Five weeks after the withdrawal of the legendary 'Rotterdam' (V) Holland America Line introduced in November 1997 the 'Rotterdam' (VI). With her gross tonnage of 59.652 she was and stil is a remarkable ship among all cruiseliners. From 2012 the proud flagship of the HAL is sailing year-round from Rotterdam (The Netherlands). In Liners No.2 Bert Lamers described the history of the 'Rotterdam' (VI). He also gives a description on the interior and the large art- and antiquecollection on board.
