Interesting little item… a nylon packet with HAL’s 2 largest ships shown on each side. This looks like a large matchbook … but inside is a packet of new “white” nylons. Interesting!

Just can’t beat this lovely 1954 Calendar. There are several photos of ships from the fleet … the Nieuw Amsterdam Maasdam and the Noordam are 2 of the fleet that are shown. Just in great shape!

Wonderful little pin dish from the onboard gift shop. This dish is in excellent condition … certainly betther than the ship itself which burned and sank while on a cruise off Alaska.

Awesome paperweight for the last Kungsholm! I believe this to be crystal .. it is way too heavy to just be glass.
Mighty starboard profile is shown … this is in excellent shape thought the gold lettering of the ship name is wearing away. There is still a Nautiques price tag on the side ($55) from years ago before Leon (from Atlanta)sold Nautiques to Don in Vermont

Large set of silver and blue plans for the Sagafjord as she was sailing for Cunard. Dated 4/89 the plan is in great shape with a tiny water spot at one of the fold lines. Stock photo.

Lovely inaugural book for the last Veendam … 4th in HAL’s history. The book covers the building, interiors, artwork and lots of info on the ship. the book is in excellent shape and full of photos and info!

Large deckplan printed for the Vistafjord when she was sailing for Cunard. Not soon after she would be renamed Caronia: Printed in Blue and silver the plan is in excellent condition, dated 4/89.

Outstanding heavy tissue deckplan for the lovely new Rotterdam dated January 1959. Lovely profile of the ship which shows each deck as the ship zips through the ocean. There are a couple of b/w photos of models on board … one group playing shuffleboard … and there couple in there nicely appointed cabin. Very good condition! Buddy PK just visited the ship in Rotterdam and reports all is well onboard!

Lovely deckplan for the little one class combo liner. Such a cute little lady … the deckplan is written in 4 languages. Excellent condition. . Dated September 1965

Nieuw Amsterdam: A wonderful maiden year brochure that was done to advert her amazing modern Interiors and artworks. She was truly a Dutch masterpiece. HAL kept her pristine and spotless until the last year or so of her budget cruising life. Some bumps and yellowing to the outside cover … but inside chock-a-block full of renderings and photos!

Excellent schedule for 1955 showing ships such as Nieuw Amsterdam and Maasdam and Ryndam and others … spotless just like the Dutch liners.

Excellent schedule for 1955 showing ships such as Nieuw Amsterdam and Maasdam and Ryndam and others … spotless just like the Dutch liners.

Interesting cruise brochure for the 31 day day Rotary International cruise to Rio. Did this cruise take place.. or was the ship already drafted into war troopship service? I am not sure … certaily Holland had fallen into Hitler’s hands about 2 weeks before this cruise was to start …Not may pictures mostly rate, schedule and general information are covered.

NAL’s answer to cruising in the mid 60’s the Sagafjord. She was a splendid ship with live for Cunard and others after NAL sold off thier cruise interests She was retired from service not too long ago, another victim of SOLAS regulations. Complete deck … barely used from what I can tell

Lovely heavy china cruise dish from the Vistafjord .. NAL’s last ship. She was later acquired by Cunard (along with Sagafjord) and later revived the Famous cruising name of Caronia. She was just recently retired from Saga cruises. The dish is in excellent condition… great for coins , pins or other little items around an enthusiast’s home.

These heavy pin type dishes were all the rage for souvenirs aboard many cruise line vessels in the late 80’s to mid 90’s. This one is from an 11 day cruise for the Sagafjord. In perfect shape!

Just the best brochure done for the ship >..EVER. It is cram packed with glorious photography of the public room and artwork. I was lucky enough to spend 4 hours on the Ss Rotterdam … most of these interiors are intact and look just as stunning today … well worth the visit!

Perfect pin dish for the spotless little Statendam. She was the HAL flagship in the late 50’s until the Rotterdam came on the scene and took her spot. She made lots of money for her owners cruising .. and the image on the dish is after her early 70’s “Cinderella” refit. Perfect condition!

Nice crystal clear glass mug for the lovely Westerdam. The ship is outlines in gold and black and the cup is made from molded lobes of  heavy glass.  Certainly an onboard purchase as a memento or gift.

Nice little crystal cordial glass from one of the HAL ships like the Statendam or Rotterdam. Lovely inscribed HAL “Nieuw Amsterdam” logo on the belly of the glass … would be a great add to your Cordial collection. Excellent shape.

I know this came from the Regent Sea (ex Gripsholm), cause a buddy of mine tucked it in his pocket when he was onboard her in Tampa. Stainless steel … certainly not the silver service that would have been onboard during the Gripsholm days. Thanks goodness folks removed items while she was laid up in Tampa … She sank on the way to the breakers.

WOW… if Kungsholm is your ship … This is a must have item. It is in Gorgeous shape… with just a little tiny bit of spine wear. The contents are typical of these issues … lots of adverts for supplies for the ship … and then great detailed info/ plans/ interior pictures and mechanical pictures and lots of ETC. She was the first BIG new build for SAL ( I consider Stockholm to be small)… and was followed by Gripsholm and then replaced by Kungsholm (she was then sold to NDL to become Europa).In the 80’s, she was holed at Cadiz , sank into the harbor mud and later scrapped as Costa’s Columbus C’.

Lovely booklet that sums up the life of the Rotterdam. These seem to be fairly hard to find … as are others in this booklet series. I still get goose bumps when I see the Ritz Carleton and Ambassador rooms …. Truly masterpieces of 50’s Dutch design!