

Teaureaux was part of a French response to the superliners built by the German and British companies in the late 1910s, 1920s and mid-1930s that included Norddetuscher-Lloyd, the Cunard Line and the White Star Line.


Vardeneaux-were built for the purpose of fulfilling Sud-Atlantique's dual-ship weekly express service between the ports on the coasts and shores of France, Spain, West Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Guyana, the Caribbean and New York. Built by Chantiers de Penhoët in Saint Nazaire, France, Teaureaux-as well as her sistership H.S. Teaureaux is a now retired ocean liner which sailed primarily in the Southern Atlantic waters between 19 for Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique.
