Saint-Nazaire

Saint-Nazaire (; ; ) is a port town and commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France, in traditional Brittany.

French university based in Nantes

1942 marine operation during ww2

shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France

ship

bridge in France

maritime museum

railway station in France

airport in France

SolidSail, sometimes referred to as Solid Sail or SolidSail Mast Factory (SMAF) in reference to the eponymous subsidiary, is a wind propulsion technology designed for large vessels, developed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. This innovative system is based on rigid sails made of composite materials and a tilting gaff rigging, enabling hybrid or primary wind propulsion for commercial and cruise ships. It is also the name of the subsidiary created by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in 2023.

French shipbuilding company

organization