a ship called waterland in 1942

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By: Wanshan - 24th April 2005 at 16:55

team effort:Tiornu’s English clue “Royal Holland Lloyd” led me to “Koninklijke Hollandsche Lloyd” which led to the pic

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By: brewerjerry - 24th April 2005 at 15:22

many thanks

Hi Wanshan & Tiornu,

Many many thanks to you both for the info & photo,
I have been trying to trace this ship for years, could never find the proof it existed.
Fantastic, made my weekend. 🙂
Cheers
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By: Tiornu - 24th April 2005 at 02:55

Wow, it’s amazing the stuff you can dig up.

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By: Wanshan - 24th April 2005 at 00:28

And the winner is …

http://www.stegro.nl/Website1/Waterland.htm

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By: brewerjerry - 23rd April 2005 at 23:47

many thanks

Hi,
Many thanks again ,
Using the shipping company name , I have managed to find waterland mentioned on some HX convoys carrying aircraft, as deck cargo.
Just need to find a photo now..
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By: brewerjerry - 23rd April 2005 at 23:08

thanks

Hi,
Many thanks for the info, i have been after something for many years,
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By: Tiornu - 23rd April 2005 at 20:52

There was a Dutch steamer by that name owned by the Royal Holland Lloyd. It survived the war, but I know nothing about its wartime service. At 6847grt, she was large enough for most jobs.