History of Holland America Line

In the early part of the 17th Century, Henry Hudson set sail from Holland in a tiny ship called "de Halve Maen." His long voyage across the Atlantic heralded the beginning of Dutch exploration and settlements in the New World. During this century's great era of Trans-Atlantic elegance, Holland America's beloved Nieuw Amsterdam II (1938-1973) came to represent all the luxury, magnificence and splendor of that time. Our emblem shows this famous flagship alongside "de Halve Maen". Together, these two ships symbolize the centuries old seafaring tradition of the Dutch and the long-standing friendship between Holland and America. The Ship Specification: Power: 5 diesel generators: 2 x 16,000HP 3 x 12,000HP Total Power: 66,500 HP Propulsion: 2 x ABB Azipods 2 x 17.5 MW Total Power: 46,000 HP Fuel Consumption: Diesel Generators 120 tons/day (32,000 gallons) Water Production: Potable Water Production 1,400 tons/day (370,000 gallons) Potable Water Consumption 600 tons/day (160,000 gallons) Gross Tonnage 61,000 tons Length 780 feet Width 106 feet Max Speed 24.5 knots Guests 1,380 Crew 590