The Waterman
The ships were fitted with passenger accommodations for about 800 in a single class, with large dormitories
outnumbering conventional cabins. The Groote Beer averaged 13 voyages to North America during its
years of service as an emigrant ship. The other two made the North America run during the summer months
only, averaging 5 trips each. Voyages were also made to Australia & South Africa. Waterman Built 1945 to 1963 as a sister of Zuiderkruis and Groote Beer used as
a troopship until 1952 when rebuilt as an emigrant carrier. Operated to Australia
until sold to John Latsis in 1963. Withdrawn and scrapped 1969/70. The Holland-America Line wasn’t the only shipping company known for ushering
in the age of the Great Ships, but it has remained perhaps the most cherished
of all. Take the summer of 1939, on the eve of the Second World War. Cunard White
Star was the biggest, followed by the French Line, Hamburg-America Line,
The Waterman
The Waterman
The Waterman
The Waterman
The Waterman
The Waterman
The Waterman
The Waterman
No comments:
Post a Comment