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Extreme Constructions: The Meraviglia Cruise Ship

315 metres long, 65 metres high, weighing 80,000 tonnes and capable of transporting more than 7,000 people, the Meraviglia is the ultimate cruise ship. But how was she built ?

We followed her development at the St. Nazaire construction site, a building ground for the world’s biggest vessels. There more than 2,500 men working day and night, using the latest technological developments to lessen the environmental impact.

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PRODUCTION INFO

  • Year: 2017
  • Duration: 52 mins
  • Production: Eclectic
  • Director: Alex Gary
  • Available Versions: ENG, FRA, ESP
  • Country of production: France

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