Kapitein van de S.S. Rotterdam van de Holland-America Line begroet gasten c. 1959 - 1980

This black and white photograph, titled "Kapitein van de S.S. Rotterdam van de Holland-America Line begroet gasten," by John Mulder captures a moment of formal greeting aboard the S.S. Rotterdam, a ship belonging to the Holland-America Line. The image likely dates from the late 1950s to the 1980s, a period of great popularity for transatlantic ocean liner travel. The captain, in his navy uniform, is shaking hands with a female passenger, while another woman and a man in a tuxedo stand nearby. The photograph evokes a sense of both formality and the excitement of embarking on a grand voyage. This photograph documents a slice of travel history, showcasing the glamour and luxury of sea travel in a bygone era.