SS Rotterdam was launched on September 13, 1958, after having been christened by HM Queen Juliana of the Netherlands. Thousands came to the event. They knew that this would be a great moment in Dutch maritime history - how could they possibly miss it?
"I name you the Rotterdam," the Queen said, "and wish you a safe journey."
With that, the ship entered the water for the first time. Her Majesty could not have known then that now - 53 years later - the ship would still be with us. The Rotterdam is one of those rare liners that escaped destruction at the hands of the breakers. She now operates as a floating hotel in Rotterdam, which is indeed a most appropriate place for her retirement indeed.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
"Out to Sea"
"Out to Sea" stars Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon - Hollywood's original odd couple - as well as Brent Spiner (of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame). This romantic comedy was primarily filmed aboard the Holland America ship Westerdam (known today at the Thomson Dream), although several scenes were also shot on the famous Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. It offers some fantastic views of the Westerdam as a whole, as well as the Observation Bar on the retired Cunarder.
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