Pictorial Hal History 2 1923 1973 Holland America Line

More than 150 years ago in the port city of Rotterdam a group of business companions and steamship pioneers had a bold vision: to establish a steamship connection that would be 'a bridge across the Atlantic Ocean' between The Netherlands and North America. They founded a company with two steamships in 1871 and although the company achieved some success it was dissolved two years later. In April 1873, a new company was established with four steamships. This company, 'Netherlands-American Steamship Company' (NASM), was better organised and financed, allowing it to quickly expand to offer steady and regularly scheduled services. In 1896 the company added 'Holland America Line' (HAL) to its name.00From 1873, 150 years of exciting maritime history followed, created by a versatile shipping company that would evolve into one of the world's most successful cruise lines.00This is volume 4 of the 'HAL 150 Jubilee Series'.00Volumes 3, 4 and 5 are the 'Pictorial History Companions' of volumes 1 & 2. They contain many hundreds of rare and special photographs sourced from historical archives and all images are accompanied by highly detailed captions.