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  TGOL - Gripsholm/Navarino/Regent Sea
In 1954 the old Gripsholm was considered old enough to be sold to Norddeutscher Lloyd, becoming their first ship to enter the Atlantic after the war, renamed Berlin.
With the Gripsholm, several luxury cruises were made such as around the world, to the Pacific, around South America, to the Mediterranean, to the North Cape, into the Baltic Sea and into the Caribbean.
To meet the standards of her new running mate, the Gripsholm was refitted and emerged with slightly larger gross tonnage of 23,216.
www.greatoceanliners.net /gripsholm2.html   (1572 words)

  
 Gripsholm
Gripsholm at La Guaira, Venezuela during a Caribbean Cruise 1971.
Bask in the sunshine on the spacious decks of the MS Gripsholm as she loafs her way to the balmy, flower bedecked Azores; explore with us the fascination of that mysterious, intriguing city of renown, Casablanca; revel in the beauty and charm of the Canary Islands...
Gripsholm welcomed to Fiji on the South Pacific Cruise 1972.
www.salship.se /grip.asp   (625 words)

  
 Gripsholm Castle (I)
Gripsholm Castle (I) Gripsholm Castle (I) Seen today along the shore of Lake Mälaren, with pleasure craft docked not too far away, Gripsholm Castle looks pleasant and peaceful.
But it is actually a massively constructed brick and stone fortification, built by King Gustav Vasa (founder of the Vasa dynasty) in the 16th century as a refuge for his family in case Stockholm was attacked.
This structure, complete with iron counterweights, was designed to raise the bridge in a hurry, forcing any attacking force to contend with either the moat or, on the opposite side of the castle, Lake Mälaren itself.
www.wap.org /tours/europe/gripcastle1.html   (136 words)

  
 GRIPSHOLM
Gripsholm Collection is true to the tradition of superior Swedish craftsmanship.
Designed by Swedish designers in the tradition of great concern to environment and choice of material and manufacturing.
Gripsholm Collection includes Bedlinen, Bathtowels, Curtains, Cushions, Tablecloth, Kithchentowels and blankets
www.gripsholm.se /?l=1   (40 words)

  
 Gripsholm Castle - Royal Court
On the shores of Lake Mälaren, Gripsholm Castle towers powerfully and fairytale-like over the idyllic small town of Mariefred in Södermanland.
Gripsholm is known as Gustav Vasa's castle, as it was he who built the castle here in 1537.
Gripsholm Castle is filled with over four-hundred years of history.
www.royalcourt.se /theroyalpalaces/gripsholmcastle.4.19fe5e61065eb9aeea80003020.html   (140 words)

  
 Federal Bureau of Investigation - Freedom of Information Privacy Act
Gripsholm was a ship that went to Germany in 1944, and returned to this country with citizens of the United States.
Once the passenger list was received, it was noted that some South American Officials were on board the Gripsholm.
The Gripsholm arrived at the Jersey City, New Jersey docks on March 14, 1944.
foia.fbi.gov /foiaindex/gripsholm.htm   (101 words)

  
 Swedush America Liner Gripsholm of 1957
Built in Italy in 1957, Gripsholm (2) was a near sister to
Simplon Postcards issue sc2008 (released March 1992) of the Gripsholm in the Kiel Canal.
It was intended to rename her back to her original name Gripsholm, and this postcard was produced in anticipation.
www.simplonpc.co.uk /Gripsholm_Regent.html   (538 words)

  
  Gripsholm
Based on the novel “Schloss Gripsholm” by Kurt Tucholsky, Gripsholm plunges us into the pleasure-craving, decadent world of Berlin cabaret at the beginning of the 1930s.
Kurt (Noethen) is a German-Jewish publisher, ironic author and, thanks to his risqué chanson lyrics, a celebrated star of the cabaret.
Kurt travels to the Swedish palace of Gripsholm with his girlfriend Lydia and their friends, the seductive vaudeville singer Billie and the passionate fly-boy Karlchen Kurt’s claim that “all soldiers are murderers” has agitated the German Reich at home.
www.brandeis.edu /jewishfilm/Catalogue/films/Gripsolm.html   (202 words)

  
 Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Red Cross Educational Center at Gripsholm, Mariefred, consists of a conference center and a Folk High School with a purpose to be a center based on The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement with a special emphasis on humanity, impartiality and neutrality.
During the 19th century, Gripsholm evoked strong national sentiments and the Castle came to be regarded as a national monument.
Gripsholm today is a sampler of Swedish interior design from the 16th to the late 19th century, a unique collection of furniture and decorative arts from 400 years.
www.redcross.se /gripsholm/engelska.html   (643 words)

  
 Sim1 travels Gripsholm Castle in Sweden, photos and travel stories
Gripsholm castle is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Mälaren, next to the village of Mariefred.
The castle of Gripsholm is one of the Royal castles in Sweden.
When you visit Gripsholm castle it is nice to take a look at the gardens first and walk around the castle, instead of going inside the castle right away.
hem.bredband.net /sim1/swe/mal/grips/grips_01.html   (1972 words)

  
 Gripsholm Castle : Introduction | Frommers.com
During the reign of the 18th-century actor-king Gustavus III, a theater was built at Gripsholm, but the castle's outstanding feature is its large collection of portrait paintings.
Gripsholm Castle is 68km (42 miles) southwest of Stockholm.
Even though Gripsholm was last occupied by royalty (Charles XV) in 1864, it's still a royal castle.
www.frommers.com /destinations/gripsholmcastle/3289010001.html   (259 words)

  
 Gripsholm Castle, Mariefred - SFV   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred in Södermanland is one of Sweden's royal palaces.
Gustav Vasa took over Gripsholm Castle in 1526 and 11 years later, in 1537, he commissioned master-builder Henrik von Cöllen to begin work to build the castle as it stands today.
However, the reign of Gustav III ushered in a new era for Gripsholm Castle.
www.sfv.se /cms/sfv/engelska/holiday/Gripsholm_castle.html   (443 words)

  
 MS Gripsholm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first MS Gripsholm was the first motor ocean liner built for the trans-Atlantic trade.
She was built in 1925 at Newcastle for the Swedish America Line (SAL), and on 1 February 1927 made a first cruise, from Göteborg to the Mediterranean.
A second MS Gripsholm, sometimes seen as Gripsholm (II), was built by Ansaldo in Genoa, Italy, launched 8 April 1956 and delivered to SAL in 1957.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/MS_Gripsholm   (412 words)

  
 Gripsholm
Gripsholm Castle is situated in the small town of Mariefred in Södermanland, on the shores of Lake Mälaren.
The place gets its name from one of the personalities of medieval Sweden, Bo Jonsson Grip, by whom the first Castle was built in the second half of the 14th century.
Furniture and art objects of great historic importance were transferred from the various royal residences to Gripsholm to reinforce its national character.
www.fortunecity.com /victorian/dadd/1258/Gripsholm.html   (498 words)

  
 Gripsholm Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gripsholm Castle (Swedish: Gripsholms Slott) is a castle in Sweden and is regarded as one of Sweden's finest historical monuments.
It is located near the town of Mariefred by the lake Mälaren in central Sweden, in the municipality of Strängnäs.
Since Gustav Vasa, Gripsholm has belonged to the Swedish Royal Family, and was used as their residence until 1713.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gripsholm_Castle   (325 words)

  
 Sim1 travels Mariefred and Gripsholm Castle in Sweden, photos and travel stories
The castle was built in the second half of the 14th century by Bo Johnsson Grip.
After my visit to Gripsholm Castle and the railway station of Mariefred I took a nice long stroll around the picturesque village.
You will not only be visiting Mariefred and Gripsholm castle, but will also have the chance to enjoy the beautiful Lake Mälaren.
hem.bredband.net /sim1/swe/mal/marie/marie_01.html   (1294 words)

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