Across the Caribbean on the Nieuw Amsterdam
This short 16mm film, shot sometime before 1958 records a journey across the Caribbean, taking in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Jamaica and the Panama Canal. There are views of other liners including the Mauretania 2 and some somewhat smaller craft.
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| Nieuw Amsterdam probably at San Juan |
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| Ferrying the passengers |
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| Enjoying a moment with the crew. |
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Nieuw Amsterdam seen from the tender |
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| Arrival in Jamaica |
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| A cargo ship or tanker |
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| Home Line’s Italia
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| Mauretania 2 |
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| A fine view of the Niuew Amsterdam’s stern. |
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| Returning home in a heavy sea. |
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| San Juan, Peurto Rico Caribe Hilton Hotel – Aerial View |
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| Willemstad, Curacao the ‘Punda fishmarket’ |
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| Cartagena, Colombia Torre del Reloj |
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| Panama Canal Miraflores locks – Modern View  |
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| Kingston Jamaica The famous Myrtle Bank Hotel destroyed by fire in 1966. |
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| Havana, Cuba El Morro Castle |
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| New York City, USA The Holland America Line pier |
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| Source Film provided by Jim Kalafus
Thanks to Harald Advokaat |
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