guy44134 Posted January 3, 2008 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2008 We know the Eurodam is the first Signature Class ship due to sail later this year. I understand there is a 2nd ship on order for delivery in 2010. Anyone have any possible names for the new ship? Are there any classic names of HAL ships of the past that would seem to be good fits? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted January 3, 2008 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2008 We know the Eurodam is the first Signature Class ship due to sail later this year. I understand there is a 2nd ship on order for delivery in 2010. Anyone have any possible names for the new ship? Are there any classic names of HAL ships of the past that would seem to be good fits? Just wondering.There have been some threads on this subject in the past, and many serious suggestions were for Netherlands cities. I sent an email to the Mariner's Society suggesting that all Mariners be given a vote this time around, from a slate of maybe 5 to 10 choices. I didn't get any reply! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advocado Posted January 3, 2008 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2008 The Hooverdam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2008 MS Hotdam :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapTown Jim Posted January 3, 2008 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2008 ms Kongdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryos Posted January 3, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2008 ms Hotdam gets my vote too! Blue skies ... --rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandRaven Posted January 3, 2008 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2008 ms Uberdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted January 3, 2008 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I know this won't set well with some of you. But I think this would be an appropriate name for the Eurodam's sister. Europe is recognized in the Eurodam's name. Holland America's European roots go all the way back. HAL has a huge presence in European itineraries. The company name itself has America in it. This association is an integral part of the company's history. HAL has a huge presence in the Americas, too. (North, Central, and South. It's NOT just all about the U.S.) This presence accounts for a significant portion of Holland America's revenue. The name Ameridam would recognize and pay tribute to this. Since Eurodam's name was a departure from the traditional HAL naming convention, the next ship should probably do so, too, so there's not just a single "off-shoot" out there. The Signature Class is being billed as something new and different. So why not a new and different sort of name? They can return to the Netherlands-related naming convention for future builds. So that's my recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 3, 2008 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2008 How many think they have already decided what to name her? I do. :) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMuir Posted January 3, 2008 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm with you, Sail. It's a done deal, so they'll ignore any of our suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted January 3, 2008 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2008 How many think they have already decided what to name her? I do. :) ;) I totally agree and would not be the least bit surprised to see that Jim is on the right track in his thinking;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lka1012 Posted January 3, 2008 #12 Share Posted January 3, 2008 First, making suggestions is fun. Even if HAL does not take our suggestions. Now for the suggestions: HALdam, Cruisedam, and after reading yet another post about it -- Norvodam! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 3, 2008 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Norodam..... after Noro Virus? :D I think that is just about the last name they'd want to paint across the ship.:eek: ! ! ! I think when they chose Eurodam, they also chose the name of her sister..... in the event they exercised the option to order the second ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannynurse Posted January 3, 2008 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Sail, I think you're right in saying that they've already chosen her name. GN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 4, 2008 #15 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Since Eurodam's name was a departure from the traditional HAL naming convention, the next ship should probably do so, too, so there's not just a single "off-shoot" out there. The Signature Class is being billed as something new and different. So why not a new and different sort of name? They can return to the Netherlands-related naming convention for future builds. Jim, firstly, hush your mouth! :D Secondly, there have been other breaks with the HAL traditions for naming vessels (the Prinses Margriet comes to mind.). Thirdly, I fear that if they name the second Signature some non-traditional name, the tradition itself will be killed. Sail ... I agree ... I think they've already named her and nothing we say or suggest will get through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRINSENDAM Posted January 4, 2008 #16 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Jim, firstly, hush your mouth! :D Secondly, there have been other breaks with the HAL traditions for naming vessels (the Prinses Margriet comes to mind.). Thirdly, I fear that if they name the second Signature some non-traditional name, the tradition itself will be killed. Sail ... I agree ... I think they've already named her and nothing we say or suggest will get through. Hi Rev! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I agree with you on this. Too many 'suggestions' and the tradition itself of naming the ships after places in the Netherlands will be lost and that would be a real shame. We don't need 'funny' names for our ships. Leave that to the Beckhams of the cruise industry... NCL etc! Jim.... if we must.... why not AMERDAM instead of "A MERRY DAM"???!!!! I wish for a very traditional name like MADURODAM or STELLENDAM. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted January 4, 2008 #17 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Dontgivadam. Just wanna sail on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumdrop Posted January 4, 2008 #18 Share Posted January 4, 2008 the GrandAm (as in the pontiac) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted January 4, 2008 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Then the crew can take whatever attitude they want and the bean counters can set more rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Rhone Posted January 4, 2008 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2008 When they chose Eurodam, the other popular choice was Spaarndam. I think they should have called the two Spaarndam and Schiedam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbehindthecurtain Posted January 4, 2008 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2008 For the eurodam all employees were asked to submit suggestions. One of the criteria was that the name has to be pronouncable in english, so a lot of the 'classic' names such as Schiedam would not qualify. Also all the "Dijk" names would not fly, as that would associate with the derogatory word for lesbian... I do not know what the name for the 2nd signature will be, but I hope it's better than Eurodam. When we found out that that would be the name for the 1st, most crew were 'not impressed' (understatement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea27 Posted January 4, 2008 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2008 i like gumdrop's and revneal's names the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted January 5, 2008 #23 Share Posted January 5, 2008 For the eurodam all employees were asked to submit suggestions. And wasn't the winner a certain SK? Also all the "Dijk" names would not fly, as that would associate with the derogatory word for lesbian. Had nothing to do with that: Names ending in -dijk signified HAL's cargo ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted January 5, 2008 #24 Share Posted January 5, 2008 When they chose Eurodam, the other popular choice was Spaarndam. I think they should have called the two Spaarndam and Schiedam. I agree wholehearteldly. Who cares if Americans mispronounced Schiedam as "Sky-Dam" - it still sounds nicer than and means more than Eurodumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 5, 2008 #25 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi Rev! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I agree with you on this. Too many 'suggestions' and the tradition itself of naming the ships after places in the Netherlands will be lost and that would be a real shame. We don't need 'funny' names for our ships. Leave that to the Beckhams of the cruise industry... NCL etc! Jim.... if we must.... why not AMERDAM instead of "A MERRY DAM"???!!!! I wish for a very traditional name like MADURODAM or STELLENDAM. O Captain, my Captain!!!! Good to hear from you!!!!! Happy New Year! So ... any inside data on (1) how they're going to go about choosing the name (2) if they've already chosen it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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