Holland America Line had a float out ceremony for the Nieuw Amsterdam on Friday, October 30th. It was located at the Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard.
The godmother for the ship, Hana Alice Rijkaart, was at the ceremony. She is the wife of Pieter Rijkaart, the director of newbuilds for Holland America who just celebrated 45 years with Holland America Line.
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Written by Denise Blackmore
Photos Courtesty of Holland America Line
Posted by Denise at November 3, 2009 11:36 AM