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Nieuw Amsterdam (1906) Holland-America Line
Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 17,149. Dimensions: 600' x 68' (615' o.l.). Twin-screw, 16 knots. Quadruple expansion engines. Four masts and one funnel. Passengers: 417 first, 391 second, 2,300 third. Maiden voyage: Rotterdam-New York, April 7, 1906. Note: The only trans-Atlantic passenger liner to keep regular sailings during World War I. Fate: Scrapped in Japan, 1932.
Nieuw Amsterdam (1938) Holland-America Line
Built by Rotterdam Dry Dock Co., Rotterdam, Netherlands. Tonnage: 36,287. Dimensions: 713' x 88' (758' o.l.). Twin-screw, 21 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels. Laid down on January 3,1936. Launched: April 10, 1937. Cost $12,000,000 to build. Passengers: 552 first, 426 cabin, 209 tourist. Maiden voyage: Rotterdam-Boulogne- Southampton-New York, May 10, 1938. WW2 Service: Reconditioned after having served as a troopship in World War II. Post War Service: Reentered regular trans-Atlantic service in October 1947. Passenger accommodation in 1960 listed as: 574 first, 413 cabin, 207 tourist.
The New Amsterdam offered Services between the ports of Rotterdam, Boulogne, New York, Plymouth, Halifax, and Southampton.
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- Fleet of the Holland-America Line - 1915
Passenger Lists
1908-06-20 TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List
Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 20 June 1908 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Commanded by Captain H. C. Van Der Zee.
1910-09-17 TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List
First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 17 September 1910 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Commanded by Captain A. Roggeveen.
1915-05-29 TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List
First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 29 May 1915 from Rotterdam to New York, Commanded by Captain J. Baron.
1921-06-04 TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List
First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 4 June 1921 from New York to Rotterdam via Plymouth and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Commanded by Captain P. Van Den Heuvel.
1929-08-13 TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List
Student Third Cabin Association (STCA) Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 13 August 1929 from Rotterdam to Halifax and New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton, Commanded by Captain Lieuwen.
1930-07-26 TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List
Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 26 July 1930 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton, Commanded by Captain Van Dulken. Guest Orchestra: University of Kentucky.
1938-08-27 TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List
Cabin, Tourist, and Third Class Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 27 August 1938 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton, Commanded by Commodore J. J. Bijl.
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Menus
1930-08-15 SS Nieuw Amsterdam Luncheon Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Luncheon Bill of Fare from 15 August 1930 on board the SS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland America Line featured Ballotine of Veal Glacé, Rice Soup Creole, and Apple Pie for dessert.
1951-05-23 SS Nieuw Amsterdam Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Cabin Class Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 23 May 1951 on board the SS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line featured Medaillon of Salmon Bonaparte, Fried Steak, Bearnaise Sauce, and Frozen Smiles for dessert.
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Programs
1938-08-27 Activities Program - RMS Nieuw Amsterdam
Social and Sporting Activities for the Voyage from Rotterdam to New York onboard the RMS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line. Cabin class passengers enjoyed many events including a variety of deck sports, movies, card games, concerts, dancing, children's parties, horse races, and more.
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Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs
Track Chart and Abstract of Log (Unused), SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List, 20 June 1908. GGA Image ID # 1df6939fee
Track Chart and Abstract of Log (Unused), SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List, 29 May 1915. GGA Image iD # 1e01c753bf
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Sailing Schedules
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-New York, from 24 June to 31 October 1908. Ships Included the Potsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Rotterdam, and Ryndam. SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List, 20 June 1908. GGA Image ID # 1df62b6b83
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-New York, from 17 September 1910 to 13 December 1910. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Potsdam, Rotterdam, and Ryndam. SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List, 17 September 1910. GGA Image ID # 1e017fa796
Proposed Sailings, New York-Boulogne sur Mer-Rotterdam and New York-Plymouth-Boulogne sur Mer-Rotterdam, from 15 June 1912 to 31 August 1912. Ships Included the Pottsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Rotterdam and Ryndam. GGA Image ID # 1df6a5a929
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-New York, from 5 April 1913 to 30 August 1913. Ships Included the Pottsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Rotterdam, and Ryndam. SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 5 April 1913. GGA Image ID # 1df6d63353
Proposed Sailings, New York-Plymouth-Boulogne sur Mer-Rotterdam, from 25 May 1921 to 31 December 1921. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Rotterdam, and Ryndam. SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List, 4 June 1921. GGA Image ID # 1e02304fe7
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-New York, from 23 May 1923 to 10 November 1923. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ryndam, Veendam, and Volendam. SS Veendam Passenger List, 23 May 1923. GGA Image ID # 1dfbc3b61b
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-New York, from 15 April 1924 to 11 October 1924. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Veendam, and Volendam. SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 15 April 1924. GGA Image ID # 1df7085f8e
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-Halifax-New York, from 2 September 1925 to 12 December 1925. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ryndam, Veendam, and Volendam. SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 2 September 1925. GGA Image ID # 1df8c99c78
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-Halifax-New York, from 20 July 1926 to 20 November 1926. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ryndam, Veendam, and Volendam. SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 20 July 1926. GGA Image ID # 1df8db920e
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-Halifax-New York, from 7 August 1928 to 8 December 1928. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ryndam, Veendam, and Volendam. SS Veendam Passenger List, 7 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1dfbcebe20
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-New York, from 18 September 1929 to 24 January 1930. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Statendam, Veendam, and Volendam. SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 11 September 1929. GGA Image ID # 1df95d8515
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-New York, from 15 August 1930 to 15 November 1930. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Statendam, and Volendam. SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 9 August 1930. GGA Image ID # 1dfa1f1d3e
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-New York, from 23 October 1931 to 15 December 1931. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Statendam, and Veendam. SS Rotterdam Passenger List, 9 October 1931. GGA Image ID # 1dfa9fa99c
Proposed Sailings, Rotterdam-Boulogne sur Mer-Southampton-New York, from 27 August 1938 to 10 December 1938. Ships Included the Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Statendam, Veendam, and Volendam. GGA Image ID # 1dfdec6bc9
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Photographs
1905 Photograph of Steinway Grand Piano in the Style of Louis XVI in the First Class Music Hall on Board the SS Nieuw Amsterdam, the Newest, Largest, and Finest Ship of the Holland-America Line. GGA Image ID # 1d75fd1abd
First Class Japanese Tea Room on the SS Nieuw Amsterdam. Holland America Line First Class to Europe, 1929. GGA Image ID # 1df301270a
First Class Cabin on the SS Nieuw Amsterdam. Holland America Line First Class to Europe, 1929. GGA Image ID # 1df30d58c3
First Class Dining Saloon on the SS Nieuw Amsterdam. Holland America Line First Class to Europe, 1929. GGA Image ID # 1df3112a86
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Back Cover Images
Back Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 20 June 1908 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer. GGA Image ID # 17bf069edd
Back Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 17 September 1910 from Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer. GGA Image ID # 17bff460d1
Back Cover, SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List, 29 May 1915. GGA Image ID # 1e01f738ed
Back Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the TSS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line, Departing 4 June 1921 from New York to Rotterdam via Plymouth and Boulogne-sur-Mer. GGA Image ID # 17c0699204
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Excerpts from Information for Passengers
Berths and Staterooms should be reserved as soon as possible in order to secure the most favorable location, especially during the summer season, when all available rooms are usually engaged considerable time (sometimes months) previous to departure of the steamship. When applying for accommodations, either by mail or telegraph, the name of the steamship, date of departure, number and sex of Passengers, and desired class of accommodations, should be stated.
Berths are not considered engaged unless secured by paying a deposit of $ 25.00 per berth for the first cabin and $ 10.00 per berth for the second cabin accommodations. The balance of the passage money must be paid not later than two weeks before sailing; if this has not been paid on or before that time, the Company reserves the right to resell the allotted accommodations. Deposit moneys are refunded only if notice of cancellation is given not later than two weeks before sailing.
Passengers who do not sail on the steamship for which they have engaged accommodations or purchased a ticket, will forfeit fifty percent of the passage money, unless notice is given not later than two weeks previous to sailing.
Return and Prepaid Tickets entitle holders to passage only during the season and for the accommodations for which they have been issued . If used at any other season or for other accommodations than the face value indicates, holders will be required to make additional payment, or will be refunded any eventual difference in accordance with rates and rules in effect.
Return or Prepaid Tickets are good for one year from date of issue and are not transferable. Upon application to one of the Company's Passenger Offices, they may be extended by paying the difference between the rate in effect at the date of issue and time of sailing, in accordance with the conditions on the passage contract.
Return Accommodation may be secured through the Company's Passenger Offices or Agents. They should be engaged when securing berths for the outward trip, or as soon thereafter as possible. If a passenger is prevented from sailing on a steamship for which return accommodations have been secured, a transfer to an earlier or later steamship can be made by applying to any of the Company's Offices or Agencies, provided application for the transfer be made not later than two weeks previous to the departure of the steamship on which berths had originally been reserved.
Interchangeable Tickets. — The holder of a return ticket first or second class has the option of returning by one of the following lines : American Line, Atlantic Transport Line, Austro-Americana, Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, Cunard Line, Dominion Line, Hamburg America Line, Leyland Line, Norddeutscher Lloyd, Red Star Line and White Star Line, subject to the rules and regulations of the line by which the ticket is used. Return tickets of any of the above lines will in the same way be honored by the Holland-America Line.
If Unused Return Tickets are offered for cancellation, the amount paid for the round trip, less full outgoing fare and agent's commission, will be refunded against delivery of the return certificate to one of the Company's General Passenger Offices after authorization has been received from the Company's General Passenger Office at Rotterdam.
Through Checking of Baggage for Paris. — Baggage of cabin Passengers from New York to Paris via Boulogne-sur-Mer, can be checked through at our docks in Hoboken before embarkation, or on board the steamer.
Steamer Trunks should not be higher than 13 inches, and of the usual width and length, so that they can be placed under the berth or sofa in the stateroom.
Larger Pieces of Baggage are not permitted in the staterooms, but are stowed away in the baggage hold.
All pieces of baggage destined for staterooms must be marked "wanted", those for the baggage hold "not wanted," and must bear passenger's name, destination, number of berth and name of steamship; tags may be had at all Company's offices and agencies or, on board, from the Baggage master. Eastbound Passengers from the interior should have their baggage checked to the Holland-America Line dock, foot of Fifth Street, Hoboken, N. J., by the baggage express agent on the train, previous to arrival in New York, Jersey City, etc .
Custom House Examination. — The baggage of Passengers leaving the steamship at Boulogne-sur-Mer, will be examined by the French Custom House officers at the Gare Maritime at said port, or on arrival at Paris. The examination by the Holland Custom House officials will take place either on board, two or three hours previous to arrival at Rotterdam, or at the Hook of Holland, at the pier of the Holland-America Line, built at the "Hook" in 1903, and which pier may be used as a landing place for Passengers and their baggage whenever tide or other circumstances may prevent the steamship from proceeding at once to Rotterdam.
Orders for Delivery of baggage free of charge at the railway depots in Rotterdam and Boulogne-sur-Mer are taken by the Baggage master on board the ship.
Bicycles, provided properly crated, will be taken as baggage at owner's risk, at a fixed rate.
Steamer Chairs, of improved construction, may be rented at the different offices of the Company, on the dock and on board the steamer for one trip, at a fixed rate.
This Company will not be responsible for money, jewelry or other valuables of Passengers.
Passengers are warned not to keep such articles in their staterooms. Keys to the staterooms may be obtained from the chief steward upon application.
Each steamship is supplied with a safe in which all articles of value may be deposited.
Both SS "Rotterdam" and "Nieuw Amsterdam" are provided with a safe deposit which is at the disposal of Passengers.
Inflammable or explosive articles are not allowed on board.
Arms must be surrendered to the purser during the voyage.
Seats at Table. — Seats at table are allotted after sailing.
Mail will be accepted by the Purser after leaving New York and forwarded by pilot from Sandy Hook, without responsibility for proper mailing, however, on the part of the Company. Letters or postcards to be posted at Boulogne-sur-Mer should be put into the mailbag which will be hung in due time in a convenient place. Passengers are requested to put their letters etc. into the mailbag themselves.
Stamps, stationery, postal cards, cable and telegraph blanks can be obtained from the saloon steward .
Letters and Telegrams. — The Company is willing to accept letters or telegrams for Passengers to be delivered on board on arrival or departure, without assuming, however, any responsibility for their proper delivery. The name of the passenger should be distinctly written, also the name of the steamship on which Passengers travel. Undelivered letters are returned to the Post Office.
Money. — Money of the United States or of European countries is accepted on board the steamships of the Holland-America Line in payment of all bills, at fixed rates of Exchange. Foreign moneys are bought and sold at current rates at the Company's Offices in Europe.
The attention of the managers has been called to the fact that certain persons, believed to be professional gamblers, are in the habit of traveling to and fro in Atlantic steamships.
In bringing this to the knowledge of travelers, the managers, while not wishing in the slightest degree to interfere with the freedom of action of patrons of the Holland-America Line, desire to invite their assistance in discouraging games of chance, as being likely to afford these individuals special opportunities for taking unfair advantage of others.
In the event of any disagreement with the Purser relative to tickets required, privileges allowed, etc. Passengers should pay the "Purser's claim", take his receipt and refer the case for adjustment to the Company's Office at Rotterdam or New-York, where an eventual overcharge will be promptly refunded. The Purser has no discretionary power in such matters, but is governed by rules which he is not authorized to change.
On the voyage from New York to Rotterdam SS Rotterdam and SS Nleuw Amsterdam call first at Plymouth and then at Boulogne-sur-Mer for the landing of Passengers.
Public Telephones, with booths and an operator, are located on the Holland-America Line Pier, foot of Fifth St., Hoboken, N. J.
Source: SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List -- 17 September 1910
Mail and Telegrams. Mail and telegrams for Passengers are brought on board steamer before embarkation and placed in the Passengers' rooms. For any inquiries relating to mails, Passengers are invited to call at the Chief Steward's office. Passengers are advised to stop at the mail desk in the center of the Pier at Hoboken, N.J. to claim their letters and telegrams, which may have been received for them.
Return Tickets. The Purser will be glad to radio, free of charge, to the New York office of the Line, if you wish to make return reservations on any steamer of the Line.
Divine Service. Divine service will be held on Sundays, at hours announced on the bulletin board, if a recognized clergyman on board is willing to officiate.
Ship's Newspaper. "The Ocean Post", containing latest wireless news and closing prices of the leading securities on the New York Stock Exchange, is published on board. A copy of this newspaper is placed, when issued, in passenger's stateroom with the compliments of the Line.
Port Holes. Passengers are warned to refrain from opening or closing port holes themselves. If Passengers wish to have their port holes closed or opened, they should call their room steward. Passengers ignoring this warning do so at their own risk and the Company assumes no liability in case of accident.
Additional Payments on Board. Passengers paying any supplements for room transfers, additional passage money, freight, telegrams, etc., should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company's Form. For radiograms receipt will be furnished by the wireless operator.
U. S. Head Tax. Provided the following categories of alien Passengers can satisfy the U.S. Immigration Inspector upon arrival in the United States that they will leave the country within sixty days from the date of entry, they are exempt from the payment of U.S. Head Tax :
- Aliens in transit through the United States and holding a transit visa (Section 3 (3) of the United States Immigration Laws) or an American Consular transit certificate
- Citizens and residents of Canada, New Foundland, Cuba and Mexico
- Aliens who hold a temporary visitor's visa (Section 3 (2) of the United States Immigration Laws)
If the United States Immigration Inspector, who examines the alien, is not satisfied or convinced that the alien will leave within sixty days from the date of entry, he will order the collection of the Head Tax before passenger will be permitted to land and even if the alien should actually remain less than sixty days in the United States, the Head Tax will not be refunded.
Aliens in transit to contiguous territory, not holding transit visaes or American Consular transit certificates, must pay Head Tax, which will be refunded if the United States Immigration Inspector upon arrival is satisfied that they will leave the country within sixty days from the time of entry.
Important: In cases where Head Tax is assessed, claim for refund on the United States Government cannot be made even if the alien would actually have left the United States within sixty days from the date of entry.
Baggage Insurance. The Company's liability for damage to or loss or detention of baggage is strictly limited, and Passengers are, therefore, advised to protect themselves by insurance against risk of loss, theft, damage, pilferage, etc. Policies may be obtained at current rates at any office of the Line or through the Baggage Master on board this steamer.
Landing at New York. Motor Coach Service. For the convenience of Holland-America Line Passengers and their friends a motor coach service to and from the Holland-America Line Piers and the centrally located New York Hotels Pennsylvania, McAlpin and Commodore via the new Holland Tunnel is operated by the Fifth Avenue Coach Company and the Public Service Co-ordinated Transport of N. J. Through the Purser you can reserve a place in one of the Motor Coaches to either the Hotel Pennsylvania, the Hotel McAlpin or the Hotel Commodore at least 12 hours before arrival in New York. The charge for this reservation, for which you will receive a ticket, will be $ 1,—including the transfer of your hand baggage (not more than two pieces of hand baggage). Large baggage must be sent on separately.
The Holland-America Line accepts no responsibility whatsoever in connection with this coach service.
Notice: All Passengers will receive a landing card and are requested to present same before leaving the steamer to a U.S. Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.
Source: TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List - 26 July 1930
Seats at Table. Application for table seats may be made to the Chief Steward. Hours for meals are posted on the ship's bulletin board.
Valuables. For the convenience of the Passengers the Line has provided safe deposit boxes in the Purser's office in which any valuables may be deposited upon payment to the Purser of $ 5,—; this amount to be refunded when the key of the deposit box is returned. However, the Line does not assume any responsibility for the safe custody of such articles. (Passengers may, if they wish, protect themselves by insurance).
Personal Funds. For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is prepared to cash a limited amount of recognized Travelers' Checks or to exchange money at official rates as posted at the Purser's office. A receipt is issued on such transactions on the Company's Form.
Personal checks cannot be cashed on board.
Medical Attention. The Holland-America Line assumes no responsibility for services rendered by the ship's Physician.
The services rendered and the medicines prescribed by the Physician are free of charge.
Steamer Chairs, Rugs and Chair Cushions. Deck chairs, rugs and chair cushions may be hired on application to the Deck Steward.
The hire for deck chairs amounts to $ 1,50 for the voyage, whereas the hire for rugs and chair cushions amounts to $ 1,— each for the voyage.
Baggage. There is a baggage room on board steamer where Passengers may store such personal belongings as cannot be placed in their cabins, as well as baggage of any kind. The baggage room is open at hours as posted, and all inquiries pertaining to the storing or forwarding of baggage should be addressed to the Baggage Master.
Source: TSS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List -- 27 August 1938
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Fleet of the Holland-America Line - 1915
The Fleet of Holland-Americ Line. SS Nieuw Amsterdam Passenger List, 29 May 1915. GGA Image ID # 1e01b0f9c9
- Twin Screw Steamship "Rotterdam"
- Twin screw Steamship “Nieuw Amsterdam”
- Twin screw Steamship “Noordam”
- Twin screw Steamship “Ryndam”
- Twin screw Steamship “Potsdam”
- Triple screw Steamship “Statendam”
They range from 12,351 to 24,170 tons gross register, whereas Triple screw Steamship "STATENDAM" of 32,500 tons is building.
All steamships are of enormous tonnage and splendidly equipped for the safety and comfort of Passengers. They are all provided with the latest improvements, have bilge keels, superb decks, halls, saloons, and large staterooms, and are fitted with the Marconi system of wireless telegraphy and the Submarine Signal Receiving Apparatus. They carry the U.S. and Royal Netherlands Mails and maintain a regular weekly service between New York and Rotterdam, stopping both ways at Boulogne-sur-Mer for the landing and embarkation of Passengers. Moreover, S.S. "ROTTERDAM" and "NIEUW AMSTERDAM" will, on the eastbound voyage, the ship calls at Plymouth for the landing of Passengers to Great Britain.
For complete information, sailings, and rates, please apply to the Passenger Offices of the Holland-America Line or its local Agents.
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