Across the Caribbean on the Nieuw Amsterdam

16mm film records a tour encompassing: Peurto Rice, Curacoa, Havana, Cartagena, Colombia, Panama Canal, Kingston Jamaica ending with the ship docking in New York City.

This short 16mm film, shot sometime before 1958, complements the feature article Nieuw Amsterdam: Touring the Ship of Tomorrow, by Jim Kalafus.

The film 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.

Ships
Nieuw Amsterdam probably at San Juan
Ferrying the passengers
Enjoying a moment with the crew.
Nieuw Amsterdam seen from the tender
Arrival in Jamaica
A cargo ship or tanker
Home Line's Italia
Mauretania 2

A fine view of the Niuew Amsterdam's stern.
Returning home in a heavy sea.

Places
San Juan, Peurto Rico Caribe Hilton Hotel - Aerial View
Willemstad, Curacao the ‘Punda fishmarket’
Cartagena, Colombia Torre del Reloj
Panama Canal Miraflores locks - Modern View
Kingston Jamaica The famous Myrtle Bank Hotel destroyed by fire in 1966.
Havana, Cuba El Morro Castle
New York City, USA The Holland America Line pier
Source Film provided by Jim Kalafus Thanks to Harald Advokaat

Ships

Places