HAL Origins Quiz - Part 3

Which ship was given the nickname of Grande Dam ?

• Noordam IV

• Nieuw Amsterdam II

• Rotterdam V

• Statendam II

In which year did Queen Juliana christen the Rotterdam V?

• 1958

• 1961

• 1970

• 1980

According to Bill Miller, what made the Rotterdam V unique in appearance?

• Lack of a smokestack

• Extraordinary size

• Unconventional hull design

• Innovative propulsion system

Where did the Rotterdam V cruise in 1961, starting a yearly tradition?

• Mediterranean Sea

• South Pacific Islands

• Circumnavigation of the world

• North Atlantic route

What action did the company take during the 1970s due to oil embargos and financial crises?

• Expanding cargo operations

• Purchasing additional cruise ships

• Ceasing cargo operations

• Reducing cruise routes

What was the challenge in moving the Prinsendam to Alaska?

• Navigation without GPS

• Unpredictable weather

• Political unrest

• World War II

How did ship captains traditionally protect their ships in the past?

• Carving women into the bows

• Installing radar systems

• Hiring extra crew members

• Using weather forecasting tools

What role do godmothers play for Holland America Line ships?

• Spiritual guidance

• Operational support

• Cultural representation

• Ship protection

Which ship had Queen Juliana as the godmother?

• Rotterdam V

• Maasdam

• Statendam 4

• Nieuw Amsterdam II

What represents a symbol of hope for the company's future after the pandemic?

• Return to normal operations

• Launch of the 7th Rotterdam

• Economic recovery plans

• New Technological developments