Cruise Ship "HAMBURG"

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Built in Germany in 1997, the cruise ship "HAMBURG" is owned by Hapag-Lloyd and was previously named COLUMBUS, she is only 15.200 GRT and cruises at 16 knots, the ship has capacity for 400 guests and is today operated by Plantours as the "HAMBURG". She is a fine looking small yacht-like vessel with very luxurious interiors and provides to her passengers a very cosy and friendly atmosphere, the ideal size ship for many passengers. I have never photographed the "HAMBURG" or previously the COLUMBUS so have to thank two keen contributors to this Blog, top image by Harald Oanes in Norway and Rui Agostinho for the other two photos, in Lisbon.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Hamburg has just detoured for an excursion past Mousehole in Mounts Bay towards St Michaels Mount and Penzance and now heading back out to Sea. 1030 GMT 27 August 2012. James Dean, The Gurnick, Mousehole

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Just sailed passed me in Nacka Strand, Sweden

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  3. AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Just arriving in Corfu, Greece 05/10/2012

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  4. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    The "Hamburg" is moored up taday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 26 November 2012

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:03 PM

      The Hamburg left this afternoon at approx. 1800 hours, from Puerto Montt Chile. It was only here for approx. 10 hours. I t looks like my kind of cruise ship with only 400 guests. Regards, Michael (on-shore observer)

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  5. VMFJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    thanks you for both comments, she is a favourite among a lot of passengers

    BR
    Vitor

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    The Hamburg just cruised by my house arriving in Corral, Chile- not too far from Valdvia. Nice looking ship!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    She's docked at the Port of Miami, FL today.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Yep seen it today in Miami as well

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  9. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    She was in Bermuda yesterday, March 20/13. Pretty ship.

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  10. AndrewMay 13, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    I saw her yesterday docked at Tower Bridge, London. Got some great pictures of her going under the lifted bridge.

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  11. VMFMay 13, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Thank you for your comment Andrew

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  12. PeterMay 14, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Is now moored off Cowes, Isle of Wight

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  13. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Saw it on Monday look beautiful...

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  14. VMFMay 15, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    thank you all above for your comments on my Blog

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  15. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Just passed the Hook Head Lighthouse (oldest still working lighthouse in the world??) on the way to Waterford

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  16. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Currently docked in Dublin Ireland. A very nice looking ship.

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  17. VMFMay 17, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Thank you for all your comments

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  18. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Where is "Hamburg" today 14.08.2013?

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  19. AnonymousAugust 15, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    She is comin to Tilbury on Monday early am 06.00hrs

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  20. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    According to AIS she left Tilbury this afternoon and is heading for 'WITHBY' - could that mean Whitby?

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  21. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    yes -in whitby- very calm.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    She just left Sorrento

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  24. Chris DonkohOctober 10, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Am looking forward to also see this beautiful "Lady"
    Chris Donkoh - Takoradi. Ghana

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  25. Chris DonkohOctober 10, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Am in LOVE with this 'LADY' She looks very good.

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  26. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Just saw Hamburg on the Thames!

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  27. AnonymousMay 13, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Hamburg is right in the heart of London, moored next to HMS Belfast.

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  28. AnonymousAugust 27, 2014 at 1:58 AM

    Hamburg is back in London today, moored at Greenwich.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2014 at 5:21 AM

      Hamburg is on its way past Cornwall Ontario Canada in the St Lawrence Seaway. September 25 2014 @08:15

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Hamburg just cruised by Alexandria Bay, NY in the 1000 Islands.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    I saw the Hamburg to-day on the St Lawrence river, passing by Brockville, Ontario.
    According to our local "ship finder" web page, she is headed for Toronto Ontario.
    We see lots of freighters on the St Lawrence, but this is the first time I have seen such a
    large cruise ship here.

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Hamburg passed through the st Lawrence river this morning in Ontario. Beautiful ship

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  32. AnonymousOctober 2, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    It is in Lake Michigan, just off Navy Pier in Chicago, IL

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  33. UnknownOctober 4, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    She is sitting in Grand Traverse Bay on lake michigan.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 4, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Saw the Hamburg today moored in West Bay at Traverse City, Michigan.

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  35. AnonymousOctober 6, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    The Hamburg just now downbound in the St. Clair River off of Marine City, MI

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  36. AnonymousOctober 6, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    October 6, 2014 at 9:40 a.m.
    Hamburg heading south on the St. Clair River just south of Sarnia, Ont. Can.
    Beautiful looking ship. Very regal.

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  37. UnknownOctober 6, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    She passed our house on the st clair river, MI 10am Cool

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  38. AnonymousOctober 7, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Saw the Hamburg in Traverse City last Saturday, October 4. What a beautiful ship.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 8, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    She is getting around, in Kingston Ontario today

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  40. AnonymousOctober 9, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Docked at Port of Prescott Ont Oct 8 2014 at 9am

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  41. AnonymousOctober 10, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    From Sharon: On Tuesday October 7th at 9 AM, Cruise Ship, Hamburg, passed through Lock 8, downbound, in the Welland Canal in Port Colborne, Ontario. Never have seen one like this in our canal. People outside ship on decks, others along windows in dining room also looking out. A happy ship so fresh and clean, it seemed to fill the lock so hoping it didn't suffer too much scraping along the sides.

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  42. AnonymousOctober 14, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Linda Bree October 14 2014 at 8:30 AM
    The Hamburg is docked at Dieppe Park on the Detroit River in Windsor Ontario.What a gorgeous cruise liner. People were disbarking the ship and being loaded onto highway coaches for a land excursion.

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  43. HambourgeoisSeptember 20, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    Due to arrive at Tobermory, Ontario (a former fishing port at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula) on September 21, 2017 at 2pm

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  44. HambourgeoisSeptember 20, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    At Tobermory ON tomorrow. Ship much bigger than the port can accommodate, so folks will head in via tender.

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