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| ⚫ | The '''ms ''Zuiderdam''''' (pronounced: zidár-dam or more simply, zider-dam) is a cruise ship that sails for [[Holland America Line]]. It is the first of the Vista Class of ships, so named for the extensive use of glass in their superstructure. It is sister to the [[MS Oosterdam |
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|colspan="2" style="background: #efefef; text-align:center;"| '''ms Zuiderdam''' |
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|'''Status:''' |
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|in service |
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|[[March]] [[2004]] |
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|'''Tonnage:''' |
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|85,000 gross tons |
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|'''Decks:''' |
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|11 |
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|'''Speed:''' |
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|24 knots |
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|'''Complement:''' |
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|1,848 passengers, 800 crew |
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| ⚫ | The '''ms ''Zuiderdam''''' (pronounced: zidár-dam or more simply, zider-dam) is a [[cruise ship]] that sails for [[Holland America Line]]. It is the first of the [[Vista Class]] of ships, so named for the extensive use of glass in their superstructure. It is sister to the ''[[MS Oosterdam]]'', ''[[MS Westerdam]]'', and the new ''[[MS Noordam]]''. The names of the four ships translate to the four directions of the compass in [[Dutch language|Dutch]]. |
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The ms ''Zuiderdam'' had her inaugural season in 2002, as the first of the Vista Class ships. The Zuiderdam had a accident once when its ship's hull was almost disintergrated {{citation needed}} |
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The ship shares similar exterior dimensions with [[Carnival Cruise Lines]]' [[Spirit Class]] and [[Costa Cruises]]'s [[Costa Atlantica]]. [[Cunard Line|Cunard]]'s upcoming [[RMS Queen Victoria]] was to share the design as well, until the [[RMS Queen Mary 2]]'s overwhelming popularity sent designers back to the drawing board to create a unique ship. |
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== Zuiderdam facts == |
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*Built: 2003, [[Fincantieri shipyard]], [[Venice]], [[Italy]] |
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She utilizes the latest in industry and environmental technologies, such as a full-scale [[diesel-electric]] power plant for the best possible energy efficiency and an [[Azipod]] propulsion system for maneuverability. Eighty-five percent of her staterooms have ocean views and sixty-seven percent have verandahs. |
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*Gross Tonnage: 85,000 grt |
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*Draft: 23.74 feet |
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==External Links== |
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*Max Speed: 24 knots |
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* [http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruiseships/Zuiderdam HAL official site] |
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*Passengers: 1,848 |
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* [http://cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=266 Cruise Critic review] |
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*Crew: 800 |
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*Decks: 10 plus 1 sports deck |
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[[Category:Cruise ships|Zuiderdam]] |
[[Category:Cruise ships|Zuiderdam]] |
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Revision as of 21:00, 13 May 2006
| ms Zuiderdam | |
| Status: | in service |
| Maiden Voyage: | March 2004 |
| Tonnage: | 85,000 gross tons |
| Length: | 951 feet |
| Beam: | 109.8 feet |
| Decks: | 11 |
| Speed: | 24 knots |
| Complement: | 1,848 passengers, 800 crew |
| Registry: | Netherlands |
The ms Zuiderdam (pronounced: zidár-dam or more simply, zider-dam) is a cruise ship that sails for Holland America Line. It is the first of the Vista Class of ships, so named for the extensive use of glass in their superstructure. It is sister to the MS Oosterdam, MS Westerdam, and the new MS Noordam. The names of the four ships translate to the four directions of the compass in Dutch.
The ship shares similar exterior dimensions with Carnival Cruise Lines' Spirit Class and Costa Cruises's Costa Atlantica. Cunard's upcoming RMS Queen Victoria was to share the design as well, until the RMS Queen Mary 2's overwhelming popularity sent designers back to the drawing board to create a unique ship.
She utilizes the latest in industry and environmental technologies, such as a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for the best possible energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system for maneuverability. Eighty-five percent of her staterooms have ocean views and sixty-seven percent have verandahs.