Willem Ruys Royal Rotterdam Lloyd
Built: 1947 Gross tons: 23114 Length: 631ft (192m) Beam: 82ft (25m) Draft: 29ft (9m) Speed: 22kn Registry: Holland Passengers: 275 First Class, 770 Tourist Class
Built: 1947 Gross tons: 23114 Length: 631ft (192m) Beam: 82ft (25m) Draft: 29ft (9m) Speed: 22kn Registry: Holland Passengers: 275 First Class, 770 Tourist Class
Originally built for Holland to Indonesia services, then transfered to around-the-world sailings in 1959, Willem Ruys's route included an intransit call at Port Everglades. Its owners boasted "among the vessels that nowadays sail the high seas, there is the Willem Ruys, well known for her gay and yet cosy atmosphere, the superb standard of her international cuisine, the courteous and efficient service .. no detail contributing to comfort and convenience has been overlooked". It was sold to Lauro Line in 1964 for further service as the immigrant liner Achille Lauro between Italy and Australia, and later as a cruise ship. It gained notoriety for a hijacking in 1985, and lasted until 1994.
Willem Ruys Schedule For Sep 1963 to Aug 1964 | Arrive | Depart |
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Willem Ruys arrives on around-the-world voyage eastbound from Rotterdam and Southampton via the Suez Canal, South Pacific, Callao and Balboa; departs on around-the-world voyage eastbound to Bermuda, New York, Southampton, Rotterdam, Southampton, Port Said, Suez, Colombo, Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Callao, Balboa, Port-au-Prince and Port Everglades. | Sep 25 | Sep 26 |
Willem Ruys arrives on around-the-world voyage eastbound from Port Everglades via Northern Europe, the Suez Canal, South Pacific, Callao, Balboa and Port-au-Prince; departs on around-the-world voyage eastbound to Bermuda, Southampton, Rotterdam, Southampton, Port Said, Suez, Colombo, Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Callao, Balboa, Port-au-Prince and Port Everglades. | Dec 11 | Dec 12 |
Willem Ruys arrives on around-the-world voyage eastbound from Port Everglades via Northern Europe, the Suez Canal, South Pacific, Callao, Balboa and Port-au-Prince; departs on around-the-world voyage eastbound to Bermuda, Southampton, Rotterdam, Southampton, Port Said, Suez, Colombo, Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Balboa and Port Everglades. | Feb 27 | Feb 28 |
Willem Ruys arrives on around-the-world voyage eastbound from Port Everglades via Northern Europe, the Suez Canal, South Pacific and Balboa; departs on transatlantic voyage eastbound to Bermuda, Southampton and Rotterdam. | May 08 | May 09 |