MS Europa Cruise Deck Plan of Passenger Accommodations by [North German Lloyd]

Near Fine. No Flaws or Blemishes appears never to have been opened prior to photographing. 3.75 by 8.25 inches opening to a stapled oblong booklet of 18 inches; the deck plans are all centerfold of nearly 36 inches. Dated pre1970. Originally built for the Swedish American Line and named Kungsholm and  set on her maiden voyage from Gothenburg to New York City on 24 November 1953.

In January 1955 the Kungsholm departed on the first-ever around the world cruise made by a SAL vessel. In May 1957 the new Gripsholm was delivered and entered service alongside the Kungsholm. In 1961 the Kungsholm was drydocked and refitted with stabilizers.

Encouraged by the success of the Kungsholm and Gripsholm, the Swedish American Line placed an order for yet another new ship in August 1963. In preparation for the delivery of the new ship-also named MS Kungsholm-the old Kungsholm was sold to the North German Lloyd in May 1964, with the delivery date set in October 1965. She set on her last transatlantic crossing in SAL colours from New York on 21 August 1965, arriving in Gothenburg on 5 October 1965. Ten days later she was delivered to the North German Lloyd.

Following delivery to the North German Lloyd the Kungsholm was renamed Europa (a traditional name in the NGL fleet), given refit and moved under the West German flag.  On 9 January 1966 the Europa set on her first transatlantic crossing for her new owners from Bremen to New York. [wiki]