Ocean liner’s bow is heading for Le Havre

The bow of the ocean liner France is heading for Le Havre after the government halted its sale at auction and claimed its right to buy the four-tonne relic for the Normandy city.

Published Wednesday 24 May 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 24 May 2017 - 15:00

It comes as Le Havre mayor Edouard Philippe settles into his new job as Prime Minister and the sale was halted as the final bid of €150,000 was accepted. The city must now pay this price to the seller.

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