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| | Veendam of Holland America |
 | | Holland America Line's luxury liner, Veendam, which entered service in May 1996, was officially launched on June 24, 1995, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy. |
 | | The 55,000-ton, 1,266 passenger vessel is fourth in the 121-year history of the company to bear the name Veendam, and is a sister ship for Statendam, Maasdam and Ryndam. |
 | | Individual features of the ship include a tall glass sculpture as the centrepiece to its three deck atrium, a magnificent challenge themed after the painter Rubens, a selection of comfortable and spacious lounges and a state-of-the-art Ocean spa health and fitness centre. |
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