EURODAM'S Keel - Laying .......

[sail7seas]

NEWS RELEASE
March 27, 2007
For Immediate Release


Keel-Laying Ceremony Marks Milestone in Construction of Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam


Seattle, March 27, 2007– Construction of Holland America Line’s new Signature-class premium cruise ship ms Eurodam reached a milestone with the recent keel-laying ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Italy. The 2044-passenger ship is scheduled for delivery in June 2008. The ceremonial keel laying involves lowering the first modular section of the ship onto the construction dock. Subsequently, other modules are put into place, much like fitting together a giant, multi-layered jigsaw puzzle. The $450-million Eurodam, with 11 passenger decks, features a new class of staterooms with floor-to-ceiling windows on the top two decks, as well as many traditional Holland America Line amenities.

[jhannah]

It's wonderful that she's finally taking shape.

IIRC, Copper10-8 posted a photo of the keel being laid. I went back to find it and couldn't. Maybe he knows what thread it was on and will post a link to it.

[noblepa]

Try this: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=1987

[jhannah]

That's the ticket! Thanks, Paul. Much obliged. (Heh. How long has it been since you've heard that expression?) :)

[localady]

Great to see the work has begun and the keel has been blessed !!!:D
We are hoping to take an inaugural season cruise and have a hold on a cabin for the Eurodam's NE/Canada cruises!!:cool:

[sail7seas]

It is exciting, isn't it?! :) Especially for those who have plans to sail on her Inaugural Sailing or during her Inaugural Season.

[noblepa]

That's the ticket! Thanks, Paul. Much obliged. (Heh. How long has it been since you've heard that expression?) :)

Well, I was watching a rerun of Gunsmoke last weekend, and Festus said it...

[Krazy Kruizers]

Great that construction is underway.