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NIEUW AMSTERDAM
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NIEUW AMSTERDAM
Built by Harland and Wolff, Belfast, for the Holland- Amerika line, sailing from Southampton to New York
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Amerika Belfast Harland Holland Southampton Steam Ships Wolff 1924
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic NIEUW AMSTERDAM as she sets sail from Southampton harbor en route to New York in 1924. Built by the esteemed Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this steamship was a marvel of transportation technology and design of its time. The NIEUW AMSTERDAM, a vessel of the Holland-Amerika Line, was one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liners in service during the interwar period. With a length of over 700 feet and a capacity to carry over 1,500 passengers, it represented the pinnacle of transatlantic travel. The image showcases the NIEUW AMSTERDAM's elegant silhouette against the backdrop of Southampton's historic waterfront. The ship's distinctive funnel, adorned with the Holland-Amerika Line's logo, stands tall and proud, while the sprawling decks and grand smokestacks are testament to the engineering prowess of Harland and Wolff. As the NIEUW AMSTERDAM departed from Southampton, it carried with it the hopes and dreams of thousands of passengers, eager to embark on a new life in America or to reunite with loved ones. The ship's voyage was not just a journey across the Atlantic, but a symbol of the enduring connection between Europe and the New World. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of travel, when the voyage itself was an experience, and the ocean liner was a floating palace, offering the comforts and luxuries of home amidst the vast expanse of the sea. The NIEUW AMSTERDAM's legacy continues to inspire wonder and fascination, as a reminder of the rich maritime history that has shaped our world.
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