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  Arne Zuidhoek Normandie

  Her novel design and lavish interiors led many to consider her the greatest of ocean liners. Despite this, Normandie was not a commercial success. During service the flagship of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, made 139 westbound transatlantic crossings and held the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing at several points during her service career. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie

  Engels | 48 pagina's (ePub2, 36 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Bert Lamers America

  The s.s. 'America' was an ocean liner which entered service in 1940 for the United States Lines. She was designed by the famous naval architect William Francis Gibbs. In the 54 years between her introduction and her wrecking in 1994, she had eight different owners (of which one twice) and sailed under the names of 'America' (carrying this name three different times), 'West Point', 'Australis', 'Italis', 'Noga', 'Alferdoss' and 'American Star'. She served most in passenger service as s.s. 'America'...

  Engels | 52 pagina's (ePub2, 29 MB) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Edwin Hoogschagen Fokker C.11w

  The sturdy Fokker C.XIw was designed and built for service in the Royal Netherlands Navy. Development started in early 1934. The biplane scout was the first Dutch aircraft which could be catapult launched. At that time, a new flagship for the Netherlands East Indies Squadron was under construction and would receive a Heinkel K 8 catapult. Fifteen aircraft were ordered and served as long-range reconnaissance for the fleet from 1936 to 1942. It was mainly operated in the Netherlands Indies and stationed...

  Engels | 56 pagina's (ePub2, 19 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Arne Zuidhoek Achille Lauro

  The Italian cruise ship Willem Ruys was built between 1939 and 1947. When it was sold to the Italian Lauro Organization in 1966, it was renamed after the company owner Achille Lauro. After being hijacked by Palestinian warriors (PLO), in October 1985, the blue liner and cruiser made international headlines. Swept by a catastrophic fire Achille Lauro sank December 2, 1994, off the Somalian coast. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie

  Engels | 48 pagina's (ePub2, 25 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024

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