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FRENCH TMR BIDDING FOR NORWAY
Second hand reports over the last two months indicate the French travel company TMR is making a bid to buy Norway. TMR is the organization that chartered the ship for a series of French cruises following her crossing in September. The group hadsuccessfully chartered the ship on previous occasions in the past.
While the Foundation has received no information from TMR or NCL, Internet reports are citing French newspaper articlesas their source. These articles allegedly quote a vice president of TMR who reportedly claims to have presented a $50 millionoffer to NCL last month. Rumors are the offer was countered with a $100 million asking. The unconfirmed appraised value for the Norway has been placed at $180 million.
TITANIC HAPPENING
As you probably know, this coming April marks the 90th Anniversary of Titanic's Maiden Voyage. April 14 falls on a Sunday this year, so we are encouraging members to investigate sailing on Norway that week.
It was our desire to create a sea-going Ocean Liner Convention around this cruise, but time is running short. If any members would like totake on the task of trying to organize such an event,please contact us.
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The S/S Norway Preservation Foundation http://ss-norway.com
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She will be there 'at least until the evening of the 13th'. Why do I know this?
Because I was just told not to show up for the first two one-night cruises!
Ain't that GRAND!!!!!!!
pollysmom
In today's market; she wouldn't fetch $25 million. I'd say the $180 million is what Star would LIKE to get for her.
Tim
Brian
quote:Originally posted by Beezo:I just checked NCL's website and it says she will be with them through April 2003
Brian, Just because brochures have been published and a web site updated, it does not mean that NCL are committed to the published itineraries!
Cruise Lines, including NCL have withdrawn ships and refunded the customers money on many occasions, before!
It's unfair, but it does happen!
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