Three ships of the HSM (Hollandsche Stoomboot Maatschappij) at Amsterdam around 1938. The one berthed to the quay must be the EEMSTROOM of 1941, GRT 400.
The VLIESTROOM is clearly identifiable. She was built in 1912 by Van Vliet & Co, Hardinxveld. 1918 seized by Great Britain, 1919 released, 1949 sold to Tassos Sideratos, Greece renamed Chrysanty, 14 October 1953 foundered off Corfu. GRT 651.
Behind her could well be the VECHTSTROOM of 1918, built by Haarlemsche Scheepsbouw Mij, Haarlem, ex- Energie II, 1918 purchased from Stoomboot Reederij J. & A. van der Schuyt, Rotterdam renamed Vechtstroom, 22 September 1941 heavily damaged by German aircraft and later sunk in Humber estuary. GRT 845.
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