacht / Motor Yacht / Ship / shipping / Travel
Feb 17
Couach Yachts
Gujan-Mestras, Gironde, France 44º38'32″N 01º04'10″W
Located in the beautiful Bay of Arcachon since 1897, Couach Yachts is a French Shipyard.
Since 1897 Couach has cultivated an exceptional savoir-faire where hand-craftsmanship remains essential for the creation of unique products.
On the remarkable site on the Arcachon Bay, Couach creates made-to-measure yachts constructed by over 300 craftsmen.
Photo assignment for the GICAN. http://www.gican.asso.fr
No Comments — Architecture / Art / Design / Detail / History / In the Shed / Luxe / Maxi Yacht / Monohull / Performance / Ship / Travel / Water / Yachting
Jan 17
Chantier Naval de Marseille
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France 43º20'36″N 5º20'28″E
Ferry / Passenger Ship Paglia Orba at the Chantier Naval de Marseille.
Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNdM) is a ship repair yard with modern and well equipped facilities, a highly skilled workforce, a wide network of specialists and strong teamwork ethic.
Photo assignment for the GICAN. http://www.gican.asso.fr
No Comments — Architecture / Art / Design / Destination / Environment / Massilia / Ship / shipping / Travel / Water
Mar 16
Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie
Cherbourg-Octeville, Manche, Normandy, France 49º38’28″N 01º36'27″W
Photo assignment for the GICAN. http://www.gican.asso.fr
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Jun 15
Scandola
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France 43º20'37″N 5º20'32″E
Ferry / Passenger Ship Scandola at the Chantier Naval de Marseille.
No Comments — Adventure / Architecture / Design / Destination / Environment / In the Shed / Maxi Yacht / Monohull / Travel / Water
Feb 15
HYDROPTÈRE FOR GEO MAGAZIN
Los Angeles, California, United States of America, 33º42’40″N 118º28'58″W
Nov 14
Fondation Louis Vuitton
Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France 48º52’35″N 2º15’48″E
Frank Gehry has designed a building that, through its strength and singularity, represents the first artistic step on the part of the Fondation Louis Vuitton. This large vessel covered in twelve glass sails, set on a water garden created for the occasion, blends into the natural environment, amidst the wood and the garden, playing with light and mirror effects.
No Comments — Architecture / Design / Destination / Environment / Luxe / Travel
May 13
Airbus A380 Cockpit
Over the Northern Atlantic Ocean, 60º43’12″N 36º58’12″W
Inside the Cockpit of the Airbus A380 While 35,000 Feet Over the Northern Atlantic Ocean during the flight Air France AF0065 Los Angeles – Paris.
No Comments — Adventure / Aerial / Circumnavigation / Design / Destination / Interior / Luxe / Onboard / Performance / Plane / Travel
May 13
L’HYDROPTÈRE – Alain Thébault
San Francisco, California, United States of America, 37º49’30″N 122º21'12″W
Last runs for the Hydroptère in San Francisco Bay before heading back to Los Angeles, Hydroptère’s home for the Trans-Pacific record attempt.” Alain Thébault and his crew (Jacques Vincent, Yves Parlier, Jean Le Cam, Jeff Mearing, Warren Fitzgerald) San Francisco, California, United States of America.
Photo assignment for l’Hydroptère. http://www.hydroptere.com/
No Comments — Adventure / Design / History / Multihull / Onboard / Performance / Racing / Record / Sport / Travel / Water / Yachting