by magoonigal » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:20 am
Built as the NIEUW AMSTERDAM for Holland America Tours, Curacao together with her sistership, the NOORDAM by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, St Nazaire as Yard Numbers V 27 and X 27.
As Built.
33,930 Gross; 4,217 Dwt; 704 x 89.2 Feet.
Twin Sulzer's. Total Power 29,400 Bhp=21 Knots.
NA=1,374 Passengers and 559 Crew. N=1,210 Passengers and 560 Crew.
Although they both look better than many newer Cruise Ships I have always thought they have a somewhat 'Flat' design not helped by the Stern. They also have a higher Length to Beam Ratio than many other Vessels which possibly makes them better sea-boats, or does it!
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.