MAXIM GORKIY

Griffon · Mar 4, 2010

Chris, I used to like seeing the vessel. Even have a model of her. One year she even put in an appearance at my birthday bash. (she just happened to sail by!) She did have a few problems in Norwegian/Northern waters. I note your final comments so will be interested to see any follow ups.
Brilliant picture. regards Paul

Sun Viking · Mar 4, 2010

Torrens -
We did a short cruise on her out of New York in the 1970's brfore the big dust-up between our two countries and she was banished to the Canadian run... A most uncomfortable time on board her. Poor service and mediocre food - but a jolly crew and staff helped. Shame she's gone like so many before her.
Mike - The Sun Viking

rd77 · Mar 4, 2010

Chris,

She built and completed as HAMBURG, renaming to HANSEATIC only took place in 1973.

Cheers,
Ralph

tanker · Mar 4, 2010

You can see some shot of her in heavy weather North Sea i 1987 when i am onboard for a cruise to Spitzbergn Is.
Gp

Kolby · Mar 4, 2010

Of course, the Sickle and Hammer shows that she was under the Russian Flag here.

Thanks,
Kolby Hurt

TORRENS · Mar 5, 2010

Dear Ralph

One day I'll learn to read info correctly !

Details from Kludas Volume 5 Passengers Ships of World.

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