Photo Story: Rotterdam welcomes namesake cruise ship for the last time

The cruise ship The Rotterdam, a Holland America Line ship, arrives at the Wilhelminakade pier in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 10 August 2020.

The ship docked for the last time in the city. After refurbishment, the cruise ship will be transferred to a new owner.

Rotterdam welcomes namesake cruise ship for the last time — Cruise ship The Rotterdam, a Holland America Line ship, arrives at the Wilhelminakade pier in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 10 August 2020.. EPA-EFE/Koen van Weel

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