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For some reason, the pics I've posted about the two ships aren't staying. Here are two links for you about the history of both ships:
http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/22/22123.htm
John,
Once again, thank you so much! My brother and I are having such fun skipping down memory lane together. And all of this talk is getting me even more excited for the Westerdam cruise my DH and I are taking on 11/16/08!
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For some reason, the pics I've posted about the two ships aren't staying. Here are two links for you about the history of both ships:
http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/22/22123.htm
John,
Once again, thank you so much! My brother and I are having such fun skipping down memory lane together. And all of this talk is getting me even more excited for the Westerdam cruise my DH and I are taking on 11/16/08!
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Wow John!! Amazing!! You found a picture of the Rose! Thank you so much!! I hate to look a gift horse in the mouth, but the Buckner picture didn't come through. Any chance you could resend it? What a gift you are to us oldies reliving much earlier days on the high seas! Thank you again! I have forwarded what you sent so far along to my brother in Florida who is enjoying your research as well!
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Wow John!! Amazing!! You found a picture of the Rose! Thank you so much!! I hate to look a gift horse in the mouth, but the Buckner picture didn't come through. Any chance you could resend it? What a gift you are to us oldies reliving much earlier days on the high seas! Thank you again! I have forwarded what you sent so far along to my brother in Florida who is enjoying your research as well!
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I was 14 when we sailed on the Constitution. My brother was 13. I remember there being a lot of teens on that ship. After several complaints, we were told we could only use one specific elevator, leaving the rest for the other passengers. I can't recall, but I guess we were all spending too much time going up and down in the elevators. They also confined us to one lounge - the Oak lounge, as I recall. But don't quote me - this was 40 years ago! I do, however, remember very distinctly, that every night we would all cram into one stateroom and order ice cream from room service. I'm sure we drove everyone else crazy! I don't remember any rough days during the crossing. But I do remember having a rough day when we were suppose to tender into Sardinia. Goren the bridge great was onboard, as were an entire group that had paid to learn at his knee. The captain decided, since most of them were quite older, not to attempt to let them board the tenders, so we didn't get to go to Sardinia. And I say, quite older - they were probably my age now :D , but they seemed old at the time! Other memories include skeet shooting and hot bouillon off the back of the boat in the mornings, the high sided pool with the salt water going back and forth with the motion of the ship, and the guy with the bells that called us to dinner. Do they still do that anymore? Ah, good times.....
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I was 14 when we sailed on the Constitution. My brother was 13. I remember there being a lot of teens on that ship. After several complaints, we were told we could only use one specific elevator, leaving the rest for the other passengers. I can't recall, but I guess we were all spending too much time going up and down in the elevators. They also confined us to one lounge - the Oak lounge, as I recall. But don't quote me - this was 40 years ago! I do, however, remember very distinctly, that every night we would all cram into one stateroom and order ice cream from room service. I'm sure we drove everyone else crazy! I don't remember any rough days during the crossing. But I do remember having a rough day when we were suppose to tender into Sardinia. Goren the bridge great was onboard, as were an entire group that had paid to learn at his knee. The captain decided, since most of them were quite older, not to attempt to let them board the tenders, so we didn't get to go to Sardinia. And I say, quite older - they were probably my age now :D , but they seemed old at the time! Other memories include skeet shooting and hot bouillon off the back of the boat in the mornings, the high sided pool with the salt water going back and forth with the motion of the ship, and the guy with the bells that called us to dinner. Do they still do that anymore? Ah, good times.....
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John,
Thank you so much for posting the pictures and info about the Constitution. Brings back lots of wonderful memories!
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John,
Thank you so much for posting the pictures and info about the Constitution. Brings back lots of wonderful memories!
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I know :( !! After I posted, I googled her and found out she had sunk while on her way to be sold for scrap in the Far East someplace. How sad! But I also found out - and didn't know - that she was the ship used in my favorite movie - An Affair to Remember, and she was featured on the I Love Lucy Shows when they went to Europe and also, Princess Grace sailed on her to meet Prince Ranier for their wedding. And she was also used for a Magnum PI episode. So even though she's at the bottom of the sea, she lives on! Side bar: I also found out her sister ship, the Independence, was recommissioned and is in Dubai.
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I know :( !! After I posted, I googled her and found out she had sunk while on her way to be sold for scrap in the Far East someplace. How sad! But I also found out - and didn't know - that she was the ship used in my favorite movie - An Affair to Remember, and she was featured on the I Love Lucy Shows when they went to Europe and also, Princess Grace sailed on her to meet Prince Ranier for their wedding. And she was also used for a Magnum PI episode. So even though she's at the bottom of the sea, she lives on! Side bar: I also found out her sister ship, the Independence, was recommissioned and is in Dubai.
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My dad was an Army officer, and my mom hated to fly. So when we got stationed in Germany, we went over on the military transport, SS Rose. It was a ten day crossing. That was in February of '62 - from New York to Bremerhaven. We came back in the summer of '66 onboard the SS Buckner - another 10 day crossing. Neither, as I remember, was the lap of luxury, but as a child everything is fun. When my Dad once again got orders for Europe - this time Rome - we sailed on the Constitution. That was in the summer of '68. This was a real cruise ship with passengers sailing from New York to the Med and back again. We were only onboard for 8 days (the crossing, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Palma, Marseilles, and we got off in Naples). I have very fond memories of that trip. My brother and I were teenagers and we had the time of our lives. I heard the Constitution, and her sister ship the Independence, eventually did island hops in Hawaii, and are now both decommissioned. Fast forward to 2008 - after 30 years of marriage I have finally convinced my DH to take me on a cruise! We sail on the Westerdam for 7 days on Nov 16! I can't wait!
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My dad was an Army officer, and my mom hated to fly. So when we got stationed in Germany, we went over on the military transport, SS Rose. It was a ten day crossing. That was in February of '62 - from New York to Bremerhaven. We came back in the summer of '66 onboard the SS Buckner - another 10 day crossing. Neither, as I remember, was the lap of luxury, but as a child everything is fun. When my Dad once again got orders for Europe - this time Rome - we sailed on the Constitution. That was in the summer of '68. This was a real cruise ship with passengers sailing from New York to the Med and back again. We were only onboard for 8 days (the crossing, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Palma, Marseilles, and we got off in Naples). I have very fond memories of that trip. My brother and I were teenagers and we had the time of our lives. I heard the Constitution, and her sister ship the Independence, eventually did island hops in Hawaii, and are now both decommissioned. Fast forward to 2008 - after 30 years of marriage I have finally convinced my DH to take me on a cruise! We sail on the Westerdam for 7 days on Nov 16! I can't wait!
Who is your favorite Captain?
in Holland America Line
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Another vote for Cpt. Peter Harris.