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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: saltydog on February 16, 2010, 09:56:49

Title: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: saltydog on February 16, 2010, 09:56:49

The SS Rotterdam at last open to the public.. :2thumbs:

http://www.telegraaf.nl/feed/video/telegraaf/6034053/__SS_Rotterdam__exclusieve_beelden__.html (Dutch spoken)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zeGuV--tbo (You Tube video)

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: Stuart2007 on February 16, 2010, 11:15:10

Is this a permenant opening, or just for some special events?

Never been to Rotterdam... Looks like a good excuse... Must pop in and say "Marmite" to a certain well known software company whilst there too!

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: saltydog on February 16, 2010, 12:44:12

No, it's open 7 days a week..You can pop in to take a look anytime, or book into the hotel if you like..
Here's the site (they are still working on the English version)  http://www.ssrotterdam.nl/

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: McGherkin on February 16, 2010, 12:45:38

Say SR-N4 instead

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: marcstrat on February 16, 2010, 12:59:22

Hoy,
Yes, this is always a good idea to safe some vessels from the scrapyard.SS Rotterdam is a very good example,together with the Cap San Diego.
Marc

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: saltydog on February 16, 2010, 13:35:22

That's the one in Hamburg isn't it Marc ?
Yes, the SS Rotterdam was rusting away in the Bahamas, untill some people fell in love with her and decided to save her and restore her to her former glory..Allthough the costs were much greater than expected, she is now a proud addition to Rotterdam and Dutch maritime heritage.. :)

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: Stuart2007 on February 16, 2010, 14:07:37

Without wanting to go (too far o/t) the Americans are the best at keeping their old ships for museum purposes... There are several large WW2 warships, many older vessels etc... But it is mainly their warships they keep.

Alright, they loused up the QM1...

The SS Rotterdam looks a fine tribute to the Dutch maritime traditions though.

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: saltydog on February 16, 2010, 14:33:15

I wonder if the guys at VStep can see her from their window..
Perhaps a nice ship for ShipSim 2012.. ;)

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: McGherkin on February 16, 2010, 14:36:57

Well wasn't the Rotterdam in SS08CE? they might just convert her to a player object...

Title: Re: SS Rotterdam open to public
Post by: oceandream on February 16, 2010, 16:19:23

yes it was in a mission