MS Westerdam
MS Westerdam is a Vista-class cruise ship owned by Holland America Line. She is the third ship of the class to be operated by the line, as well as being the third ship to bear the name Westerdam. Her sister ships are Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, and Noordam. The beginning of the four ships' names represent the four directions of the compass in Dutch.
Westerdam in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2015 | |
| History | |
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| Name | Westerdam |
| Namesake | Western compass point |
| Operator | Holland America Line |
| Port of registry | Netherlands |
| Builder | Fincantieri |
| Yard number | Marghera |
| Launched | 16 July 2003 |
| Christened | April 2004 |
| In service | 2004–present |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics (as built) | |
| Class and type | Vista-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 81,811 GT |
| Length | 936 ft (285.3 m) |
| Beam | 105.8 ft (32.2 m) |
| Decks | 11 passenger decks |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric; ABB Azipods |
| Speed |
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| Capacity | 1,964 passengers |
| Crew | 800 |
| General characteristics (following April 2007 refit) | |
| Tonnage | 82,500 GT |
| Capacity | 1,964 passengers |
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