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J.S.S.Normandie
First Class Passenger
Member # 6253

posted 03-08-2006 03:56 PM

If you could pick one liner past or present to be around today which one would you pick?

(as origionally built & decorated with exception of Europa/Liberte)

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 03-08-2006 04:07 PM

I'd pick the SS Titanic. Not because I particularly like her, but I'd save all of those lives!

I wonder which ship you would choose?

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 03-08-2006 04:07 PM

Holland Amerika Lijn tss. Nieuw Amsterdam (1938)

She was and is one of the most beautifull liners ever build.
Nieuw Amsterdam picture history click here.

Greetings ben.

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Mariposa
First Class Passenger
Member # 4174

posted 03-08-2006 04:28 PM

SS America - classy and destinctive. The best of traditional and contemporary design. Caronia, Empress of Canada, Nieuw Amsterdam runners-up for great style on a realistic scale.

Any 50's-modern P&O liner. All gone and somewhat forgotten, for clubby-chic style.

A 60's/70's cruiseship in original decoration (ie: RCI/NCL white ships). So many changes made to existing ships that none survive with their Scandinavian, Technicolor interiors.

Current ship: Norway: The best and logical candidate for example of crossover design. She retains the best of both worlds.

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BigUFan
First Class Passenger
Member # 1382

posted 03-08-2006 04:55 PM

The Normandie, for obvious reasons, and then probably the Titanic as well.

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J.S.S.Normandie
First Class Passenger
Member # 6253

posted 03-08-2006 06:14 PM

The Titanic is a noble choice, but I would be lieing if I chose her.
It's probaly obvious the ship i'd pick. The Normandie was the most elegant to ever sail. Her decor was sumtuous and grand but in a tasetful way.
Fortunately the QM is still around and she'd be my second choice.
Nieuw Amsterdam, America, US(interior), Ile de France, Rex, the list could go on are all conteders. All beautiful ships that should still be around today.
As of now the France. She's the last great French liner, and deserves to stay.

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Indarra
First Class Passenger
Member # 6005

posted 03-08-2006 09:06 PM

Stockholm of 1939-1940. A beautiful ship which deserved to survive. A good representative of Italian shipbuilding of that period.

We then wouldn't have had Stockholm of 1947, which means Andrea Doria would have survived, and Leonardo da Vinci would not have been built!!

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 03-08-2006 10:25 PM

For me it would be spectacular to walk the decks of the Titanic, and I would even settle for Olympic, they were such unique vessels that were bigger than life (even though there are ships much larger) and it would have been interesting to experience how they felt & moved while at sea. But I would speculate, however, that Titanic may not have been the most comfortable ship at night when trying to sleep. Perhaps in 1912 she was the ultimate in luxury and comfort, but compared to the beds we are used to sleeping in now...it might be a disappointment for those of us who live in 2006. Additionally, the bathing situation, and dining, and all the unusual etiquette of the time would be a challenge and seem very primitive. I vote for Titanic as my first choice, Mauretannia a second and Queen Mary a third.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 03-08-2006 10:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by BigUFan:
The Normandie, for obvious reasons, and then probably the Titanic as well.

Normandie and Nieuw Amsterdam II

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johns
First Class Passenger
Member # 5821

posted 03-09-2006 01:13 AM

s.s. canberra

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 03-09-2006 03:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by LeBarryboat:
For me it would be spectacular to walk the decks of the Titanic, and I would even settle for Olympic, they were such unique vessels that were bigger than life (even though there are ships much larger) and it would have been interesting to experience how they felt & moved while at sea. But I would speculate, however, that Titanic may not have been the most comfortable ship at night when trying to sleep. Perhaps in 1912 she was the ultimate in luxury and comfort, but compared to the beds we are used to sleeping in now...it might be a disappointment for those of us who live in 2006. Additionally, the bathing situation, and dining, and all the unusual etiquette of the time would be a challenge and seem very primitive. I vote for Titanic as my first choice, Mauretannia a second and Queen Mary a third.

Queen mary is still around!

Ben.

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 03-09-2006 03:49 AM

I would add another one the first ss. Rotterdam of 1872. I would loved to see here and to experiance the first of a famous fleet of DAM ships.

Greetings Ben.

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Robertdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 6300

posted 03-09-2006 04:05 AM

Ile de France, definitely. I just love all the stories there are about her. She is more than just a ship.

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