This short 16mm film, shot sometime before 1958, complements the feature article Nieuw Amsterdam: Touring the Ship of Tomorrow, by Jim Kalafus.
The film records a journey across the Caribbean, taking in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Jamaica and the Panama Canal. There are views of other liners including the Mauretania 2 and some somewhat smaller craft.
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Ships |
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| Nieuw Amsterdam probably at San Juan |
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| Ferrying the passengers |
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| Enjoying a moment with the crew. |
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Nieuw Amsterdam seen from the tender
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| Arrival in Jamaica |
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| A cargo ship or tanker |
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Home Line's Italia
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| Mauretania 2 |
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| A fine view of the Niuew Amsterdam's stern. |
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| Returning home in a heavy sea. |
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Places |
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San Juan, Peurto Rico
Caribe Hilton Hotel - Aerial View
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Willemstad, Curacao
the ‘Punda fishmarket’ |
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Cartagena, Colombia
Torre del Reloj |
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Panama Canal
Miraflores locks - Modern View
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Kingston Jamaica
The famous Myrtle Bank Hotel destroyed by fire in 1966. |
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Havana, Cuba
El Morro Castle
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New York City, USA
The Holland America Line pier |
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Source Film provided by Jim Kalafus
Thanks to Harald Advokaat
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