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Topic: She's home.

Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 08-04-2008 06:24 PM

After long waiting she's finally HOME at precisely 21.00 hrs she was at here final berth. thousands of Rotterdammers welcomed here home. It was very emotional to see the Rotterdam back home. here some pictures (more pictures and video coming soon)

Greetings from Rotterdam the home port of the legend tss Rotterdam and a very emotional Ben.

[ 08-04-2008: Message edited by: Maasdam ]

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 08-04-2008 06:27 PM

Just fantastic Ben! I'm glad you were able to be there and capture the event. She looks stunning of course and it's great to see her home.

Ernie

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 08-04-2008 06:56 PM

So nice to see her back in Rotterdam, where she belongs. I hope to visit her in the next few years..

Thad

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 08-04-2008 07:00 PM

I've been waiting for this for years and am very happy to see it's happened.

I wish I could have been there but for someone who lives so far away the lack of advance notice really made it impossible. Under ideal circumstances my dad and I would have flown out to see it as it is something we are both very excited about. (Apart from the obvious reasons this is a ship of which he has fond childhood memories.)

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TBirdFrank
First Class Passenger
Member # 2280

posted 08-04-2008 07:04 PM

To all those who continually put down attempts to save the Norway -

SEE IT CAN BE DONE

Now starts the work ofmaking her viable

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r.fiebig
First Class Passenger
Member # 5240

posted 08-04-2008 07:12 PM

What a ship!

Best,

Raoul

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 08-04-2008 07:13 PM

What great photos, Ben. Many, many thanks from those of us who could not be there. We look forward to more when you post them. This is indeed a great day in ocean liner history and particularly for HAL lovers.

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 08-04-2008 07:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by NAL:
What great photos, Ben. Many, many thanks from those of us who could not be there. We look forward to more when you post them. This is indeed a great day in ocean liner history and particularly for HAL lovers.

I think it's a glorious day fore Liner enthusiast HAL lovers or not. An Grand Liner is saved and returned to here home/building port and namesake city. We in Rotterdam saw maritime history made this day (believe me when I say something like this)

Greetings Ben.

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Lubber
First Class Passenger
Member # 13710

posted 08-04-2008 07:36 PM

Looking good!

My new mission this year is to drag the missus out to Rotterdam-- I'll take care of the lodging arrangements!

This is flat-out amazing. Oh, to have been on that skeleton crew as the ship was arriving...

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 08-04-2008 07:46 PM

She is my favorite ship! My cruise on her in 2000 is still the best cruise I ever took.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 08-04-2008 08:37 PM

Absolutely awesome pictures.

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DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 08-04-2008 08:38 PM

Excellent photos Ben, I got to sail her as the REMBRANDT with Premier on Jan. 2, 2000 for a 7 day cruise. I'm glad I got to be onboard. Three cheers for the ROTTERDAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kevin Gillespie
First Class Passenger
Member # 5748

posted 08-04-2008 09:23 PM

Score one for the Good Guys!!!!

After all the talk about cost overruns etc., she is finally home where she belongs. I could not be happier.

And why am I so happy? My very first cruise was on the Rotterdam from New York to Nassau in December, 1973. We were supposed to go to Bermuda as well, but they canceled Bermuda because of a spike in fuel prices. Sound familiar? She made an impression that will last a lifetime, and at least I can now go see her again.

The only other Holland America ship I was on, the Volendam met her end at Alang several years ago.

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 08-04-2008 10:10 PM

Great pictures Ben. She looks marvelous in this livery. Any reason why the lifeboats were taken off?

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 08-04-2008 11:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Waynaro:
Great pictures Ben. She looks marvelous in this livery. Any reason why the lifeboats were taken off?

Probably for refurbishment. There is an image from December, 2007 of the repainted davits stacked near the ship at ssrotterdam.net

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Aussie1
First Class Passenger
Member # 25

posted 08-04-2008 11:36 PM

I think the lifeboats will be making a comeback. How good is this, one saved from the breakers and a good one too.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 08-04-2008 11:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Aussie1:
I think the lifeboats will be making a comeback. How good is this, one saved from the breakers and a good one too.

'The good one' IMO. The others (other than the former Windsor Castle) were heavily facelifted versions of what was. She was worth saving not only for her stunning interiors but also for her near original exterior. Those images could almost have been taken in 1959! Great job Ben!!

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 08-04-2008 11:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Maasdam:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb213/Maasdam1993/tn_100_0757.jpg[/IMG]

[ 08-04-2008: Message edited by: Maasdam ]

Now this is what a bow is suppose to look like!

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 08-05-2008 12:41 AM

Wow shes looking good! I am so glad to see her back where she belongs. I wish I had the oportunity to sail on her. Well at least maybe someday I will get to go stay aboard her!

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 08-05-2008 01:01 AM

It's just a crying shame she cant be put back into service. THANKS for the amazing pictures. She's a keeper indeed.

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 08-05-2008 01:04 AM

Just remarkable Ben, many thanks indeed! Congratulations to you and your beautiful city....

-Russ

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 08-05-2008 02:21 AM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
It's just a crying shame she cant be put back into service. THANKS for the amazing pictures. She's a keeper indeed.

They should have made the ROTTERDAM a fully operational, restored ship like the MS PHILIPPINES. I shouldn't ask for too much though

. Hopefully one day I will get the chance to visit the ROTTERDAM.

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Vaccaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 465

posted 08-05-2008 03:31 AM

Yes indeed, fantastic photos of a remarkable ship!
Thanks a lot Ben for sharing them.
I dream I will have the opportunity to go and see her for real in future. What a privilege it would be to do that and go aboard for a liner enthusiast!

[ 08-05-2008: Message edited by: Vaccaro ]

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 08-05-2008 04:51 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Vaccaro:
Yes indeed, fantastic photos of a remarkable ship!
Thanks a lot Ben for sharing them.
I dream I will have the opportunity to go and see her for real in future. What a privilege it would be to do that and go aboard for a liner enthusiast!
[ 08-05-2008: Message edited by: Vaccaro ]

Here is a link to the site of fellow CT Aad. His beautifully pictures are stunning.

The better part of it al is that I'm living just 20 minutes from here. I'm able to go see here everyday if i wanted to. Saterday i will take pictures frome here at the pier.

Greetings Ben.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 08-05-2008 04:57 AM

Great news, great images!

What is the action plan/time-table now?

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