Modern_Viking Posted May 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Announced this morning in Rotterdam, the next HAL ship, scheduled for delivery in 2018, will be the ms Nieuw Statendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted May 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks for the information!!!! Will be looking forward to seeing her completed! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thank you for the information. I like the new ship's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted May 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted May 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Sister ship to ms Koningsdam is scheduled to set sail in Fall 2018 SEATTLE, May 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announced today that the name of the next Pinnacle Class ship set for delivery in fall 2018 will be ms Nieuw Statendam. Holland America Line logo Honoring the company's past while keeping its eyes on the future, Nieuw Statendam will be the sixth ship in Holland America Line's history to bear the name Statendam. It will be built at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy, and construction will begin this summer. Like sister-ship ms Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam represents a new class of ship for the cruise line. Carrying 2,650 guests, the 99,500-gross-ton ship will feature several of the innovative venues that were introduced on Koningsdam as well as new concepts that will debut on the newbuild. "Holland America Line is writing the next chapter in our evolving story, yet we are a company with a deep history, and the name ms Nieuw Statendam perfectly blends our past, present and future," said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line's president. "The previous Statendam ships have been among the most beloved in our history, and we eagerly anticipate sharing this beautiful new ship with our guests in 2018." Renowned hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany's designs will be featured on Nieuw Statendam, bringing his unique vision to this latest vessel as he did with Koningsdam. Also several public areas will be designed by Bjorn Storbraaten, who successfully worked with Holland America Line on Koningsdam, ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam in designing the ship's public rooms. The History of the Statendam Ships The first Statendam launched in 1898 and was just 10,491 gross tons. It served the fleet until 1911. The second Statendam was built in the 1910s for Holland America Line but was sold to White Star Line as Justicia before it entered service. The next Statendam served the line from 1929 until 1940, when it was scrapped after a fire. The fourth Statendam launched in 1957 and was christened by an 18-year-old Dutch Crown Princess Beatrix, who would later become Queen and name Eurodam as well. On Jan. 7, 1958, the ship departed on a 110-day World Cruise, the first for Holland America Line. Statendam remained in the fleet until 1982, when it was sold to Paquet Cruises. The fifth ship to carry the Statendam name launched in 1993 and served the line until 2015, when it was transferred to sister cruise line P&O Cruises Australia, where it sails today as Pacific Eden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despegue Posted May 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hehe! I knew she was going to be named Statendam. Nieuw is new to me 😉😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted May 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 20, 2016 "The second Statendam was built in the 1910s for Holland America Line but was sold to White Star Line as Justicia before it entered service. The next Statendam served the line from 1929 until 1940, when it was scrapped after a fire. " Wow. Trying to be very politically correct, but not a bit of truth! The second STATENDAM built at Belfast and laid up before completed as the war started. She was seized by the British Government and completed as a troop ship and renamed JUSTICIA. White Star Line were appointed as managers. The crew was 'available' as their BRITANNIC (sistership TITANIC) so were put on JUSTICIA. Just after one year in service JUSTICIA was sunk by a U-boat. The Third STATENDAM was in Rotterdam in the invasion of Holland. During in the fight between Germans and Dutch defenders the ship struck by gun fire and caught fire and was completely gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted May 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I knew she was going to be named Statendam. Nieuw is new to meSo HAL has avoided having a Statendam and a Nieuw Statendam in the fleet at the same time. But at least Nieuw Amsterdam actually means something other than a newer ship bearing the name Amsterdam. Wouldn't HAL have done better simply to have a Statendam (VI)? Mind you, this is the company that managed to come up with the name Eurodam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Good :)[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted May 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 20, 2016 So HAL has avoided having a Statendam and a Nieuw Statendam in the fleet at the same time. [/i]. The names will change depend on the age of the ship. Year One to Year Five: NIEUW STATENDAM Year Five to Year Ten: STATENDAM Year Eleven to Twenty: OUDE STATENDAM Year Twenty to Fifty: STATENDAM OF THE SEAS !!!!!! Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted May 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 20, 2016 They forgot to mention she'll be replacing Maasdam and Veendam in the fleet ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted May 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Name good, size bad. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted May 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 20, 2016 The names will change depend on the age of the ship. Year One to Year Five: NIEUW STATENDAM Year Five to Year Ten: STATENDAM Year Eleven to Twenty: OUDE STATENDAM Year Twenty to Fifty: STATENDAM OF THE SEAS !!!!!! Year You forgot "Rare" (in Dutch) Statendam, Captain ;) It's not that bad ("nieuw" is "new" in Dutch)however, I would have preferred just plain Statendam VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted May 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted May 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 20, 2016 [quote name= "Rare" (in Dutch) Statendam, ] LOL!!!!!!! Excellent :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp56 Posted May 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2016 The names will change depend on the age of the ship. Year One to Year Five: NIEUW STATENDAM Year Five to Year Ten: STATENDAM Year Eleven to Twenty: OUDE STATENDAM Year Twenty to Fifty: STATENDAM OF THE SEAS !!!!!! Year *giggles* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp56 Posted May 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 20, 2016 The fourth Statendam launched in 1957 and was christened by an 18-year-old Dutch Crown Princess Beatrix, who would later become Queen and name Eurodam as well. On Jan. 7, 1958, the ship departed on a 110-day World Cruise, the first for Holland America Line. Statendam remained in the fleet until 1982, when it was sold to Paquet Cruises. I sailed on Statendam IV after Paquet bought her and renamed her Rhapsody. It was still very much a Holland America ship. We had Indonesian batik curtains in our cabin and I visited the beautiful and intact indoor swimming pool with its blue, green and gold mosaic tile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted May 20, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I sailed on Statendam IV after Paquet bought her and renamed her Rhapsody. It was still very much a Holland America ship. We had Indonesian batik curtains in our cabin and I visited the beautiful and intact indoor swimming pool with its blue, green and gold mosaic tile. The doors from the main lobby went for sale recently! Went on board many time in the 60s and 70s in Bermuda. Yes, a beautiful ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingastreich Posted May 20, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 20, 2016 "The second Statendam was built in the 1910s for Holland America Line but was sold to White Star Line as Justicia before it entered service. The next Statendam served the line from 1929 until 1940, when it was scrapped after a fire. " Wow. Trying to be very politically correct, but not a bit of truth! The second STATENDAM built at Belfast and laid up before completed as the war started. She was seized by the British Government and completed as a troop ship and renamed JUSTICIA. White Star Line were appointed as managers. The crew was 'available' as their BRITANNIC (sistership TITANIC) so were put on JUSTICIA. Just after one year in service JUSTICIA was sunk by a U-boat. The Third STATENDAM was in Rotterdam in the invasion of Holland. During in the fight between Germans and Dutch defenders the ship struck by gun fire and caught fire and was completely gutted. Very interesting. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare visagrunt Posted May 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 20, 2016 A while back I placed my wager on Groot Statendam. I was close... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted May 20, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 20, 2016 If they bring back the promenade deck and library, they can make it the new flagship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Bruiser Posted May 20, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Like sister-ship ms Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam represents a new class of ship for the cruise line. Carrying 2,650 guests, the 99,500-gross-ton ship will feature several of the innovative venues that were introduced on Koningsdam as well as new concepts that will debut on the newbuild. "Holland America Line is writing the next chapter in our evolving story, yet we are a company with a deep history, and the name ms Nieuw Statendam perfectly blends our past, present and future," said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line's president. "The previous Statendam ships have been among the most beloved in our history, and we eagerly anticipate sharing this beautiful new ship with our guests in 2018." I like the new name. And I'm excited to learn what new features HAL will be building into Nieuw Statendam (or NS, as it will immediately become on CC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare StartrainDD Posted May 20, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 20, 2016 We had a marvelous cruise on the recently departed Statendam and my parent's last cruise together was on the Statendam. I am happy they are bringing the name back, regardless of "Nieuw," "Groot," or "Oude.":) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seacruise9 Posted May 20, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi, I would have named the ship Statendam (without the "Nieuw"). Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seacruise9 Posted May 20, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) I sailed on Statendam IV after Paquet bought her and renamed her Rhapsody. It was still very much a Holland America ship. We had Indonesian batik curtains in our cabin and I visited the beautiful and intact indoor swimming pool with its blue, green and gold mosaic tile. Hi, A few years ago, I purchased one of the blue glass panels from the mural that was above the indoor pool. I had the glass panel framed and proudly have it displayed in my condo. Thus, I am preserving a small piece of the Statendam IV. Chuck Edited May 20, 2016 by seacruise9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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