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| The '''MS Rotterdam''' is a cruise ship, the sixth ] ] to bear the name |
The '''MS Rotterdam''' is a cruise ship, the sixth ] ] to bear the name, and is the Atlantic flagship of the fleet. Built in ] in ], the ''Rotterdam'' tries to ensure the finest onboard experience by combing classic features with modern amenities. Features include fine art and antiques, large staterooms, an ] center, and a spa and fitness center. | ||
| ==Facts== | ==Facts== | ||
| *Ship's Registry: |
*Ship's Registry: The Netherlands | ||
| *Gross tonnage: |
*Gross tonnage: 59,652 grt. | ||
| *Length: |
*Length: 778 feet | ||
| *Beam: |
*Beam: 105.8 feet | ||
| *Maximum speed: |
*Maximum speed: 25 knots | ||
| *Passenger capacity: |
*Passenger capacity: 1,316 | ||
| *Crew members: |
*Crew members: 593 | ||
| In ] of ], it lost power while doing a ] crossing. Many passengers suffered injuries during this period; the most severe being a broken ]. | In ] of ], it lost power while doing a ] crossing. Many passengers suffered injuries during this period; the most severe being a broken ]. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 11 March 2006
The MS Rotterdam is a cruise ship, the sixth Holland-American Line vessel to bear the name, and is the Atlantic flagship of the fleet. Built in Italy in 1997, the Rotterdam tries to ensure the finest onboard experience by combing classic features with modern amenities. Features include fine art and antiques, large staterooms, an Internet center, and a spa and fitness center.
Facts
- Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
- Gross tonnage: 59,652 grt.
- Length: 778 feet
- Beam: 105.8 feet
- Maximum speed: 25 knots
- Passenger capacity: 1,316
- Crew members: 593
In October of 2004, it lost power while doing a transatlantic crossing. Many passengers suffered injuries during this period; the most severe being a broken femur.
External links
- http://www-old.aad.gov.au/goingsouth/tourism/News/2000/b13e.asp
- http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2004/09/28/ns_cruise040928.html
- http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruiseships/Rotterdam
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