3.4K views · 60 reactions | Indulge in the ultimate luxury experience aboard the exquisite hotel barge, La Belle Epoque, as you cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of Burgundy, France. Drift along the peaceful Canal de Bourgogne, where each bend reveals stunning vistas of lush vineyards, picturesque villages, and grand châteaux rising elegantly on the horizon. #slowtravel #bourgogne #francetravel #luxurytravel | European Waterways | Facebook

General Dynamics Electric Boat's new Ocean Transport Barge “HOLLAND” was purpose-built to support delivery of Columbia class ballistic missile submarines. The namesake of this 400-foot-long barge is John Holland, the Irish-born immigrant who designed the first submarine purchased by the U.S. Navy. USS Holland's (SS-1) design was brought to life by the shipbuilders of Electric Boat and delivered in 1900. The Columbia class is now being built at Electric Boat's Quonset Point, RI manufacturing faci